Busy Days

I have been busy these past days. On Monday, I volunteered to work at our new after hours care clinic so I put in my regular work day and then went to the clinic until 10:00pm. I like to do extra stuff. I feel getting involved is a good way to meet new people and help me advance in my career. Tonight I went out to dinner at Hugo's in Naperville with friends. They have the best steak. I am told their fish is wonderful. They have HUGE dessert servings. So if you go be prepared to share! I brought home some of my steak and broccoli and I brought home my key lime pie to share with Chief. He had good left overs! The rest of the week is going to go by fast. Chief is also busy at work so we have not had a ton of time to talk lately. I can't wait for the weekend.

My diet is coming along. I have been eating more fruit lately and sometimes I go a little crazy on the Pringles. I guess when you have cravings you just have to go with it. I don't want to end up not eating what I want to. I think that cutting out everything that is "bad" will shoot me in the foot later. So I did have my fill of those evil Pringles and I am satisfied. I ate a few malted milk balls which tasted really good. There are days when I make bad choices. What can I do about it? Nothing but try to do better the next day. I know that I have lost most of the weight that I need to. I don't weigh myself often. I don't care about how much I weigh. I just want to remain active and I want my jeans to continue to fit me. I've been getting comments about me being "too skinny" or that I lost the weight "too fast". I am becoming annoyed at these comments. People don't understand that I work out at least an hour a day. I eat a very healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I don't eat the candy, cookies, pie, or fat and carb loaded meals brought from the drug reps. Maybe I need to let comments roll of my shoulders but it is hard not to say back "what did you do at 5:00am for your workout?" I don't like to be judged by those that are not in my running shoes.

I can report that my running is coming along. I was at Waterfall Glen on Saturday and ran/walk over six miles! On Sunday, I ran 3 miles and today I ran too. I have also started going to spin classes on a regular basis. I feel good about my progress. I hope that I can keep this pace and not get re-injured.

The injection has helped my knee. I guess I will be needing the surgery. I will be seeing Dr. E in 4 weeks to discuss this. I hope that the injection will last a few months!