jogging

I jogged for 20 minutes in my RunTones and my (big fat over-sized) ass hurts like hell.

At least it takes the attention away from my  heart.

I'm gonna try this again later tonight. Haven't decided about with or without shoes yet though.

I e-hat shoes, but I heart my Reeboks

Meet my new friends!

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The choice was fairly easy. My BFF had recommended the Easy Tones shoe to me and while researching the product I cam upon the Run Tones. Run tones are, of course, for running and training as opposed to just walking. I am looking forward to getting to the point where I can run. This may happen around 200 lbs or when I can get a decent exercise bra in my size so I don't knock myself out.  At any rate, that is one of the reasons I chose to get Run Tones instead of Easy Tones.  Another reason is that the uppers are mesh which allow air flow and reduce sweating. I wish I could get steel toes for hubby with that little perk so that we don't all turn green and gasp for oxygen when he takes off his work shoes at the end of the day.  Anyhow, it's almost as good as being barefoot!

I don't understand all of the technology behind it, but the shoes have these air pockets in them that help you to work out and tone leg and butt muscles as you walk. You can feel it after you take off the shoes. Stretching is important after a brisk 2-mile walk. You can REALLY feel it the next day.

If you don't see my posting for a while it's because my hot new b-donk has attracted so much attention that I can't get to the commputer. No worries - I'll be happy.

Mama needs a new pair o' shoes!

How does one lose 3.7 lbs overnight? Hell if I know, but that's what my good friend the Wii fit is saying. It's just about time for my monthly "big gain" though, so I'm probably gearing up for that. At any rate, I've reached my next mini-goal and lost another 10 lbs. So, if I can maintain this loss until next payday, I got some new work-out shoes coming my way!


I'm averaging about 10 pounds a month without a lot of suffering. Anybody can do this. This is sustainable. I don't have willpower or self-discipline. I don't have a degree in nutrition, and I don't pay a monthly fee to belong to a support group. I eat when I'm hungry, and I stop before I'm full. Yesterday's dinner? Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (daughter's choice)at 7:30 pm. Lunch? Tater tots & real fruit slush at Sonic. Breakfast? Pepsi and a Sweet & Salty bar. Snack? a handful of walnut pieces. Exercise? Swimming!

The key to this process for me has been mindful eating. I've read Dr. Phil, Geneen Roth, and currently reading Thit Nat Hanh & Jenette Fulda. I take what makes sense to me, what works for me, from every source I research. There's no one answer out there, but this works for me so far!

My next mini-goal (iPod) is 15 lbs down the road. At this rate it will be achieved at the end of September. I'm good witht that. I don't need a quick-fix. This is a sustainable life change. As long as I can keep my brain in the game, I can do this. I have a wonderful support system out here in the blogosphere and and my IRL girlfriends. My nearly 9 year old is my biggest fan, and my BFF is a close 2nd. With all this support, who can go wrong? Thanks everyone!