Who would have thought that when I started this that it would more about fitness! Tonight I was back at the track making more progress on the 5K Training. I am SO proud of what we are doing. Even tonight... at 7pm it was still almost 90 degrees and humid, but we had 2 joggers, 6 walkers and 5 of us did the training! It is so nice to keep seeing Kate, Carrie and Melissa every week at the track... this week Kate and Melissa were there with me both Monday and Wednesday night! I am just SO happy we are still doing this and that they are as excited about it as I am.
Today before the training, I stopped at the store and bought some new clothes.. running pants, running tops and new sports bras too. I figured now that it is about a month and a half into it, and I actually am ENJOYING this jogging thing, it is time to buy some actual running clothes. I've lost some weigh and the generic sweats just aren't cutting it anymore. So I bought capri Nike running pants and a Nike sleeveless top that I wore tonight (has to be Nike, because my running sneakers are Nike and I'm just weird that I can't mix brands like that!).
EVERYONE noticed that I was wearing something new. They all liked it, said it looked great on me, and that made me feel good. Now I am even looking more the part of a jogger.
I haven't really lost anymore weight in the past week, but I am at least consistantly in the same area now. My weight is generally around a 3 pound range. That "range" has shifted down and down! I just like feeling like I am doing something good for myself.
And now with all this fitness and training, I am even more aware of what I am eatting. Yesterday I wanted crap. I ate at McDonalds for lunch. I felt SO guilty for getting a chicken sandwich. I knew it was crap and I still ate it. But tonight I got a grilled chicken ceasar salad with light ceasar dressing on the side. I couldn't finish the salad. I'm getting back on my healthy kick. I like this!
I NEVER thought this would be me.. but I'm glad these are the twists and turns this year has taken. My calendar has every Monday and Wednesday night "5K training". I don't do anything else those nights... they are planned and accounted for. I never thought I would make this a priority for me, but I am SO glad I have. I feel better doing something like this for myself.

On other news, work is insane to a whole new level... some days I want to walk out and never return. I know it will get better eventually, but right now it is a HUGE challenge to get through the day. I have too many obstactals against me. I'm hoping to continue to overcome them but some days are MUCH easier than others.

As far as the 101 list... I don't know what to do this month! It is already the 19th and I haven't done ANYTHING outside my comfort zone. Not much time left! And I don't have any ideas for this month! That's freaking me out more. Plus, I have been so busy, so it is a challenge to find time to do things as well. I want to continue with the new years resolution... this has been a great project. I have become so much more open and confident this year. I am much more willing to speak up about things I don't agree with and I stand up for myself more. My comfort zone continues to expand every month.
I don't know what else I can do that is outside of that point. Nothing is "speaking" to me! :) I know that sounds silly, but that's how I have basically ended up doing something each and every other time.