Ouch again

R shoulder wicked tender today. I did my regular workout yesterday but added some bent over single arm rows with 15lb weight. Spay did one set of wide arm push ups. Will try to rest.

3.72 solo miles

Nice & chilly to start with pleny of mud. Hence, I didn't bring Belle. The boys were still asleep when I left and I wouldn't have made them anyway - I wanted to put in some miles and get over 10 for the year so I just listened to Backpacker Radio while I walked. Had some good laughs and still made it home in time to get Brennan to the church Easter Egg Hunt.

Backpack was about 29 lbs and I considered not even taking it, but in the end decided it was a better idea to take it just in case. Not sure why it's so heavy, though - maybe due to the switch in sleeping pad & addition of water. I really packed like I was going for a few days including puffy jacket, rain gear, pillow, liner, etc... A little annoyed I didn't make it to the next parking spot.

3 Dudes Hiking

Unexpectedly chilly and light rain throughout. Brennan really fought us about going, but Annie supported his going and after his nap on the way to the trail, he was in good spirits. Lean-to site is wicked awesome. Really need to remember to wear boots & bring extra socks! Muddy in some spots and with the steady rain, we weren't quite ready. Short trip, though so no biggie. I carried my 20+ pound pack. Boys carried daypacks with water & snacks. Brennan & I wore sneakers - stupid choice. Found a tick on my pants as I was driving home - yech.

Weight loss

On Jan 31 this year I was 235. Today down to 219.7. I've been drinking 1 gallon of water per day for over 2 months. I cut out almost all sugar & simple carbs. Sleeping more & exercising. Not hours & hours of sweaty back-breaking exercising. Just getting up, going to the gym & riding the bike or doing bodyweight for 30-40 minutes. And stretching. Also added small amounts of meat, mostly tuna & shrimp, to my diet. Can I lose another 10???