Day 11

I survived the movie theater everyone....no candy, no pop, and no pretzels!! I was so proud! And the movie wasn't half bad either.

We went to the mall yesterday afterwards so that I could look for some new shoes. I was told that the reason my hips and knees were hurting could possibly be the shoes I was running in. So while on the search I encountered another one of my fears. How do I go into a store and request running shoes? With me looking the way I look, I was terrified. There were a few whispers and giggles when I was asking for a running shoe, but I just brushed it off. I'll show them.

Anyway, the woman helped me just fine. I found an amazing shoe that I really liked and that would last long enough for me. But my oh my that price!!! I know I'm paying for quality and to be able to use the shoe for far longer than any cheaper shoe that I buy. Hopefully Amazon.com will have a lower price for me because if not, I will NOT be getting those shoes any time soon. I did buy some of the Dr. Scholl's custom fit inserts so maybe that will help. They were much cheaper and hopefully will solve my problem. I'm really enjoying the running/jogging and it is getting easier and easier. I can't wait until I am able to do it for longer than I can now! Maybe I'll even do a 5k before the year is up!!

I know that sometimes this journey will get difficult. The shoe store definitely proved that. But I am strong and I can put up with anything from anyone!! You wonderful guys and gals are what are keeping me going. I am just so blessed to have you all by my side!

Today we are going grocery shopping, which is getting easier and easier. And then a nice workout with the new shoe inserts. We will see how it goes!!

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!