Days 2 and 3

I haven't really found an indoor place to walk near here, and since it's been snowing and really, really cold, I'm just walking at home. I'll walk in place for a bit, then walk around the house. All my animals look at me like I'm crazy. :)

So I'm happy to report that I am keeping up this training!! :) One more day of walking for 20 minutes, and then it's bumped to 30 minutes. For anyone curious of what the training entails, here is the link: http://www.fitfaq.com/first-5k-article.html

So I'm sticking with it, and hoping it warms up a little so I can go back to walking outside! Anyone have any suggestions of a place indoors to walk? The mall by me is really weirdly set up, and is not really made for walkers.

I'm thinking of adding a cardio workout also. The walking is great in getting me ready, but I want to lose weight too. I have a Biggest Loser workout video, so I might start using that if I can find it! It's around here somewhere! lol. :)

I hope everyone is having a great week! :)

Day One: Check!

I have decided to start a 10 week, 5K training program in support of my wonderful, amazing friend Tina. She is going to be doing a 5K race in TN on March 21st. Since I live in MI, it's not that easy for me to be in it with her, but I'm going to be there in spirit and training along with her!

Today was my first day of training. The task: walk for 20 minutes. Now in my mind I'm thinking that it's no big deal. I would walk around work all day, and I was fine. However, I haven't worked in a few months, and have given way to a much more sedentary lifestyle. No more!!

So I bundled up as warmly as I could, drove to my local park, stuck my earbuds for my ipod in my ears, and took off! It was a little bit of a fight for me at first. I was really cold, since it was only 19 degrees out and windy, and my legs were not happy with me. I pushed thru it and hit a bit of a stride. I was done in no time. :) By the end of the walk, I wasn't cold at all. :)

So I'm pretty happy, and maybe even a little proud of myself for starting this. I just hope to keep up. :) One day at a time.

Pound For Pound Challenge Widget

I was just given this blog award from my wonderful friend Kath!


Thanks Kath! You're too sweet. :)






Here are the rules to follow through when you receive the award:

1. Post a copy on your blog.

2. Mention who gave you the award.

3. Pass the award onto 6 others.

4. Leave a message on their blog letting them know the award has been bestowed upon them.

So I'm going to nominate the following people for this award:

My Journey in 2009 - My wonderful friend Tera, who definitely deserves the award. :)

Random Thoughts and Rambles - The wonderful Julie. Yes I know Kath already gave her an award, but I'm giving her one too. :)

Over The Boards - My good friend Jamie. :)

I'm aware that it's only 3 nominees and not 6, but I don't follow many blogs. :) So that's all you're getting!

7 Random Things About Me! (MEME)

My friend Jamie tagged me in her blog, so it's my turn...

7 Random Things About Me! (MEME)





1. I am totally addicted to purses. Seriously. I have several bags full of purses in my basement. I have some that I've never used, and the others I've only used once. I rarely use a purse more than once. Plus I never use them for longer than a couple months. I get bored with them too easily.




2. I can spend hours in my local library. I always feel like they must think I'm loitering, because I just keep walking around, making sure I didn't miss anything. :) I always come home with a ton of books, and I'll have to renew several of them because I don't have enough time to read them all before they are due. I don't read as much as I'd like to, but I'm working on it. It's one of my resolutions, or goals. :)




3. I absolutely hate the smell and taste of black licorice. I love the red stuff, but can't stand the black. My mom would eat it all the time when I was a kid. I can't even stand the smell of it. Even thinking about the smell makes my stomach turn. Ugh.




4. I love the color pink, and anything Hello Kitty. :) Right now, I have a Hello Kitty purse, and my sister gave me a matching change purse for Christmas. :) I even have a pink Hello Kitty flannel sheet set in our spare bedroom. I don't know what I like so much about it, but I just do! :)




5. I'm a huge animal lover. So much so that my pets are basically my children. Some people think that's crazy, but I really don't care. I love them like they were my child. They are my babies. I could spend all day around animals. Even when I go to someone's home, I always go right to their pets. They make me happy, and I just love them. :)




6. Sometimes I feel like I'm old for my age. I say that because of some of the things I like to do. For instance, I love knitting and gardening. I also love having houseplants. Not many, just a few. I don't think there's anything wrong with any of those, but it's like I'm not old enough to like that stuff. I want to learn to crochet too, but that is more for personal reasons. Maybe I am old for my age, but I can't help what I like. :)




7. I am a very emotional person. Seriously, I can cry at anything. Any kind of show of emotion, whether good or bad, can make me cry. Like on TV, any kind of emotion, like something sad or even something happy can get me crying. Not full on bawling, but I definitely shed a few tears. I don't think it's a bad thing. I just think it's part of who I am. I think it has to do with my caring about things or people. I can't help the emotions, they're just there.

7 people that have been tagged for the MEME

1. Kath
   
2. Tina
3. Julie
4. Mandie
5. Tera
6. Heidi
7. Rachel
   

* Link your original tagger(s), and list these rules on your blog.
* Share seven facts about yourself in the post - some random, some weird.
* Tag seven people at the end of your post by leaving their names and the links to their blogs.
* Let them know they’ve been tagged by leaving a comment on their blogs and/or Twitter.

Great Diabetic Website

My friend Jamie told me about this new website. I've just signed up, but it seems great so far. So check it out if you want. :)

My friend Kath posted this blog, and I liked the idea. So I decided to blog it for myself, using my answers. :) Here are my Top and Bottom 10 things about 2008.
Worst of 2008

1. Losing my grandma, not even a year after losing my grandpa.
2. Losing Dan's grandma.
3. My mom moving to SC.
4. The loss of friendships over a misunderstanding.
5. Hurting my arm.
6. Losing my job., due to hurting my arm.
7. Health issues.
8. Family drama.
9. School disappointments.
10. Dan's dad's failing health.

And the Best of 2008

1. My nephew being born.
2. Finding good friends where you least expect it.
3. My first plane ride!
4. Getting over my fear of flying.
5. My trip to TN to see Tina.
6. My trip to SC to surprise my mom for her b-day.
7. A second chance with my health.
8. Finally figuring out what I want to be.
9. Losing my job. Yes, I consider it a good thing too. I hated that job.
10. Getting accepted and starting a new school. Even though it didn't work out, it was a great thing for me.

I'm sure I could think of more than 10 good things, but this is good enough. :) Thanks for letting me use it, Kath. :)