The first day of Summer is in 140 days. I have created a challenge for myself and invited my friends and family to join. I did not want to make a resolution, because I never stick to them. At the start of the year I was in the midst of the 30 day challenge on about.com. If you are reading this I would suggest you try it. I really enjoyed the 30 days and it gave me new workout ideas. I think I lost 9 pounds on that program.
Anyhow, yesterday after my 5k walk on the treadmill this challenge came to me. 140 days till the official 1st day of summer. I want to make it to ONEderland. so that is it my resolution, challenge, next goal. I can do it. I emailed my group who started this journey with me and added a few others who have their own journey and invited them to set a goal to make by this date! Mine is just under a 40 pound quest. It is 2 pounds a week and today is day 1/140.
I was feeling a little under the weather when I woke up and I was not motivated to walk, but I got a text message that I inspired someone else and she was headed out for a walk. I needed that text. I got on my sneakers, hat, gloves and jacket and got in 1 mile this morning. Yeah me! I also sent a thank you message for her inspiration. I am glad I got the walk in.
I am still wearing the pedometer I am borrowing from Ellen and I am up to a goal of 10500++ steps a day. I make it 5 out of 7 days a week. I have my date to start my training with couch to 5K it is a 9 week program and I have given myself 12 weeks. The lilac 5K is Sunday May 20. I hope this training helps me to get to my ONEderland goal by June 20.
The new year has started out just right. the weather has been good, and I am so proud of the 50 pounds I have lost. People are starting to notice :) I am so thrilled by that. I have encouraged others to get on their own journey and my husband and I are doing great at this together.
I am so happy!
