Sorry about the double posting! I've started posting in the mornings instead of the evenings because I have found it keeps me on track better during the day if I start off stating my goals, instead of at the end of the day. I've been sleepier and less alert and didn't even think to scroll back to check for old starters.

With my swimming, I bought "Swim workouts for Triathletes" at my local triathlon shop. It's waterproof so you can have it with you at the pool side, and lists all kinds of different workouts. Speed, endurance, force, muscular endurance, etc. It also suggests training plans for the various triathlon distances. It helps break up the monotony. Also, if your planning on beginning training for a triathlon, I highly recommend "the triathlete's training bible". It's got some really great stuff on how to get started, what to train, how to train, how often, etc. I still use it, and the planning section so I plan out my year and slowly build up to my main races.

My fridge is indeed working and I got my kitchen in order yesterday! I overindulged at lunch...majorly. Silver lining is I'm actually no longer used to all the junk and felt so gross afterward I just skipped dinner and went straight to bed. I'm not condoning skipping meals, but it's nice to know that my body has adjusted to better food again.

I got up and ran 8 miles today and it felt good! Those first two weeks are always the toughest after taking a break, and so it's nice to see the light at the end of the tunnel...my body is almost adjusted!

Goals for today:
Count my calories.
adjust my playlist so all songs have a better flow (which is huge for me on long runs.)

I really needed that quote today, was holding even this week then went on 2 day trip and went off diet thinking the extra hiking would cover it...not! Gained weight.

I enjoyed most of trip but I forgot mosquito repellant and got bit and got allergic reaction, I don't get strong enough from bites to need epi pen but I need my bendryl and I forgot to pack.

Husband had some tylenol pm (benedryl is in it) so i took that at night so was woozy and felt like I had a cold yesterday. Came home took more and slept hard. Still feel like cold hangover.

I usually keep benedryl and mosquito stuff in pack but grabbed a empty different pack...another lesson learned!!!

Wow! I'm really excited by all the triathletes on this thread!

Velma- I will definitely check out that book, I could probably use all the help I can get.

Laura- that would be great, I'm pretty comfortable with the swimming (I was nationally ranked in my teens and early twenties) so am always up for trading tips on that, but am hopeless at running- all bulky upper body and not much else. Congrats on the sub 10min mile and a successful transition.

Jen- I love to hear how big a difference setting an example can make! I'm sort of trying to do the reverse with my mom.

I'm having a super relaxing day in my hometown doing some canning with my mom. I forgot my running shoes at home so the only exercise today will the hour long walk with the dog.