I went walking 2 days in a row!! I’m so proud of myself that I wanted that to stand out! I went yesterday with my boyfriend and today by myself. Both were on trails, we prefer trail hiking/walking/running. I think it’s more fun and interesting. The trail we walked on yesterday had so many steep hills and inclines, we walked for 45 minutes and burned over 500 calories according to this app he has.
We also ran into several heaping, and I mean heaping, piles of horse poo. By far the most amazing part.
I felt great afterwards, and we wanted to get back before dark but could have kept going. It felt really great though! I actually think I forgot what sweat felt like!
And today I was tired, as I usually am on Thursday, but I got home, went to the park and walked a trail alone. I like walking with my boyfriend so much better because he’s goofy and great, and he makes me walk at a faster pace. He is 5’11 and I’m 5’3 so it’s work but I love it. Walking alone isn’t as fun, but I walked a trail. I’m lucky enough to live close to a state park. The park is okay, but I did see a couple of deer. I was a little scared of them at first, I’ve never seen deer but running in front of my car or being hit by one. So just to kind of see one out in nature was a little bit strange. They just stared at me and look terrified. If they had seen my boyfriend they would have ran the other direction, deer hate him. J He’s hit about 17 with his vehicle, only 2 without it.
But I continued on and walked 2 miles and burned around 240 calories. Eating wise I’ve been doing okay. For date night we ate chicken and rice his dad made. I’ve been splurging on chips with my protein shake at lunch. Today for lunch I just had the chips, ate some of the shake.
I’ve started a high protein diet, and I really like the shakes, but too much protein is making me feel a bit sick and bloated. I may not be drinking enough water, so it looks like a little research on that is necessary. I am not cutting my calories in a severe enough way yet to ensure any weight loss, but it will happen. I’ve lost weight before a few times and my expectations are realistic. This time I want the weight loss to be for good. I want to make a pact to myself to walk on any day I’m by myself and it’s nice out as long as I don’t have other plans. My boyfriend and I are in this together and we’ve both walked alone this week and with each other. Having that extra encouragement is amazing. The night isn’t over. I had some sausage and potato thing for dinner. So yeah, I haven’t eaten great today.
I’m hoping the shakes I love aren’t making me ill. Research will be done, and thank goodness tomorrow is Friday. I don’t plan on walking, but I do plan on eating well. We are planning on walking this weekend weather permitting. And eating pizza. Then next week New York! My self esteem is sky high though even if I haven’t been perfect! I have walked two days in a row and been bettering myself. How great am I? There’s that self esteem. I may eat some ice cream before bed. Baby steps, but at least today they were on a trail, in the right direction.