Happy Wednesday everyone!

The last time I did an official 5K was 10/13. In my head, I planned out training for the rest of October & November to include at least twice a week. I really wanted to shave a minute or two off of my last time of 36:36. Unfortunately, I only jogged a few times since then! Why did I slack off? It wasn't just the sickness. Mentally something was off. I did my own personal turkey trot in my neighborhood on Black Friday. I got a time of 38:22. I am still so happy with that time - but I still need to up my training!

I really was hoping to have my running shoes broken in by now. Unfortunately, the pair I ordered was a 1/2 size too big, so I had to return them. I am still looking to get a replacement pair!

I feel super unprepared for this race on Saturday morning. The 5K proceeds go to an Arthritis foundation - so I know I am at least racing for a good cause. I also hope this race helps push me to train More! I really would like to start using the treadmill at my home! I keep saying it over & over that I want to. I just NEED To start doing it. I don't know where my motivation went!

I still track my food and fitness. I really want to lose 3 pounds by the end of this month. Also, I need to up my fitness minutes!! I still feel proud of myself for everything I have accomplished so far. It seems like I need more KICKS to get me moving! I can't keep blaming the cooler weather & darker skies for my lack of fitness. When tax season comes in, I will have even less free time to exercise... so I really need to keep moving forward!!!!!!

My Jolly Holiday Challenge starts 12/10. Hopefully their mini challenges really help motivate me again! I already started not having tortilla chips! It has only been 5 days, but it seems so hard for me already!! I know I can last the 8 weeks!!

Hopefully everyone has a lovely rest of the week- I can't believe it is Wednesday already & December 5th already!!!