Day 10: Slow and Steady

Writing this from Manchester, VT. Hi Will! We're staying at my in-law's condo for the weekend. It's nice here, weather has finally cooled down. This morning I did my jumps in the rain - well, on the driveway underneath the deck, so I was partially protected. Fun to have little cool drops falling on me, instead of suffocating in the heat and humidity. Also had a great view of the foggy mountains to keep me going.

Today, I feel like I really hit my stride with the jumps. I'm jumping efficiently, not waving my arms around too much, not working too hard, keeping my breath nice and even. Tripping? Oh yes, lots of that. I don't let it frustrate me, I just pick up where I left off. Every one hundred jumps, I find a stick or a little stone and place it nearby to keep track of the sets. Jumping has become a welcome ritual in my day, something I look forward to when I wake up.

And I'm starting to see a change in my body after only 10 days! My pants are a little looser, I have lost a few pounds, I definitely feel stronger. Anyone else feeling a little shift going on? Makes me that much more motivated to rock the workouts and keep the diet going strong!

After my workout this morning, my husband and son and I took the dog out to romp on the big wet grassy field in front of the house. Wish I had taken a picture - it was raining just a smidge, I was barefoot, Milo was in his pj's and we were taking turns throwing the tennis ball for Clyde. Another awesome ritual to start the day. :)

Here's a gratuitous shot of Clyde (foreground) with his lady friend Ariel. Look at that face!