Success hasn't tasted sweeter

-11.2 pounds down total since beginning the 52 week journey on January 17th. Whew, I feel better. It's time to take a photo to "celebrate" the shedding of 10 pounds. I want to keep up the photos to see my progress not only on the scale but on my body as well.

I'm down with a sinus infection. Went to the doc and received two shots, one in each hip (lovely). Steroid and antibiotic shots. I fear the steroid shot will make me want to eat everything in site -- so far, I haven't had a problem. I have chicken soup in the crockpot for later (no noodles, just chicken and veggies).

I'm going to for a walk later -- in hopes of walking at least another mile at a decent pace for being sick :P

Later that day...

I went for my daily walk right after originally posting this blog, but I decided to update it.

I walked 1.59 miles in 35 minutes for a 22 minute mile pace -- I'm getting better (even sick!). I did a different route than before -- used some of the same roads, but I thought I was taking a "short cut" and not walking as far or long, but I really did surprise myself by walking the distance I did. I am by no means up to the 3.1 miles required for the 5K in March, but I am getting there. I have found out there isn't a time limit and the course for the 5K. I don't want to "chicken out" and just do the 1 mile fun run/walk. I think I can get to 3.1 miles in a decent time by March 10th.

For dinner I did eat the 2 cups of chicken soup -- I could actually taste and smell the soup by the time I went to eat it (THANK YOU STEROID AND ANTIBIOTIC Shots!). And for dessert I realized I could enjoy something that is healthy and yet sooooo delicious! 3/4 cup honey nut Cheerios and 1 cup Silk Vanilla Soymilk. LOVED every bite. I was like 200 calories, which is way better than chocolate cake!