Kicking it up a notch

Yes, I know it has been a while since I have posted anything.  I have told myself I would like to post at least once a week, but it just does not happen....sorry, what can I say.  Actually that could be a good thing because then you don't have to read about all my crappy days or any random silly posting.  Let's just go with QUALITY not QUANTITY...sound good?
So now that my half marathon has come and gone, things have been different.  It feels kinda good to not have any pressure to stick to any particular training schedule.  I can go for runs and not really worry about how far I am going.  I am still trying to get in at least one long run each week (it was 5 miles last week) just to maintain my current fitness level.  I have incorporated something new into my life and boy has it made a big difference!!
Let me take you back one week ago....weigh in at weight watchers...I was up 3.8 pounds!  Not only was this a lot of weight for me to handle, but it was over the 2 pound buffer for lifetime membership (which is free).  Of course I still felt great and I was not really noticing any difference in the way my clothes fit so it really snuck up on me.
Enter Jillian Michaels....I started her Ripped in 30 DVD the day before that dreadful weigh in and was getting up super early to get these workouts in and did some running in the afternoon.  One week and for days later....drum roll please

 

DOWN 5.6 lbs!!!!!  Seriously this is a major loss for me....I am not really sure if I have ever lost this much weight in one week before.  

So, the lesson to be learned from this....every now and then shake things up, try a new form of exercise, try some new foods.  Obviously it worked for me.

I am on week 2 of this DVD and although it is torture, I am really enjoying the workouts.  

So until next time I highly recommend the Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 workouts, keep running, and stay strong!