A little update on myself since my last posting...
I completed what is called the ALPHA course with my church at the end of June. During this course we went over many of the basics of Christianity and while I didn't really learn new information, I found myself falling back in love with what God can do in a church setting. It was very healing and incredibly inspiring. I'm back to being a regular at Hope and have even joined a small group Bible study! Wow. Crazy how life changes, huh? But above all, I'm falling back in love with God. It's wonderful.
I finished my first race on July 14th! My youngest brother joined me and a handful of my coworkers as we took on the challenge of the Warrior Dash! It was incredibly fun, and unfortunately incredibly hot. Abe and I didn't originally plan to run as we had promised to walk with my coworkers. However, when we were accidentally separated from the rest of the group we both decided to go for it and run! Sadly, we only made it about a half mile before the sun beat us AND the rest of the runners down. It was over 100 degrees and by the time we finished, we were all over-heated, dehydrated and many people were suffering from heat stroke. But it was fun to say I did it! I'm definitely planning on competing next year! Bring it on!
Last Thursday marked the beginning of my journey to complete my bachelors degree with William Penn CWA. I've got to say, the program is PERFECT for my situation; however I felt like I jumped head first into the middle of the semester. It's going to be a LOT of work; but it will be over before I know it!
Health wise, I haven't gained anything! But I haven't lost, either. I've been pretty slow with my workouts due to the heat... and I'm not just making excuses, either! With temperatures this high, I am very easily overheated and after an unpleasant experience the last time I tried to push myself in the heat (yeah... definitely blacked out), I've decided to take it easy. Fortunately I think it's finally cooled off enough to jump back into my routines; but after taking a break the last few weeks, I'm a little nervous I've lost everything I've worked for! But tomorrow marks the big day!
Here's what I have planned:
The next two weeks I will be fasting from processed sugar and white flour in order to help myself jump start back into a healthy diet. Once it's out of my system, I don't crave it or even enjoy it, so I have no worries about going back to old habits after these next couple of weeks! (Side note: I've done REALLY well despite my lack in exercise and motivation, though! I just don't want to be tempted to eat junk when I'm trying to push myself through a grueling workout!)
Now for the workout:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
10 minutes jumping jacks
30 minutes running/walking (Couch to 5K program)
Tuesday
P90X - Back and Shoulders/Ab Ripper X
Thursday
P90X - Arms and Triceps/Ab Ripper X
Saturday
P90X - Legs and Back/Ab Ripper X
Sunday
P90X - Yoga
There you have it. Keep me accountable! I'm hoping to be down about 8 pounds by the end of August; but we'll see :)
Take care, world! I'll see you next time!
Aly
