Day 47 - February 28, 2011

So I want to tell you about this week, but first I have to tell you about the weekend.

We had a wonderful time in North Carolina, and Winthrop University is everything we are looking for in a college and then some. Maddie was quite excited and put this as her number one school. When we first left I was concerned about the idea of eating out every meal and not exercising. It turned out to be easier than I thought, and thank goodness for that. We did go to McDonald's before going to the campus visit, but I limited myself to a cheese burger. Not too bad - but I wanted to tackle the girls and eat all their fries, and I would most likely have eaten their fingers if they didn't let go of the fry box! I'm not saying I'm desperate, but.....well.....it has been awhile. I stayed on the safe side of the road and chose to eat at the Cracker Barrel twice. You can't really get too off track with that. We did get snacks at the rest areas but made sure it was as healthy as possible. I selected a trail mix of nuts, yogurt raisins, and dried fruit. Good choice...only not so much. One serving had 17 grams of fat, and the carbs were off the charts, not to mention that they made me thirsty, and we had just stopped at the rest area and there wouldn't be another for 90 miles. I practiced my elevator exercises! 

I arrived home on Sunday afternoon but not in time to attend the HCC class. I thought I would have time to go for a short walk around the neighborhood, but I didn't. Monday was a regular workout in the man gym with Ron. I never thought I would say this, but I missed my workouts with my team. We did the usual circuit stuff for about an hour and fifteen minutes. I didn't really feel good about missing the workouts during the weekend, so I went up to the main gym and got on the elliptical machine for a short run, or I thought it would be short. I brought my earphones and turned on a college basketball game. I LOVE COLLEGE BASKETBALL!! Next thing I know I have been on the machine for 45 minutes and have walk / jogged 3 miles! Three!!! MILES!!!! I was sweating to death so it was a good thing I kept my towel, and when I went to take a drink of water, I realized that someone had drank my water. It must have been Goldilocks because I sure as heck didn't remember drinking it. Is that crazy or what? I was tired when I was done, but not as tired as I thought I would be. I am going to make it part of my workout now to go to the machines after the regular workout, that is if Ron doesn't get that evil smile and wear us out. I really celebrated because on the ride home, I ate an apple and banana, AND drank another bottle of water. I was very proud of myself, and I sort of felt better about the Marines...but only sort of. 

Ron said he had something "special" in mind for Tuesday....I can't wait....

Kelly