March of Dimes- 1 down, 1 to go!

So, one of my resolutions was to run in 2 5 K's this year. One down! I ran in the March of Dimes 5K this morning, and I finished in 28 minutes and 47 seconds. I am pretty darn proud of myself considering I was shooting for 32 minutes. It's funny how much faster you can push yourself when you are not on a treadmill or not running by yourself.

I'm addicted now. I have a feeling I'll be running in more than 2 this year! Now I just need to pick up my pace so that I have running partners. All of my friends were way ahead of me!

Unfortunately, the only picture I have is of Lindsy and me at the "Starbucks After-Party." :)



Other news: I have dropped 18 pounds now. I have passed that new years resolution! It also looks like I will be graduating with my Master's degree in May of '09, also earlier than my resolution had hoped for. The rest of them have kind of fallen by the wayside, but I figure 3 out of 10 isn't too bad. (I've lost my list and really don't remember what they all were, but I still say 3 out of 10 is pretty good considering I've never kept a resolution in my life!!)

That's all I really have to say. Suffice it to say that I am pretty freaking proud of myself right now!!!

Broooowwwwwwwwnnn Chiickkeennnnn Broooowwwwwwwwwnn Cowwowow!

And the Saga Continues . . .

I have reached my first plateau. I lost 15 pounds 3 weeks ago, and I haven't budged since. I've gained a couple, lost 'em, gained 'em again, etc., but I haven't been able to break past the 15 pound mark. Frustrating. Of course, I have no one to blame but myself. If I'd quit eating out so much, I'd do better.

It's amazing how close you have to watch food when you are trying to lose weight. I earned 6 extra activity points today. I wasn't going to eat them. But I grabbed a small handful of cereal out of a box on the counter and ate it, and then looked at the label. That small handful of lowfat granola was 5 points! 1/2 a cup of cereal should not take up a fourth of your daily allotment. No wonder people struggle with their weight so much these days.

I have some success to report, though. I ran from here to mom's house again today. I held a steady 10 mile pace for 4 miles. I ran 4 miles in 40 minutes. That's the first time I've been able to say that.

Anyway, I'm really tired. I was planning to write more, but I think I'll take a nap instead. I have volleyball in an hour and a half.

Peace go with you . . .