The progress I've made

I just had my protein smoothie. It was pretty good. I think I might get those liquid yogurts instead of using skim milk so it will be thicker and have more flavor. It would be good for me to have some yogurt in the diet. I really did enjoy our walk this morning in Palmer Park. I was so glad that David was able to do the bigger loop with me. We didn't think to bring our camel packs out there. David sure could have used some water on the walk. He sweats a lot more than I do so he needs to replenish more. Speaking of which, I'm still not drinking enough water. I'm certainly drinking more that I was but still not enough.

I really enjoy the Mesa Trail because there are so many people out there. It feels safe. And I love seeing all the dogs. Haven't seen a GSP yet but I'm sure I will at some point. David mentioned something about a puppy on craigslist. He thought it would make a good walking partner. I don't want another dog so I just didn't say anything to him. It would be cool to have a dog to walk with but I don't want all the responsibilities that go with a dog. I'll settle for going for walks with Woody every once in a while.

I feel like it's getting a little easier with food. It's still hard to always be telling myself no when it comes to junk food but I'm doing it. I was hungry when I got up from my nap and I had a few fig newtons. I didn't really need to eat them, I just wanted to. It's been about 2 weeks since I had a coke or junk food. The sugar craving isn't as bad as it was. Mostly it's just habit. I was in a habit of not walking, sleeping all day and eating a lot of junk food. Now I'm walking, only taking one nap a day and eating healthier. I've made a big turnaround in just 2 weeks. I honestly never thought it would be possible for me to walk this far every day or to eat healthier. All the times that Dr. Fouss told me to walk 5 days a week, I thought he was crazy. He's not so crazy now. I really have been able to do it.

I have some 5 pound weights that I'd like to add into the mix at some point. I really need to build up muscle as I'm going along. I don't want to end up with stretched skin. Ewww. I know that if I lose the weight slow enough that I won't have to worry about that so much.

I see Marianne on Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week. My earliest appointment is at 11am so I'll be able to get my walks in each day. I'm so looking forward to getting out there.