Day 70: This is My Lifestyle

It cooled off a bit last night, but this morning I did my Monday morning snooze alarm dance. I guess I felt it was more important to get a few more hours in bed then get to the trail before the sun started to blaze. I find I really need to plan ahead if I am to wake up earlier than my natural 9:00 a.m. awakening, laying in bed trying to convince myself to move. It would help to go to bed earlier. I am a natural night owl, and summer nights make for late bedtime!

Anyway, I'm going to run up to the gym and do some time on the treadmill. Then off to the grocery store for some ingredients for today's soup. I'm making chicken, zucchini, tomato corn soup for lunch.

Then I have some piano students. Looking ahead in my schedule, August will be the month to really push forward with my workouts. I will not be going to Salem in August. I have a class I'm taking. So I"ll have more time to train and more time to practice.

My stats haven't changed much from last week. Except for a gain of 2 lbs, AACK! But I did lose an inch in my waist and biceps. I'll take that. I still am overeating on my dinners, especially if I am eating away from home. But I am sticking to the program! This is my new lifestyle. This week I am adding more fresh fruits and vegetables.

Tomorrow I plan on getting up early and hitting the trail. I am feeling the need for a very long walk. I need to have a long talk with God. And clear my head. And work on my running. I believe it is going to cool off even more tomorrow. I can't believe that I am considering 80 degrees "cool"! Today the forecast is for 88, which at least is under 90.

I am really looking forward to some nice Portland rain!

Here are today's stats:

Weight: 198 lbs.
Neck: 14.5"
Chest: 43"
Waist: 39"
Hips: 46"
Biceps: R 13.5", L 13"
Thighs: R 23", L 22.5"
Calves: R 16.5", L 16"
Ankles: R 9", L 9"

Here are last week's stats:

July 14, 2015
Weight: 196
Neck: 14"
Chest: 43"
Waist: 40"
Hips: 46:

Biceps: 14" R, L14"
Thighs: 23" R, L 23"
Calves: 16.5" R, L 16"
Ankles: 9" R, L 9"

Happy Monday!

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