August Progress

So it has been just over a month since since I marked the 50lb weight loss and I wanted to do an update on my progress.  Thankfully I have continued to lose weight.  So far I am down another 9.5lbs and almost to my revised goal for the middle of September, which is 60lbs total.  I am confident I can do it, but this half pound just seems to be kicking my butt.  I think it has to do with the travel and irregular schedule we've had recently.  Tonight was the first night since Wednesday the girls have gotten to bed before 9pm.  Mommy is very relieved about it.  Hopefully this will help put them on a regular schedule.  Anyways, I am happy to say that I have not gained any weight since getting here.  This morning I did the elliptical for the first time in, well... a long time.  It was great.  I was happy to be able to do it for 35 minutes.  I felt good afterwards, and that is the important part.

One thing I was not able to do in August was run a whole mile without stopping.  I have made sure that I can run a mile, I just can't do it all at once.  But I have improved tremendously on my running form and feel like I am starting to find my stride.  I am proud how far I have come, even if I didn't meet my goal.  

Something great that I have been experiencing is people seeing me for the first time in months or even a year and getting their reactions to my weight loss.  Everyone has been so supportive and it very touching.  I never expected anyone to say that I have inspired them or that they want to start trying too.  It brings me joy to know that other people see me do it and want to as well.  I am flattered by the amount of people that read my blog, that comment on how good I look, and want tips.  Thank you to everyone.  Thank you to the friends and family that have supported me and given me kind words.  

Being in Indiana has been wonderful so far and I am excited for to see more people during our trip.  I am also ready for a little down time.  Hopefully tomorrow things will be a bit calmer and we can play at home and get to see some of my girlfriends!  For tonight though I am going to enjoy the downtime that I have before I crash.