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<\/a><\/p>\nTime to step on that scale and see what kind of progress I’ve made since September.<\/p>\n
August was epic and I ran in the Hood to Coast relay race (check out my Best Of Page for all the links!). September came and I had my first run since the race only to find out I was injured. Having to take 6 weeks off from running was devastating. I mourned a little, whined a lot, then got back on my feet and decided to set some new goals. I would continue swimming but I would also add a new weight lifting routine. I’d been neglecting weights for a long time while I focused solely on running.<\/p>\n I recently posted asking Is it Working Yet?<\/a> Well this morning I got my answer!<\/p>\n YES! WEIGHT LIFTING IS WORKING!!<\/strong><\/p>\n I stepped on the scale this morning and saw a huge change. In fact, I was so surprised I stepped off and then back on just to make sure the scale was working….Then I wondered, “What did I weight last month? Maybe it wasn’t 148? Maybe I’m mistaken…”<\/p>\n Why?<\/p>\n Because today the scale read 145.2!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n 3 Freaking Pounds baby! <\/strong>I haven’t lost 3+ pounds in one single month<\/a> in YEARS. Years. Not since I was still overweight and had a lot to lose. I am so happy the weight lifting has been working. What a great start to the day.<\/p>\n The measurements weren’t very different from last month but I am so happy with seeing that surprise loss, I’m good with it!<\/p>\n Dinner last night was also pretty good. Michael bought two New York Strip steaks for dinner and a loaf of olive ciabatta bread (one of my favorites).<\/p>\n<\/a>If you are new to reading, here’s a quick update:<\/p>\n<\/a>Michael whipped up a little dipping sauce: olive oil, balsamic and some spices.<\/p>\n<\/a>The steak was good. We both agreed it was a little on the dry side. I think we’re spoiled now that we’ve discovered how amazing marinading meat is!<\/p>\n