Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Keep On Truckin'!

I just went to the gym and ran 5k on the treadmill at a time of 32:30. Hopefully that will improve! But it is about 2 minutes faster than last time I did it about a month ago! I've lost a total of 11 pounds since the middle of January! My goal is to lose another 12 lbs by June 15th. Any tips out there? (Other than the obvious!?!)

5 comments:

Victoria Elder said...

Good for you Kara! That's great! Blegh! I am doing a challenge starting monday called "couch to 5k" but I know some people who have conquered that are starting this challenge its way cool http://hundredpushups.com/ & this program!

Kara and Colin said...

Huh, I'll have to check that out. Never heard of it before. I'll be doing a 5k in May then a triathlon in June with my sister. Should be interesting! I'm TOTALLY not a runner! :)

Unknown said...

Way to go Kara! Keep up the hard work :)

Victoria Elder said...

K ya if I do it I totally will, I was thinking about just doing the couch to 5k one, but I think I might throw the pushup one there too! If I start it, it will be after monday, cause im starting the 5k challenge doing it mon, wed, fri....a few of my friends have a blog for the pushup challenge, if you would like to check out their progress its... http://6weekfitnesschallenge.blogspot.com

Katie said...

Hey Kara!

I'm trying to ditch the last 10 stubborn lbs. too...I joined Weight Watchers 2 years ago and lost 25 lbs which I've kept off, but there's that last 7-10 that's been a real challenge. A couple things that are working for me: writing down everything I eat (basically follow the WW "Points"), and I'm doing a conditioning class at my gym. I find I'm more motivated and consistent at the gym when I join a class instead of just using the machines. If you do prefer the machines, I read in Self magazine that some celebrity listes to her iPod on the treadmill and she'll sprint during the songs' chorus and jog during the verses...thought it sounded like a fun way to mix it up. Good luck!