It's that time of the week again folks. The time where I review the last seven days in preparation for OWiS #18. I do this to help me remember this journey isn't about numbers but about becoming a healthier me. It's also about taking control of my life and moving closer to what I was born to be; an athlete.

However, I am soooo close to 219 that this particular weigh-in is pretty much about the number. My calorie intake has been impressive (as per Superman). My work outs have been intense (Minus Monday of course) and I would like nothing more than to say goodbye to my 220's tomorrow morning. If not, it's okay. I just keep my head down and keep moving. I am moving in the right direction and that my friends is the point of this journey.

Let's get started

Saturday / Sunday - I declared these two days "NO GYM" days. Saturday I had some pent-up energy from sitting in a workshop all day so I ran up 10 flights of stairs. Sunday I decided to forego using a running program any longer. I felt constricted and needed to find the freedom to decide what worked for me. I took my run back to the streets and SHAZAM, I ran 5.5 miles!

Monday - I shared some personal information about my DISLIKE for change and my workout suffered because of it.

Tuesday - Superman proved himself to me once again. I learned a new mathematical equation (craptastic Monday = fantastic Tuesday) and I rocked it on the elliptical for an hour! I also pledged to run a real 5k (May 23rd) three weeks before my original 5k (June 12) because Tony asked me too.

Wednesday - I officially became a Weekend Warrior. To celebrate I swam a mile. I went a little extra on this WWC and incorporated 25 other people to join me. William Wallace would be proud.

Thursday - I think I upped my game with Superman and for that I am tickled pink. Not only am I tickled pink, but I'm also painted blue for the upcoming WWC!

Friday - That leads us to today...I had a fantastic run!! I ran for 3.1 miles of which I only walked once for 45 seconds. This is a massive improvement over what I have been doing. I ran 2.5 miles before walking...5 months ago I couldn't run a block. Then I swam a mile and I've been pooped ever since

Looking back over April, it's been a very cool month. I ran almost 30 miles and swam the equivalent of 8.7 miles. I lost a total of 10.4 pounds (which is the second highest loss since starting this journey). I am looking forward to what May brings (besides the flowers) and I think the WWC is a great way to get started.

Tomorrow is another NO GYM day but I'm taking it one step further and declaring it a rest day. My husband and I have not had a day off together in over 4 weeks and I'm not about to waste this one sweating at the gym. I'll weigh in, go back to bed and then enjoy the day with the man I love.

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I won my very first giveaway!

My VBB Jeremy over at Stellar Path (http://stellarpath.net) won a really cool yoga mat from a previous giveaway and liked it so much he contacted the company to see if they would be willing to sponsor another giveaway on his blog. They agreed and I am the lucky recipient. The company is called Aurorae Yoga and the reviews from Jeremy are stellar (pun intended)! I'm really excited. There is a Sunday Yoga class at my gym that I've been too intimidated to go too but this is just the ticket to get me into that class.

I went with the Solar (orange) color.

I'm going to have to start thinking of my own giveaway. I'm thinking bubbalicious and some old rubber bands....Hmmm, I better keep thinking.

See you all in the morning!