Day 16

Today is day 16 of the 21 days before Thanksgiving Challenge. Wow, as I look back I've covered alot of ground! But ultimatley, I am the stronger (and healthier) for it. Everything is looser! I had to add a notch on my belt yesterday which I've never had to do before.

I'll get official totally at the end of the challenge...I want to do them now but I'd rather be surprised at the end. I want that sense of accomplishment. Ya know, I already have that though because I've stuck through this challenge.

This week focuses on 5 BIG miles at a time and also on core exersices. The 5 miles won't be the challenge rather the core exersices will be. I've never had a super strong core, esp. after having two babies via c-section. That really does something to those ab muscles. But...I'm going to give it my best shot. What do I have to lose? Inches! :)

Yesterday morning I got my 5 miles in all at once. I got up at 5 and was done walking/jogging by 6:1o. Talk about a fast pace. I felt so great through the whole day-at least energy wise I did. I was feeling really disconnected with family and close friends yesterday (still am today too) so to boost my mood the girls and I popped in a 2 mile walk after dinner last night. They played and walked and giggled while I tried hard to walk and not trip over my silly girls. They love to walk with me. In all, I walked/jogged a total of 7 miles yesterday. That's a personal accomplishment for me.

I need to try to fit some more walking in today too...lots going on today. Babysitting...school with girls tonight, and kiyah's preschool conference.

And for all my family in WI reading this...I miss you guys so much!

Well...off to eat breakfast. yes it's only 6:30 in the morning but I've been up since 5.