The bet...

Okay, so I have been slacking in the exercise department lately (I was doing great until May and then I lost all motivation) so while talking with a friend during a morning run on Sunday, we decided to bet each other and see if that would help get us motivated. So, we placed the bet, and if we don't loose 10 lbs. each by August 31st, then we owe the other person the money. So, I have been kicking it into gear... Derrick would be VERY unhappy if I lost $500 (we figured that is the least we would be paying if we hired a personal trainer, so we are 'personal training' each other)... so I want to make sure I win the bet. Plus, Derrick thinks I am going to come short of my goal, so that is even more motivation to win!

What do we get if we do meet the goal? A night, or weekend out... no kids, just us girls having a great time celebrating our goal, and nice butts too! LOL.

How am I going to do it? Well, I know that I have two huge problems with my fitness routine. ONE - I eat out WAY too much and TWO - I don't exercise enough. I made our family dinner menu this week (healthy choices) and have started to form a habit for the month of July... running at least 2-miles every morning. Lucy gave me this idea. She said that as soon as Ethan wakes up, give him a cup of milk, put him in the jogger and hit the path. Ethan loves it! We ran on Monday and Tuesday and he had a great time, plus, I think it helped him feel refreshed and ready for the day with all the fresh air he got along the way. I felt a lot better too, more awake, energized and I was tired Monday night and got a great night of rest!

Today I took the day off, but I mowed our front yard and the duplex on 90th so I feel like I got somewhat of a workout.

Tomorrow we have a full day planned, but waking early and jogging will fit right in with no problem.

Wish me luck, it takes 21 days to break a habit and 21 days to start a habit... only 15 more days to go!

Check out my morning route: