**Day 189**

I didn't post my weigh-in this morning because I was so bummed about it:

That's half a pound lost since last week's weigh-in.  I was hoping for more, and I was really frustrated when I saw that number, but a couple of friends helped me to put things in perspective.  They reminded me that the numbers are going down, and they reminded me that I'm noticing changes in my body, and that my clothes are getting looser, and I needed that little pep talk (thanks, ladies!), so I do feel better.  I have a hard time not getting hung up on the numbers, but I'm trying to get past it.   Anyway, I DID lose this week, so I'm not going to complain.

I did a 30 minute walk/run combo (1.0 incline) treadmill workout this morning:


Tonight I'll do my outdoor run, and my goal is to run for, at least, 30 minutes without stopping!  I can do it, I can do it, I can do it!!!

**Day 188**

We took the girls into Chicago tonight to see Peter Pan - it was so good!  I love Broadway in Chicago!!  Anyway, if you haven't heard of Peter Pan 360 you can check it out here: http://www.peterpantheshow.com/#/video  We had a great time!

Exercise today was a 40 minute treadmill workout.  I did the whole workout at a 1.0 incline - might not sound like much, but ouch!  My thighs were sore before I was even done with the workout!  I did a 5 min. warmup walk, and a 5 min. cool down walk, and the rest of the workout was a walking and running combo.  I would walk for 3 minutes (3.5 - 3.8 MPH), and then run for 2 minutes (4.0 - 5.0 MPH), I alternated doing this combo for 30 min., and I burned 313 calories, so not bad!


I'll be weighing in first thing in the morning - I'm hoping to be at 217!  Keeping my fingers crossed!

**Day 187**

So, my run/walk went better tonight....not great, but better.  I went 2.5 miles and it took me 36 minutes.  I ran for 22 minutes without stopping (which was 1.5 miles), then I walked for 3 minutes, and then ran for another 5 minutes, and then walked the rest of the way.  I was pretty happy about running the 1.5 miles without stopping - it's the first time I've gone that far without stopping, so I'm improving.  I'll try to go even further on Friday.  I'm, actually, starting to look forward to the 5K race.  I think, it's going to be a huge challenge for me to get through it, but I know I can do it, and I'll be so proud of myself when I cross that finish line!

**Still Day 186**

My 5K didn't happen.  I did about 1.5 miles, which took me about 21 minutes, but I only ran about 6 minutes of it, and then walked the rest.  I know what's going on....the closer the race gets the more I'm freaking out.  I'm letting it mess with my head - I'm afraid I won't be able to run much of the race, I'm afraid I'll come in dead last, I'm afraid I'll make a fool of myself, but I need to stop this negative thinking, and just run.  I know I can run longer than 6 minutes because I've done it before.  The race is only a couple weeks away, and I need to get myself in the right frame of mind.  I have to quit worrying, and just do it!!  So, tomorrow night I'm going to get out there with a better attitude, and run again!  I can, and will, do better!

**Day 186**

So far, so good today on my goals.  I'm right on with my water and food.  And I already got some exercise in - I did the 30 Day Shred, and I hopped on my treadmill for a bit:

5 min. warm-up walk:

1 mile run at 4.5 mph:

Ended w/ a 5 min. cool down walk:

So, I figure with the 30 Day Shred, and the treadmill workout I burned around 350 calories.  Not bad!

Tonight I'm going to do a 5K run/walk outside.  I'm going to try to run most of it, but we'll see how it goes.

I just have to mention the Casey Anthony trial - I can't believe she was found not guilty!!  I believe, she killed her little girl, and now she's going to walk with no punishment.  So, so sad.

**Day 185**

I enjoyed my weekend....a little too much!  I allowed myself a few too many treats, and I didn't exercise, at all.  This is the first time this year that I've let myself get this far off track, for so many days.  I have no excuses, and I don't really have any explanations either.  I should probably try to figure it out so I can avoid falling into the lazy pit again, but I'm just going to move on.  Yes, I let myself get derailed for a few days, and maybe it's just something I needed to do - I don't know, but I'm ready to get back to it.

Goals for the week:

*Drink, at least, 96 oz of water daily
*Consume only 1200 calories per day
*Run/walk a 5K Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sun.
*Treadmill walk/run Thurs.
*30 Day Shred Tues. & Thurs.
*Firm dvd Wed. & Fri.

**Days 182, 183, & 184**

We're at our cabin for the 4th of July, and this is the first time I've been on the computer all weekend!  I can't remember the last time I stayed away from my computer for so long!  Anyway, we are having a very nice weekend, and it's not over yet - yay!  I love long weekends!  So, I'm going to get back to enjoying my time with my family, and I'll get back to my blogging tomorrow night.  I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend with your family, and friends!