From Alyssia, Age 17 - 05/14/07 - IP#: 165.139.169.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'7", Start: 240 lb, Today: 179 lb, Goal: 140 lb - I'm really getting annoyed with myself. I am so tired of being fat. It's probably because of what I am wearing, but I feel gigantic today. I want to feel comfortable in my skin for once! I've been doing this for 8 months, and I still have 39 pounds to lose. It's going to take forever too. I lose weight like once a month now. It's annoying. Hopefully I will lose weight this weekend because I haven't lose weight in a month. I am being so patient. I want to be at 159 by August 20th. I don't know if I will. I lose like 5 pounds a month now. I just am feeling like I will never be completely happy with my weight. Oh well. I'll get over it. Anyway. I start this running program that I found on calorie-count.com today. It's an 8 week program and by the end of it, I should be running 18 minutes straight. : ) I'm excited and nervous. But I am so ready to get another goal accomplished. (run a mile non stop) By the end of this 8 weeks, I should be running more that 1 mile. Anyone interested in starting this with me?
I'll post how it goes below. I do each week for 30 minutes total each day, and the minimum amount of days to do in a week is 3.
Week 1- Walk 3 minutes, run 1 minute
Week 2- Walk 3 minutes, run 2 minutes
Week 3- Walk 2 minutes, run 3 minutes
Week 4- Walk 2 minutes, run 5 minutes
Week 5- Walk 2 minutes, run 7 minutes
Week 6- Walk 2 minutes, run 10 minutes
Week 7- Walk 1 minute, run 14 minutes
Week 8- Walk 30 seconds, run 18 minutes (if you don't need to stop, then continue)
I decided to do this because I never liked running, and it was something I always dreaded. I feel like my journey to a healthier me is not just about losing weight, but also about accomplishing things that I never thought possible. That is why I am starting this program. I do my Week 1, Run 1 tonight. I have decided to run on Monday nights, Tuesday nights, and Wednesday nights. Anyone up for this with me?
Reply from kim, Age 16 - 05/16/07  - IP#: 71.124.58.xxx
mine too alyssia		 
Reply from Alyssia, Age 17 - 05/16/07  - IP#: 67.174.141.xxx
Kim- I did mine on Tuesday night aswell. : ) Today (wednesday) is my last run for the first week. 		 
Reply from kim, Age 16 - 05/15/07  - IP#: 71.124.56.xxx
Alyssia i dod my walking and running again today		 
Reply from Alyssia, Age 17 - 05/15/07  - IP#: 67.174.141.xxx
Anna- Do whatever works for you. I'm just doing as the program says myself, but I also don't run often so the 7 minutes of total running is tough for me. 		 
Reply from Anna, Age 14 - 05/14/07  - IP#: 71.124.42.xxx
Hey Alyssia. Can you do this Run 1 min walk 1 min. Then when you run out of walking min's run the rest of the way. that's what I do on the treadmill. Oh me and my cousin was gonna run this summer anyways so for sure i'll do it		 
Reply from Anna, Age 14 - 05/14/07  - IP#: 71.124.42.xxx
I do it. I like to run it givers me energy. I hate running by my self. So I think i'll ask my cousin to join me. I think I'll start this weekend or 2 morrow. If I can get my cousin to come over. 		 
Reply from Alyssia, Age 17 - 05/14/07  - IP#: 67.174.141.xxx
Claire- I won't be technically running. It's going to be at my own pace. But I am ready to do this.
Kim- Awesome job girl! I haven't gotten my run in yet. I'm waiting for the dark, and it's almost 9 now, so it's getting there. I am so ready to do this!		 
Reply from Claire, Age 18 - 05/14/07  - IP#: 64.131.205.xxx
that's a very well thought out plan which shows how commited you are and as long as you're determined, then the weight will come off. You can lose the weight you want, just give it your all and you'll lose weight right before your own eyes. I hate running too. I can jog+walk 4 miles straight but not run. Good Luck!!		 
Reply from kim, Age 16 - 05/14/07  - IP#: 71.244.241.xxx
hey alyssia i just did mine for today and it was easier than i thought it was going to be		 
Reply from kim, Age 16 - 05/14/07  - IP#: 71.244.241.xxx
i will start tonight 2		 
Reply from Alyssia, Age 17 - 05/14/07  - IP#: 165.139.169.xxx
Awesome kim. When do you want to start? I am starting tonight. 		 
Reply from kim, Age 16 - 05/14/07  - IP#: 71.244.241.xxx
I also hate running
 
Reply from kim, Age 16 - 05/14/07  - IP#: 71.244.241.xxx
I will do it		 
Reply from Alyssia, Age 17 - 05/14/07  - IP#: 67.174.141.xxx
Awesome Anna. I hope you decide to start. Anyways. I did my run. There were people out, but I just ran past them. I felt awesome. I have a slight fear of running in front of people. But I did it. Week 1, Run 1 is now done. It wasn't too tough. I did have a dog try and chase me though. lol