So this week I will hit a huge goal of mine. After getting settled here, I made it my goal to run/walk at least 500+ miles this summer to lose some of my winter insulation, get in better shape, and get ready to possible have a little one. So here's what my weekly routine consists of.... Monday through Friday I ride out to Nate's work with him and then run back to our apartment, which is about 4-5 miles depending on the route I take. I then shower and walk to and from my work that is about 2 miles each way so that tacks on another 4 miles for the day. Sat and Sunday on my rest days. Nate and I are usually out and about on Sat exploring the beauty around us or working. Sunday is my big rest day. My weekly total is anywhere from 35-40+ miles a week. It has made a huge difference in the way I feel and look. This week I will hit and surpass my goal of 500+ miles!!! I don't know how much weight I have lost pounds wise, but I know that I can pull my pants/shorts on and off without unbuttoning them. I also tried on a pair of size 8 pants the other day and though they were a little tight and not yet comfortable enough to wear just yet, I hope that by the end of the summer they will be. Besides the weight thing, this has saved us on a ton of gas. Gas is over $4.60 a gallon out here, so filling up is a hard thing to do. If we don't go too far from home, we can go a whole month on one tank of gas and that my friends is also another huge incentive to walk anywhere we can. As far as the eating goes, no real change there, except adding a lot more fresh fruits and veggies from the local farmers markets. This summer has gone by so fast and though we have enjoyed it here, we can't wait to get back to Logan. Pics will follow soon, once we get our new camera next week since our old one decided to jump off a rock in Yosemite National Park on the 4th of July.
I also just wanted to say congrats to Beth and Morgan on their new baby Claire! She is adorable and we can't wait to meet her in a few weeks!!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
I Would Walk/Run 500 Miles....
Posted by The Whipples at 9:53 AM
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haha, you are so cute. I love reading your blog..oh we leave-well nate leaves mid-august, and I will fly out after Brock comes home and spend some time with him...so I leave Sept. Take CARE!!
Love you
Des
Are you SERIOUS!?!? You are AMAZING and INSPIRING! So I'll just sit here and be inspired as I stuff my face with potato chips and rolls. :)
Way to go Aunt Stephanie! Elli was very impressed and so am I.
You are amazing!!! I can't wait to see the pictures. Yeah for a good motivater for losing some baby weight. I might have to get a pedometer or something to help me keep track. :)
500 MILES? Holy smokes! You deserve a medal!
And $4.60 a gallon? Ouch.
Hope all is well! Thanks for commenting on my blog. I really love hearing from you.
WAY TO GO GIRL!! Yeah I wish I would do that.. but if you try to run outside here you pass out cause of the heat... :) But that is awesome.. Its funny I was back in Logan again this week. I have been there a few times this summer and you aren't there.. That is so lame.. hope all is well with you too..
Congrats! That is pretty impressive. I kind of wish I kept track of all the miles I've racked up...Kudos to you!!
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