Went for my first run back this morning. Man, have I got my work cut out for me! Walked part of some of the inclines. Hip flexors were draggin' by the end. And it wasn't even that far! But I'm proud of myself, because every day for a month while on the island I told myself that when I got back I'd try running in the morning (normally go in afternoon). I thought that if I wake at 6 and get out the door by 6:30, I could get in a nice 1hr run before I had to be home with the kids while DH went to work. This morning I just woke up suddenly at 6:01, it was a sign, so I suited up and went. I had mapped out a 5k that is very nice, especially in the morning, so that's what I did (and obv it was considerably less than an hour). What I REALLY want to do, is to get over the pain of restarting, build up some speed, and try to do the route twice in the morning (so 10k). That's the goal anyway.

Have a good one! (I guess it's Labor Day in the US, so have a safe and fun holiday!)

Laura, hope your foot issue is better. I've had problems (plantar fascia R foot and achilles on L foot) and I learned a VERY valuable lesson about shoe sizing. I think I've mentioned before that I can't usually find my size here and have to make-do. While in USA, I got running shoes in my MEASURED size (turned out to be ONE AND A HALF SIZES bigger!!!) as well as some Chucks to knock around in. Well, on the day we were ferrying to the island I decided to wear my old shoes for the ride (first time in a month)....and my legs and feet were KILLING by the time I got off the boat! I could hardly walk. I could feel how my feet didn't fit into the shoes and were all "bowed" up, contracting my calf muscles continuously (even when just sitting). Then, I continued having problems all of August b/c the only other pair I packed were sandals that were a little too small too I guess. It doesn't matter if it's exposed toe...when a shoe doesn't fit, the foot doesn't sit in the footbed properly and it screws up the arches/plantar/achilles/calf. I couldn't believe it. I still have the problem of belly sleeping shortening my calf muscle, but after that ferry ride in my old shoes and the PAIN it gave me, when I look back I just can't believe I used to run MILES daily in those shoes! From now on, I will make sure my feet are measured! Both of them! And get the largest size of the two. (Well, when I'm in America, that is. I still don't think I can find my size here, boohoo.) Anyway, just want to proselytize regarding having feet MEASURED (idk why stores hardly do this anymore, like they used to!)...I'd say most of us are NOT what size we think we are.

Oh yeah, the cake was fantastic--even had a piece for breakfast today.

Nice loss Laura. I'm getting very serious about tracking now, since I didn't have my food scale and was such a naughty girl over the Summer. I'm tired of up&down all the time. I want real loss. I'm even willing to take the slight hit to my lean mass (as is inevitable at a deficit), since I think I've built it up nicely enough that I can endure the hit (will of course be going to the gym though).

I think I'll go make the Monthly thread for goalsetting, if anybody wants the extra accountability.

Just for fun, we haven't eaten breakfast yet because I can't bring myself to chase these kiddos off my lap.