So here's the deal...

I kinda lost control of my eating on Friday. There was a lot of good food at my parents' house, and I gave in. I did feel bad enough to make myself go for a 2 mile run after dinner. I think someone was irritated that I did this, but I cannot let others' negativity control my actions.

My binge probably wasn't as bad as I've done in the past, but I was supposed to be focused this week. I failed myself and my team, but I guess this is a new week and I must dust myself off and regroup. I did do a lot better yesterday. My eating was in control, but I didn't exercise. It's ok, since I either worked out or ran 5 days this week. Some days I did multiple things. I'm really into the whole stability ball thing right now - with hand weights. I figure if I'm just sitting there watching a movie, I might as well be moving my arms and legs.

I need to get my upper body in shape by Saturday, because I picked up my new chocolate dress today. The dress is just as nice as I remember it too. Ok, I know that my upper body won't be perfect by then, but I can do my best to improve it.

I got up this morning and walked/jogged/ran 4 miles - probably ran 3 of them (HR 180- 187). I'm not trying to make excuses here (ok, maybe a little), but I only shaved off 1 second from last week's time. First excuse: it was freakin hot and humid out. Second: my boobs hurt in anticipation of TOM. Third: I was running into the wind (when there was any). Fourth: I was carrying a water bottle, which could have slowed me down slightly. I'm glad I brought it though. Whoo - hot hot hot!!! I might have passed out without it. Maybe next week will be cooler and I'll be able to test out whether or not I improved on my time. Not that anyone really wants to see this, but here's proof that I sweat:

My clothes were completely drenched when I removed them. In a way, I felt so good that I was running and sweating my ass off out in this heat. I felt tough and focused. Athletes don't give up just because of a little heat, do they?

My eating has been good today so far. I drank a half-gallon of water after my run. I think Rebecca was right about 16 oz per every 15 minutes of exercise. I seriously needed to rehydrate.

What else? hmmm....I guess that's all for now, although I swear I had a lot more things to say. I'll have to post them all later as they come to me.

Oh, I just remembered one thing. It's not really a big deal, but...

I was going to the store last night, and my 4 yr old said something like: "She's probably going to the gym." I just think it's cool that she thinks that's the most likely place I'd be going. She also says things all the time like, "Are you going for a run today?"

I so want to be Athletic Mom.

Ok. Lata...