Another loss!!

At my weigh in today I was down -1.4 pounds!! I cannot believe it! I was so worried about not losing this week. Between still not running and my splurge the other night I thought for sure I was a goner. However, the rest of the week I did stick to my 1200 calories exactly. I guess it paid off. I am just so happy. I haven't weighed this since the summer after I graduated college! I love Jenny Craig!

Hunger Emergency Plan Activated

I had this really nice post planned for today. But then the cravings started. I am FAMISHED!
Things I have eaten in the last 15 minutes that are not on the Jenny Craig plan:

- several chicken nuggets
- a stick of string cheese
- a chocolate malt ball out of Lisa's Easter candy I have hidden!!!

Okay, when you start eating the kids Easter candy (before Easter) it is time to hit the hay!!! I am a firm believer that if you are hungry at night you should go to bed. You can't eat and sleep. So simple. Good night everyone! I will post something intelligent on another day when I am not so hungry. Peace.

A little PT

I've been a little down the past few days. I miss my hubby and wish he could be here for Easter. It is a special time for us b/c Jack became Catholic 5 years ago at the Easter Vigil. In workout news-- I had my first physical therapy appointment yesterday and my therapist wants me to hold off on running at least one more week. I am so afraid of weight gain this week b/c of no running. Anyway, my therapist gave me a great set of exercises to strengthen my right hip abductor.... which seems to be the culprit in all of this. I am to do them 3 times a day, everyday. And I am meeting w/ him twice a week for 4 weeks. My next appointment is tomorrow morning. I am still doing my weight workouts every other night. On weight nights I do basic a basic ab workout. And on the off nights I do Billy Blanks Abs. Billy says his workouts will make my abs like a rubber band! I am not sure how that is possible but I am all for it!

Ouch!

Cortisone shot today!

My 5K

My 5k went well today. My Dad couldn't come so I went alone. It was kind of cold but not unbearable. The atmosphere was great. Lots of fun St. Patrick's day themed clothes, etc. Everyone at the race was really happy to be there and the energy was super high. I started my ipod before the race even began. I always do this b/c I can't stand the sound of the gun. I start in the middle-back of the pack. This way I pass people and people don't pass me. It makes me feel better that way. The first 2 miles I felt SO GOOD! I did them really fast-- in about 8 minutes each. The last mile I was dragging. I can never keep up my initial pace. During this time 2 girls and one guy passed me. I did manage to sprint the last 1oth of the 3.1. And whenever I can do that I feel as if I could have ran faster beforehand. But I was able to sprint passed the guy who had passed me earlier so I was happy. Chariots of Fire was just beginning as I ran the last 10th and it was moving to finish to that song. Finish time 28:42. Or somewhere around there-- the results are not posted yet. I wanted to finish in 27 minutes but I am honestly happy to be under 30 minutes. I almost didn't run today... I am so VERY GLAD that I did. Peace!

EDIT TO ADD: actual time 28:40

A New Approach

I am seeing a new doctor for my IT Band injury. Dr. Mindy is a sports medicine specialist. She said my injury is for sure my IT Band and that it is pretty inflamed. We talked about how my legs appear to be different lengths b/c my right hip pulls my right leg up. But they are not "anatomically" different lengths. My chiropractor has been adjusting me for months, one to three times a week, to bring them to the same length. My right leg just will not stay put. This is what is causing my IT Band injury. Dr. Mindy says we need to treat my legs like they are anatomically different lengths b/c they are uneven 95% of the time. So she immediately measured me and fitted me w/ a lift for my right shoe. I walked out of the office w/ it and I feel like a new woman! I could tell a difference in the first 10 feet I walked. (I am tripping a little more than usual but that is normal... I guess.) I ran 4 miles w/ it yesterday and could tell my gait was adjusting. My treatment also includes a cortisone injection in my hip on Monday and 4 weeks of Physical Therapy. (I am embarrassed to say the shot is in my hip. What am I, like 80?) Hopefully, after all of that, I can put this mess behind me where it belongs!

In other, non-IT Band, news. I weighed in today. A day early this week. And guess what... I am down another 1.2 pounds!! Woot-woot! I would tell you what I weigh... but I scarcely believe it myself! I have exactly 9 pound to lose to reach my goal! I am so excited to be so close! Peace out!

Losing It w/ Valerie!

Just finished Valerie Bertinelli's book. It was great. I highly recommend it to any woman who is struggling to lose weight. What I like best about it is she really deals w/ the emotional side of being heavy, dieting, weight loss, etc. I also love that she lost her weight on Jenny Craig. I can really relate to that. What I liked least about it would have to be that she does share some of her personal views and opinions... and she is much to liberal for me. But I figured that she would be when I first picked the book, up so I took it w/ a grain of salt. All in all- It is a great book! Way to go Val! And thanks to my Dad for such a thoughtful gift!