The Honest Truth About Week 3

Well, I am very tired. Yes, I said it. I believe I've taken on too much, doing The 30 Day Shred and training for the 1/2 marathon. I am still holding out hope that I can complete what I've set out to do, but I'm only starting week 3 and I'm drained.

On Tuesday of last week, I pulled a groin muscle. No, not a pretty subject to talk about and worse to get over. I rested on Wednesday and didn't do a thing. By Thursday, I felt good enough to run and gently completed the DVD workout. Friday's run of 8 miles was fine, even with the injury. Saturday, I decided to only run and completed 12 miles. So, all together I've missed 2 days of doing the DVD workout.

This week might be the hardest because running takes so much out of me. I did do research before hand and Jillian Michaels does suggest doing the DVD before any cardio. Doing strength training before cardio ensures the body has enough power for sudden bursts of energy. Cardio doesn't require the same type of energy as strength training. There were 2 days were I did the DVD after my run and it was harder. I have also added a soy supplement to my diet because it's supposed to assist in repairing the muscles quicker. Of course, I also take vitamins!

On top of everything else, I couldn't weigh-in this morning. The scales just read "Low". I wanted to pretend that the scales were telling me my weight was lower but I'm pretty sure it was just indicating the batteries were too low! It's frustrating. Not knowing if anything has changed or stayed the same is hard. But, I'm hoping for a surprise next week! Yes, I could weigh-in tomorrow but I try to stick to weighing on the same day because I don't want to obsess about my weight. Right now, I'm trying to work on my endurance! AND I need patience for that!

I have a pair of shorts I use to wear 4 years ago and I hope to be able to fit in them before cold weather hits! It's funny, I put them on a couple of months ago and there was no way I would wear them out of my bedroom, much less in public! Saturday, I tried them on again. The shorts did fit better but were still not comfortable enough to wear. I always get my kids advice, because they are honest....sometimes too honest. I asked Abby if she thought the shorts were too tight, she said no....but then added my stomach was pushed up more! hahahahaha Ben told me to change my clothes. Kids, they are so funny.

Don't quit on yourself!