Still moving in the right direction-scale #

So I stepped on the scale this morning-down 2 from yesterday so that makes a total of 3 so far. I know that seems like a lot, but seriously I have made some big changes, even if it only has been a couple days. I increased my water intake yesterday to 52 ounces, which is still quite shy of the 90 or so I should be drinking, but every little bit helps. I think more than anything, the number on the scale has moved because of the water. The deal with this is that I am also taking more walks down the hall at work to use the restroom. It's a nice way to force myself to get up and stretch my legs. I went to the gym after work and warmed up with a 5 minute brisk walk, then ran for 12 straight minutes (no incline yet tho) and then walked for a few more, ran a couple more then cooled down with a brisk walk. All in all I only did 25 minutes, but I was getting so bored and I had a million things rolling thru my mind that needed to get done. The great part was it was 5:32 when I walked out of the gym-so I still felt like I had a whole evening left. The entire time I was on the treadmill, my legs were hurting. I know it's from using muscles on Monday in my new class that I haven't used in a while. I debated whether or not to run/walk outside at it was gorgeous and I figure before long I will be forced to exercise indoors, but the thing with the treadmill is I can keep a constant speed and I'm cognizant of how long I actually run whereas when I'm outside, I just find a marker and run to that so I don't force myself to stay running like I do on the treadmill. My goal is to run a little longer each time, even if I only build by 30 seconds or a minute each time, until I reach at least 2 miles and then go from there. I would really love to run the 5K here in Bismarck in September, but we'll see how the running goes. I also don't want to do it if I embarrass myself because that would only discourage me. After the gym, I went home to make supper. I did not snack at all while cooking. I got a big glass of water with a straw and sipped on that. I only ate one taco. I fixed everyone's plates, then sat down and didn't get up. I could hear myself saying 'you'd better have another 1/2 of a taco because you won't eat anything else tonight' and then I asked myself if I was really hungry or just worried that I wouldn't get anything later. I finished my water and kept my butt planted at the table so I wouldn't eat anymore. We took the boys school shopping (which is a workout itself). When we got home, I had a banana, took a shower and tucked my babies in. I laid in bed watching tv for a little too long (the truth is there was a bug flying around in our room and I couldn't get it with the flyswatter and I couldn't shut the light off knowing it might crawl on me in my sleep). I woke up this morning tired and because I'm tired, my body feels like it weighs a ton. I am going to get some water in as soon as I finish my coffee for the day. I had malt-o-meal for breakfast again, have grapes, animal crackers, pretzels, jello and apple and almonds for my snacks today and a ham sandwhich on light bread for lunch. I am determined to have a great day today. Brent will be picking up the boys tonight so I am off to the gym again tonight! My body is a little achey/sore from the class on Monday night, but I will power thru it-you know like it hurts so good! (that's me trying to stay positive)! 2 days down, ???? many to go.