Officially kicked my own butt today..

Today was a GREAT day!

First of all, I came in just under my 1400 calorie limit..eating 5 small meals spread throughout the day.

I slept a little late today, because once again, I couldn't fall asleep last night. I really think that this will resolve itself though.

As of tonight, my body is officially mush. Most of it is from the kickboxing session tonight with my cousin and two aunts.

This afternoon, Ann came up to my neck of the woods and we went for a hike on one of the Audubon trails at Lake Massobesic for about an hour. Then, we went to the Windham Rail Trail and spent about a half hour walking/jogging. She helped by evaluating my running for me and giving me some tips. Thank you Ann! It was going to get dark soon and it was getting COLD so we headed back to my house and she headed home.

I had dinner and headed out to kickboxing with my cousin and two aunts. That was a KILLER tonight and nearly puke-provoking. The trainer, Reggie, is a lot of fun and a great guy. I do have to ask though, if you happen to be a trainer and are reading this: what the heck is it with you people getting a kick out of making your clients puke??? Why is this funny? Do you delight in dry heaving clients? The place I trained at previously had a policy: if you puke, you get a free t-shirt. I'm just sayin.... ;) Reggie is very nice though, he opens the window for you. What a gentleman! hehe

I'm much more sore after this session than last one. Probably because of what I did earlier today too. I don't know. I just know I got 2 1/2 hours of exercise in today and I feel GOOD! And tired. And a little sore but ssssh I won't complain.. No regrets today, that is for sure.

I've never really been much of an outdoor girl. I do love the outdoors and have enjoyed it in doses, but I really think I could get used to hiking in the woods. There is no shortage of mountains and trails where I live. It's peaceful and relaxing and I love the fresh air and sunshine. There are lots of really nice people to meet along the Massobesic trails..along with lots of really nice dogs too! :) I would like to make it part of my routine to get the kids off to school, and head right to one of the trails with my dog Bella. It'll be good for her too. She is painfully shy and needs more socialization! Believe it or not, we have no snow yet here in New Hampshire! It's likely coming though so it looks like snowshoes are in my future. I'm going to get some Yaktrax also.

When I got home tonight from kickboxing, Lizzie had made sure the kids were scrubbed and tubbed and ready for bed. Have I ever mentioned what an amazing girl she is? LOL Well, she is! :)

Tomorrow is school registration day for the kids. Good-bye homeschooling. Deep breath...