Year 46, Day 18

Woo hoo. Got my bum out of bed at 6:30 this monring and took the dog with me for a run/walk outing in the foothills. Spent 40 minutes on the trails doing this one-minute-run/one-minute-walk thing. It wasn't too bad. I don't know how many miles I did but it was enough to make me NOT WANT TO SMOKE today, or ever again. Came home and weighed myself on the Wii - lost a lb - 198. But the best part was my body test. I couldn't get that "Fit Age 64" out of my head from yesterday so I decided to give it another run today. Good strategy - my Wii Fit age today was 38!!!!! Now that's more like it. So, rather than dribble on about how impercise the Wii is as a measurement tool, I am just going to keep the number 38 in my head and be happy about it. Way to go Wii.

That was a great start to the day. Now, I just came back form my second interview with the company I have been trying to get into for the past 6 months. Hopefully all of that fresh air and healthy glow helped me to present myself in the best possible light. I am hopeful to receive a job offer by the end of the week. (Today is Tuesday.) Think god thoughts, think good thoughts, think good thoughts. (tee hee, I just noticed that I said God instead of good. I think I'll leave it. It never hurts to inlcude him in the picture.)

Smoking: I had NONE yesterday. I am kind of craving one at the moment but holding strong.

Alcohol: I had NONE yesterday. It's a milk and cookies thing with me. As soon as I have a drink I am going to really want a cigarette.

Fitness: I never got around to the ab exercises yesterday. But I did do the shoulder exercises, I walked 2 miles and I ate well. No sweets entered my mouth. Lost a lb. Yep, a pretty good day.

Day 17, Year 46 (The Beginning)

Today I am starting a new chapter in my life. I am turning over a new leaf. It's the first day of the rest of my life. Blah, blah, blah. Basically what it comes down to is that I don't have a lot going on today and I am thinking that if I commit, in electronic format, to my plan to become a more healthier version of me, then perhaps, by chance, it will work. Here's an overview of of the current, less-healthier me as of 5/23/11:

• I am 46 years old, plus 17 days. (My b-day was on May 7)
• I just weighed myself on my Wii Fit and received a reply of "199" (I prefer to think of it as the computer's reply rather than my actual weight.)
• Oh yeah, and my "Wii Fit" age was 64!!!!! Remind me to blog about my Walgreen's experience sometime soon. You'll understand why that number is so painful!
• I am 5 foot 12 inches (makes my husband feel better when I put it in these terms because he's not very tall...at all.)
• I have entered and won the lottery! The Nike San Francisco Women's Marathon entry lottery, that is. The race is on October October 16, 2011 - exactly 21 weeks away.
• I have been a social smoker for more years then I want to admit here in black and white. BUT I have recently crossed the line into a more-than-social smoker and I want/need to quit. SO TODAY I QUIT!
• I drink. In fact I drink alcohol probably 5 out of 7 days/nights of the week. Sometimes just a glass. Other times 5 or 6 glasses.
• I like to eat. It's no secret. I really dig food...especially good food. And my husband is on a trend of learning how to cook more and more dishes (well) so I get to enjoy eating someone else's food in addition to just the food I prepare.
• I have an insatiable sweet tooth. Nuff said.
• In four days I will be celebrating 10 years of being married to my husband
• Our daughter is almost 9. (She prefers to look at life that way.)
• I currently work as an independent contractor but am in the interview process for a full time position which will be an enormous lifestyle change for me and the rest of the family.

Here's a list of the goals I hope to accomplish over the next four months:

• I need to be physically and mentally prepared, meaning strong enough and prepared to finish at least the 1/2 marathon under 2 hours. (My first/last 1/2 marathon time was 2:09 about 14 months and 12 lbs ago.) I'm just really not sure that my big, old body should even attempt a full marathon. And that's OK!
• I will weigh less than 190. Preferably around 185 would be great.
• I will no longer be a smoker.
• I will no longer feel the need/desire to have a cocktail almost every day.
• I will want to have sex with my husband more often than 4 (average) times a year.
• I will motivate our daughter to become more physically active and help her to lose her tummy, too.
• I will be working at a full-tiime position and be happy about it!

Today's efforts: briskly walked the dog for 2 miles. Didn't keep track of the time. Will do tomorrow. Still to do today: shoulder exercises and abs.

Other Notes: Started reading a new book yesterday "Run Like a Mother." I think it may be the catalyst for today's flurry of interest on my behalf.