Day 16

Let's just say not only do run for my baby...today I ran GOOD!

Day 15

Yesterday I jogged one lap but it was hot so I decided to pump some iron to make up for it.  Which consisted of using my brother's eight pound weights.

Today I took a break because I had a bad dream that my baby was going to get shots from the doctor.  A few hours later I got a phone call confirming an appointment to do just that.  I always have a hard time watching my baby get shots because she is not old enough to understand what's going on.  I cried more that she did.  So my darling husband took us out to DQ and later we ordered pizza and watched funny youtube videos.  I was so grateful.  Running starts again tomorrow.

13 &14

I forgot to blog on Saturday and Sunday, so here is the update On Saturday we did a final clean up for my Brother-in-law's family when they get back from Utah. We moved everything, cleaned the carpets, and did dishes, and took care of the baby all day. We were so tired and it was so late that I decided this clean up job counted as sufficient workout. We also spent the night because my baby was already asleep and we were bushed. Sunday I never workout more than basic house cleaning, but I decided that this week was too full of junk food because unfortunately I have not lost any weight. Therefore I have concluded that I need to pay more attention to my dieting. You can't outrun a bad diet! Here we go week 3!

Day 12

It's Friday! I ran early and pumped weights so I would have time for a date with my darin husband! See ya!

Day 11

Today is Thursday. Pretty much my favorite day besides Friday because it's the day before Friday. I got another F on nutrition because I ate very fatty chicken wings. Not fatty because they are wings instead of something healthier. I felt like I was biting into BBQ FAT! So I am devoting my lovely weekend to fruits and veggies and I promise to hold to it like I have been to running at least for a few days. What good is running if you just eat fat? Also I did not go running today, but I did do 15 min of some pretty hard cardiovascular-ity on my carpet. I know it sounds like I am losing hold on my journey to do 3 months of solid running. Therefore I rededicate myself to that endeavor as well. I will not give up!!1 lb fat

Day 10

You know how sometimes you will watch a movie about apples and how good they taste and you just have to have one after that? We me and my darlin husband Michael were watching  "Stranger Than Fiction" and there is a whole scene where the girl is talking about how good it is to eat a warm gooey cookie and milk at the end of a hard day. Honestly we paused it right there, made cookies and basically ate them for lunch. So I go an F on nutrition yesterday, but I still ran really good. I think it;s important to enjoy life once in a while though. Let's face it. Sometimes a cookie is all that's keeping the world from crumbling sometimes...like a cookie.

Day 9

Yesterday I ran up and down my block again. And by that I mean 2 laps. That might nit sound like much but it is a very long street in front of our house and it is quite a challenge to get from stop sign to stop sign without giving out. I feel like I am starting to run faster though. Not long still, but a bit stronger. If this is the progress I have made in just over a week I cannot wait to see how I feel in another week!-

Day 7&8

I finally got to try that wrap! We didn't really weight or measure me though before and after, but let me tell ya I feel more tone around my tummy. How cool! Okay I promise to weight myself today because  I am dying to learn if I have been making progress. I intend to run as usual today, but again I am not sure when. Mondays are always full of things I could not do during the weekend. Lets tackle week two!Here are some  pictures I found on Pinterest that I like a lot! The Reason I Chose 3 months as my Goal and A Funny Picture Incentive.

Day 6

Yesterday I had decided to take my running down a notch for a little recovery from my last run. I am very sore from last time, but once I got going I ran about as hard as I did last time on my block. That just means more progress! I think I will set a goal that in two weeks I will run 2 laps without walking once. Usually I walk at least half of one lap to catch my breath. Next time I won't need to! I am so glad I started blogging because it makes me feel like I have a partner that I have to be accountable to. Thank you to whoever reads this because it is another incentive to continue. Today I get to try that wrap I was talking about earlier. Let's see how much results I get. Just know that even if I didn't get much out of this whole thing physically my brain feels soo much better. Running is a good therapy for worry-warts like me. Although I may not have improved my life situation in any solid way, I feel better coming home to it after a run.
I just did an 8 min ab workout in place of my running today so that I get some more core muscle going on. Flat tummy here I come! Tomorrow is Sunday so I am taking a break to set goals and recuperate. I might blog some thoughts, but if not you are not missing a thing. 1 week complete!

