Day 7 & 25.34 Miles

The first 7 days of my 100 mile month has been pretty good…I’ve walked 25.34 miles…woohoo…go me!! Today my Hubs got me a new pair of walking/running shoes, which I walked a mile in a half in.  They seem to be pretty good, but I’ll have to wait and really try them out tomorrow.  I am on track to complete the 100 miles and I am more than excited.

A bunch of numbers

Today is the third day into my 100 mile challenge for the month of July.  Since I started working my way up to the challenge later in June, I can already tell a difference in my body.  I have had that good feeling for about 2 days now that I’ve been losing inches, which to me is way better than what the scale says.  Though I have a long journey ahead of me and I know that both inches and weight loss will go hand in hand.  About 3 weeks ago I finally broke down and went shopping for some new shorts, and shopping has never been something that I really cared for.  Since I seem to get frustrated because I can’t find anything cute in my size, I may be plus size but I don’t want to dress like a grandma.  The day I went shopping I had the pleasure of taking my sister along for the adventure, let’s just say that after getting caught in a rain storm and shopping for 8 hours, I brought home three new pairs of shorts, and three new shirts.  I look forward to the day that I can just walk in a store and try on a normal size piece of clothing instead of having to have super big tops and bottoms.  Anyway, with all that said, my new shorts are now hanging off of me.  I know this is a good thing, since I’ve been walking my butt off, but it is also frustrating.  Don’t get me wrong, I am super proud of myself and have walked several miles since I’ve started walking, but now I feel slouchy in my new clothes.  You know you’ve lost inches when you go from washing your clothes in cold water, to washing them in hot water and crossing your fingers that they will shrink.  I know there will be many days ahead when I put on something and it will be too big, but I also want to look good throughout this challenge.  This new chapter in my life is starting off really good and I have high hopes for what is to come.  I weighed myself today and have lost 6.4 pounds, which I am over the moon excited about.  This being the third day of July, I have already covered 12.03 miles & can’t wait to add more.  I’m loving life!

Here is a picture of me that was taken in May...notice how full my face is & that I'm trying to hide behind the clown.

I can't wait for the day that I truly feel comfortable being in a picture...with me being a photographer...I'm used to always capturing everyone else & not myself...it's going to be a long but happy journey...I can do this!

Goodbye June…wow…44.15 miles

Okay, so I started walking and working my way up to the month of July and the 100 mile challenge.  Who knew that I’d be able to clock so many miles, because I didn’t.  Don’t get me wrong, I have faith in myself but when I decided to join the 100 mile challenge I had some reservations.  One being that I’ve not walked that much ever & that it’s summer and hotter than hot.  To be honest I’m very proud of myself & have accomplished more than I would have thought I could. With all that said, in 11 days I’ve clocked 44.15 miles.  WOOHOO!!!! Tomorrow is July 1^st and the miles roll back to 0 & the real challenge begins. I can’t wait to see what the end of July has in store for me; I’m extremely happy and excited that I’ve decided to partake in this challenge.  Pepper has even joined me a couple of days on my journey, granted it took me longer to complete the miles, but she seemed to enjoy herself also.

24.3 Miles

Happy Monday, the last Monday in the month of June, wow time is flying.  I’m waking up early & getting moving, which is leading to me accomplishing my short term goals.  Knowing that my challenge is just days away, I’m pushing forward and giving it my best shot.  As of this morning after I walked another five miles, I’ve walked a total of 24.3 miles in 5 days.  To say the least, that’s amazing even if I have to say so.  Right now I’m averaging 19 minutes a mile, which is okay but I’m a little disappointed in myself.  When I say I’m disappointed I only mean in the sense that I would have thought I’d not take as long to walk a mile.  Granted I know that the more I walk, the faster I’ll get.  A longer term goal for me is to be able to jog the whole time or even work up to being able to run the distance.  Though as of today I know that is a good ways in the future, but I am aiming for it. I’m super excited to see what’s to come.

Summer 2012

To keep it short, I have finally put my money where my mouth is.  Maybe I should say I’ve finally stopped wishing & started working.  It’s one thing to want something so bad and it’s a total different thing to actually do the work that is required to reach it.  I’ve started walking for a purpose, and it’s to get healthy. In the past three days I’ve walked a total of 14.4 miles, which is a lot but I can do even more.  It’s been a while since I’ve walked like this but now I’m even more serious and you know what they say about a woman that has made up her mind.  The jump start that I needed was that I am starting a challenge for the month of July.  That challenge requires me to walk, jog, run, or bike for a total 100 miles from July 1^st to the 31^st. I wanted to get a head start of working my way up to being able to walk that many miles, and I have surprised myself and pushed further than I thought I could walk.  Now knowing that I have actually gotten up off the couch and have walked over 14 miles in three days, I know I can.  That in itself gives me motivation and hope that I can do what I set my mind to.  Can’t wait to see what the rest of this month & July brings.  Happy Summer 2012!

Goodbye weekend...Hello Monday

The weekend came and went, and to say it was busy is an understatement.  Friday was my Girly Girls last day of school and awards day.  We joined her at school to watch her receive lots of awards; one of the most impressive was 4 years perfect attendance.  It gives me lots of pride that not missing a day of school is so important to her, which makes the mornings easier.  The day followed by riding in the truck with the Hubs for his work, and going around the world.  We ended up at a sports store to buy my Girly Girl a new bike for her hard work in school this year.  Saturday was kind of a bust; well I mowed grass for a couple of hours and then went to work.  The only thing that really made my day was that I got to see my Mom as she was passing though, which put a huge smile on my face.  Then Sunday followed the same way, more grass mowed & off to work. Now it’s Monday and I’ve got a day filled with clothes washing and of course there is more grass to be mowed. Least I’m healthy enough to get out & use the push mower & enjoy some sun on my skin.  Life is good!

Here's to a new begining...

It’s been a rocky road the last little bit, nothing particular has happened.  Though working weird hours and having hardly any energy has thrown things off for me.  I haven’t been doing any crafts or a whole lot of cooking.  About the only thing that I have been doing is going to sleep around 3am and sleeping in.  During this time I have started reading a book and it’s a page turner.  It’s sad to know that the only energy that I have had had allowed me to read.  One Monday I started walking on the treadmill again and hoping that will help build some energy and maybe stop me from being so worn out and lazy.  I’m looking forward to brighter days filled with movement and lots of smiles.

My Girly Girl has been playing softball and only has two more games left of the season.  Thank goodness I’ve been able to go and enjoy watching her play.  I also got the pleasure of taking their softball pictures, which I am thankful for.  I truly love capturing life through my camera lens.  Here are a couple of pictures…hope you enjoy.