Week 2 - Running isn't so bad after all! =)

So I'm in week two of my running routine according to this website: http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html and its not as bad as I thought it would be!  If you remember in an earlier post, I stated that I hate running.  The main reason is because it usually hurt my knees.  Running on the treadmill feels like it offer me a little more cushion than running on concrete. However, when the weather warm up, I plan on taking this party outside! =)

One thing that I did learn from this website:http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/default.htm that Kanae wrote a post about is that even though running will lower my calories which ultimately will help me lose weight, I also need to add some weight lifting to my routine. Lifting weights will build muscle and help tone the area I'm going after (mainly my back and abs). I don't want to do any heavy lifting which will cause me to bulk up.  I plan to do light lifting with a lot of repetitions to tone the area.

Since I run for 3 days a week, I think I will do my toning exercises either on the same days after I run or on my exercise day offs.  I plan on doing the following exercises found here.  I'm going after my back first! I'll let you know if I see any differences =)

Positives so far
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- I'm doing great at watching what I eat
- I'm snacking on more healthy items like nuts, trailmix
- I'm sticking to my running routine.

Need Improvement
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- Although I'm drinking more water, I still don't drink 8 cups a day. I average about 5-6 cups a day.

I plan to stick this thing out and I'm trying not to get discouraged because I want to see immediate results.  I know slow and steady will win this race!

~Tiana