Day 4: Hurt So Good

Come on baby, make it hurt so good, sometimes love don't....wait, I think this song is about something totally different! Ok, well I can at least use a little of it. My initial thoughts when walking today were to just maintain what I did yesterday. I started at the top of the hill and made my way down to the track. I've got some Flo Rida and Pitbull jammin' in my ears and it is a nice, cool evening. I was on some sort of roll, because I walked that first lap faster today than I have since I started.

It was about half way through that first lap that I decided I was going to walk back UP the hill, turn around and go back down for one more lap. By the end of lap two, I was dragging. I lost a little of my pace, but I was feeling confident about getting back up the hill to my car in a reasonable time. I went 1.9 miles in about 38 minutes today!

I'm surprising myself by finding new ways to continue to challenge myself each day. Like, today at lunch I opted for a child's size smoothie and half a sandwich. I know it's only been 4 days, but I have noticed slight changes. The biggest one I am finding I am not nearly as tired as I was last week. I mean, most days I would catch some Z's in my car and still go to bed at 9 every night. I've slept better at night too. The only time I get up in the middle of the night is to pee, I guess that's a side of effect of being 27 for five years though, at least that's what I hear ;)

My sweet tooth got the better of me tonight, so I did indulge a little bit. But, it was with a Weight Watchers fudge bar. All my snacks and meals today and I was still under my calorie intake today by 27 calories. I'll take it! I also bought a few different snack ideas so I don't get burned out on eating the same thing every day.

This is the longest I have ever stuck with a weight loss, exercise program. I have gotten amazing support from everyone. My awesome co-workers, my friends, and even my mama had some words of encouragement! I am feeling so pumped up and proud of myself. This has been a long time coming.