My 5k update is posted over at Fitness Fervor. The gist of it, I finished it. 46’23 mins which was not what I wanted. I wanted it to be under 40 mins. I am working towards that goal.I am using a plan from Runner’s World, which has me working towards tempo runs and a long runs. La Vida Loca and I were chatting and she has me convinced that I can attempt to run/walk a *gulp* half marathon in Oct. (I cannot believe I am putting this out on the internet).So I am doing another 5k in end June and a 10k in Aug and then maybe just maybe the half in Oct. I dont know.. it might a very,very ambitious plan considering I just started running,but who cares. Even if I am 2nd to last in the Half, it would still be 13.1 miles that I actually finished.
I started tracking my running in mid April(15th tax day to precise) with the Nike + gadget. In April, I ran 29 miles. In May, 38.11 miles, 5077 calories burnt and 8 hours 53 mins of running.How freaking awesome are those numbers?
All the running has changed my body. I can see my stomach shrinking ever so slightly. I can see my arms getting more toned(although the bat’s wings are still there, sigh) and I just feel good abt myself. Again, if you are a numbers person, since giving birth to Samar, I have lost 65 lbs(he is 2.5 yrs old). I only lost maybe 10-15 lbs this year but my body has changed.
Before Side
6 weeks later. Today
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Other Side 6 weeks
Before Front
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Hey, great going!! And the changes are so very visible…
Me: Thanks Puja
hey hot mamma!
Lost *only* 15 lbs??? Woman!!! what were u wanting- loose 100lbs?
Your present situation is more sustainable in the long run- you’ll keep the weight off this way, instead of yo yoing. You know?
Me: I know I know.. SLow and steady but I want to be the hare.
That’s an awesome difference. Keep it going and you are soon reaching your goals….
Me: Thanks Sue
Changes actually are visible! Well done.
Me: Thanks Pera
Yay! Do you see how well the top fits you now? Also, you will find that your body has toned overall.
Go for the half Sunita. I want to try it too, but am too scared. Let us start training for it!
Me:Oh oh we can be virtual partners. I was looking for a local running club but they are all in the city and I dont want drive that far. maybe you can look into and then share with me their training?
Well done.. 10 K is a big deal
And your weight loss counter + monthly run counter looks awesome girl!! great going.. as for the changes.. do you do crunches too?
Me: Yup, I do alot of pilates like and yoga like crunches stuff. One of my fav is the Pliates Hundred Move. Have you heard of it?
Good job! I’m so proud of you… I can see the improvement!
Me: Thanks as well
awesome.awesome. i am so floored by the numbers.reading all this makes me wanna take up running too.
you are looking visibly toned.you go girl!
Me: Thanks A
That was really inspiring.
Inspired me to stick to ‘exercise for 20 minutes everyday’ resolution I made at the beginning of the year. If you can do this, I can do Thaaaaaaat.
Me: Can we do it. YES WE CAN!
Wow – distinct change in profile….I’ve found that the weight itself doesn’t change, it is the way the weight is distributed that changes. (After a certain amt of weight loss, that is)
BTW, do you have any knee issues at all? I ask, as I am contemplating re-starting running – after 20+ years! I used to be a long distance runner in school, but never ran, once I left school. I walk a fair amt, but want to bump up the pace and run – but have had some knee issues in the last year which the doctor attributed to height/age – you’re pretty much my height (but a LOT younger
) , so could you share your stretching/warmup routine?
Me: I dont have knee issues but I do have a weak lower back due to the accident 2 years ago. When I went to the running store to buy stores, he put me in high support type shoes and they seem pretty comfortable. I also do a crazy yoga pose which I later found out seems to be the thing for “runners”. I will send you a detail email or a link on youtube if I can find what I am looking for.
Thanks,
M
One word-WOW!
Great! Seriously, the way your body looks has changed.
As you come closer to your ideal weight, you’re more likely to lose inches than pounds, right? So not to fret about not dropping kilos as quickly as before. You’re more toned and that’s what matters.
Me: Thanks Suki. I am going to make this a 6-8 week affair, taking pictures in the same tshirt.
Good going !!
All the best !
Me: Thanks
Applause. Of the loud variety. Can you hear it?
Me: Takes a Bow.
What is the name of the yoga-asana? thanks! Been doing yoga for a few years now, so will try that first.
My knee problems are genetic though – mom/aunts everyone has them, I just want to make it through my middle-age without needing knee replacement(s)!
M
Me: One of the ones I love doing is the Piegon Pose http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFMr3NN2b5E. This used to hurt me a lot when I first started but I have gotten quite good now.
Another one is rocking. Stand straight, stand on the tippy toes, hands stretched over your head, then rock onto balls of your feet and hands go down beside your thighs. Like rocking sort of.
Hi S
. Lets see where this gym routine takes me.
I read your blog quite often..love the posts u do..ur weight loss posts has inspired me to go the gym. Post baby I am struggling to lose weight. Not that I was in great shape before
U go girl!
V
Me: waves hello I’m sure you will reach your goal soon.
65 lbs? *gulp*
you are a god. no wonder you get queries asking if this is all for real
Me:
am sending this to a friend wqho is convinced she cannot lose her post-preg 30 lbs.
Me: Whats 30. Its nothing.. Tell her to work at it slowly and soon enough it will be gone.
Wow !! Great going !
Me: Thanks!
*buries head in hands and rents clothing*
damn… I wish I could be so proactive. I REALLY need to take inspiration from you!!
Me; But but you have nothing to lose..
Wow!!! I can see the results. You cut your hair?? It looks awesome. I love short hair on women.
Me: I did! I have such thin hair and it was falling out so I decided to chop it off. I might go shorter again in a few weeks
Wow! How awesome is this?
Man, inspirational (you) and depressing(me).
And you have to smile widely in the “after” pics. All the great numbers, having a waistline and an err. awesome rack on you should automatically make the happen, no?:-)
Me: rofl you win the funniest commenter of all time award. That rack comment cracked me up.
Wow! Way to go, girl! You look awesome.
I don’t have the strength of purpose to exercise. I wish I had your determination.
Me : Thanks You guys make me blush.
Hey, i have a silly question? How do you take these pictures of yourself? The phone/camera in your hand is part of the photos. How???
Me: I use my cellphone and click in the bathroom mirror. So vain right?
you go girl!!
tho nohing as strenous as you do, am planning to least go gym 5 time a week now! Cubby has started playschool and thats gives me, an hour extra before work!
am gonna keep your picture, eh?!
cheers!
*faints and then dies* Wow girl, you look smouldering hot, you make me ashamed of my half hearted hour long meandering walks….
I can totally see the difference. On the second set of pictures, the one 6 weeeks later, your bum looks lifted! Do you feel it is? You definally look slimmer and more toned 6 weeks later. Now I need a naked picture to judge better….
Totally awesome! Truly inspirational.
@Nat:)
Me: thanks Dipali
I did my 5k run on Saturday . It was not bad, but I could do better. Next one is in 4 week.
Me: What was your timing K? Mine’s July 4th weekend..Hoping for a better time for this one.
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Sure let us try training together on the same plan. Let me do some research about a half marathon then.
Me: Okay
Sraikh is lucky her knees allow her to run so :I
Me: knock on wood
I havent forgotten about this S. Email coming up soon!