I am exactly at the halfway point of my challenge. I have completed 22-days and have 22 more days to follow. I have lost 15-pounds. I had a minor setback today at lunch with Mariana. We have not seen each other since before New Years Day. The brutally honest M confirmed she could not see any weight loss. This as I ate a Greek salad which lacked any dressing. I wont be discouraged. My current weight is more typical of what I have weighed over the past two years. I have really only lost the weight I put on the last 6-months.
I'm encouraged by the number on the scale. I must say it is not just Mariana, only one person, Paula Souza, has volunteered that they noticed any weight loss. Other people knew that I was involved in the challenge.
I can notice the difference in my pants size and general health. My heart rate has been lowered by about 20 resting beats per minute. When I lose another 10 pounds it will be obvious.
I have had no problem staying away from alcohol. I have documented evidence of increased exercise.
I must say the dramatic drop in temperature has curtailed my outdoor walking. I still walk too and from work, but limit after work walking. It is tough to be outdoors for more than 35 minutes at a time.
I ran 1.35 miles without walking on the treadmill today, after lifting weights. I could not do anywhere close to that distance prior to the start of the challenge. I could have went further, but was dehydrated and had no access to water. Should be able to break two miles shortly.
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