Day 32

Yesterday was a break for me, went out and had a blast with some good friends... and made some new ones as well. Tonight I am back in the saddle so to speak LOL.

40 minutes
1.89 miles
786 calories

I really pushed myself the last 10 minutes, increased my speed from an average of 2.7 miles per hour, to about 3.0 miles per hour. I initially increased the speed with the intention of holding it for 2-4 minutes, but kept it up for the last 10. I'm pretty impressed at that I could maintain that.

I also did a number of arm exercises, only using 5lbs, but that will increase with time. This came about after I had to ask my neighbor to start the gas mower for me, I realized that I need to work on my poor muscles a little bit... they've been sorely neglected the last few years, only carrying around kids. So, I will alternate days between upper body and lower body. I suspect that I will enjoy the results from those efforts as much as the weight loss so far.

Day 30

Wow, that was hard today. It's probably a good thing that I didn't go for another 5 minutes yesterday.

40 minutes
1.83 miles
770 calories

I found it really hard to get started to today, and never really got into a good stride... but I didn't give up, and finished all 40 minutes.

Weight this morning was down to 161.2, for a total weight loss of 21.4lbs!!!

Day 29

I can't believe how much easier this is getting! Here's tonight,

40 minutes
1.83 miles
766 calories

I found it so much easier tonight, was very close to continuing on for another 5 minutes, but I don't want to push myself too hard.

Last night was not a good night here.... I let my emotions get the best of me in a discussion with 'Hubby', especially when he told me that She will be moving here in a month. Talk about kicking a girl when she is down. But, I am back in charge, and I know how I will handle this.

Day 28

I think I am going to pass on the exercise tonight... with the nerves from today, and other things combined, I just don't have the energy to do it. I also have a headache that I am waiting for my Advil to calm down, but don't think it will happen in time to exercise tonight.

I'm thinking an early bedtime is in order.

Day 27

Well, I didn't do 40 minutes today, but I did walk around a museum for a while, and then chase kids in 32°C at a splash park. Also the fact that I didn't get a chance to get on the elliptical until 9:45pm did not help matters either. I did do...

23 minutes
1.05 miles
450 calories

I also need to take a sundress in at the sides almost 3 inches as it is so big now! I don't think I have ever enjoyed weight loss so much before LOL. My Mom and I were talking about it today, and it made me realize that I am now using exercise as a form of Therapy. Which when you think about it, isn't such a bad thing. Much better than drinking, sex, or drugs.

Oh, I am down an even 20lbs today!!!! 162.6lbs.

Day 26

Phew! Today was a little hard towards the end, but I did finish!

40 minutes
1.85 miles
770 calories

I am also down to 163lbs!!!! I went to pick up some pants on sale (no point in paying a lot since I am losing so fast), and got one pair of slacks in size 10, and a pair of jeans in size 12!!! Just 25 days ago I was a size 16/18. I can't believe that I am almost out of double digit clothing sizes.

Day 25

Okay, so I'm down to 164.something LOL. For the life of me I can't remember what the exact number was this morning. I only got 15 minutes done last night, marital issues came up... oh joy! Today we have....

40 minutes
1.8 miles
734 calories

I'm feeling very good about that, it was easier than 2 days ago to get 40 minutes done. So far I have lost 18 lbs, and I feel so much better about myself. My clothes are starting to fall off me, pretty soon I will need to get some interim clothes. Thankfully with summer upon us, I can get some pretty cheap items to keep the budget down. But this Winter I will have to do some major shopping!!! I am so looking forward to that LOL.