One week, 3 pounds

So last week I started running every day again and ran 1 mile each day. I lost 3 pounds last week as well. This week I'm running 1.25 miles and I'm 2 days into the week already and have 2.5 miles already ran for the week. I'm finding that as I build mileage gradually it really helps my endurance. Before running my races last year I was just running until I couldn't run anymore then walk and then run again but I want to be consistent and never have to walk. The old way would make my legs sore and the next day or two I'd not run and it just wasn't the right way to go about it. So I've now read alot about the right way to build mileage and also the importance of stretching. I used to not really stretch at all which is what would lead to the achy legs and when it hurts that just gave me an instant excuse to give up. Last week on day 3 my legs were sore but I ran anyway and felt so good about myself after my run. And yesterday my knee started hurting but I ran anyway and again felt proud to have not given up. Cassidy likes to get on the treadmill after me and last week she ran .13 of a mile and today she actually kept going for .25 of a mile! I'm very happy to be setting a good example for her and that she likes to run like mommy.