176.2

Sunny day in San Francisco doesn't mean warm.

I have been trying really hard to loose weight this year. I have tried running 2 miles a day for 2 weeks and it hasn't worked, I have tried to only drink water and diet soda for 3 days and it hasn't worked. I want to get down to 175 pounds and I am kind of stuck at 180. I haven't weighed myself for a few weeks, I sort of gave up. This morning I got on the scale and it said 176.2! If I get to 175.9 I'm happy!! Maybe I can give myself a Christmas present. I have 2 more races this year, one this Sunday 12/23 which is a 5K in Pleasanton and then a 10K over the Golden Gate Bridge. I haven't done a 10K yet, but I am thinking of doing that distance next year, once a month.

Candlestick Park home of the SF 49ers

I have already started to work on a strategy for next year, something that is more sustainable than 2 5K races a month. I really want to forget the whole thing and stop running and go back to my old ways, but I have done so good this year. I now fit into 2 pairs of pants that I have literally never been able to wear before. I have found something to do on weekends that I enjoy doing with other people. I have been able to set a goal and accomplish it throughout the year. I have tried dancing, I have tried playing sports, I have tried other things to get involved with people and stay healthy and nothing has worked before. I haven't stuck with it. I really shouldn't give up.

Next to the freeway as I drive through California

I am thinking of trying to get down to 170 pounds. That would be nice if I could do it. At least not go back up to 180 pounds! When I started this running my daughter was going to run with me and she did a few races. Then she got sidetracked and we didn't do many together. I hope I can find someone else to at least go with me, even if they don't run. Oh well, I guess we all have goals, whether they are achievable or not.

On the road again ...