Leeda: Running in a Fat Suit

I got this really neat running outfit from a cosignment store today. It was brand new, purple and made from that “dri” material. I will take a picture of myself in it and see how horrible it looks and if it’s not too horrible, I’ll post it. Well, the only disappointment about it was that when I got it home, I found out the “shorts” were really a skirt. Now, I’ve heard of running skirts before, but I’m pretty sure there’s supposed to be underwear or shorts under them. So this is a little upsetting, but I will see what works out. I can’t return it unfortunately. I think I might go back tomorrow and see what else they have, it was a pretty good selection. I just wasn’t paying as much attention as I should’ve. Also I was with my best friend and I hate for her to see what my size is…she is a size 4 or 6…Needless to say. I feel like a cow next to her.

Menu today:

B: 2 pieces of whole wheat toast, plum

S: plum, cantaloupe

L: baked tilapia, green beans and mushrooms

S: Turtle (I was at the mall and it called to me)

D: turkey sub, small pkg of baked lays, diet coke

Ok, I don’t feel quite as ravenous or depressed as I did yesterday, despite being awoken at 4 o’clock this morning by a dog that pooped on the carpet. (It’s the only carpet we have in the house and that’s always where he feels the need to have an accident). Baby and I are about to leave for my last day of week 2 of C25k. I peeked ahead to next week and I don’t know how likely it is that I will be able to do it right off the bat. Here’s next week:

Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then do two repetitions of the following:

• Jog 200 yards (or 90 seconds)
• Walk 200 yards (or 90 seconds)
• Jog 400 yards (or 3 minutes)
• Walk 400 yards (or three minutes )

3 minutes??!?!? That’s going to be super tough, but if I do it I will be so proud of myself.  I broke out the spandex pants today for running. It’s not going to be pretty but I’m tired of my shorts always riding up. Of course, my thighs touching together doesn’t make that any easier. (Note to self: Add to wish list “I wish my thighs would not touch”)

That reminds me of an episode of the Golden Girls where they went to join a gym and the lady there was trying to get them to buy all these workout clothes. Dorothy wanted to know why they needed leg warmers and the saleslady said “Well, you  need something to keep your thighs warm…what are you using now?” And Dorothy says “Friction, that’s why were here!” She and Sophia are by far my favorite.

Ok, so I’m off for my “run”. This morning I had a lite breakfast of whole wheat toast and a plum. I’ve got my ipod all revved up with some good music (thanks,  drittadoll!) and a big bottle of water.