Changes...

So - the vegan thing is on the back burner for now... I just don't think I'm ready to put that much thought into it. However, I am dedicated to lose weight over these next few months, and I started a running program. When Erika was in town visiting, we went to the Book Loft in German village. I picked up a couple of running books, and that's where it started.

I've never, in my life, ran on my own free will - it was always because I had to; the mile run for gym class that I despised oh-so-much, WJMB band camp. Last year I attempted, unsuccessfully, to run a bit with Dave. This year, I'm going to be smart about it. And after gaining 10lbs over the winter months, I'm going to drop this weight. My goal? 1-2 lbs a week = 20 pounds in 3 months. I can do it. The running program is already easier than I thought it would be - run 1 minute, walk 3 and repeat. Not bad... I sweat my ass off, but it feels good :) Tonight I step it up for week two. I believe it's just repeating 4 times - adding an extra 4 minutes to my work out. I hope that this program is successful - I'd love to be able to run, and enjoy it.

I also have been playing tennis at least every other day. I also hope to start going to the gym at least once a week and use the rowing machines.

This may seem like a bigger bite than I can chew, but I'm determined to do this. I have my mind set on losing this 20 pounds. And I know that Dave will help me focus :) It's nice to have a physically active boyfriend!

In other news... I leave this Friday to drive down to my parent's place in Virginia. We will then hop in the truck Saturday nice and early to drive down to Tivoli, Texas where we will pack up all of my grandmother's belongings and move her to Virginia to live with my parents. Sound like fun? It's probably not. Hopefully, we will be able to do some fun things in between driving and packing. Oh, did I mention that we're driving one truck down, but 3 vehicles back up? Joy... At least my scenery will be changing for my runs. And, hopefully Dave will be joining us. He's never been to Texas, and would love to find a place to play tennis while we're down there.