My weekly running plan: week 1

I've never been much of a runner.

I've never enjoyed it and have never really been

able to run for very long.

After about a minute I'm usually gasping for air and

regretting even starting.

So you'll probably be surprised if  told you 

 I ran 4 times last week.

Yep, four times!

Me and the treadmill are slowly becoming friends.

I've been doing the walking/running method

and am very pleased to say it seems to be

working incredibly well for me.

I'm still gasping for air but am starting to find this whole

running business easier

and more enjoyable.

Here's what I've been doing this first week:

Warm up: 5 minute brisk walk

Minute 1: run

Minute 2: walk

Minutes 3 and 4: run

Minutes 5 and 6: walk

Minutes 7 and 8: run

Minutes 9 and 10: walk

Minutes 11 and 12: run

Minutes 13 and 14: walk

Minutes 15 and 16: run

Minutes 17 and 18: walk

Minutes 19, 20 and 21: run

Cool down: 5 minute brisk walk

It did this every other day, it is VERY

important to give your body a day to rest

and recover.

Those last 3 minutes of running were HARD on me,

especially the first time, but I puffed my way through it!

I also listened to some good tunes, which made

it all a lot easier!

Tuesday I'm shaking my programme up a bit

and starting week 2.

A bit more running, a bit less walking.

It will be hard but I am SURE I can do it.

Linking up here:

Have a happy week everyone!

To try or not to try?

As I was browsing Pinterest this morning I

came across before and after

photo's of a lady who'd done this 30 day shred.

The difference was AMAZING!

It got me thinking that I want to try this...

not sure if I will cope though, it looks

hard.

Would love to hear if you have tried this

or know anyone who has.

Maybe....maybe...maybe...

I will give this a try.

Just maybe.

Fit club: getting motivated

This week I've been looking for some good motivation.

We all need this sometimes don't we.

To tell you the truth I've been finding this first week

of getting back into a healthy lifestyle quite hard.

I think it's because my body got so used to having all the sugary

food over the Christmas holidays.

I'm constantly craving biscuits, chocolate or crisps.

Not good :(

So this morning I had a look for some inspiring

quotes and pictures and you know what...

I think it's working!

Earlier my mind was wondering....the cookie way.

So I thought of this

It did the trick for me and I had some grapes instead!

Sometimes you just need to visualise where you are heading to.

 Exercise is also VERY important.

Wednesday I am going to Zumba classes.

I LOVE zumba

I just need to start walking a bit more....maybe I can

talk one of my friends into going

for a walk with me a couple of times a week.

I seem to enjoy exercise a lot more

when there's someone else with me.

Call me social, hahaha!

Might have to memorise these...and keep repeating them to myself!

You feeling motivated yet? I know I am.

If not

just

look

at

this

...

I'm sure that did the trick, no?!

Lastly just remember this

Have fun and stay motivated my Fit club friends!