P.S. I don't run with any Ipod but this is my favorite jogging/jumping jack song. It's a good tempo!
Jump- Van Halen

Day 5

I realize that I am reporting about the day before more than on the present day, so know that when the post's name is "Day 5" I am reporting on Day 6. Just thought I would clear that up. Well congratulate me because yesterday I ran about two miles with my Dad. He is headed of to India and Thailand for two weeks for work and this was a really good opportunity for me to catch up with him. And when I say "catch up" I mean verbally because I could not keep up with him for more than a lap. He is such a great example to me because I think five years ago he shattered his ankle in our front yard and has not only made a full recovery, but is back out in the heat running again. I love him so much. I think I might have overdone it a bit in the heat though because I had a headache and a red face for most of the rest of the day. I'll have to be more careful. From what I can tell I haven't lost poundage yet, but not so much of my post pregnancy tummy jiggles, so I still feel successful. I think I am going to try jogging when we get home from our Friday night date, but I did work really hard cleaning the house and trying to add some design to the place. Maybe I burned some calories there too? Wishful thinking I'm sure, but don't worry! I'm still going! P.S. Bought fruits and veggies. Now I have to eat them in place of stuff I would usually eat. Ha!

Day 4

Well yesterday was a tough day because I spent two hours on the phone trying to figure out how to change some of my insurance information. I was on hold for a very long time and got very sick of answering machines. My dear husband saw me crying and just took me out. I needed out of the house sooo bad. It was too dark to run outside when I got back so I ended up doing a lot of bunny hops anf jogging in place. Best I could do that day. Today I am going to try to do one of those lemon water cleanses. And soon I am going to try one of those wraps  with one of my friends that make you lose weight too! Can't wait!

Day 3

Today is day three of my project to lose 30 lbs in three months. To be honest i need a new battery for my scale but the last time I checked my weight I was about 195. I don't care if I tell you that because obviously it is going to change. I just don't know how much progress I have made yet. Unfortunately yesterday would have also been an excellent day to run, but I got stuck helping a sister of mine with homework. I don't feel too bad though because earlier my darling husband Michael held me feet and urged me to do 20 more sit ups than I otherwise would have done and I am good and sore. Today I will try running again, but I have to wait for Michael to come home so someone can watch the baby for a few minutes.
I am still adjusting to this whole waiting thing. My baby is taking her mid day nap and I am stuck here wondering how I can help my husband make more money, how I can be productive, or clean an already clean house. I even took the time to get pretty today and I feel kind of stuck here. I can't wait to run. I always feel better. I think I will post something that motivates me on this blog as a therapy for my current state of mind

.One of my favorites- No Limbs

This man always makes me laugh and feel inspired to keep going.

Day 1 & 2

My name is Amber Thurber! I just had a baby 3 months ago and I love her so very much! Before we learned I was pregnant with her I was told that the chances of me having a baby without medical intervention was very small. I was told I needed to lose weight and this would help with the chances. True to my doctors advice I went on to lose 50 lbs that year and voila! I have the most beautiful baby girl ever, but I gained 30 lbs back. That's not too bad, but I am astounded at what I was able to achieve and I want to do it again. I am going to do all I can (healthily) to lose 30 lbs or more in 3 months. I am using this blog as my motivation to keep going every day and post things that help me in my journey to feel like a success. This is day 2. Yesterday (Day1) I went running in the rain after some of the hottest weather Arizona ever had and it felt GREAT! I am going to do things like that everyday. Today I am going to try to run and do sit ups. Wish it were as cool today as it was yesterday. The heat presents quite a challenge. I'm going to have to revamp my diet too. All I have right now is tortillas, pasta, and eggs. Not the best start. That will be my goal to finish this week. Restock my fridge with fruits and veggies! That will be fun.
Here we go!