Category Archives: C25K

Still jogging!

Started Week 7 of C25K. That was a 25 minute jog. I am getting used to it. I still think the first 1/4 mile is the hardest part. I did 1.5 miles in the 25 minutes.

I have been really hungry lately. Not craving hungry, but stomach growling hungry. I don’t know if I need to up my calories to 1500 on a regular basis or what. I might give that a try. The scale seems to want to be stalling now, so I don’t know what boosting the calories would do.

Today’s stats:
Calorie goal: 1,350 • Consumed: 1,324 • Burned: 338
Net calories: 986

Carb/Protein/Fat ratio: 50/23.5/26.5

Jogged for 25 minutes!

Today was C25K Week 6 Day 3. That was one long 25 minute jog. I took it slow and did about 1.5 miles. I could conceivably finish a 5K in under an hour right now 🙂

After the first 1/4 mile, it felt much better. That first start of the jogs just doesn’t feel that great. Sure felt good to be done, though! I will start Week 7 on Thursday or Friday.

Tomorrow is weigh in day. I have no idea what to expect. I did go out to dinner last night, and shared some carrot cake. I also did some hard work installing new tile floor and worked on the laminate counter tops at my parent’s house, and my muscles are very sore from that. Probably have some water retention there.

Today’s Menu:
Calorie goal: 1,350 • Consumed: 1,356 • Burned: 286
Net calories: 1,070

C/P/F ratio: 52/23/25

Brekkie:
Nutrisystem Apple scone
applesauce
coffee with milk

Morning Snack:
Grande skim latte

Lunch:
Nutrisystem chocolate peanut butter bar
Morningstar breakfast sausage patty

Snack:
1% latte

Dinner:
Nutrisystem Flatbread pizza
steamed broccoli
applesauce

Evening Snack:
Nutrisystem chocolate chip cookie
coffee with skim milk

C25K Week 6

Did Day one of Week 6 of Couch to 5K. The end of Week 5 had a long 20 minute jog. Today was split into 3 jogs. 5 minute, 8 minute and 5 minute. I pushed on the last 5 minutes, just to do it. Got much further around than the first 5.

I’m going down to my parent’s house on Sunday, so this will disrupt the run schedule a wee bit. Need to tinker with it. Probably will do day 2 on Sunday, and Day 3 next Tuesday.

And, I stayed on track today, despite wanting to eat 🙂

Today’s Menu:

Calorie goal: 1,350 • Consumed: 1,213 • Burned: 308
Net calories: 905

C/P/F ratio: 54/24/22

Brekkie:
Nutrisystem Apple scone
strawberries
coffee with milk

Lunch:
Nutrisystem fudge graham bar
lemon pepper tuna

Snack:
1% latte
mandarin orange snack cup

Dinner:
Nutrisystem flatbread pizza
steamed broccoli
1/3 oz cashews
applesauce

Snack:
Nutrisystem white cheddar soy chips

I ran a mile!!!

Today was Week 5 Day 3 of C25K. That means 20 minutes non stop of jogging. I did it!! And I wasn’t even out of breath. I went 1 3/8 miles, so that is about a 16 minute mile or so. I will take it!! I really, really think I can do the whole 5K. Need to officially sign up for that race in July.

Thinking of switching over to a maintenance package from NS. I really have most of the meals swapped into my own version of foods. Plus I am down to just 3 days per week with NS foods. My next shipment is due at the beginning of June.

Today’s Menu
Calorie goal: 1,350 • Consumed: 1,300 • Burned: 344
Net calories: 956
C/P/F ratio: 50/25/25 (yeah!!!)

Brekkie:
Nutrisystem Cranberry orange pastry
Fage yogurt
strawberries
honey
coffee with milk

Lunch:
Nutrisystem Chocolate Peanut Butter bar
Boca burger

Snack:
1% latte
1/3 oz of cashews

Dinner:
Nutrisystem Thick Crust Pizza
steamed broccoli and cauliflower
strawberries

Snack:
Nutrisystem pretzels

8 minute jogs

Today was Day 2 of C25K Week 5. That means two 8 minute jogs. No problem and I picked up the pace a bit on the second jog. Should be Tuesday when I do the 20 minute jog, if the weather isn’t pouring rain.

As my reward for getting into the 150s, I bought a rose bush. Can’t wait to plant it this week!

Today’s Menu:

Calorie goal: 1,350 • Consumed: 1,281 • Burned: 240
Net calories: 1,041

C/P/F ratio 43/27/30

Brekkie:
Wheat bagel with light cream cheese
coffee with skim milk

Lunch:
Boca burger
Zone Dark chocolate strawberry bar

Snack:
1% latte

Dinner:
3 oz of lean pork
roasted broccoli/cauliflower mix
1/3 oz cashews
1/2 cup applesauce

Snack:
Tomato romano soy crisps

It's the weekend!

Yay! Friday! Glad to have the weekend with no construction going on outside the house! Most of our front yard was dug up this week. I was getting ready to yell holy hell at them, thought they had their machinery on my garden bed, but they were just right along side it. It’s a nice sight to see a back hoe sitting in your front lawn.

Anyway – started C25K Week 5 today. That was three 5 minute runs. I could do it with no problem! Probably by the end of May I will be able to do pretty close to the whole 5K, I think.
I am a bit worried about the 20 minute run, which will take place Tuesday or Wednesday.

