I started Week 2 day 1 of the couch to 5k program. DAMN was it hard! I had to REALLY push myself. I noticed that I would start talking myself out of running but then I decided to start talking myself INTO it. I got some funny looks. I know I was saying it loud enough that the people on either side of me probably heard. I would say things like "come on girl, you've got this!" and "pick it up baby, you're almost there". HAHAHA You know darned well those people must have thought I was insane! I hate that I did this, but I will admit it to all of you. I cheated on my run. I was supposed to do a 5 minute warm up and then run for 1.5 minutes and walk for 2 - until I reached 20 minutes. (I go for 25 since I don't count the warm up). For two of the running segments I only ran for 1 minute. *hangs her head in shame It was SO HARD! I just couldn't get my legs to go another step! They were burning and screaming at me and my heart was pounding. Once I started talking myself up though, I powered through it! I'm hoping 5.0 on the treadmill doesn't prove to be too much. I really want it! Tomorrow is an upper body workout - but then Wednesday is another run. I am DETERMINED to finish it!
After the gym I had to race across town to get to my pain doctor. He gave me an injection in my face. OH MY GOD. Words can not describe the torture! The sucky thing is, it can take up to 48 hours before it starts giving me relief from my nerve pain. I'm still in my usual pain, but now I have pain in my face from the injection. Apparently, they have to go through a few different muscles with the needle so my muscles in my face are all angry with me. This is very similar to what I had - only my injection was closer to my ear and they used ultrasound to guide the needle. This video is not for the faint of heart!
On top of the injections in my face, I spent an hour at the dentist getting my xrays and having my teeth cleaned. My face is very irate with me! Cross your fingers that I feel better tomorrow! I am happy to report that my teeth are in excellent shape and I don't have any cavities! It's also good to have that knowledge since my trigeminal neuralgia causes my teeth to hurt. It is a relief to know it really is from the nerve disorder and not an actual dental problem!
I never did get a chance to go to weight watchers for my weigh in, I'll go tomorrow morning. I have to be careful - we are very low on gas and payday isn't until the end of the week. I have to be certain to go to the gym 3 more times before February is over or else I won't get my reimbursement from Pete's job!
I know I promised a 20 by 39 list - I am only up to 11 right now. I'll list what I have so far. Maybe some of you have some suggestions!!
1. Weigh 40 lbs less!
2. Wear a size 18!
3. Run a 5k!
4. Run a 12 minute
mile!
5. Not feel exhausted
by the end of the day!
6. Finish the couch
to 5k program!
7. lower my blood
pressure.
8. reduce my risk of diabetes
9.lower my resting heart rate
10. get rid of knee pain!
11. have only one chin!
Well, my little monkeys are in need of pajamas and brushed teeth! Thank you for reading! Have a WONDERFUL night! -Monica
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