So since I've decided to make my running comeback during what is turning into the hottest summer of all time, I've moved several of my runs to later in the evening, usually around 8p. This also means that the kiddo has retired as my running partner for right now - I just can't get him out there when it's this hot. This is the first week of all running, no walking and so far it's been great. Tonight I did 25 minutes straight and got just under 2.5 miles in. It's been so awesome to run for solid blocks of time. I know that the walk breaks were necessary in the beginning, but they were starting to hurt more than just running straight through - which I'm taking as a good sign! It's still not an automatic for me - I have to talk myself into it somedays, but once I get going, it's all good.
I have some new motivation to get serious about my eating again: pictures! The kiddo's birthday party was this weekend and after looking at the pictures, it was just confirmation that I'm still pretty far from where I want to be. I've been getting active again, but I haven't been eating as well and my water intake is TERRIBLE. I've made a conscious effort starting this week (2 days, I know) to cut back on sweets, get more water and keep an eye on my portions.
