Slow and steady

 January 2013

 February 2013

I've been a little discouraged this month because I STILL haven't lost all my holiday weight.  Yes, I totally indulged, but should it really take over a month to lose what I put on in 2 weeks?? Especially when I'm really working so hard daily at the gym.  But I did measurements the other day and was a little encouraged to see that even though I am not down weight wise to what I was on Dec. 23rd, my measurements are a little better.  At least some changes are happening. 
I'm really thinking I'm going to do the "mini-marathon" in May.  I'm really excited about doing it, it's just the training part that I'm not too excited about.  Finding time for those long runs, plus I don't have a running partner, and I don't really even know the terrain around my house.  I don't dare run on the highway that's close to my house, because there isn't much of a shoulder.  So there is basically one road other than the 1/2 mile around my neighborhood.  I've only gone 1 1/2 miles out from my house, so I guess it's time to explore.  I'm also going to be gone a couple of these weekends where I'm supposed to be doing some big miles.  Hopefully it will equal out and I'll be prepared.  I'm not planning to run to make any personal record times, I just want to do it.  Time to decide and register. 
P.S.  Totally loving the facebook group.  Great motivation.