Mini-Me Monday

So, I figured out that I want to write about a different thing each day.
I thought Mondays I would write about how I manage to become a smaller (more streamlined) version of myself.

I am trying to get healthy. As of the moment I write this: I am 227.6 lbs. It's not something I'm proud of. I weigh in Monday nights and it's a good chance for me to learn new tricks and techniques. Recipes, stretches, and of course: running!

I love to run, but because I live in the middle of nowhere Saskatchewan, There is very little to do in the winter. I will try my best to acquire what I've come to affectionately call "The rubber road to nowhere" otherwise known as a treadmill. I'd like to get it by next winter so that I can use it when it's too cold or too dark to get out in the evenings.

My hope is to get a medal each month, so I'll likely have a Medal edition of Mondays.  too, to share my favorite races and websites for virtual runs.

So here goes.
number 1,
this is my before picture.

 I know, I look thrilled don't I?
My hope is to get thinner than that.

but I also want to get fit. More important than being skinny is being able to run and play with my 2 little ones and not get winded!

Here are some of the things that are going to (hopefully) help me reach my goal!

1. A Fitness Binder.
If you don't have a fitness binder: get one! Mine keeps me motivated and has basically become my third child! I love it so much and it's designed for me! If you make it you can make it just for you!

Some ideas for themes:
Harry Potter
Walking dead
Game of thrones
Superheroes
Supernatural
 (Whatever you want!)

 Here's mine!
(as you can see, I'm all about superheroes!) I have other pages and a new cover page with a beautiful drawing of supergirl) Within the pages is my plan for eating, my plan for working out and special tips and tricks to get me there.
It also has special pages to keep track of how many miles I've run. I really need to get on that!  (see what I mean about motivating me?

Number 2: A favorite water bottle!

In this picture you can see 3 different water bottles. One of them is my costco 24oz water bottle. It's a great go to and I can carry it with and loop it on my bag if I have one. The one in the middle is 16 oz and is great for those delicious fruit infusions that are kicking around. I love it when I'm going out for supper and I know they'll only have pop :) the third bottle (green and blue) is 32 oz. I've marked it with duct tape so I know how many glasses of water I've had. It's from Tupperware :)

These are my tips for this week. See you lighter next Monday :)