I haven't gotten my measurements done yet due to conflicting schedules, but I was thinking I am kind of afraid to see the results! What if I really haven't put a dent in my fat % or I haven't lost any inches? I am afraid it will just make me want to drop it! But, as Katharyn said below, it takes a while to take it off so I have to keep it going.

I am proud of the fact that I continued on my exercise routine on Monday (after resting by the pool at Westin Stonebriar all weekend with the kids!) I ran a solid 2 miles in 22 minutes - which is actually faster than I usually run. My usual jog pace is around 12 min, 30 sec miles, so I was buoyed by the fact that I have shortened that pace. And I was runnning hills, not flat roads. I also did 60 walking lunges, 40 squats and 20 step-ups and ab-work. It was about an hour workout.

I actually find that I have better, more focused runs when I DON'T use my ipod. I love music, but for some reason, I just can't get in a "zone" when I run with music. I think it is because I have so much trouble with my ear buds...i just can't keep 'em in my ears! I have tried ALL kinds and have spent a ton of $$ trying to find ones that work...but in the end, I just get a better run without music altogether.

I can't live completely without technology though and I absolutely LOVE my Garmin Forerunner 305. This is a GPS/heart monitor that keeps track of everything about your run. I can't run without it...helps me know my pace, my mileage, my heart rate, my calories burned, plus you can also download all of your data and upload it for analysis. It is awesome.

I have also been researching running routines and found this free runner's training guide at http://www.runnersworld.com . This particular configuration is based on me planning to train for a 5k over the next 16 weeks. You can customize it based on various criteria and it will give you your workouts for the week. I am going to try a 8 week plan....I was quite surprised that it didn't have me running everyday! That was kind of a relief.....but I might run a little anyway to burn some calories. This is my current dilemma -- am I resting enough? I feel good enough to go out and run everyday, but should I? I will be researching and letting you know!