I haven’t a clue what I am doing!!!!!
1/4/08 Okay, I just signed up for this site and truly do not have a clue what I am doing!!!! I am a 42 year old SAHM who is computer challenged so this should be interesting!!!! I am seriously afraid of where this blog may actually end up. Oh well–I have committed to getting this weight off in 08 and if I make a fool of myself–quite frankly it won’t be the first time!!!!!!! I started this process back in November after a routine check to the dr. scared the daylights out of me regarding a high blood pressure reading and it does run in my family. As of today, I have lost 12 lbs and still feel really committed to do this. Let me be honest, I want to be healthy and have a normal blood pressure but I also want to go to my closet and and not have a mental meltdown when I can’t find a pair of pants that don’t fit!!!!!!!!
There are only 9 more days until the Houston Half Marathon (sigh). What in the world could I possibly have been thinking when I signed up and TOLD everyone I was going to do it???????? Oh yeah, I thought it would actually motivate me to take this extra weight off and get in tip top shape. Of course, I do what I usually do……….PROCRASTINATE!!!!!!! I am going to do it. I am certain that I will finish last, right behind the people on respirators and with walkers. I have come to accept this and just hope they still have ONE tshirt( I hope it’s not a small!) left for me at the finish line. Wish me luck. I am going to need it!!!
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Welcome to the site and good luck on your marathon!
Good luck…you can do it!!! I had to learn the whole “blog thing” at first…LOL!!! This is a pretty easy site to get around even for those of us who are computer illiterate…(I take the queen title of computer illiteratacy!!)
So cheers….WE CAN and WILL do this. We’ll be healthy together. By the way my blood pressure was through the roof, and I’m on a lot of medication. Start now before its too late!!
Welcome to the site. Seek out Jo, she does marathons too. I wish you all the luck you need. Go for it girl!
The guru of super marathons (or ultramarathons as they have come to be called) is Dean Karnazes. He even has a quote on a Starbucks cup: “Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.” Surely, you can do all of the above!
A marathon…. quite impressive! And I think I’m going to have to challenge your title as Queen of Procrastination. lol The Best of Luck to You!
OH WOW do we have a lot in common with computers. I had the same fears about my 1st blog. I’ve only been coming to this site a few days, but have been really inspired by all the great people here. Welcome! Good luck in the marathon!
You can do it! Even if you walk the whole half marathon, that is 13 miles . . . still quite an accomplishment! Good luck and you are doing great!
best of luck inthe half marathon - what great hope and determination to sign up even if you procrastinate. I have heard of people walking, too, so follow moonbeam’s advice from Dean Karnazes and GO GO GO!
Good luck girl. I’m sure you will do wonderfully! I’m very glad that you added me. I am having the problem with my blood sugar too. It is a scary thing. I’ve put it off so much tho…I just kind of ignored it for awhile and now I really can’t! But I’d say just keep working at it. You can only do so much to lose the weight and get into shape and run/walk a little faster then anyone else. Pace yourself but don’t give up…that’s the worst thing any of us could do.
Awesome. I live in Houston and the runners will be going right by our church on Sunday morning! Our priests and parish will be out there throwing holy water on ya’ll and cheering you on! Many times we have bagpipes out there, too. I’ll be looking for you! Good luck.
Monica
First, welcome to the site, this is a great place with great people.
You have already done great by losing 12 lbs. Keep up the great work and don’t worry about looking foolish…you are with family here…
~~~~ShArky~~~~
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