So, I got my new shoes on Saturday (none too soon) and so far, I love them. My wonderful MIL decided to buy them for me for my birthday, which is tomorrow in case you were wondering. She took me to a New Balance store and they measured my feet and had me stand on some sort of computer that checked how I stood and I eventually got size ten running shoes. So, running shoes, walking shoes, I guess it doesn't really matter that much, but a ten. I used to wear a size 8. After having my three boys, I have started wearing a 9, but she gave me a 10. I didn't really like that, but she said that when you are walking, you need to have plenty of room for your toes, so I guess I'll let someone who knows a little more about shoes than me make that call. I have walked in them three times now I think, and they are really comfortable. I am hoping they last through all my training and get me through this half marathon in October.
Oh, and I forgot that on Monday, I reached my 6 month anniversay of weight loss. I don't remember my exact weight from Monday, but I'm guessing it was around 172. So, 78 lbs lost in 6 months. I am pretty happy about that number. Now, just 20 some pounds to go and I will reach my goal of 100 lost. I don't really have a set date in mind to have this goal reached, but I did tell my fellow bacon lovers that I want to be down to 158 by the time we walk our half marathon on October 23.
Man, this is a long journey.
I am also about ready to spend my Christmas money. (I know, I'm a saver) Now I'm going to have some birthday money to go with it and I am going to get me some new clothes. I have been waiting since December for this and it's going to feel good. And I am going to LOVE it! I haven't enjoyed shopping for clothes in so long. I even remember a time not too long ago that some friends and I went out and stopped into a store for some of them to buy some new jeans. Well, I wouldn't even try anything on because I hated what size I would have to try, if they even carried that size. Now, I can't wait. Lately, all I have to wear is my borrowed clothes and I am ready for some new stuff of my own.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
The one where I hide my emotions
The title of this blog post is a play on the titles of the Friends tv show (ok, I know I am really showing my addition to tv). I just love Friends. Anyway, lately things have been very emotional and I don't really want to post about anything that will get me crying or make me rant about things that no one really needs to hear, so I will blog about my shoes.
It seems like I just bought these tennis shoes a few months ago, but they seem to be nearing the end of their life. I have never gone through tennis shoes very fast. Mostly because I'm not too rough on them, but my husband says it's because I never wear real shoes. But, since I have been walking every day at least once, I seem to be wearing them out a little bit faster. Shortly after buying them I stepped on a rock that went all the way through into the inside of my shoe. It wasn't until a few days later when I got really tired of that rock that I dug it out, but ever since then there has been a little "puff" from the air through that hole every step I make. The other day, I stepped on another rock with the other shoe and it seems to be stuck in there somewhere because it is really bothering me. I also noticed that the tread on the bottom of them is pretty much gone.
This all sounds like I probably need to get some good shoes that are a little tougher for all the walking that I am doing. The problem is that I am a cheapskate. I am not afraid to admit it. I usually buy the cheapest pair of tennis shoes from Payless that I can find. Since that doesn't seem to be working for my new lifestyle, it looks like I should probably consider some other kind, but I just don't know what to get. I'm sure someone could recommend a super expensive awesome pair of walking shoes, but I want something at least reasonably priced but good enough to handle my training and walking a half marathon.
So, do you have any suggestions for me? Where should I go? What kind should I get?
It seems like I just bought these tennis shoes a few months ago, but they seem to be nearing the end of their life. I have never gone through tennis shoes very fast. Mostly because I'm not too rough on them, but my husband says it's because I never wear real shoes. But, since I have been walking every day at least once, I seem to be wearing them out a little bit faster. Shortly after buying them I stepped on a rock that went all the way through into the inside of my shoe. It wasn't until a few days later when I got really tired of that rock that I dug it out, but ever since then there has been a little "puff" from the air through that hole every step I make. The other day, I stepped on another rock with the other shoe and it seems to be stuck in there somewhere because it is really bothering me. I also noticed that the tread on the bottom of them is pretty much gone.
This all sounds like I probably need to get some good shoes that are a little tougher for all the walking that I am doing. The problem is that I am a cheapskate. I am not afraid to admit it. I usually buy the cheapest pair of tennis shoes from Payless that I can find. Since that doesn't seem to be working for my new lifestyle, it looks like I should probably consider some other kind, but I just don't know what to get. I'm sure someone could recommend a super expensive awesome pair of walking shoes, but I want something at least reasonably priced but good enough to handle my training and walking a half marathon.
So, do you have any suggestions for me? Where should I go? What kind should I get?
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