Progress [March]

Is anyone else glad to see March go? It seems like March was nothing but one reminder after another that Ohio does not like to give up winter in exchange for spring. I mean, we had snow two days ago: SNOW. I'm so over it. This winter has just been so very long.
I haven't let it stop me though; I have rocked my goals for this year to become a healthier, happier me.

This month I lost a total of 7 pounds and 7 inches. I look at that total for the year: 17.5 inches, and I wonder where the heck it came from. I mean, I know I'm a little smaller, but I sure don't feel like I'm 17 inches smaller.

Okay, so maybe this picture helps me realize that it's came from somewhere. End of January to March...what a difference!

Bye, bye belly!

Three months in and I am still just as motivated and determined as I was on January 1st. I am going to do this, and I have such an awesome support team that I don't think they would let me stop at this point anyway. I'll be posting about how I rocked my goals from March and my new goals for April later this week!

A Day in my Life [March's Bathroom Edition]

From nothing to something...

...it's getting there.

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Now go check out Sara's post and follow our little circle around!

March Mid-Month Update

Hooray for progress, right?

This month has had a lot of ups and downs for me. The first week I was just as sick as could be and I still haven't completely gotten rid of the upper respiratory issues I was having but I've tried not to let it hold me back.

I finally got out and started running. I won't lie and say that I'm running an entire mile. I incorporate a lot of walking into the days that I get out and go, but every day I add a little more and a little more. Eventually I will get there - I just know it. I've found that the only time I can get out by myself is before Henry is up in the morning and Jeremy leaves for work. I hate getting up early, but it's worth it.

My first solo-run clocked in at at 15:34/mi pace so when I got out this morning and ran and saw that my time was 11:54/mi when I got home, I was thrilled. Like I said, about half of that was walking. Most days I take Henry with me and I pull him in the wagon behind me as I walk and run. Once we get to an area in which I don't feel like I need to be right next to him the entire time, I'll branch out and run a bit ahead and then back. Henry likes to run with me too as long as I hold his hand. He usually insists on pulling his wagon home himself so I consider that my 'cool-down' time. We usually clock a mile in 18-22 minutes, depending on how cooperative he is being and such. It's definitely not a great time but it is what it is and a mile is still a mile.

Hopefully this progress will continue into the rest of the month. I have a lot of big and small goals floating around in my head right now, and I had set a goal of 40 pounds for my challenge at work (which was huge, I know) and I only have about 6 weeks to lose another 12 pounds. Two pounds a week is doable at this point, but I've gotten to a point where 1 pound a week is very comfortable for me and anything more tends to be pushing myself too hard. So...we will see.
Thank you all for your continual encouragement and support!

March

Another month of my 365 complete!

1) Playing with beans. 2) My new shoes. 3) Henry and Mommy. 4) Into mommy's lipstick. 5) Snuggled with Cohen for nap time. 6) Using wipe containers as skates. 7) Henry and Mommy. 8) Eating snow. 9) Hogging the bed. 10) Morning smiles. 11) Blanket boy. 12) Bucket as a hat. 13) Snuggling with Daddy. 14) Backporch photoshoot. 15) All giggles. 16) Sunshine! 17) Hugs for Mommy. 18) In the jumper. 19) Easter outfit. 20) Laughs! 21) Date night. 22) Who needs diapers anyway? 23) A payphone? 24) Mommy & Henry 25) Snowday & snowman. 26) Easter photos, take 1. 27) Henry & Mommy. 28) Mayo fiasco. 29) Lining up his cars. 30) His 1st Capri Sun. 31) Happy Easter!

Sitting, Staring and Wishing

This is where I am today: sitting in my outdoor rocking chair in the middle of our living room, staring out the window and wishing that the blue sky and chirping birds meant that it was warm enough to be out enjoying such a beautiful day. I'm pretending the thermometer doesn't say twenty-three and that the snow still clinging to a few rooftops isn't really there. I'm dreaming of spring, my fingers in dirt as I plant my flowers and garden, and the sunshine warming my pale skin that has remained covered for so many months now. I'm dreaming of long walks, fishing in the evenings, cook-outs and play-dates at the park. I'm longing for the days to continue to get longer and the weather to stay warmer, with days upon days of open windows where neither the heat or the air-conditioning is turned on. This is where I am today; sitting, staring, and wishing.