Thankful Journey 5K 2015 Results & Winners #ThankfulJourney5K

Congrats to everyone who completed the Thankful Journey 5K for 2015! I know that being a little active during the holiday helped me feel better about myself and I hope that it was motivational for you too.

 

 

There were 14 participants this year.

 

#ThankfulJourney5K completed! @ajourney2thin

A photo posted by Cintia Listenbee (@cintialistenbee) on Nov 25, 2015 at 9:20am PST

I just finished my #Thankfuljourney5k - have you done yours yet? So nice to have that done!

A photo posted by @ajourney2thin on Nov 24, 2015 at 8:57am PST

I forgot to post this pic from my #thankfuljourney5K before we left on our road trip! I'm grateful for people who put up their Christmas lights a little early. :)

A photo posted by Jessica (@jessanic) on Nov 26, 2015 at 4:28am PST

@ajourney2thin It poured rain the last two days and I almost thought I wouldn't get this done, but I did. ✔️ #thankfuljourney5k #mynewending

A photo posted by Leah (@my_new_ending) on Nov 28, 2015 at 11:52am PST

Jenna was thankful for her family and their good health. Great job!

 

Traci was thankful for the strength to do a 5K & friends to share the journey. I’m proud of you!

 

Jessica ran her first 10k! Way to go!

Just finished 3.1 miles, which doubles as my #ThankfulJourney5K and a virtual turkey trot with some lovely friends! It was a beautiful morning to reflect on the many blessings in my life. I'm also thankful for this amazing weather and my little family Now to start cooking! Happy Thanksgiving! #runningmom #screwtheturkeytrot #weightwatchers #givethanks @ajourney2thin

A photo posted by Christina Prados (@steeners) on Nov 26, 2015 at 6:08am PST

Brenda planned ahead so she could fit in this 5k. Great job!

 

Staci completed the 5K even though she really didn’t want to—she pushed through! Good job!

 

Katie and her mom completed the 5k together on a beautiful morning. Great job!

 

Kelli completed her 5k and even received a medal! Great job! She is thankful for everything and the Good Lord above.

 

Kim completed her 5k and planned to do a few more over the weekend. Great job!

Completed my #ThankfulJourney5K pic.twitter.com/9HMYL9rp4f

— Natoria Strum (@bamaredsoxchick) November 24, 2015

 

Abby completed her 5k at a great pace! Impressive!

 

And now for what you’ve all been waiting for…the winners!

$5 gift card winners:

1. Christina – Love Yourself Healthy
2. Staci – The Skinny on Staci
3. Cintia – Simply Cintia
4. Abby
5. Brenda G.

Prize Pack Winner:

Lori

Amazon winner:

Traci

 

Congratulations to all of you! Thank you so much for participating and for all of the shares.

I have gotten to know so many of you as friends and I am so thankful for that! Thanks for your support, encouragement, advice, recipes on Pinterest, camaraderie in whatever new diet we’re trying together, and the laughs shared!

 

What do you think, should we do another event over the Christmas and New Years holidays? Any ideas?

Weigh in Day: A Holiday Week

 

I was gone for a week and out of my normal routine. I had good moments and bad moments. It seemed to get worse the longer I was gone!

At the worst of it, it made me realize how much I need help with the emotional eating issues. I am looking forward to my next appointment in a couple of weeks.

I walked with my sister twice for a total of 7+ miles. I’m sure that helped with covering some of the extra calories but it also got me into a “I want to workout” mood. I even hopped on the treadmill today for a 1 mile walk.

But anyways, I actually lost .5 lb. over the week! I am very happy with that because it’s a lot better than a gain!

I have lost a total of 12.6 lbs. and I can’t wait to get back to losing more now that I’m back home and back into my routine. I am really happy with Isagenix!

I am following the Isagenix 30 Day Cleansing and Fat Burning System and I am an associate. You can purchase the product from me at the link above.

Don’t forget that today is the last day to enter the Thankful Journey 5K!

 

How did your week go? Did you gain, lose, or maintain?

More Walking and 10 lb. Reward Redemption

This morning the babies were fussy, so my sister and I headed to the mall again for a walk with the babies.

This time we walked 4 miles—so I guess that counts as 2+ Thankful Journey 5ks so far!

This afternoon, I took my neice with me to get a pedicure for my 10 lb. reward. She got her toes painted. It was fun!

Now a few more pounds to go and I get my first facial! That will be interesting.

I’ve only had a couple of people submit photos saying they finished the Thankful Journey 5k so far…be sure to send those over or post on social!

Thankful Journey 5K: Complete

Hey everyone!

Don’t forget that you have through 11/30 to complete your Thankful Journey 5K and be entered to win some awesome prizes! Check out this post for all of the details.

My sister and I did a little mall walking. It took about 6 laps around the mall to get in the 3.1 miles. I pushed a single stroller and she pushed a double. The babies were remarkably content except towards the end.

I’m glad that I got that out of the way so I don’t have to worry about it for the rest of the week!

I am thankful that my sister walked with me and helped pass the time and keep me encouraged.

So far I’m still losing weight this week, despite it being a holiday week, being with family and just out of the normal routine. I’m happy about that!

It’s actually not all that hard to stay on track. I thought it would be a lot more difficult. I think it’s the fact that I just know what I get to eat and that’s it. Plus, I’m filled up and not hungry all the time.

For example, being on WW I would think, “I can have a little bit of this…well, maybe a little more…” and just keep eating and fall off the wagon. Not so much on this plan.

I do plan on eating on Thanksgiving day. Honestly, I’ll probably have shakes for breakfast and supper and eat the delicious food for lunch. If I want pie or something, I’ll have it. I can’t skip my mom’s pecan pie—it’s THE BEST.

