Dear Kel...

Since I want to use this blog as a journal, I think it's important to keep posting regardless how much or how little I think I have to say.  So this is just a quick update to myself!

Dear Kel,

The last time you posted here, you were down 21.9 pounds.  Today, you are down 25.8!  Last week you bought yourself 3 pairs of capris 2 sizes  smaller than where you were when you started this thing.  TWO SIZES SMALLER!  And now, those capris are already too roomy.  You picked up 2 pairs of work-acceptable shorts 3 sizes smaller than where you started.  You can get them on - including buttoning and zipping - but right now, they are just a tiny bit too snug to wear comfortably.  But that's ok!  You're almost there!  (And on that note, it's time to find a smaller workout shirt.  I mean, look at how that thing hangs on you!  lol)

After Week 6 Day 3.

You just finished week 6 of the C25K program which means you're 3/4 of the way done.  Your last run was 22 minutes straight, and even though you got that stupid "side bite" that makes you want to quit, you didn't.  You allowed yourself to slow down a bit but you never stopped.  This run was much easier than your 20 minute run in week 5 which means you're getting better.  Just remember: your focus is on endurance, not speed.  You can work on your speed after you complete the program.  But seriously, you're rocking this thing and you should be freaking proud of yourself!

You've done a little bit of research and found what seems to be a good long-term weight loss goal.  The number itself seems completely unreal, but hey, so did 25 pounds and guess who's currently carrying 25 fewer pounds than she was before?  That's right Lady.. that's you!  You've decided to cut the long-term goal in half so you can reach 2 smaller goals rather than 1 large one.  Your first short-term goal is to lose another 18.5 pounds, but don't let it get into your head.  You're focusing on finishing the C25K program and making good meal choices.  As long as you keep doing that, you're going to bust through those goals in no time!

Don't forget, you've had 2 friends tell you that they'll run your first 5K with you.  How cool is that? You're almost done with your program and you know how you are... the last workout of the program is to actually run a 5K and if you don't have one scheduled when you get to it, you're going to go insane.  Do yourself a favor and find one NOW that you can do in 3 or so weeks.  Get RM and LW to sign up with you, see if CK wants to join you, and cross that bad boy off your list!  I am telling you right now, you'll regret it like crazy if you don't do it.  Do it, have fun, then start in on the 10K training program.  :)

And finally, remember . . . running is hard.  There really isn't anything particularly easy about it, but you LOVE it and no matter how difficult your run may be, you WILL feel great afterward.  This is your reward and for goodness sake, you deserve this!

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