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It's been awhile since I caught the start of the month with intentions of starting off on a new path. The majority of the weight I've lost over the last several months has stayed off (I'm hovering around 160) and I intend to keep it that way. I'd also like to get back to exercising at least 5 days per week as the differences I was able to see have diminished. Short term goals are to get at least 30 minutes per day of exercise in for 5 days (even if I break it up). I'd also like to work situps back in. I was doing them daily. My third short term goal is to run 3 times per week (which can account for the 30 minutes). I'd like to build up my endurance. My long term goals for next year are to run in a 5k race and to get my hunting license to bow hunt. If I'm not in shape, neither will happen. I can barely pull a 50 lb draw bow right now and need to work my way up to 65 lb. If I run, I sound like an asthmatic. Lol. I'm also planning on tracking my calories again. That seems to help me quite a bit.

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Sounds like good goals to work towards! Can't wait to hear about your first 5K or your first hunt. It will take time and effort, but you CAN do it!

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Cindy ~

Those are awesome goals you have set for yourself!!! How exciting. I am sure you will be able to accomplish all of them. We will be here to support you and cheer you on.

My sister just committed to running a marathon in June. She is excited but she is also nervous as she will be going from 0 to Marothon in 8 Months. I suggested she blog/journal about it so she can look back on all that she has done. I think that is something I wish I would have done.

Good luck to you in incorporating all the little steps into your routine!! YAY for baby steps!!

 

**but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.  Isaiah 40:31**             

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Nov. 1st – I got to bed around 3am (old time) and had a 4:45 (new time) wake up call.  Needless to say, energy was a bit lacking, lol.  I took two catnaps and was in bed by 9pm.

 

Nov. 2nd – Due to my early bedtime, I was bright eyed and bushy tailed.  Well, maybe not, lol.  But I was up within 10 minutes of my alarm going off and out the door on time.  Bedtime routine for the girls was accompanied by an hour and a half temper tantrum.  By the time it was all over, I was emotionally drained, the meatloaf did not get cooked and I threw in the towel.  L

 

Nov. 3rd – Today was not a total wash.  I managed to get in 32 oz of water (which is 32 oz more than I’ve been consuming), I was up and down the stairs running laundry baskets and putting clothes away and I did manage to make my meatloaf.  J

 

Nov. 4th – I got to work and decided no more excuses.  I took the stairs (I work on the 6th floor, lol).  Other than almost taking out two guys with the door that were coming out of the stairwell as I was going in, and sounding like an asthmatic when I was done, I feel great.  J  Tonight I have bowling as well.

 

I know it isn’t completely structured yet, but I’m getting there.  I want this, I want to be healthy, I want to feel good about me again.

 


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Cindy....big hugs for 11/1 - 11/3 and a big LOL for 11/4 :) Thanks for the mid-morning giggle :)

Judy

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