Wow, I just realized late September was the last post I had written. This is probably because I have not been running as I used to. I go out here and there and I do exercise in my home but I have let the running fall by the wayside. Not sure why because I do love it. I think it started with the change of the clock this fall. By the time I get home from work and spend some time with my children, it is dark outside. Also I feel somewhat like a squirrel storing up for the cold winter ahead! Sad but true. I tend to load up on carbs and end up gaining a few pounds this time of year. Not so much that it is necessarily noticably but to me it feels like twenty-five pounds. Does anyone else go through this each year? I fear this bad habit will catch up with me and I won’t be able to take off those 3-4 pounds and each year it will continue to add up!! AHHHH!!

Deep down I know I will not allow myself to get completely out of shape. Also I so enjoy the feeling and satisfaction I acquire by going for a run. I also find that when I am running regularly I tend to be more conscious of the things I eat. So as Christmas approaches and I am off for a full week I am going to make sure that in between the cookies and cocktails I will be going for wonderful, stress relieving jogs! And I will stop storing up for winter, like a squirrel.