Week 3

So I have made it 2 full weeks of shakes for breakfasts and lunches (during the week) and getting to the gym at least 3 times a week. This week starts the real challenge, though, because softball season has started! I was able to go today easily because we had the day off from school and practice! :) I'm still doing very well with NO SODAS!! I was so very much tempted today. I could've easily had a Dr. Pepper and I wanted it so bad! I'm not sure why in the last couple of days I have been really craving a good Dr. Pepper or fountain Big Red.
The weight loss has not been great. I only lost .2 pounds this past week. I feel like I am working out hard and not seeing results in weight-loss. I know they say muscle weighs more than fat, but how long until I start seeing weight-loss results? I AM losing inches - - which is what I am more excited about, but it sure would be nice to lose pounds too. Joel keeps reminding me it has only been 2 weeks. I have to keep that into perspective...it seems a lot longer than that! I'm sticking to it, though. Even though I didn't lose much weight, I still lost a few inches in different places so that makes me feel good. Plus just working out alone makes me feel good each day. There is a half-marathon at the end of March I would like to attempt. I am going to try to see if I am able to train enough during softball season without losing too much time with Sawyer. We'll see how this goes. Even if I don't run the half-marathon, they also have a 5k I can do with a lot of my friends. We're all planning to do the race together anyways.
Saturday I went down to the canyon with Missy, her friend from back home, and Sawyer. We did the Lighthouse Trail in Palo Duro Canyon. It was pretty. The day was awesome and made it a very nice hike. Sawyer did well. She rode in the backpacking pack Jarrod and Michelle got us last summer. She sure has gotten heavier though!! I was worn out after we finished! Joel will have to get in good shape if we plan to do any hiking this summer!

This week begins the early mornings every single day. It shouldn't be too bad since it will be every day. That makes it a little bit easier to get out of bed that early. We're going to head to bed now since I have to get up so early!! Night everyone! Have a wonderful week!