I've had another great week! Sunday I did an hour and a half Zumba - the class was pretty packed and I was at the very back; it was hard to see what the instructor was doing - since it was a new instructor I wasn't familiar with her "moves." I wasn't the only one in the back trying to "fake it till you make it." Still lots of fun and a great workout nonetheless.
Monday I ran 6 miles on the dreadmill. I don't typically do my long runs on the treadmill because it's fairly boring (even with the iPad) - but I wanted to do a longer run and I knew I wouldn't have enough time to get it in after hubby came home from work. I still cannot believe that I'm able to run 6 miles!
Tuesday I was supposed to walk on the treadmill because of the longer run the day before - but I really wanted to run. Yes, I'm weird - I know! However, I did "intervals" to break it up a little... I ran a total of 2.5 miles and walked 2.5 miles followed by 25 minutes of strength training.
Wednesday I did Zumba again. Thursday I did a 4 mile run on the treadmill... I don't know what's gotten into me, I swear! When I first started running I consistently challenged myself to go farther but I wouldn't exactly say I loved running - I loved the fact my heart rate got up quickly and stayed up - but that was about it. I'm a very competitive and driven person - however, I'm not out there running against anyone but me, myself, and I. I do it for the challenge - I do it for my health/fitness - I do it because I just can't stop!
When we visited Morocco a couple years ago - the hubster and I would sneak out every morning after prayer while the kids were asleep (don't worry my in-laws were home with the kids) and go out for coffee and fresh baked pastries. One morning as we sat in our chairs on the cafe patio we saw a lady out running and my hubby commented, "She must be American because Moroccan women don't run." I laughed. I'm sure there are Moroccan women who do - he just likely never noticed... I told him the other day, "Do you remember that lady we saw running in Morocco?" He said, "Yes, why?" I said {with a smirk}, "You know that's going to be me one day, whenever we go back to Morocco."
Here's my weekly progress...
Current weight: 229.6
Last week's weight: 232.8
Difference: -3.2 lbs
Total lost: -46.4 lbs
I'm very grateful things are going so well; it really helps me stay motivated and keep my resolve. Resolve - that's the perfect word because it means so many different, yet powerful things. Resolve means determination, solution, analyze, as well as to be transformed.
When you lose weight (especially a lot of weight) people consistently ask, "How did you do it?" I know they're really hoping to hear something other than, "Diet and exercise." The truth of the matter is there's no other HEALTHY way to lose weight other than a proper diet and exercise. However, the next time someone asks me this question I'm going to answer, "HARD WORK and RESOLVE!"
I wouldn't have been as successful as I've been without either!
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