Just a Ramble

It’s that time of month again . . . no, not that! We had our weights, measurements, and pictures taken last night. It wasn’t quite as emotional this time . . . I shed no tears. First, my disclaimer is that I decided to go ahead and weigh in at night, rather than having to get up early today and go do it. I know for a fact (not that I am weighing myself at home or anything :-)) that I weigh 4 pounds more in the evening than I do in the morning. So, that being said, I was down 4 pounds this month. I also lost 12 inches!!!!! Holy crud, that’s a foot gone from my body this month. Granted, it is a cumulative total from all over, but it still is a foot! I had my pictures taken, also, but those are classified information.
I don’t think I mentioned that we played Paint Ball a couple of weekends ago. It was so awesome! I am definitely glad that I am not responsible for actually protecting anyone’s life in a real war situations since I basically suck. But I had a great time. It was funny to see the difference between the amateurs and those who think they are Rambo. Here are the before and after pictures. It looks like we killed off half the group during the night.

We also walked (yay!!) on a 5K last Saturday. It was the MDA Stride and Ride around Tempe Town Lake. The weather was beautiful and it was neat to see so many people there walking for someone special. A few of us got our picture with Big Red. The alternative was one of the Cardinals cheerleaders and I, for one, don’t need to be in a picture with them. Talk about a blow to your self-esteem!
Next Saturday is our midway event. I can’t believe we are halfway through the program already. I am so hopeful that when it is over I will have the tools to continue this on my own. Anyone want to sign up to be my motivational buddy?