I did 4.04 miles today. Not too bad. I listened to Dolly the entire time. Listening to her music always inspires me and encourages me. I used to write about her music and how the dog I’d feature would encourage me. I miss that. My old blog, “Joie to the Max,” just sits dormant. I think I’m going to dust it off and use it as a creative outlet about Dolly’s music. I miss writing.
I love fitness and all, but I miss writing out of passion.
I’ve been to the gym once since early February. I’m pretty embarrassed by that. But, I’m here. I did well today. After the car wreck a couple of weeks ago, I got sore and discouraged. I let that be my excuse. Even today, I wasn’t going to come to the gym, but I did. I’m so glad!
I did my run. I ran 6.5 miles. I burned 895 calories!! With my food I ate today, that brings me to -500 calories. Uh oh.
I have to get a good burn, but I have to get food too. Lol.
This past weekend, my mom, sister, and I were in a car wreck. It left us all very sore. For me, it left me traumatically scarred, too. I’ve done so much emotional eating over the last three days. A lot. It’s frustrating. I can’t seem to get it under control. I need to work on it harder. Because of the soreness, I couldn’t go to the gym. I’ve missed it.
I just want to be back on track.
I know it’s been a while since I posted. Sorry about that. Truth is, last week, I didn’t get to come to the gym Wednesday – Saturday. Work was crazy. I pulled six days last week at work. Yikes.
This week has been awesome. I came to the gym yesterday, but didn’t have time to post a blog. Here it is.
Happy Valentines Day!!! 
Yesterday, I read more of The Help while I ran 7.81 miles.
Today, I finished The Help! It was an incredible book! I’m glad I read it. See the movie too!!
I’m thinking about reading The Hunger Games next.
I ran 7.75 miles today!
I’ve absolutely fallen in love with Kathryn Stockett’s book The Help. I originally started reading it on my iPhone. I had purchased a Kindle Fire, and read it on it at the gym. The Kindle Fire just wasn’t working out for me, so I took it back. Today, I was able to use my brand-new iPad 2. I read while I ran. All that to say, I love that book. It’s so good!! The movie is good, too!
Clay and I did weights today for the first time in almost a week. It felt awesome. I’m so thankful for him and his friendship. He really pushes me in the gym. I needed it. Even the past week, I’ve felt complacent and haven’t pushed myself. That’s over.
I ran 7.22 miles today. I. Love. Running.
I have set my goal for February to do 5 miles every day I come to the gym. I can do it!!
62 lbs. That’s how much total weight I’ve lost. I’m so proud of myself!! Only 20 more lbs and out of the 300′s!! It’s been since middle school probably since that has happened!
I ran/walked 4.3 miles. Not terrible, but not my best. That’s okay! I’m okay with it.
I’m currently setting my goals for February. I should have them soon!
I broke my record set on Saturday. I did .37 miles more. 10.37 miles. I’m proud I me, but I want to go further!!
I read more of “The Help” today. It seems like when I read and run, I don’t realize how far or how long I’ve gone. I think that’s a good thing. It helps get over the mental aspect of the running.
I’m ready for Clay to come back to the gym with me. I miss doing my weights.
