Sweet Ride

So last night we decided on a family activity for some fitness. We went to a local park and took our bikes. We rode the same path that we had run last week for our 5K. I was thinking it would be so easy on bikes that we could probably make two laps lol...but I've also worked out like twice a day all week and it was getting dark, so I was wrong! At any rate, we rode 3 miles as a family and had such a great time! When we were finished my son asked me if we could have special days where we did some exercise just he and I and another day just my daughter and I. I thought that was really cute! 

I am noticing since I've really upped my exercise this week it's taking a tole on the blood sugar. I'm seeing a lot more lows, but also seeing more highs. I guess it's time to start wearing the sensor to see where I need to adjust. I'm not sure if I'm having rebound highs from glycogen breakdown or what...diabetes-such a crazy phenomenon! 

Here's a picture of a little bridge we crossed during our ride. The kids had to stop and look over. I love getting them involved in our fitness, and they really enjoy getting out and moving! 

A Sweet Glo

We did our first 5K last weekend and the kids did a 1 mile fun run…and I think I’ve started something! This one was called the GloRun so it was at night and involved glow in the dark paint, neon, black lights, and so much fun! We got together and decorated shirts beforehand and the kids thought it was a blast! 

Nails were painted with neon glow paint and we were decked out with necklaces and bracelets galore! My favorite part was our glowing shoelaces, but I don’t think I got a good picture of those-so many compliments! My brother in law and his girlfriend ran with us…and by ran I mean I think I might have run 1 mile lol! Bless my heart, kids were passing me…but I finished! (Sadly their parents were screaming at them and not encouraging...I felt really sad for them. At one point we wanted to ask one to just join us and tell the jerk father to move along!) I think my time was like 47:06 and with no training and about 0 running experience, I’m okay with that. We had a blast! I appreciate so much that my brother in law stayed with my honey and his girlfriend stayed with me. They are in much better shape than us, but just encouraged us the whole way! 

This diabetic poses tricky problems having never done anything like this before. I was high in the morning, changed a pump site and low in the evening. After chugging juice, eating dinner and downing a bottle of glucose tabs my tummy was much fuller than I’d like for running, so we did a lot of brisk walking. Today I signed us up for another, but this time I’m going to be more prepared! I’m walking/jogging in preparation so that I can beat my time and I’ll make sure I wear my sensor! I’m also going to order this cool thing to carry Diabetic supplies (think trendy fanny pack for runners) it’ll be so great!

Sweet Success-Month 1

So my friend and I decided to measure ourselves one month ago after someone gave us advice that girls don’t always see their weight loss as quickly in pounds…so we did it-whoa…those numbers are scary! At any rate, yesterday was our 1 month weigh in and measure day. I was down 7.4 lbs and 6 1/4 inches. Not too shabby! 
I realized after a few weeks of serious struggles that some medication I was taking was causing me to hold onto weight so getting off of that has really helped a ton. I’m feeling so much better and finally seeing results! 
I’ve gotten really consistent with my eating habits, but my exercise is in need of some serious help. Insanity lasted about 7 days lol! So this month my focus is on exercise in some form everyday and I will write about that to hold myself accountable. Today I walked on my lunch break 1/2 a mile. It wasn’t much, but it was something. When I get off work tonight my plan is to do at least 30 minutes on the treadmill. Hopefully the kids will be in bed!

Super Sweet Friends

I heard on the radio the other night that these days friendships are more important even than relationships because so many relationships are no longer forever. We need those strong, bonded, supportive friendships for our health and happiness. 

So I have several friends who are all on various fitness journeys. Two have been doing it for years, eat fantastic, teach classes, work out daily and look phenomenal. One is on her second 90 day transformation and is doing unbelievable! She’s changed her life to mimic the first two friends, which I think is the key to ultimate success. Then there are a few of us in the beginning or on going stages of starting this journey, including my sister and my husband. What I’ve found though, is no matter where you are you need friends to help you succeed. Friends motivate, encourage, and share joys and disappointments with one another. I’ve found myself texting one or more of these friends daily for advice, tips, and encouragement and it’s so helpful…and they want to help because they’ve all been where I am right now.
I guess this is the beauty of social media. We post on Facebook and have 450 friends at our disposal to offer advice, support and tips. We blog and have people who offer support or people who are looking for support from you even when you don’t know them. My friends have been so great and willing to help guide and encourage me that I had to write about it. Be a friend to someone. It’s such a sweet gift!