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So today just all around sucked. I didn’t work out yesterday because it was Thanksgiving and my birthday so I figured what the hell a day off. I still ate like i’m supposed to so it wasn’t bad. Last night I wasn’t able to sleep well. I had to get up unusually early for work…black Friday crap. The joy’s of working in retail. It was a long day. I was running late for work so I didn’t get breakfast. I was so tired from not sleeping last night that I didn’t work out and work was so incredibly busy lunch consisted of inhaling two small King’s Hawaiian rolls. Healthy right. So went home even more tired and now sore. We went out to Applebee’s for dinner because my boss gave me a gift card for my b-day. That was not so good. I didn’t eat much just two roast beef sliders and a couple fries. Shortly after I felt like wanting to throw up. Should have learned my lesson last week with the mac and cheese. I don’t think I can eat anything bad anymore with out feeling sick. I need to run tomorrow and I will. It’s gonna be COLD out. but that’s ok, I like the cold. I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving.

Yep that’s me this today. I didn’t do my whole hour work out today. I’m really dragging horribly today. I think I’m not eating enough before i go out to run. On top of that I am having a bit of muscle fatigue in my left leg. Not sure what that’s about. I’m guessing it’s also because I don’t have enough fuel before I head out. I’m not exactly what I should eat prior to my work out. Not a lot I know that much since I really don’t want to puke it up mid run. I usually eat a piece of fruit but that just isn’t cutting it. Suggestions?  Even though I didn’t do my whole work out at least most of it is better than none of it.

I decided earlier in the week i would have a free day. Not a complete free for all with the food just one meal that was stuff I don’t normally have. My food for the day was as it usually is except dinner. I had mac and cheese and a scoop of ice cream later. BAD IDEA. After eating so well lately and sticking to mostly whole unprocessed foods…by body was not a happy camper. So lesson learned there. On a free day (which is also the one day of the week i don’t run) I won’t replace a whole meal I’ll just have one little treat. But it’s Monday and my day off work. It’s past noon and time to get my behind in gear and head t the park to run. Have a good day everyone.

So yep did that this morning. It was nice. Warmer than I expected. Warmest day actually since I started so much so that I ended up taking off my hoody. Speaking of the hoody…I pulled it out the other day because it has the Air Force logo on it. I had from back when I was married to a service member. I figured it would be good incentive to wear when I run. That way when I get tired or lazy or discouraged I can just look down at the emblem on the front and tell myself this is what it’s all for. Seems like a good idea for me.

On a stranger note, I almost got plowed down by a cop car in the park. I was on the running path…and so was the officer and his car. Rounded the corner and there he was rolling right at me. I got out of the way, we nodded at each other. It was all good. Weekends in the park aren’t my favorite time to be there, lots of people and animals and kids running around.  Sometimes they get in my way. Which is why I like running at the time I do. Very few people if any and they generally leave you along. As opposed to dodging kids and slobbering animals. Don’t get me wrong I like kids and pets but they are distracting. And because of the time I generally run I carry a knife. Some people think it’s not a good idea but this isn’t the greatest area of town and being a female in the park alone…with most of the park not being visible from the road (the path leads a quarter of a mile into the woods) It makes me feel better. So that’s it for now. Time to get ready for work.

Yeah I’m a little post happy today. But if feel the need to get a few things out there, unfortunately they all don’t come to mind at the same time. I took some measurements since i finally got a measuring tape…

Waist 51″

Hips 52″

Thigh 29″

The goal for my waist is at most 35.5″ I’ll be keeping track to see where I get.

So I tried out the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. Holy Crap. I made it all the way through level one but I had to take breaks. She kicks your ass. I had to do this because of not being able to go out today. So this will make for a good indoor exercise. As difficult as it was, I enjoyed it.

So for a while I have been doing some serious thinking about my life. I haven’t told my family yet, only a couple people close to me know but I have decided to try and get into the military. I have just under a year to make it to my goal weight and meet the deadline for going into the Air Force. It’s going to be difficult and painful and I’m sure at some point I’m going to want to quit but I can’t. I need this. I have a new exercise routine. I run an hour every other day, half an hour on the on the off days as well as weights and any other exercise i decide to throw in. I have a low calorie diet, not sugar at all. High protein. I’ve had several days of running already and I think I handle it rather well. I’m actually itching to go out now, have been all morning but I have to hang around the house and wait for the exterminators, it’s fun when they give you an all day window of when they will be here…not. As soon as they get done I’m out the door. I am making it a point to have my run be the first thing I do every day. I think once it’s a habit it will make it much easier.

So I was out of town for the weekend visiting family. Had my protein every morning for breakfast. Went to Olive Garden for dinner the first night…had grilled apricot chicken with asparagus. Second day went to the Turkey Farm and had a turkey wrap for lunch…not bad so far. That night we went to Famous Dave’s and here is the problem…I didn’t eat a lot but it was what I was eating. BBQ pork, corn, corn muffin, sweet potato, and cinnamon apples. *sigh* I think my poor body hung on to absolutely everything I ate over the weekend. I gained three pounds. But I’m going to give it a day or two. I am willing to bet because most stuff is so high in salt and not being used to eating this kind of thing that I’m hanging on to it. Unfortunately I’m out of protein because I forgot to order more before I left town. So i will really have to behave myself until more gets here. Which I hope is very very soon. But this is just a bump in the road.