Have you ever had a "Skinny Day"

To skinny people this may sound funny but for a big mama like me we live for them. The days when our jeans aren't too snug and when we look in the mirror we look a little thinner that day.

Well let's begin here, when I look at myself without a mirror I don't see the BIG ME. I see hands of a normal size, and feet that match. Through my eyes my legs don't look horribly big. But when I stand in front of a mirror, I feel overwhelmed with what I see. The task at hand seems so far away. I want to do this on my own. I need to do this for me that way when I reach my goal I won't look back. I know that is the hardest part because it has taken me a long time to get to this point. It is not easy to make yourself get up and run everyday. But for the past 3 days I have done it! I have made it part of my day. I am only completing half of the challenge which is 1 1/2 miles. That probably doesn't sound that great, but let me tell you, IT IS ALOT! It is a BIG DEAL for someone who has in the past looked at house work as chores. For someone who sat around most of the day watching TV and playing on the computer IT IS A BIG DEAL.

So after 3 days of running Today is a Skinny Day. When I looked in the mirror I liked what I saw. I actually saw results. Physical results that what I am doing is paying off. IT WAS AWESOME!

So far I ran one day, and rested the next due to rain. The next 2 days I ran and each time while I was running my shins and calves hurt pretty bad. But by the time my run is over there is a new pain and that is in my quads. The pain in my shins and calves resides and the new pain sets in. By morning though my legs feel great. I give this Glory to God, because in the past when I have ran my legs felt like Jello then next day. Barely able to move around my house, much less go for another run. IT IS AWEOME. I am so excited that he is giving me the strength to complete 1 and a half miles everyday. Also the strength to go out and do it again the next day. At this point eating habits have not changed much, trying to find the right balance for our family. With baseball games and practices just about every night of the week, it makes it hard! By the time we are done at night the kids have burned off so much energy they are hungry again.

I know thats when it will pay off though making those changes. I know that is when I will begin to see some really great results. As I see it baby steps. One thing at a time. There will be days that seem like there are big hurdles around every corner and other days that seem like I glide right through. But I know with God by my side I will make this time. It is going to be like running this marathon. IT will take some time and I know I will have to have patience. I know I will have to keep the faith.