Saw this on FB and promptly decided to get my ass out the door. 3 miles, 33 minutes. Done. There is always time.

Now I remember why this is so important to weight loss. I was putting so much extra “stuff” in my mouth throughout the day without even thinking about it and how easily that “stuff” adds calories, lots of them. I stayed within my calorie limit (thanks in part to my after-school aerobics class). Just food-wise, I was over, but since I burned 500 calories working out, I’ve got a couple hundred to spare. I am also remembering now how hard it is to only eat 1270 calories a day without earning some extra by working out. I definitely have some work to do to get back on track!

I just logged in to My Fitness Pal for the first time in a looong time and inputted my breakfast and morning snack. I will get back in the weight loss game. I was up 4 pounds since the last time I logged. Not surprising, but I guess it could of been worse. 20 pounds to go…

I have been eating like I’ve run a half marathon every one of those days. When in fact, I’ve only run a half marathon one of those days. Must get this under control.

And it’s not even Halloween yet.

I think when one person in a relationship decides to make some life changes- eating healthy, running often- it can leave the other person in a quandary. Do they join you in your endeavor or watch from the sidelines? Do they encourage you or resent you? Do they follow one step behind you or blaze a trail ahead of you? Regardless, when one person changes, the relationship changes.

My husband and I have been through some really tough times in our marriage, but this last year (since I started my journey of running) has been the best in our 12 years. Once I had been running for a couple months, B decided to join in the fun. It has been so good for us to have common goals and interests to share together. He is so proud of my accomplishments as I am of his. We support each other in juggling the schedules of our 3 boys and finding the time for each of us to get our running in too.

A year and a half ago I never would of dreamed I’d be here in my life and in my marriage, but I’m so thankful I am!

(P.S. That’s the two of us in the last post after the half marathon yesterday. He killed it in 1:57.)

Half-Marathon #2. Done. 2:35.07. Very happy with that. Next up… #3 in 5 weeks. Sub 2:30…maybe?

I’m feeling like a real runner today. Went out with a legit group this morning to pound out 5 miles. It was so nice to have the route already marked out for me and some water stops along the way.

Ben Davis is in Texas and I’m not there. Sigh. Why is this state so flipping big?

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