I'VE LOST A SMALL PERSON

Well not literally speaking, not to worry! It just occurred to me today that I have lost about as much weight as my 4-year old's TOTAL body weight. And let me tell you - lifting him is NOT easy, so imagine the extra strain i put on my body 24/7 when I was at my heaviest!

Spring has finally arrived here now, and it's doing wonders for my running motivation. I downloaded the iMapMyRun app for my iPhone earlier and intend to test it tomorrow when I go running - has anyone tried it?



After asking on Twitter and Facebook yesterday whether I could get away with wearing running tights now and receiving a 100% "yes go for it" from loads of people, I have today faced the world in performance lycra for the very first time. I actually didn't die of embarrassment over my wobbly thighs. And nobody died from the sight - I think. I hope. Anyways, did a short run today, just under 2 miles as I was running out of time before needing to pick my boy up from nursery.

I've kinda lost my appetite too this week, ever since my boyfriend left on Monday to work at sea for 6 weeks. Waaah, it's no fun at all, I miss him like crazy already! SIX weeks, it's a loooong time... sob. Anyways what's that gotta do with weight loss? Absolutely nothing - I am just after some sympathy as I sit here wallowing in self-pity.

RUNNING IN THE RAIN

So last week I went running in the snow, with spikes on my shoes and everything. This week, the snow is fast disappearing and it is pouring it down with rain. Bring it on I say, I am ready for all the snow to be gone now! Today's run ended up being broken up into loads of little intervals: No ice = run! Icy road = go slooooooow. I got soaked and muddy, but it was still nice though. It wasn't a very long run, about 3.5k in 20 mins, but enough to make me all red faced:



And this made me smile today:



Now this is by no means representative of my actual size, I am more like a size M these days, but it's kinda cool to own - and fit into - a garment that says XS! What makes it even better is the fact this was a real bargain - a nice decent quality waterproof jacket for NOK 200,- is not something I pass up on! The weather here means waterproof clothing is a must some days, and I was chuffed to be able to replace my old jacket that had become far too big, to the point it looked like I was wearing a tent.

I've not lost any weight the last couple of weeks, but that's ok. I've not gained any either. And I haven't been fanatical about my eating, so as long as those lbs aren't creeping back on I am just gonna let the last few come off at their own pace I think :)