Happy Friday Everyone!

Friday's make me happy!  I know I will spend the vast majority of my weekend with my head in the books, but either way, Friday's make me happy!

This morning I set aside a bagel with some butter to take to work. I wasn't hungry when I left for work and I try not to eat unless I'm hungry... It doesn't always work, but that's okay!  I was going to take the bagel to work, but alas... I left it on the counter.  Which forced me to make a good decision this morning at the cafeteria... I had 2 breakfast tacos... with 1 egg in each, 1 slice of bacon in each and just a little sprinkle of cheese... and salsa.  That's not too bad, right?!  It's at least A LOT better than the choices I've been making before.  I also left the Dr. Pepper alone and opted for water.  I feel better about my decisions so far today and hopefully that will keep me motivated!  However... I am going to need caffeine to study and I'll probably be up all night studying... I wish I liked coffee without sugar and cream! AHHH

My husband and I have decided to do a 10K on April 25th.  And we've decided to do it timed. It's only three more dollars and knowing the time will inspire me to do better the next time around.  My friend Kristin, the marathon runner, is so excited that I'm doing it that she's going to do it with me and help me train... which really excites me! 

So... I've been thinking... who needs January 1st to make a personal goa or a new years resolution?!  NOT ME!  So... with that in mind... I think I'll do mine on December 5th. 

For YEARS my new years resolution has been to lose weight.  Well... that really hasn't worked out all too well... SO... Instead I'm going to make a PERSONAL GOAL which will help me become more active and will hopefully spark some weight loss.

So... My December 5th, 2008 - December 5th, 2009 personal goal is to run 2 10k's.  Time both of them.  And decrease my time the second time around from the first.

Ofcourse all of this means training, so my Christmas list this year is running shoes and running/exercise gear... And that means running multiple times a week!

MY DOG IS TOTALLY GOING TO LOVE ME!

Wow... when I put it that way... I am going to totally love me... which no offense to my dog... but that feels so much better!

Today is a good day... let's hope it turns into a great one!

way to go with your "resolution"!  what a great plan. 

haha i take my dog out sometimes- he loves it, too.

this is definetly going to set you up for success!

kate.

In my opinion, you have much better goals than somebody who says they want to lose weight.  Or somebody saying they want to lose X amount of pounds by....whenever.  You have TANGIBLE goals.  The training will help you lose weight.  But the ultimate goal is the race.  And you can definitely say that you accomplished that.  Great plan!