The Biggest Loser League

Hello everyone. I am OFFICIALLY back in the saddle. It has been a LONG month. On June 26 my granddaughter was born and we went to GA for 2 weeks. I took my running shoes and still ran 3X/wk, but that was it. No more exercise (except for running after 3 kids!!) and eating was terrible and sleeping on an air mattress wasn’t the best. Then I came home and we were having our hardwood floors refinished. So we were living out of one room, still sleeping on an air mattress. Still running and back to the Y for exercise and yoga classes. Eating was still bad ‘cause I had no stove to cook on. Floors were finished last Thursday and on Friday my daughter and her family came in for the weekend. (gave up my bed for an air mattress—again!!) Son-in-law and I ran a 5k on Saturday which was fun. I’ve never had anyone to run with before. Birthday party for 4-yr-old granddaughter on Sunday (cake & Ice Cream—yummy). Anyway, I am back to work and DD and family are leaving this morning. So I am officially up 6 lb and back on the wagon. I am hoping to eat 1200 cal/day and burn 2700 cal/day to lose 3 lb/week and knock this weight off quickly. And I will get to sleep in my own bed tonight!!! WHOO-HOOO!

Saturday here was such a beautiful day--temps in the 60's & 70's in July--what's up with that??  Anyway, I decided to go for my long run.  Thought I would try to see just how far I could go.  Setting out with a run/walk mentality, I ran for 4 minutes, walked for one around the track at the school close to my house.  All was quiet, no one but me and my mp3 player on the track.  It was a little boring, but I had my Garmin 305 to keep me company and watch during the run to check my pace, time, etc.  I had G2 waiting for me after each lap if I needed it also.  So around and around I went---53 laps.  By that time I had decided to go for the half-marathon distance.  Heading back to my neighborhood (potty break was in order!) I continued around my circle for 5,6 or 7 laps (lost count).  The last laps were walking, but I completed the half-marathon distance in 3:16:20!!!  I can live with that.  I so want to do a real half, but couldn't imagine actually being able to do it.  When I look up the finishing times on halfs, they range anywhere from 1hour to 4 hours.  So I guess my time wasn't so bad.  Anyway, I'm still feeling the effects of that run.  Doing a lot of stretching, etc.  And still wearing a grin and feeling a sense of accomplishment!

We have been having the BEST time in GA with the grandkids.  Just about have my daughter back on her feet.  What a job with 4 kids 7 & under!!  I took my 4-yr old GD Macy out on the town the other day for a manicure, lunch and shopping.  Then today I took 7 yr old Carter to Six Flags over GA.  We had the BEST time.  It is so special to visit with them individually and Carter couldn't believe he got to go all alone and do whatever he wanted to do.  That's rare with 3 little sisters!!  Anyway, I am holding my weight--haven't gained any--maybe lost a fraction.  Walking all over Six Flags was my workout for the day.  Still running 3X a week.  Will be home on Sunday and back in the routine.  Hopefully I can get serious with eating and finally get to my goal.  Have a great week and weekend and I'll check back later.