Taking the week off

We are taking this week off.  My son is in Vacation Bible School, and he can't handle us rushing to go for a walk and then going right to church.  We'll start back up after this week.  In the mean time, have a great week.

Day 42

Yesterday I did a 5k pushing both kids in a regular stroller and walking two dogs which meant we weren't going as fast as I could because I had to keep stopping to help the kids with their juice bottles or breakfast, wait for the dogs to do their business and then clean up after them and the million of other things that seem to slow you down when walking with kids and dogs!  BUT the good news is that I STILL did it in ONE HOUR AND SEVEN MINUTES!!!!!

GO ME!!!

I was very proud of myself.  I'm still having some issues with eating.  I really need to deal with the fears that are keeping me from letting myself loose the weight.  I had a dream last night about one of my greatest fears and was out of control this morning with the food.  Anyway, Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there!!

Day 40

We went for a walk again today! We are doing really well on our walks.  I've been keeping busy around the house as well.  Not too much else to say today, we have a busy weekend coming up with lots to do on Saturday and then Father's Day.

Have a great weekend everybody!!

Day 39

Yesterday we took our walk again, but this morning I had a headache so I slept in while the meds did their stuff. I am wearing a pair of jeans that are a size smaller today!  I'm very happy about this!  I've heard from Zigo, now I just need for them to get a Leader X2 into their demo stock so I can buy it!  I think if we will walk three days a week and ride two days a week once we get the new Zigo:)  I'm so happy that we will soon be starting on this new part of our health journey!

Day 37

Well, we did the 2.4 miles again this morning.  I like getting out and walking first thing in the morning.  The weather isn't too hot yet and the kids seem to like it as well.  This morning the kids and I stopped at the school which is about .1 miles away from us to play on the playground.  My little guy even ran about half way home.  I like to see him getting some exercise as well.  We watered and fed the lawn and garden when we got home.  The kids played in the sprinkler, well actually they hid from the sprinkler under their umbrellas!  Things certainly seem to be falling into place.

I've been thinking about how I got to be this big, and why I can't seem to loose the weight.  I eat when I feel lonely.  The food comforts me and makes me feel better for a little while.  I can blame my weight for people not wanting to be around me.  I don't know why I can't seem to make friends, but I can't seem to make any good friends.  I have to put out all the effort to make a friend, and if I get discouraged and don't initiate things every time then the 'friendship' just fades away.  If anyone can enlighten me as to what I'm doing wrong, or why people don't seek my friendship or company please let me know.  I really want to get over this because I would like some friends to hang out with and I want my kids to learn how to make friends.

Day 36

We did it:)  Well, we made it 2.4ish miles. We even took the dogs, which took a little extra time to clean up their poos, but it's good for them, especially our older dog. It felt really good to get out and walk this morning.  My husband was miserable.  I don't know if I can ask him to keep walking with me, but maybe he can watch the kids while I go.  The kids enjoyed getting out as well.  I find I do so much more if I exercise first thing in the morning.  I already did dishes and sorted out all the clothes that are too small from the kids' dressers. Next I am going to tackle the laundry and sort through my clothes so my husband can have enough hangers and space to hang up all his work clothes.

I am feeling less depressed as well, which really helps me keep a handle on things.

Day 35

Well tomorrow my husband and I take the kids on a 5k every morning:)  I'm very pleased with this.  It's much nicer to work out with someone else.  I do have to clarify.  Our goal is a 5k, but we can only be gone for an hour, so we are just going to go as far as we can in 30 min and turn around and come back.  I think we can do it.

The depression is the worst.  It makes you not want to do anything, yet doing stuff, especially exercising is what makes you feel better.  I know this but it's not enough to get me moving most the time.  I take that back, I am doing lots of stuff, just not a proper work out.  Today my husband took the kids to a park for an hour, and instead of sitting on the couch and reading while they were gone I watered the lawn and garden, made lunch, did dishes, and swept the main level floor.  It wasn't as relaxing as reading, but the house looks better, and I felt better too.  Anyway, back to proper workouts tomorrow morning, and who knows, if we like it, maybe we'll even do them on the weekends:)  If we had our Zigo we could add in bike riding too, but I suppose that is going to have to wait.