Insta-Friday...

This Insta-Friday is brought to you by the letter 'W'... for I thought it would be a brilliant idea to Walk home 3 miles from Best Buy this morning.

So, I have now put my weight (those three numbers) out there for the whole world to see.  Um, Yay!  

In October, when I quit my 8-5 job to grab my dream with both hands and hold on tight, I started going to the YMCA five times a week.

Yup - five times.  

I walk / try to jog on the treadmill for 20 minutes or one mile every day.  (If my booty is moving slower than 20 minutes per mile - I make myself stay on until I hit one mile).

The first day I got on the treadmill - I was pretty sure I was going to toss my cookies about three minutes in.  At that point, I realized that I am no longer the dancer / ballerina I was in 1992 (Whaaaaa?).

Anyway, fast forward to today.  

My 2004 Tahoe - holla! - has had a CD stuck in the radio since the first day I got it.  That means, only radio for me - which is totally fine.  

It also means that every time I start the car - the CD spins and pretends that it is going to mirculously play.  God only knows what CD is in there - my best guess would definately be Boys II Men.  

For Christmas, momma gave me money to get a new stereo in the car! 

So right now, Best Buy is putting it in!  I see a massive road trip in my future - with lots of tunes! 

Last night, I told Mr. B that I could totally walk home - no problem!  He has a very busy day at work today, so I thought I was being super awesome.  

About two miles in, at 48 degrees and a good breeze going, I texted "rescue me".  

I was only 1/2 kidding, but decided to go for it.  

I entertained myself (and made excuses for a few rest stops) by taking pictures of the crazy awesome desert I live in just for you.

The moral of the story - yes, it is super hard for me to excercise.

But yes, it gets better most days (some days are still hard).

No, I haven't seen a huge weight drop yet - I need to decrease some more calories and get my cardio up - and that is ok!  I have to start somewhere, right?!  

I hope you have an awesome day!  

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Insta-Friday photos are taken on the Instagram iPhone app (free) or any other phone pic in all their grainy glory!

I don't always have my camera with me, but I usually have my phone.  The pictures may be blurry or grainy, but I am so glad I have a way to capture the moments through the week that I might forget!  It is so fun to sift through them on Friday and remember those little moments throughout the week... usually I find myself with a wide smile as I go through them!  

I am @songskatesang on Instagram if you want to follow the feed. 

I'm linking up today with Jeannett over at Life Rearranged...

Come on over!

 

Comments

[katesfriend]

Gorgeous photos!

[Jen]

love those photos...thanks for stopping to take the pics!

[Rachel Schindler]

Hi Kate, Thanks for the photography tips that you shared with me as we were waiting in the bathroom line :) Your photography is amazing and I look forward to reading your blog.

[tina moore]

I agree with your mom! It is so hard to start an exercise program, but it is absolutely 100% the right thing for yourself and your family. Keep putting one foot in front of the other, and the numbers will come eventually. I will pray for God's favor to grant you success.

[Tracey]

I have not seen any weight loss yet. :( For Lent I decided to commit to 30 minutes a day with at total of 2.5 hours/9 miles a week. I've been doing pretty good keeping my commitment but no drop in numbers yet. I am trying not to be disappointed about it---that is hard---I like immediate results.

[Mary Thompson]

you are superwoman. I'll find the tee shirt. So proud of you. And the pictures are great.