My apologies(again) for waiting so long between posts. I just have not been in a "writing place".
As you can see, I have lost a bit more since my last post, and am feeling very happy with my body most days. I spent a recent vacation in Cali and was worried about gaining weight back, but when I got home and got on the scales, I had actually LOST 6 pounds. This was mainly due to the massive amount of hiking we did, but it gives me a new perspective on the choices I make. I will try to include some sort of physical activity as a part of every vacation I take in the future. Then you truly do not feel like you are being so bad when you splurge on a good meal or some "extra" wine.
We did one hike that was over 7 miles and took us over 8 hours to complete, but as tired as my legs were at the end, it was so worth it to see some of the amazing parts of nature that God created. I have attached a pic of the waterfall that we hiked to the top of in Yosemite Park. Beautiful!
I have been buying a lot of my clothes at Baubles and Beads, near my house. They are a consignment shop that specializes in designer/high end brands. I have found some amazing steals, and the prices are great, since I am going through pants so quickly.
I bought some size 8 jeans, which feels so amazing. I remember before starting this journey, I got rid of some size 6 and 8 clothes because i was sure I would NEVER fit in them again in my life. HA! My friend Sarah even gave me some of her size 6 clothes and they are sooooo close to fitting. Size 6 is my goal size. I do not really want to be any smaller than that. I am hoping that this ends up jiving with my goal weight of 150 pounds, but I will evaluate my body when I get there.
I also started training for a half-marathon three weeks ago. I have always HATED running and thought it was just not for me, but now that I have slowed to a reasonable pace and started training correctly, I am truly enjoying it. It helps that I do my long runs with a group, because it is almost impossible to run more than a mile in this heat, by myself. I need others for motivation!
I do not want to go on forever, but I want to finish by mentioning my recent blessing of being named Godmother to the precious Olivia Gracyn Hatler. Her mother, Jennie, and I have been best friends since sixth grade, and being asked to play such and important part in her daughter's life means the world to me. I am a lucky girl!
PS-Nothing new on the dating front, but I am working on it :)
