Just Keep Moving!

So I got up again this morning and did my walk with Jamie. I am always so tired at the beginning, but find that in the end I'm really refreshed. Not a bad way to wake up really.
The muscle on the side of my calf has been KILLING me by the end of the walks and I am not sure what's causing it. My first thought is shoes. I ordered a new pair of Nike Shox a week or so ago and I'm hoping they come in soon. They are supposed to be pretty great overall shoes. Will report on that when I know lol.
Heard from My husband today which certainly lifted my day. It's always nice to know he's safe.
My legs are feeling pretty sore from the longer walk yesterday afternoon, so I decided to give it a break and just do the walk this morning , and I will do T-Tapp this evening after work. At least I'm still doing something!
I went and got my hair straightened today, and one of the Ugandan soldiers sat next to me and we chatted for a bit. I've been trying to learn a few words in Swahili since we have contact with these men and women everyday several times a day. They guard the entrances to most of the buildings here. I know I don't always say it just right, but I think they appreciate that I am at least making an effort to say Hello (Bari), I'm good/Fine (Mizoureh), and Thank you (Asante). Anyway, he asked me if I was a Christian, and so that prompted a small discussion, ending in inviting him to church on Sunday. He said he would come, and I really hope he does. Its an experience I never would have anticipated being presented with here in Iraq. I'm thankful that God presented me with someone to share my faith with, and thankful that he also gave me the courage to talk to this man, even if only for a few minutes. It was also a good reminder for me that people of all kinds watch your actions no matter where you are.
Food for the day:

Breakfast:
Apple Oatmeal
Cantelope
2 pieces of turkey sausege
Applesauce
1 liter of water

Lunch
Trout
Cucumbers
Cranberry sauce
2 jalepeno poppers
1 liter of water

Dinner
Half an avocado
Lowfat granola with raisins
Skim milk

Snack
Small handful of yogurt pretzels

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So. Tired.
6:20 in the morning should not exist. I shouldn't even have to know what that looks like. But..I do. Because I actually got up and went for my walk. I felt better at the end but oh my goodness. I just reconfirmed that I am anti mornings. It probably doesn't help that I think my office is about 80 degrees inside right now. BOO.
I am still going to the gym this afternoon too though. I'm committed. I just wish I could be committed at say around...10 am. HAH.

Breakfast:
Egg white omelet (Cheese mushrooms and tomatos)
3 chunks of melon
cottage cheese
1 box of chocolate soy milk

Lunch
1 stuffed bell pepper (rice, ground beef, carrots, seasonings)
Cucumbers
2 bites of Waldorf Salad
1 honey mustard chicken wing
cranberry sauce
Unsweet tea

Dinner
Baked Trout
Peas
Mixed Veggies
Cranberry sauce
1 liter of water

Went to the gym at 4 and walked for 30 minutes (yea!) 15.0 incline 2.7 mph= 410 calories.
Also, 40 crunches, 20 dips.

Accountability

I've decided that its time to get in shape. Well actually I decided it a long time ago, but the last few weeks I've actually been TRYING to get in shape and stick with a workout program. I'm hoping blogging about it will force me to be accountable to myself and others. I'll try and blog daily about about the exercise I'm doing and the food I'm putting in my mouth.
This morning, I went for a walk. I think it totals about 1.5 miles. I'll be going to the gym this afternoon for 25 minutes on the treadmill. 15% incline at 2.7 mph, and 20 minutes on the eliptical. And this evening I'll be doing a 20 minute T-TAPP video courtesy of my friend Angy!

Breakfast:
3/4 cup of oatmeal with apples and nuts
2 pieces of turkey sausge
3 chunks of canteloupe
1 box of chocolate soy milk

Lunch:
cucmber slices
cranberry sauce
1 slice of provolone
1 slice of deli turkey
small chicken caesar salad
unsweet tea

And Finally Dinner:
Baked Chicken
Brocolli
Cucumbers
cranberry sauce
1 liter of water