Well earned halloween candy

This week, I started training for a 5k. I've been walking for a while now but I figured it was time to make some goals. GOAL: To run a 5k before

I downloaded the C25K app and started on Tuesday at lunch time. Here's my thoughts then: "What am I doing? How is it only 8 minutes of running total? WHY FATTIE WHY?!"

I was stiff and sore at the end of the 30 minutes. After I got home, the neighbors wanted to walk so I agreed. Before we could walk, one of them canceled. I almost wanted to leap for joy.

Yesterday, I walked during lunch but no training. Just my normal-clear my head- kind of walking.

Today, I knew I had to run. I wanted to get it over before the trick or treaters. From those not from the US or a Halloween celebrating country-appreciate the fact that you don't celebrate. I loved it as a kid. As an adult, in a neighborhood-one that gives legit candy, I am not a fan. Sometimes, it can take you half an hour to even get to the house if you're driving because cars follow their kids now. Come on. Park and walk with your children. Don't drive them in a van or car to the next house. We're not that stretched out of a community...

I changed into my running clothes as soon as I got home and grabbed my little guy to come run with me. After the first minute run, I said "Oh shit...this is why I don't run..." but before I knew it, I was halfway through. Then I was about 10 seconds into my running session when I realized it said "Begin 5 minute cooldown."

It went so quickly! I was tired when I got home but I went further and longer. I was happy and fine. My neighbor wanted to walk so I took my little girl, we walked another mile! The kids are pooped. My feet are tired but my legs are good. I don't hate myself or my life. I feel like I accomplished something.

FatWife and Babygirl 2013

Day 2 was way better than Day 1. I know it will get worse and it will get better but I also can see myself accomplishing my 5k before 30!

5 years ago today:

Always check for eye boogers

How can it be that I have not posted in over a month!?

It's been a good month for health but not for weight. I have continued walking with my neighbors. We've been doing fantastic...going at least 3 times a week.

I did my first 5k....which somehow only was a 4k due to the group missing a lap somewhere.

Today, I wanted to lay in bed and not work. I even had my words planned out about what to say when I called in. I normally start getting ready at 6am and leave at 6:25. Today, I got up at 6:40 and left at 6:45...even did my hair and brushed my teeth for two minutes.

What I found from this experience is this...sometimes just getting ready is all you need to do. I use to get ready for the gym even if I didn't want to go. If I did that, I would get in the car and drive there. Once there, if I got out of the car and walked on the property, I could leave if I wanted but 95% of the time, I would say "Eh, I'm already here and dressed."

Same thing with work today. My headache is almost gone. I found that half the battle.