I did it again Dang it!

Here I am, looking at my blog, and realizing I haven't posted in 6 weeks. What was I doing? I was taking the kids to football, or shopping for school supplies, or avoiding housework. What I wasn't doing was watching my food intake, because I packed on a few more pounds. So I was 153 when I started this blog in late April. I then lost 5 pounds in May/June and now I weigh 159. So how did I gain 12 pounds in 2 months? I guess it was hard work. I'm sure it involved lots of bicep curls. You know the kind where I pick up the fork and curl the biceps until the fork deposits more food into my mouth. I went to the doctor for a check-up last week. I was almost in tears. So, 12 pounds in two months is not normal, so I went to see the vampires so they could do blood test to check thyroid function, vitamin D levels, etc. I waited by the phone for the nurse to call and say that my hormones were out of whack, thus causing the weight gain. They never called. They don't call if results are normal. Well, that means I'm just fat. And it is way past time to do something about it.

Well, I have been run/walking 3 days per week since the kids went back to school. I planned to follow the Couch to 5K plan. Basically, I did week 1 for 5 days instead of 3. Then, the first time I attempted week 2, my calves cramped up on the 3rd running interval about 1/2 mile from my car. I did walk until I had completed 2 miles that day, but I left the park feeling defeated. Here comes the kicker. Look at the name of the blog. I know I need help from my friends. They are my support and my lifeline. I was trying to do this all by myself and I didn't need to I'm lucky that Casey and I can coordinate schedules to run 3 times a week too. Why didn't I think of this before? Casey and I walked the first few days, and made plans to start the couch to 5K program on Monday August 30. So we have done 2 out of the 3 workouts for week 1. We are setting goals. We registered for a 5K race at the end of week 9 for motivation to complete the program. Casey found a great podcast of music that tells us when to run and when to walk.

So, I've rambled on and on and on. Now, I realize that I have some honest talks with God that I need to initiate. I think my praying knees may have gotten lazy recently. Anyway, tomorrow is a day of prayer. I will take an honest look at where I am (past is gone and I can't do anything about it), so that I can take steps for the future, not only for myself, but for my family. See y'all tomorrow.