So I'm 28 and was very over weight, in the last year I've dropped from 244 to 204 (this morning), I've been doing a lot of various exercises at the gym including lifting jogging on the elliptical and rowing and modifying my diet to a much healthier program. I played football and wrestled when I was younger until I went to college and I was just burnt out on football.
I've been running for about a month and a half and finally started using a Nike + sensor and running 5K every other day or every two days as my schedule and body will allow me to. One of the best things I did for myslef was to buy a new pair of running shoes. My old pair were worn out so I picked up a pair of Nike Free +3 shoes and they made all the difference in the world. I've never liked distance running and I hated running the 2 mile run for ROTC in college, even though I could always make my time.
Last night while running at the Y on their indoor track I finally finished a 5K in under 30 mins. For me this is a huge goal since I've heard from friends that run 5K's all the time that the median time is usually in the 27 minute mark. I still have to walk a bit since I feel like I just can't catch my breath after about a mile and a half so I usually walk a lap or two and get back to jogging. I still need to work on my pace so I won't have to walk, but I think I just need some time for my lungs to catch up with me.
I think that my time would be a little faster too if I didn't always have to dodge walkers on the track. It gets annoying when the outside lanes are designated jogging/running lanes and the old women and kids will string out across all three lanes so you have to say something for them to give way so you can keep going.
I'm a little sore again today like I usually am after a run, but I can't wait to give it a go again tomorrow!
I've been running for about a month and a half and finally started using a Nike + sensor and running 5K every other day or every two days as my schedule and body will allow me to. One of the best things I did for myslef was to buy a new pair of running shoes. My old pair were worn out so I picked up a pair of Nike Free +3 shoes and they made all the difference in the world. I've never liked distance running and I hated running the 2 mile run for ROTC in college, even though I could always make my time.
Last night while running at the Y on their indoor track I finally finished a 5K in under 30 mins. For me this is a huge goal since I've heard from friends that run 5K's all the time that the median time is usually in the 27 minute mark. I still have to walk a bit since I feel like I just can't catch my breath after about a mile and a half so I usually walk a lap or two and get back to jogging. I still need to work on my pace so I won't have to walk, but I think I just need some time for my lungs to catch up with me.
I think that my time would be a little faster too if I didn't always have to dodge walkers on the track. It gets annoying when the outside lanes are designated jogging/running lanes and the old women and kids will string out across all three lanes so you have to say something for them to give way so you can keep going.
I'm a little sore again today like I usually am after a run, but I can't wait to give it a go again tomorrow!
) but I weigh myself every morning and every evening. IMHO this allows me to make small (translate easy) changes to my diet and exercise on a weekly basis to keep my weight consistently between 175-180. Losing weight is hard, keeping it off is easier but requires the same level of consistency and commitment it took to loose it.
