Day 1 - The Start

I think anyone who runs in races, whether a little 5k or a marathon, knows that the start is important.  You don't want to start too fast; you'll burn yourself out.  Too slow?  You might feel that the pace is good, and you might not reach your time goal.  So starting just right is the challenge.


(If I'm completely wrong on that, anyone who runs, please correct me.  That's just my thoughts from having run a few 5Ks.)


So today was Day 1.  Weigh-in day.  See what the damage is and how to set my goals.


I promised I'd share.  I'm not proud of it, but here it is: 186.


Ugh.


How did that happen?


(Well, that wouldn't be too hard to figure out.  Have you heard that this was the 5th snowiest winter on record?  Oh, and there's snow/rain coming tomorrow.  I repeat: ugh.)


So there it is, my current weight.  My goal?  I'd like to be down to 160.  I'm 5'6", and I think 160 would be a reasonable goal. I'm sure that the weight loss experts would look at my weight and say I should be lower, but honestly, I know myself.  I'll never get down that low, nor would I be able to maintain it.  I know me.  I like to eat.  Hence, the weight listed above.


Ok, the tough part is done.  I've shared the hard part.  Now I move on to watching what I eat:  eating more than just an apple a day.  (Though it has helped keep me away from the doc the last few years except for things like asthma and a viral rash that I never want to repeat.)  


I know Mike and I can do this.  The teamwork we'll have will help us both reach our goals to be healthier and live longer together.  To get out and enjoy things, like Midwest Horse Fair next year.  Going out for bike rides on the CE trail - and going the whole way.  Maybe lots more things that I can't even think of at the moment.


So there it is.  Tomorrow: the little steps and the rewards.


~Lindsay