kittypuppy

Just finished my first run for this week and feeling good I did 4.9km (in Week 3) of the 5k trainer. Feeling great (and tired in a good way) and I find I am starting to get some runs into my 'free' sections. I, however, haven't been able to run the whole time as some others have but maybe I need to even out my pace? I am going to try harder. It is very motivating to see so many of you getting such great results from your regular runs. Thanks for the inspiration everyone! Thanks for the great tip- I hadn't even thought of wearing 2 sports bras for the days I am running harder! And yes, I too can vouch for the runners high. It is such a great motivator- as well as wanting to listen to the characters each run haha

Haha, zombie beatles- of course! That's why they wouldn't stop chasing too. o_0 I am finally writing today because I'll forget otherwise while I am back on my computer. So... -I just got back from a run that I at first thought I was too dead to do (I didn't eat enough today) but I smashed it! Woo! And I really had a second wind after some stretches in the middle. I started Week 3 of the Zombie 5k Trainer today. -Last week stuck to all my runs regularly. -I did weights today after only doing them once last week (boo!) but it is early so I will do them plenty more for the week. -I have been meditating regularly except for the weekend just gone. Need to sort out some priorities so that I don't skip them at all because I noticed a huge change in my mental state and overall energy by not doing it those days. I feel more confident in myself on the days I meditate and work out, so note to self: keep going! Oh and today I ate a YOLO meal that contained bread because it's my birthday. I had a hot dog and small shake from Wendy's. But back to it tomorrow. Hmm and another thing I need to reflect on is my eating patterns. I haven't been eating enough lately and I am working out more so I need to make time for meals. When it seems too hard or boring to make something I tend to skip which I know is unhealthy and a bad habit. So now that I have acknowledged it I can see this reminder. Sarah: no more skipping meals. And an afterthought that I just remembered. The other day I wore my bikinis on my beach walk (a secluded part of the beach) with the boyfriend. It felt good but I am still shy when other people see me- lol. One step at a time.

Thanks for the encouragement, Kishi! Feeling good tonight after my third zombie run for the week. It was getting dark and these creepy beatles kept flying at my face (I don't usually run this late!) but I kept going to the end of the episode. Haha. The one naughty thing today though was that I had a piece of date cake at my aunties and I am trying to stay away from flour. I am bad at saying no when someone bakes for me but it's ok, I will not berate myself because that does not help me build confidence. I did have my daily green smoothie today- yay! Tomorrow will be fresh and no tempting cake. Plus it will be blogilates morning with some weights in the afternoon. Off to do my daily meditation and write in my journal!

Better late than never! I had my goals in my notebook but had yet to put them in cyberspace- thus committing to it ; My main quest is to workout my way to self confidence and body strength. No more being a wallflower and dressing down to not attract attention. I want to start enjoying exercise so much that I just cant go without it. I will get strong and no one will stop me from achieving my goals! I will no longer second guess myself as I pick myself up. Watch out! > My three mini goals are... 1. To exercise at least 4 times per week (running, pilates, weights) 2. By the end of the challenge I will not be eating any more bread, pasta, refined wheaty stuff, etc. 3. To meditate daily and use my affirmations to maintain calm throughout the day. So far... As I write this it is Saturday morning and this week I have lifted weights twice (only 10kg but it feels hard for me), gone for 2 zombie 5k trainer runs (first 2 quests) and I have done Blogilates twice. I will start recounting each couple of days with how things are going. I also haven't eaten bread in a couple of weeks but I've eaten bad foods containing gluten so I need to try harder. I have meditated for the last 4 days in a row and written in my diary my reflections. Ok, so yay! I've put myself out here and no more hiding away (even online). Best of luck to everyone- we can do this!!! <3 Kittypuppy :3 PS: My pic is of me and my love for anything bready. Bye bye, bread! You were delicious but made me feel bad.

Lol! That is a great visual- 'grown man sweating his arse of skipping through the park...'. You seriously made my morning! Well Week 7 sounds interesting then and like I'm going to look extra crazy then usual. Except that when I get really happy or excited during a walk or run I start skipping anyway...my inner child wants to be free! Rymmare, grats! Good work on completing Season 1. Ah! I want to see where the story goes too I must run today XD

Ah sweet- I used to go through Yamba on the bus on school holidays It is very pretty there- gotta love the coast!

Oh cool! Casino- my hometown. Where did you grow up?

Thanks for the welcome guys Laureleye, very true. 5 months is actually quite a while when I think of it like that. Thanks!

Ah sweet, thanks FalseAesop More story sounds great too... plus I really like Sams voice I will probably grab it too then because I often have to stop and power walk when I get tired. Maybe I need to pace it better but when I try to and all of a sudden the zombies are behind me I really start going for it lol o_0 Well tomorrow seems like a fine day to run through the park like a crazy person.

Hi everyone Started using zombies, run! recently as a way of getting myself back into running. I'm only a couple of runs into it but I love the story- I find I can immerse in it and not feel self-conscious. I am thinking of getting the 5K one as well. Is it worth having both or should I finish the one I have first?

Hi everyone Currently @ Northern Rivers, NSW. But hopefully going to Bris in the near future

Hi fellow nerds! I don't usually post on many forums because for some reason I get really shy online and lurk alot. But screw that. I'm putting myself out there in an effort to change. I am really excited to become part of this awesome community- I honestly can't believe I've found like-minded people!! Ok. So this year has been a very 'transition-ey' one for me with the completion of my degree and concurrent return to my hometown. I spent weeks trying to find my place while everyone around me seemed to have everything worked out. So, I started playing games a lot more than usual (while avoiding social occasions etc) because it was comfortable and fun and I could be whatever I wanted within that fantastical world. After a bit of life avoidance I have decided to pick myself the eff up and rebuild my confidence and love for life with fitness (I do enjoy running- when I actually go!). I have also decided to change my diet after a university diet based on too much alcohol and processed food. I exercised intermittently during uni but nothing really stuck because I was forcing myself and hating it. The only thing I actually enjoyed however was pilates, so I am going to start doing it again with the running and other things. I am still going to enjoy my games (without shutting myself off from those around me) and I am excited to become as strong and confident as my in game characters always are! Though half of it is already gone, this is my big year for change! I am going to chase my dreams like it's no ones business Super pleased to meet everyone! Lotsa love, Sarah a.k.a Kittypuppy