The Boots that Zip up

The knee lenght winter boots from last year zip up npw. But not easily, it would be uncomfortable to wear them. So I'm not hopping on the scale yet.

Two thirds of the month is gone and two thirds of my running goal (to burn 7,500 cal) is gone!

October Steps

This month I'm aiming for running 7,500 calories away. One third of the month is gone and one third of the goal has been achieved. October weather is perfect for running. This is fun.

I have not dared to step on the scale for several weeks. Last time when I did and the number hadn't changed a bit from the previous time (78 KG), I had one of those brain hiccups. The hiccup goes like this: "I'm disappointed, this is not working, I don't give a s**t, I give up, I stuff my face with junk food again...". I got over the hiccup, but I'm not going to make the same mistake again.

My winter boots from last year are too small. I can't pull the zippers all the way up. When I can, that's when I step on the scale again.

Runners' High Doesn't Equal Dieters' High

I now have hard core facts how hard it is to burn off your fat. The key word, unfortunately, is lower calorie intake.

In September I ran 63 kilometers, it took me eight hours and 17 minutes, and it only burnt 5, 777 calories. Sure enough September was a very very busy month and usually I believe I run more often than 13 times a month. But still, running makes me feel good, but it's not going to make me thin!

For October I have set the meter according to 78 kilos (it was set for 80 in September) and my goal is to reach that magical 7, 500 calories which would mean one kilo. So far (today, the second of October): 590 cal, 52 min, 6,6 KM.

The world is perfect for running right now. No more bugs. Not too hot. Not too cold. Just perfect.