 

Do you have a plan for Thanksgiving?

Weigh in Day: 1st Week on Isagenix

If you missed my post where I announced my new plan, be sure to check it out here. I became an associate to save money on the products.

Today marks one week since my husband and I have been following the Isagenix plan.

 

I am very happy with my progress so far. As always, the weekends kind of mix things up a bit and both my hubby and I gained a tiny bit (.3 for me). I think it was because I didn’t drink as much water. We also ate a meal at the in-law's.

 

Here are the details from week one:

Weight Lost:	9.2 lbs.
Inches Lost:	12 1/4”

Pretty amazing! I feel great too. It’s inspiring to see the scale move and to see a new number in the 10’s place. I’m awful close to getting that pedicure for losing my first 10 lbs. on the plan!

I lost the most inches from my chest and abdomen. No big surprise there! I always have to start losing the weight where I really don’t need to first—isn’t that the way it works?

I’m not going to complain about having a smaller chest though…just sayin’.

 

Thoughts about week one:

I was surprised at how quickly the sweets cravings disappeared.

I have felt more energy while on this plan. I’m also sleeping better, which probably helps too.

Sometimes I get really hungry but this is a somewhat new feeling for me because it seems like I usually just eat whether I’m hungry or not. It’s good to get in tune with my body again.

I think the Ionix Supreme is disgusting, but hubby thinks it’s the most delicious thing ever.

It has been such a relief to not have to think about food—this makes me realize how much of a problem food is for me and indicative of my disordered eating. I have experienced lower levels of stress. It’s quite odd.

Our first Cleanse Day went surprisingly well. I had planned to go to the store that day but changed my mind when I realized how much I had to pee!

My favorite IsaLean bar so far is the Chocolate Peanut Crunch. I enjoy this as a meal or 1/2 as an afternoon snack with my coffee. It’s really satisfying.

My favorite IsaLean shake is the Creamy Dutch Chocolate. I added 1/2 a banana this morning and it was yummy.

The Kosher Natural Creamy Vanilla seems to cause me some tummy troubles—like bubbles coming up. Kind of weird. That makes me sad because this afternoon I tried the vanilla with one pack of Orange Replenish and it tasted so so good.

 

Wrapping it up:

I’m a little nervous about Thanksgiving next week! My sister has already told me she is going to support me and do this with me. On Thanksgiving Day, I’ll probably just eat my meal at lunch time and shakes for breakfast and supper. Otherwise, I’ll work at getting in extra activity next week.

Plus, don’t forget the Thankful Journey 5K—we can all burn a few extra calories.

 

How was your weekend? Do you have a plan for how to keep on track over the Thanksgiving holiday?

Thankful Journey 5K & Giveaway

It’s time for the annual 5K hosted by A Journey to Thin! The event is called the “Thankful Journey 5K” this year, which will replace “The Thankful Healthy Blogger 5K”.

Why the name change? Well, first of all the old name is just a long and cumbersome name.

But most importantly, this past year has been a long and difficult road and I’ve learned that whatever the journey and whatever baggage it is that we’re carrying—it’s best to strap on a backpack full of thankfulness because it somehow helps lighten the load.

We’re all on a journey of some sort. Whether you’re climbing a mountain, rowing over calm waters, standing in the midst of a valley with hills on all sides, or sitting in the middle of the road having just stumbled over your own two feet—you have something to be thankful for if you search hard enough.

Have fun and finish your Thankful Journey 5K journey with a spirit of thankfulness that will inspire you to continue on in whatever journey in life you’re on!

 

All You Need To Know:

When: November 20-29. All entries must be in by November 30th.

This year, instead of having a couple of days to complete your 5K, you will have 10 days.

Where: Wherever you are! You do not need to be a part of an organized race in your area, but you certainly can be.

What: Walk, bike, elliptical, skip, jump, dance, or run your way through 3.1 miles—it’s up to you and what works best for your journey right now—just keep moving.

Why:  To practice gratitude, inspire you to keep moving forward, and to help burn some calories the week of Thanksgiving. Also, this is my way of saying I am thankful for all of the A Journey to Thin readers! Thank you!

Who: Anyone! You are only eligible to win a prize if you follow the rules.

 

Rules: 

1. Leave a comment on this post with one thing you are thankful for. Use Rafflecopter below for your official entry. There will be additional ways you can enter to win the prizes in Rafflecopter—you can complete this step at any time, which lets me know you intend to participate. Social sharing can be done multiple times (once per day per method) from now through November 29th.
2. Complete a 5K between November 20th – 29th, 2015. Take a photo to show that you have completed it—I’d love to see your smiling faces, but if you don’t want to show your face, get creative and take a picture of your shoes or something.
3. Share your photo via social media, tagging me, using the hashtag #ThankfulJourney5K, and sharing what you’re thankful for. If you don’t want to share on social media or don’t use social media, you may email me your photo at AJourney2Thin@gmail.com

Prizes: All winners will be randomly selected via Rafflecopter. Entries will be confirmed and you can only win if you follow all of the rules.

And now for the good part—the prizes!! These are all funded by me. Throughout the year, you see sponsored posts, Sale Saturdays, and ads—this is what helps fund giveaways such as this!

 

#1- ‘Winner’s Choice’ Prize:

 

#2- ‘It’s on Me’ Prize Pack:

A random selection of fun gifts!

 

#3- ‘$5 in Your Pocket’ Prize:

A total of 5 – $5 gift cards will be given away. Your choice of Starbucks, Target, Amazon, Subway, Walmart, etc.

You can display the button below on your blog if you’d like and link to this page. There’s an extra entry in Rafflecopter for doing so.

Who’s excited?! Leave me a comment and let me know you’re here and what you’re thankful for!

I am thankful for YOU!

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