Well, wasn't really sure what the scales were going to tell me this week. Been doing good, eating well, running more and there was really no reason to believe that the results wouldn't be there. However, I have been at this enough to know that sometimes expectations can bite you in the butt. So when I stepped on the scales at work I wasn't all that psyched about it, maybe a pound or two tops I figured. Imagine my pleasant surprise to see I had lost 4.7 lbs this past week!! That puts me at 20 pounds total give or take an ounce either way. Not shabby! So after 5 weeks of the Biggest Loser at work I have lost an average of 4lbs a week. I don't expect that torrid pace to continue, but even if I can continue at a more sedate and expected pace of 2 lbs a week, with 7 weeks left in the contest I should lost close to 35 lbs for the duration. I would be thrilled with that, but it's somewhat sobering to know that would only equal about a third of my ultimate weight lose goal of losing around 110 lbs and getting to the 180 mark.
It's all about steps in the road, one thing will lead into another and by next summer I should be ready to run the 5k and beyond. Whats more, I will be thrilled to be able to buy clothes off the rack based on taste, not on size lol.
I didn't get the bike today as indicated, but I do have one lined up.... looking forward to an alternative to the running. I love it, but I need something in between to mix things up and biking is a great low impact cardio boost that will serve me well I think.
Physical recap - No shin splints on tonight's jaunt, though the knees were a little creakier than I like. Still feeling some numbness in one foot, however, it didn't present itself until after 3k. Feet remain sore and tender, have some discomfort in the actual structure of my right foot, but not painful, just not comfortable Cardio limits are continue to show marked improvement, recovery time is becoming less and less
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