Yesterday I was a good girl!
I stayed away from all white flour, ice cream, and my daughter’s left overs. (Honestly I have no idea how many calories I eat just by finishing her chicken nuggets — a nibble here and there …) Seriously, with our temperatures being around 100 degrees each day, the McDonald oreo McFlurries have been calling my name. So have the Chick-fil-a cookies and cream milkshakes. But not yesterday!
I have always wanted to be a runner and this is my first step (pardon the pun)!
Back in February when I was really on track and doing well (ahem) I had started jogging here and there. I noticed that I didn’t seem to have any stamina when I ran so I am trusting this will take care of that!
For those who don’t know about Couch-to-5K — feel free to check it out HERE. 
The first workout didn’t seem overwhelming to me. Anyone can jog for 60 seconds at a time, right? It definitely made 20 minutes fly by!
I’ll keep you posted on how I’m doing.
You may have noticed that I removed my Dailymile.com widget. I am posting my workouts on Facebook now because all of my cute little widgets just slowed down your ability to pull up my blog. :o)
I’ll try to keep you posted on my success.
So, one day back on track … Thank You Lord! I’ll take it one day at a time.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Ah, SELF-CONTROL. I have NOT been using that lately.
I’ve allowed myself to eat whatever I pleased and I feel just icky about it.
My clothes are tighter and I don’t like it.
Back to healthy living for me.
Anyone want to do the Couch-to-5K plan with me?
That sounds interesting. I might want to do it with you. I used to think runners were crazy, but I've tried running REALLY short distances a few times now when I was out walking the dogs. Like down one road in our development. Or across the lower parking lot (maybe 100 or 150 yards). The dogs seem to like it, and they could use it. They are about as out of shape as I am. Horrible what I've done to them by not giving them proper exercise! I am excited, though, that I have lost 16.1 pounds! I felt stagnant there for a little while, and it seems like I have broken through. I hope it lasts!
thank you for this. You know I was looking over the "fruits of the spirit" and can pretty much say that God has given me the grace to be able to live out all of those, EXCEPT, I fight Him on control. Self control has been my issue for as long as I can remember and to be quite honest, it's just about taken its toll. Just last night I was thinking that I have had my fun for 35 years… eaten like a 4 year old, treated my body like a trash dump, and now it is time to do it different and start taking some responsibility! God is so good and loving and he even loves me when I lack self control.
Anyway…this is just what I needed…
woo hoo…I love that you're doing the running thing. My favorite it to run alone in the woods..and the hills near our home. It's a great high and when you do run….you tend to not want to eat so much…Cheering you on….
Beth I too have been feeling just awful after I eat something that I know I shouldn't or after eating something I know I ate just because it tastes good or I'm bored. Most of my family members are over weight and I'm just barely over weight by doctors standards so I tend to have that mentality, "I'm not as big as so and so. So it's not that big of a deal that I gained two pounds, etc." When the truth is over weight is over weight and not taking the best care of my body God gave me. This mentality has to stop!
I did something like this three years ago..it is a great program and it had me running 3 miles every morning. Loved it!
I was wanting to lose another 5lbs before I started doing this again..I'll post as soon as this happens 😉
Keep up the good work..you have the hardest part over with, owning it!
Have a blessed weekend!
Hey Beth,
How fun! Michael and I just started the Couch to 5 K program last night. It wasn't too bad at all! I'm excited about it. I am a wanna be runner too. I've never ran before! I will be signing up for our first 5K to run. I've walked them before but never ran one. Yea…I'm excited for us!
God bless!
Hi Beth – beautiful!
LOVE LOVEL LOVE your new blog look! Guess it has BEEN WAY TOO LONG since I visited!
Love and blessings – Happy 4th!
Jill
http://www.forevernevernalways1.blogspot.com
I may just have to take you up on that. Is there a computer to 5k plan? LOL
Oh my gosh, I never told you that I bought the book "Fit For My King!!" I still have to read it though!
Oh, girl, I crave sweets all the time! I didn't know that sugar makes you crave more sugar! *sigh*
So the secret is giving up everything made with white flour, huh? *sigh again*
How long does it take to get it all out of your system? That's gonna be my BIG first step…giving all of that up. I sooo need to give it up, too! *sigh, sigh, sigh!*
I'll have to check out that Couch-to-5k to see what it's all about!
Yea for you….I am so trying to get back on TRACK….Pray for me….
What is this Self-Control you speak of? 😉
Good for you for sticking to you plan!!
Beth, believe me …I understand. I was craving McDonald's vanilla ice cream cones. Now that may not sound like much but everyday. It adds up.
But you're so right. If you stay away from the sugar, you stop craving it. But it's also very hot here in Phoenix. I think it was 111 degrees this afternoon but I stayed inside. 🙂
I wish you'd consider linking up with Sandy of God Speaks Today and me for Fitness Friday. It's a great way to encourage one another and provide tips and helps.
Wait til you read my Fitness Friday post for tomorrow. Stay tuned …
hugs,
Debbie
Beth your posts have inspired me. I appreciate them very much. Thank you and blessings.
Praying for you, you are doing great sis.
I started the c25k at the beginning of the year, but I didn't make it to the end. Now that my son has completely weaned, the pounds are coming back heavy and fast, and I need to stop it quick! So I'm in it with ya! I'll start first thing tomorrow morning.
Wow, you are ambitious, but I know you can do this! I am still not allowed to do my regular exercise, however my PT did say I could do a bit of walking.
However, it's not fast enough to burn anything, lol!
BTW, I pray for that same thing for you, my friend!
Oh, self-control. What is that? I've been feeling the same way lately. Since it's summertime, I've been treating myself to ice-cream everyday, and I pick snack food out of my pantry before I make something healthy…
I have to check out the Couch-to-5K challenge. I walk a lot but never could get myself up to speed for running. Hmmmm….
Have a great 4th!
I looked into that exact running plan when I thought I wanted to add jogging/ running to my walks. Unfortunately as soon as the weather became so hot I haven't even been sticking to my walking. I hope you do well with it!