Day 3

Exercising with friends is always easier than exercising alone. Yesterday I walked with a friend. The time passed quickly as we talked while we walked around a high school parking lot in the evening.

Mornings are more difficult. I got up for the second morning in a row. I got up earlier than yesterday and looked out the window. It was still kind of dark and I didn't want to walk/jog in the dark. It's just too creepy even if I am armed with pepper spray. So, I waited and almost talked myself out of going but said something is better than nothing. So, I got outside and jogged for about 15 minutes. It's not alot but it's something at least. Maybe if I get out in the morning for 15 minutes and in the evening for 15 minutes, it'll help. What do you think?

Benjamin update!!

So, last night, my in laws sent me some new pictures of the cute little baby boy. Here they are:

This morning, too! (Day 2 of my diet and jog)

Well, I managed to get myself out of bed to attempt jogging this morning outside. I originally was going to jog by my work and shower in a random shower in our business school, but as I was driving to exit my neighborhood and saw kids walking to the bus stop. I said "if they can walk outside, so can I" so I turned around and parked and walked for about 16 minutes. I didn't jog as long since my legs are still weak and sore from yesterday but I figured I can consider it just acclimating to the area. I took pepper spray with me just in case a mean man came to cause me harm. It was actually kind of nice jogging around and hearing the birds chirp. I'm going again tonight with a sister and then I might go tomorrow morning, as well. We shall see how it goes.

First attempt at running

I did it! I got out there in the heat. It actually wasn't that hot. Took a huge water bottle which was kindofa hassle. Time: lil more than 45mins. Did a long stretch of just jogging. It was awesome. Im so tired now.

I'm on a mission! Day 1/20lbs to go

FYI- this is a private blog so only people I give permission to can read it.
Anyways, I got on the scale yesterday and saw that I gained all my weight back that I had lost. So, now I'm on a mission.

Goal set
I have a goal in mind. I want to lose 20 lbs. Since you have to have a span of time, let's say... 15 weeks. That's a little more than a lb a week which I think is reasonable.

How am I going to do this?
I am motivated to get my booty outside and go jogging. I think I found a friend to jog with me once a week and I have a wonderful running trail around by where I work. It's about 3 miles long, takes me about 45 minutes at this time. I aim to make it around there in 30 minutes. See, right now, I say "jogging" but 80% is walking and then a 20% jog (or what my husband calls "trot").

What about diet?
Well, I am going to do a diet for 2 weeks. Which one? Eeny meeny miney mo- I picked Special K. But I'm going to see if I can work around it and not use only that brand of cereal. It can be kinda pricey.

Who's with me!?!?!?!