31:02

I did this mornings run in 31:02, following the same path.  It wasn't much faster than last time, but you know what?  I felt better doing it.  And I also think I could have pushed myself a little harder.  Right now my first goal is to walk/jog the 2.37 miles in under 30 minutes.  I think within 2-3 weeks I should be able to do that, definitely.  I hope.  Then I need to work on increasing my distance.  One thing at a time!

I lost another 2 lbs!  I am down to 200 on the dot - at least that is what the scale was telling me this morning.  I will weigh myself again in a couple days and if it still showing that (or lower!) I will count it.  My next goal is for my size 16 jeans to fit well.  Right now they fit, but I feel fat in them because they fit tight.  So I want them to fit loose.  I don't know what to do about clothes though.  Before, all my jeans were to small on me.  Now they are all getting too big and they fall off as I wear them.  I don't like belts, but I may have to get over that and buy one.  I don't have money right now for a new wardrobe.  When I get to size 14 I will buy myself a couple of pairs of pants that fit.  But I own a full, nice wardrobe is size 10/12 that I really need to be able to wear again!  And of course, if I ever get smaller than that I will treat myself to some new clothes!  I hate clothes shopping when I am fat, but actually really love it when I feel like I look good in what I try on!  Plus, I hate shopping in plus sizes, so I just avoid it.  :)

Yesterday I took the day off of working out, but I still ate within my calorie goal.  I was going to head to the gym in the evening to do some strength training, but once I had Natalie in bed (8:30) I was too tired.  Plus, if I went then I probably wouldn't have felt like getting up early this AM to work out.  So Lenny convinced me to just stay home (minus going out to buy diapers) and go to bed early.  My plan is to get up around 6:30 tomorrow morning and get in a good full workout at the gym.  I think I will jog to the gym (1 mile), then do weights, tan and then run home.  That should be a good work out.  I have to be home by 8:30 or so for Lenny to get to work on time.

Then tomorrow morning (after all that!) Natalie and I are going to drive to Niagara Falls to meet up with my friend Jessica, her husband Mike and their son Carter.  He was a preemie as well - I met Jessica online on my preemie support group.  I am excited for our play date!  We are going to hit up the falls, eat lunch and go to the Aquarium. Hopefully it won't decide to rain!