41

Weight: 243 lbs (-2, -9 total)

Tomorrow I turn 41. I'm okay with the age, though I'll admit it is starting to seem a little strange. I noticed last week that Mike Brady and Lou Grant, two people I used to think were REALLY old, were 40 during the runs of those shows. Oh well...

I'm feeling good. I had a good week of exercise and ate less. This weather and being outside keeps me away from the snacks, which is what I need. I ran three times this week, but didn't get to play basketball, and didn't hit the weights. I definitely need to find the motivation/inspiration to go to the gym. Getting the cardio on my runs is good, but I have to do more. I just hate going.

Although I ate less, I didn't eat real healthy. I went to a happy hour on Wed and probably didn't need all the calories in the beer, but I really rarely go out for a few drinks so I cut myself some slack. We ate out at Chickie's and Pete's yesterday and I paid no heed to my caloric intake. I did not drink any calories, but we split an appetizer and I had no problem downing a cheeseburger. I ate a small lunch and breakfast though so I left myself some room. Today we had pizza for dinner, but I only had two slices and didn't eat a whole lot else during the day. As is our tradition on a birthday in this house, we are having ice cream tonight (we usually celebrate on the birthday weekend), so I am anxiously awaiting that.  As for the big day tomorrow, I'm not really counting my calories. Tomorrow morning I will be a guest of Ryan's at a "Donuts With Dad" event at his school, and Kathy offered to make me whatever I wanted for dinner, so we'll be having her killer meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans. We'll likely top it off with a walk down to Rita's, and then I'll be back on track on Tuesday.

I have exactly two months until the Warrior Dash. I think I'm getting there. I'm not where I want to be yet, but my weight is going down and my exercise is going up. I just need to do a little more. I'm hoping to run another 5K in the next two or three weeks (maybe this Saturday, actually) to help me maintain focus. I'm feeling good.