Day 1

I don't think I could have picked a more perfect time to start this new adventure. Day 1 is almost at a close and I am pleased with how it went. So here is the update from today. I figured out that I wasn't very prepared for my "diet" part of this mess. I needed to have a couple things prepped that I forgot about and so in the future, I need to really pay attention to my menus for the next couple days to make sure I have everything to prevent slip-up's. Slip-up number 1 was the absolutely divine cinnamon roll I chowed down on before I went for my first C25K workout. I make Connor cinnamon rolls every Friday and there was no way I could resist their ooey-gooey yumminess with a warm cup of hazelnut coffee first thing in the morning. Slip-up number 2 was the chicken nuggets I shared with Connor for lunch (this is where I forgot to prep!) But otherwise, I followed it all and felt really good and suprisingly, not nearly as hungry as I thought I was going to be! As I already mentioned, day 1 of C25K went well. It was 20 minutes total, alternating between walking for 90 seconds and jogging for 60. If you saw my "jogging" you would crack up. Anyone with a normal leg length could easily keep up with a brisk power walk! But I did it and as a bonus....I used my entire quiet, non-music time to praise the Lord for all the blessings I saw along the way. The gorgeous sun, the cool breeze, the Springtime birds singing, the wildflowers (otherwise known as weeds) in people's yards I passed. I praised Him for a husband who has the ability to let me get in early runs and that we were able to purchase another vehicle so I didn't have to drive him to the library this morning. It was like a 20-minute meditation and conversation with God and when I got home, I felt incredible! My time with Connor and Alaina was blessed as well. Instead of camping out in front of the computer or what-have-you today, I got 3 loads of laundry done, cleaned the kitchen and dining room, put away some clothes and still had time to play play-doh with Connor, color with chalk on the driveway, go on a walk with a pit-stop at the park and do a few puzzles together as well as cuddle with Alaina on the couch while Connor took his nap. Trust me, I am not blogging about this to toot my own horn but the amount I got done today when I shut off the triggers that are major distractions for me was astounding. But I think the major helper today, was that first thing in the morning, I asked God to help me. I knew I couldn't and can't make these life changes on my own. I need help and, as always, He stepped right in the show me I could do this as long as I keep inviting God on my journey. I would love to have everyone continue following me on this journey, but I won't be posting my blog updates any longer on Facebook. If you would like to get the latest blogs about my journey, please become a follower of the blog or check back daily!