Today’s Menu
Calorie goal: 1,350 • Consumed: 1,297 • Burned: 284
Net calories: 1,013
C/P/F ratio: 42/31/27

Brekkie:
Fage yogurt
granola
strawberries
honey
coffee with milk

Lunch:
Boca burger
Zone Double dark chocolate bar

Snack:
1/3 oz cashews
1% latte

Dinner
London broil
steamed broccoli
applesauce
soy chips

Snack
coffee with milk

Happy Friday!

It’s the start of the weekend, yay!
Did my upper body bowflex workout, a short 3 mile bike ride (bank and store) and Couch to 5K Week 4 Day 1.
5 minute jogs in this one. It was fine, my legs still feel heavy though. I don’t care for that feeling very much. 3 miles of that feeling wouldn’t be very fun. I was wearing my bike shorts and a tshirt, and got beeped at on the way to the track. Not sure if it was a joke or not, but kind of fun!

Today’s Menu:

Calorie goal: 1,350 Consumed: 1,427 • Burned: 365
Net calories: 1,062
C/P/F ratio: 52/26/22

Brekkie:
Super pancakes with blueberry sauce
coffee with milk

Lunch:
Boca burger
Zone fudge graham bar

Snack:
1% latte
2 clementines

Dinner:
Flatout pizza with turkey pepperoni
Steamed broccoli
applesauce
1/3 oz of cashews

Snack:
homemade yogurt with chopped strawberries and a drizzle of honey.

Weigh in day!

Yippee!! I lost 1.6 pounds this week, which puts me in the 150s!! Yay!!! I think the jogging and biking was a good exercise change up to keep the pounds coming off. Wish I could lose this much every week!

I was supposed to do C25K Week 3 Day 3 today, I use the little podcasts to tell me when to start and stop jogging. Well, halfway through the warmup – the batteries died on my MP3 player (note to self – always check the batteries before leaving home).

So, since I was already at the track, I decided to alternate walk one time around and jog one time around. I did 4 laps walking and 5 jogging. So 2.25 miles. I decided to see how far I could go around on the last jog – and did 2 laps around the track. I can jog for 1/2 a mile at a time! I am so excited!

Today’s Menu

Calorie goal: 1,500 • Consumed: 1,466 • Burned: 330
Net calories: 1,136
C/P/F ratio: 45/28/27

Brekkie:
Dunkin Donuts Poppyseed Bagel
Lite Cream Cheese
Coffee with skim milk

Lunch:
Zone Chocolate Peanut Butter bar
2 oz of Lemon Pepper Tuna
2 Clementines

Snack:
1% latte
1/3 oz cashews

Dinner:
4 oz grilled chicken
steamed broccoli
strawberries
1/2 serving soy crisps

Snack:
NS chocolate caramel bar

Couch to 5K Week 3

This week alternates a 90 second jog/90 second walk and a 3 minute jog/3 minute walk.

I went to the high school down the street (since I was going out in the evening) and used the outdoor track. On the last go around I decided to time how long it took me to do one lap. It was a little over 4.5 minutes – so looking at a 16 minute mile currently. I can live with that for now! If I could actually jog the whole thing LOL!

Today’s Menu:

Calorie goal: 1,350 • Consumed: 1,370 • Burned: 321
Net calories: 1,049

Food Item Servings Cals
Brekkie:
strawberries (raw) 1.00 46
Honey 0.30 18
Fage Total 2% 0.50 65
Nature’s Path Organic Hemp Plus Granola Cereal 1.00 140
Coffee 1.00 2
Hannaford 1% Milk 1.00 110

Lunch:
Clementines, Raw 2.00 70
Nutrisystem Advanced Fudge Graham Bar 1.00 180
Boca Meatless Original Burgers 1.00 90

Snack:
Hannaford 1% Milk 1.00 110
Espresso Shot 1.00 9

Dinner:
Nutrisystem Advanced Thick Crust Pizza 1.00 280
Fisher Whole Cashews 0.30 54
Birds Eye Baby Broccoli Florets 1.00 30
strawberries (raw) 1.00 46

Snack:
Nutrisystem Advanced Pretzels 1.00 120

Beautiful weather!

Today was just gorgeous! I had a 3.5 hour drive to make today, but was able to get in my run training, and bowflex. Plus a nice 30+ minute bike ride.

Started Week 3 of C25K today. I had no problem doing the 3 minute jogs. Maybe I don’t give myself enough credit for all the work I have been doing to get into shape. Curious as to how far I could actually go, but I want to make sure I train properly.

Today’s Menu:

Calorie goal: 1,350 • Consumed: 1,337 • Burned: 447
Net calories: 890

Food Item Servings Cals
Brekkie:
Hannaford 1% Milk 1.00 110
Coffee 1.00 2
Honey 0.30 18
Nutrisystem Advanced Apple Strudel Scone 1.00 160
Fuji Apple 0.80 64

Lunch:
StarKist Tuna Creations™ – Zesty Lemon Pepper 1.00 60
Nutrisystem Advanced Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar 1.00 210
Clementines, Raw 2.00 70

Snack:
Hannaford 1% Milk 1.00 110
Espresso Shot 1.00 9

Dinner:
Birds Eye Baby Broccoli Florets 1.00 30
Fisher Whole Cashews 0.30 54
Hannaford Unsweetened Applesauce – 4 Oz. Cup 1.00 50
NutriSystem Nourish Macaroni & Cheese 1.00 250

Snack:
Nutrisystem Advanced Mint Chocolate Crunch Bar 1.00 140