That's right people - It's my BIRTHDAY :) :) :) In honor of the occasion I took the day off and ate two large servings of my Mom's homemade blackberry cobbler :) I don't care how much that set me back in my whole quest to lose 8 - it was worth every calorie :)
I did do something productive though: I got fancy shoes! My parents and grandparents pooled their resources and got me a new pair of jogging shoes and micro-fiber socks for as my gift. Randi, who is training for a marathon, recommended a a place in my area where they have a machine that helps to measure how I stand and they watch you walk to see what type of shoes will be best for you. Apparently the shoes I have been wearing are called stabalizing shoes, which are not right for me. The way they are built up on one side makes me land on my feet tilted instead of flat. I have high arches and put a large amount of pressure on my right heel. They recommended neutral shoes. He also said that based upon the wear and tear on my old shoes that I have been buying them a half size too small. All this to say, I got a pair that are fantastic! They are very light weight too, which I LOVE. I'm not too crazy about the color (they are baby blue), but I suppose it doesn't really matter what they look like. They feel great on my feet and will hopefully help me reach my goals. Plus, I look like crap when I jog anyways (the red-faced, wind-sucking look is not my best). :)
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