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Amazing how I can forget to blog.  It's just not a habit yet.  Perhaps one day it will be a habit, like picking water over soda.

This month in summary:

1) I've pretty much given up soda.  In that I've had one 8-ounce glass bottle of Coke since October 9.  I had it yesterday and it tasted fantastic.  My rule is that I can have no more than one soda per week.  For me, it's pretty huge that I'm able to stick with this so far.

2) I've gotten to the point where I can jog for six minutes straight.  :)  Tomorrow I might just go for 7-8 minutes.

3) I put away my scale because I've decided that I know how I need to eat (and how much) and know I need to exercise.  I want to weigh in no more than twice a month.  I really need to focus on health and not on a number.  I need to trust the process.

Next month?  I want to be able to jog 12+ minutes.  Ultimately, I want to be able to go 30 minutes straight by Christmas.  Then I can work on my speed.

Also, I am a big believer in enjoying the holiDAYs.  As in, for Thanksgiving, I'll eat my mashed potatoes and gooey pumpkin dessert* without guilt.  Because I know it's just one meal on one day, not the start of a free-for-all until January 1.

*My stepmom makes this instead of pumpkin pie.  I can't tell you what's in it, as I opted to not get the recipe from her.  I knew I would eat it constantly if I did!

So far, so good

For once, the weekend wasn't a total wash.  Besides getting some much needed rest, I managed to get my apartment clean & mostly in order, ate reasonably well, and even got in a couple of workouts.

On Friday after work I did go to the gym like I said I would.  I did intervals on the treadmill for 30 minutes, followed by stretching.  Five minutes walking for a warm up, then 2 minutes jogging, 3 minutes walking for the rest of the time.  When I say "jogging" I mean sloooooow jogging.  On Friday I walked at 3.1 mph and jogged at 3.7 mph.  I feel there is no shame in slow jogging.  It gives me that wonderful dose of endorphins, and I want to keep on jogging!

Today (Sunday) I did my yoga DVD for the first time in ages.  It's a relaxing, stretchy yoga that I adore.  Really, I love it, I just haven't felt motivated to do it in a long time.  

It's good to be active again.  I've already made a plan for my week ahead in terms of food & exercise, so I'm ready to go!