Motivation

My goal is to stay in shape and be healthy. I do like to exercise, but having the time is another story. With working full time and having an active 9 years old and a husband in school it's hard to prioritize working out. When I get home from work there is homework, dinner, piano, laundry, gymnastics, cleaning the house, yard work etc, etc. Taking time for myself, after I have been gone all day, makes me feel guilty, but it is also a necessity. This last month I have been lacking in motivation. The weather has been warming up and exercising outside is now perfect. I like to take advantage of our Utah Springs and Falls when the weather is just right for jogging or biking.

My friend Marianne and I work together and we know how hectic our schedules can be, and she has 2 younger kids besides. We want to be healthy and lose weight, so we decide to join the 100 mile club. Our city of Providence has a club where you keep track of your mileage walked our ran and after 100 miles you bring it in for a prize. Marianne and I decided to join and the first one to 100 miles the other person has to take them to dinner. I am a little too competitive sometimes and challenges like this really get me going.

We signed up last Monday. We also have to eat well. I didn't have a pop all week and I love my Diet Mountain Dew. I have cut my sweets down, that right there, is an accomplishment for me, the sweets lover.

So far I have 19.25 miles down and 80.75 miles left to go. I have felt way more motivated and have even run on my treadmill before work. I will keep you updated on my progress. I am hoping to be finished the week of my birthday.