Running Update: November 2012

Well, since the beginning of November I have only run 5 times...which really doesn't make any sense because I lost my job on November 2. I have more time, but I'm not doing the things I should be doing (exercise). I've been eating better, however, I still do need to increase my fiber.

I borrowed a vegetarian cookbook from the library. I'm also going to borrow a book on increasing fiber. I know what I need to do, I just need better ways to implement them.

I didn't meet my goal of 15 lbs. by Thanksgiving...I missed it by 4 lbs. I'm okay with that.

My two new goals, set for 8 weeks from now (January 19), are:

1. lose 7 lbs
2. run 3 miles (I've completed the couch to 5k app I was using, but I have yet to run the full 3.1 miles.)

I set my goal for just before my birthday, that would bring my total weight loss to 18 lbs. and I'd reach my goal of running 3 miles straight. I don't care how long it takes me to run those 3 miles. I've gotten close in the past, 2.45 miles and 2.6 miles running and walking, respectively. So, I know I can do it. I just need to make it a priority.

When I had a daily schedule: work, run, dinner, relax, it worked for me, now that I can do whatever I want, whenever I want, it's harder. So, I need to get back on a schedule. I do certain things around the house each day, I need to add running, pick a time of day to do it, and do it then...I think that will help me get back on track.