Hi everyone !
It's been a few days...in my past post update, I told you that I hadn't lost any weight. Well, as of today, Thursday I lost another 4 pounds! Which makes my grand total 14 pounds in about 6 weeks! I'm really excited that I didn't frustrate myself enough to QUIT! I don't ever see myself turning back and quitting! I told ya, its a lifestyle change...and that's exactly what happened here.
I started out on Monday just running 3 miles. I took Tuesday and Wednesday off due to crappy weather, and having lots to do! Let me tell ya, I actually had the two most downer of days ever~! I had severe anxiety, stress, and mixed emotions. And no, it wasn't that time of the month either, sorry if there are any guys reading this ! TMI??Ha!
Anyways, I had figured out that I NEED TO RUN! BUTTT......I know that my hips, legs, and shins needed a break/rest. And I think just getting that rest I was able to bump my mileage up tonight running an entire 8 miles without walking once. I always seem to kick out some major miles when the weather isn't always the best. This past winter I ran in lots of snow/ice storms due to myself having that discipline I told you about.
Tonight's run started out with myself thinking "What am I doing out in this weather?...soggy, snowy, slushy, wet roads sliding all over the place. I told myself over and over again..."You need this run, JUST KEEP GOING ! You'll reap the benefits when it is over!" I think it has helped me to have about three solid LONG runs each week, and either do 3 to 4 miles on my other days of the weeks. The most I had done up until tonight was six miles, and tonight...when I got to that six mile marker I was like, " I'm not even tired, I can probably do eight tonight ! "
That last two miles I did tonight was dedicated to my mom who just two days ago had one of her knees replaced. She is having a lot of pain/issues at the moment. I'm sure she is wishing she could run ! :) My mom is a small, petite woman (tho, I wish I took more after her with my frame/ body composition....but, I have to be proud that I take more after my dad...the Harp side ~ having said that, being blessed with them Harp hips...how else do you think I was able to push out seven babies ! HA! Sorry TMI, again! Anyways, I love her unconditionally. My strength, and willpower comes mostly from my faith in Jesus Christ, and secondly my mom. Anything my mom puts her mind to she ends up doing successfully and THEN some ! I wish her a speedy recovery, so she is back walking and biking the banks of the Mississippi River this summer. I love you mom!
To everyone else, if wanting to be healthy/active is in your lifestyle goals. Go for it ! Losing weight and being active is soothing for your soul, mind and body. Making small changes is the key to permanent health and lifestyle changes. If running wants to be your goal, start small. Start walking...Do only two or three times a week. Then when you feel like you have mastered that, increase your duration a bit, and add jogging/walking combo minutes into it. Last Spring I wasn't even able to go two or three strait miles without feeling like I was gonna die. It was gradual for me, dedication and discipline come when you make exercise a habit. I wish you all success in getting healthy this Spring/Summer. God bless each one of my dedicated readers. You are great !
This song below I heard tonight running.....WOW! This explains how I just ran eight miles tonight without stopping. "You are I am" by Mercy Me
Philippians 4:13...My strength comes from HIM alone
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