GREAT DAY

I did about 6 hrs of yard work today. We ripped up grass and put in a new mailbox. Then we walked as a family for a mile. I really like working out with my family. I feel like I am setting a good example or everyone. Today was a great day.

B COMPLEX VITAMINS

I went today and got B complex vitamins. I took it about noon and I haven't been overly tired all day. I hope this is a good sign. I had several people tell me to try this so hopefully it will be the cure to my extreme tiredness.

REAL RUNNING SHOES

I went to a real "running shoe" store. I got a really nice pair of running shoes. They better be nice...I have never paid so much for shoes EVER. It really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I did stay under $100. It took me about an hour to pick them out. I do have to say the lady at "Runner's Corner" was great! She was so patient and spent a lot of time with me. I did go to 26.2 (yes that is the name of the store) first, but I learned that they do not carry WIDE shoes. I am actually real glad that I ended up where I did.
Now lets just hope that it makes a difference. If only it could give me more endurance. LOL
I also did much better on eating better today. I have not gone over my points, but it is about killing me just sitting in this house.

GAIN OF 3.6

This week I weighed 335.8. I gained 3.6 lbs this week. So I realized when I stepped on the scale today that I have to get my crap together. I refuse to go back! I started counting my points again today. I did really good. I have to admit I wanted to eat candy, but I did not give in.
I love Dave Ramsey. I learn so much listening to his show. I feel like I am getting smarter and smarter each time.

SUMMER PLANS

I haven't written for a couple of days because I am trying to recover from an ear infection. I just haven't felt great. I have still been doing my workouts. I am maintaining my weight, but I know that isn't enough. I have gotten in the habit of buying junk food. I need to remember that just because it is a "good deal" doesn't mean it is a good deal for me!
I was thinking that I need to make sure and put any extra $$$ on my bills. I need to watch what I am spending my $$$ on. I need to not be eating out.
I also need to make a plan of how I am going to handle summer and having everyone home. In this I mean... me doing my workout. I need to make a plan and stay on top of my workouts. I am going to plan on just continuing my normal workout time. I can drag everyone along with me. Each morning I will still be at the gym. Each night I plan to walk around the neighborhood.

PASSING EVANSTON, WY

I passed Evanston, WY yesterday in my trip. I can't believe I am almost out of Wyoming. I got a great workout in yesterday and then I got to go hike up in the mountains. I ate really well and I am pretty much proud of my choices for yesterday.
Oh by the way, I weighted 232.2 this week. A bit of a gain, but not even a pound so I am not really too concerned.

ONE DAY AT A TIME

I didn't eat a lot of junk today. This is step #1. Today is an "one day at a time" kind of day.

YARD WORK

My leg hurts. It really sucks. I am not sure what I did, but I don't think I should do it again!
I didn't make it to the gym, but I did do yard work for about 2 or so hours. I think that counts. I shoveled, weeded, transplanted grass, put in landscaping rocks, planted plants, and now I think my garden in about ready to plant veggies. I guess that will have to be sometime next week.
I also ate my veggies today. This has seemed a lot harder to remember to do lately. I need to keep myself more aware of that.

SORE MUSCLES

I did not want to go to the gym this morning. I just wanted to sleep in. But I got up and got moving. I decided if I didn't go to the gym then, I might not. So I went. It was hard today. I don't feel good and I just don't think that I had the energy, but I made it and I even did my whole 13 miles. My muscles are real sore tonight. I guess they didn't want to work out after all.

I LOVE MY SHOES

I LOVE MY NEW SHOES! They are probably the most comfortable shoes I have had in a long time! I think it might have been, in part, the way I am tying my shoes. Either way I did great on the treadmill today. I felt great and then again I rode on the bike.
I have noticed that I bike slower when I am reading then when I am watching a movie. I guess I concentrate more when I read.
For lunch I had a great big salad. I haven't been eating enough vegies but today I did real good.

LOST 1.2 LBS. TOTAL LOSS 35 LBS

Yesterday I weighted myself and I had lost 1.2 lbs. I don't know how I forgot to write this yesterday. That makes exactly 35 lbs lost. Now if I could just lose that 1.8 I would be in the 220's. This is my goal for this next week.
To reach that goal I need to make sure I make it into the gym. I don't know what it is but I think I get "spring depression". Most people get "winter depression", but for me it is in the spring. I know if I focus I will be able to get pass it. Go to the gym tomorrow Stephanie!

OVER 400 MILES

I am over 400 miles. That is pretty cool. I have almost made it all through all of Wyoming.
I went to the Chiropractor today and I was telling him that the top of my feet were hurting. He showed me a new way to lace up my shoes so they are not tight on the top of my feet. I can't wait to see if it works. I hope it does. He was given me many good suggestions so far, so I think this will work.
I started to read the scriptures and Ensign magazine while I am riding the bike. I have read tons so far. I might be able to finish the Book of Mormon by the time that I go to Trek this summer.

NEW SHOES

It has been a while because my computer was in the shop.
I didn't get a lot of exercise done this weekend. I ran away and played with some of my family. I did go in to the gym this morning and it felt great. I have been doing some weights for my "intertube" I will see how it helps in inches at the end of the month. I have been taking turns running and walking. I really like how it pushes me. As long as my knees and shins hold up, I will keep doing it. Hopefully as I continue to lose weight it will be easier on those.
I went and got new shoes today. I hope they work good. My feet are so picky. I am limited because I have to use wide shoes, but then my arches are weird. But I think I found a good pair.

CHIPS ARE DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR HEALTH

I think I might be getting shin splints. My legs are hurting a little bit. I need to learn what to do to not get them.
Other then that things are good. I have eaten healthier today, but I just love chips and I keep catching myself eating them.
I also cheated and weighed myself today and I am very happy. I am just praying that I will be smart, while I am on my trip in the next few days, and eat healthy.
I did my mile in 13:22 today. I am getting faster!

1/2 OF MY WORKOUT

Today I got about 1/2 of my workout in. I had to go back to the gym 2 times to get that done. It just was one of those days, but I was very glad to get it in. I did my mile in less then 15 minutes today. I love that!

232.8 STILL THE SAME

I ate so many carrots today that I got a stomach ache. I just was in the munchie mood and I thought it I am going to much it needs to be healthy. So I ate tons of carrots. Then I ate ice cream. I don't even know why. I wasn't even hungry. I don't even normally eat lots of ice cream. I did real good until then.
I weighted in this morning and I weighted exactly the same as I did last week. 232.8. At least it wasn't a gain!

JUST ANOTHER DAY

I did a little bit better about not snacking. I at more healthy foods and drank a good amount of water. I got a good workout and feel good about the things I accomplished today.

PROUD

I have lived in my neighborhood all my fat life. But today I was proud!
I went to go to the gym, but it was completely packed. So I came home and jogged around our block. I took our dog and we jogged/walked around the block. I know some of our neighbors saw me. And I was proud! Proud to be in good enough shape to be able to do this.
I know I am not ready to run a marathon or anything like that but I am proud of the progress I have made.