A funny thing happened yesterday. I’ve gotten consistent with working out, but I have seen it as a necessary evil, something I grudgingly have to do in order to lose weight and get healthy. But yesterday, for the first time in a very long time, I actually felt this itch, this urge…I actually wanted to go running!
I did a short weight-training workout at home, then headed to the gym to scratch the itch and run on the treadmill. As I ran, I thought how funny it was: I used to have to force myself to run. Now I get a craving to do it. I’m even looking forward to my run plans this weekend.
Another running group is meeting on Sunday, but I haven’t decided if I will join up with them or not. I just really prefer to run alone, my own pace, my own time, my own miles.
I decided to simply view my eating struggles this week as a temporary hitch, something I can at least learn from. One thing I learned is that once those eating cravings start, I cannot give in an inch. I am not a “oh, just one bite” person. One bite just makes me want more. Maybe someday that will change, but for now, I need to stay strict and just say no.
I also learned that I need to give myself more credit for my hard work and what I have accomplished so far. It was a bit ridiculous to start moaning about not being able to do this, just because of a few shaky days. I haven’t lost weight by sheer luck. It has been from sweat and sacrifice and work, day in and day out. Of course I can do this. I already am. Now, I just need to remember that.
Sweat & Sparkle 