Day 15

I can hardly believe that I have hit the half way mark on this journey. I feel for the most part that I have been going solo. I feel that is kind of what I've needed this far. I have been going to God to answer my big problems. I don't run to a friend first.

It feels like 15 days ago was forever ago. I feel like it should be beyond day 15. Yet at the same time .. I feel like time is going too fast. Why didn't I know then what I know now. How come I didn't prepare for the challenges I've encountered. Can I prepare now for what lies ahead?

Weight loss isn't really my goal. Dropping a dress size isn't really my goal either. As I've said time and time again, this is for a lifestyle change. I want to change the way I think. I want to change the way I live. I can't do it all at once, but over time the old will pass away making room for the new.

This morning I took my new shoes for a run. I love them. I still need to perfect how I tie them (as my feet still were falling asleep), and work on form, but for the first time I ran for a whole minute and a half. Or was it two minutes? I don't remember. I just know I ran and I felt great! I want to be able to run for miles without stopping. I have accepted the fact that I am not there yet. I will be. In due time I will be.

While my water intake has barely been 32 ounces, I have taken in at least 64 ounces in fluid by means of protein shake, sports drink, and smoothie.

Goals:

Drink, drink, drink.
Run on two of the next 3 days. Rest Friday, Sunday, and since I am working a 12 hour shift on Saturday, I am not planning to run that day.

Run 3 days a week. Work on breaking in my shoes and getting up to a base of at least 10 miles a week.

Hike.

Get back into making healthy eating choices.