Running

Thursday last week I downloaded an app that I hope will actually change my life. I am aware that sounds incredibly dramatic, but its actually true.
Its the 'Couch to 5k' app. I am currently on day 2, and I'm really enjoying it. It is hard, damn hard, because I cannot run. I have no stamina for running. Stick me on a bike and I'll go 3 hours without a complaint, make me run for more than a minute and I will collapse at your feet.
So I am hoping that this app will teach me how to run, build up my stamina and also my general fitness levels.
I don't want to be good at just cycling, or skating or just one thing. I want to be able to do whatever I decide to do that day.
The app itself is great, what I'm doing at the moment is run for 1 minute, then walk for 1.5 minutes then run for 1 minute and so on. I have a guy in my ear telling me when I should run and walk, and then congratulates me when I'm done! I like the end bit most.
So yeah, that's my latest exercise news. I'll be spending the day studying then break for the gym at 2pm, then off to the park with the kids after school, minibeast hunting.
Oh, if anyone is interested, I keep an online food diary, (which really does help a lot actually) its here if you want to have a little look. Be warned, I am far from perfect!

I think I win at today already.

Teetotal

So yeah, as the post title suggests, I am thinking of going teetotal. Not forever of course, just for a month or so. Like a bit of a detox. I've found that when I do go out on say, a Friday night, my whole weekend is then written off. I don't get hangovers as such, but I guess they are in a way. I do drink a lot when I go out, I'm not going to deny that, pints and shots mainly, and I smoke when I drink too, which obviously is very bad for me, but it is a habit that I have got.
So, what I've been thinking, is that after my birthday (a week today!!), I'm going to lay off the drinking. I probably won't go out, as my willpower is really rather weak! I'm going to spend my time either in the gym, running, cycling, skating or studying. Or of course, being with my kids if they are with me.
I know that I am going to find this incredibly difficult. I really like drinking! But it seems like this is a natural progression for me and where I am headed.
I went out, had a great night with my friends Friday just gone, but I didn't wake up until late on Saturday and I did nothing. I had no kids that day, but I didn't go to the gym, I didn't even leave the house except to go to the shop 30 seconds away. And on Sunday I just felt incredibly down. I was snapping at the kids and that alone isn't fair on them. I'm just starting to think that its not worth it.
I know I could go out and drink in moderation, and that will be the next step, but for now, I think avoiding all temptation will be my best bet. Its not forever, and I can do this. I'll need masses of support though.

I can do this. (Probably.)