Kiersten’s Blog

A while back (6 weeks ago) I started a couch to 10K program.  I’m very proud of myself for sticking with it so far.  I’m halfway there now and I’m feeling great!  It started out REALLY easy.  It’s quite a bit harder for me now, but I’m seeing results!  I stepped on the scale today, and it says I’ve lost 5 pounds!  It’s completely possible that the scale isn’t quite right.  I’m pretty sure that’s the case, but either way, I have lost weight.  I feel better about myself and I look better.  I’ve actually started to really enjoy my morning jogs.  I go three times a week and then sometimes on my off days I do pilates.  I don’t feel like I’ve bitten off more than I can chew, although it is hard to get up early.  I’m glad I made the goal and I’m excited to continue to get in shape.  Now if I could only curb my sweet-tooth…

Thanks for listening to my self-absorbed ramblings.  But isn’t that what blogging’s all about?

I bought a new app for my iPod yesterday.  It’s called Couch to 10K and I’m pretty excited about it.  I used it for the first time today.  Basically, it’s a 13 week training program to get ready to run a 10K, which I’m planning on doing in May.  I only have to exercise 3 days a week (although I’m planning on doing Pilates on my days off) and I’ll be ready.  Today was my first day and it was SO easy!  I know it will get harder and harder, but I was pleasantly surprised at how easy my workout was today.  I haven’t been very diligent about working out lately, or even getting up early.  My plan is to get to bed early so I can be up before the kids and exercise.  Hopefully I can get into a new groove.  It’s been difficult with all of the changes that have been going on, to stay in a routine.  I miss my walking group.  Today when we left the park, I told London that we would go back on Wednesday and she said, “Can we walk and then go to the park?” because we used to go walking and end up at the park.  Maybe if my stroller was in condition to use for a good walk, I would, but first I need to find a good welder.

1. Is it bad to let my 9 month old clean up after himself after dinner?  By clean up, I mean crawl around on the floor and eat all of the food he dropped.

2. Why do cookies have to taste SO good, and why do I think it’s imperative to eat more than one?

3. I LOVE the way my new house is turning out.  Too bad it’s still a mess.

4. I wonder when it will stop raining so I can start exercising again.

5. Will my stroller be able to be fixed or am I going to have to wake up before the kids every day?

6. I REALLY need to go to Costco and stock up my pantry and my refrigerator again.  They’re looking pretty bare.  Especially the fridge.  I need fresh produce.

7. What are the best fruits and vegetables to juice?  I found 25 pounds of carrots for $5.99, but I’m not a huge fan of plain carrot juice.

8. I should probably be more like Taylor and have smoothies for breakfast.

9. I wish I had a tangerine tree.

10. I wonder if I could grow one in a pot on my patio.

11. Ooh, I want a garden box.

12. Why are all of my random thoughts about food?

13. I think it’s time for another bonfire at the beach.

14. I need to play my violin again one of these days.  I wonder how it will sound in my new echo-y house.

Last year I did a fitness challenge headed up by a friend from college. This year she’s doing another one and I’m committing to it once more. I used to be really good about getting up and going walking or jogging in the mornings. I would push the kids in the stroller. They would be happy because they got out, and I would be happy because I got out and exercised. Lately, though, our routine hasn’t been so routine anymore. I have a stroller that needs fixing. I also have a daughter that hast to be at school 3 days a week. Then, of course, we have moved so I don’t have an established route yet. Anyway, enough with the excuses. I’m jumping on the fitness bandwagon starting Monday (incidentally my birthday). You’re welcome to join us too. Check out the challenge on Jenni’s blog. Let’s all get motivated together!