I used to hate working out. I hated the sweating, moving, and jiggling about in front of other people. But strangely enough, those things just don't matter to me any more. It's like, my workout doesn't feel complete unless I've soaked my t-shirt in sweat, and my hair is all wet. It's not enough unless I've gone for at least 90 minutes. I could always squeeze in another 10 or 15 minutes. I have it in me. Tell me you think I can't do it, and I will prove you wrong. I'm not embarrassed anymore.
When I run or work out, something amazing happens, and everything else just disappears. The only thing that matters is that I am moving my body. With running, it's one foot in front of the other. Left, right, left, right. Breathe deep in through my nose, and out through my mouth. Nothing else exists. I have complete control over every part of my body. I move it and I tell it what to do. When everything else disappears, this is when I am happiest and most complete.
So an update about last week. My goal was to work out Monday through Friday all five days. I hit 4 out of 5. On Friday, I had a meeting at work, and was on the clock for over 10 hours. Being the end of the week, I just didn't have any energy left after 5 o'clock. I went to see my crush at the bank to deposit money, and I went home and vegged out and relaxed. I should have ran over the weekend, but I'm still struggling with feeling sorry for myself. I need to snap out of that, and begin being grateful and "embrace the wonderful things you do have and enjoy it all to the fullest." Thank you Eric! I'm going to try to keep that in mind more now.
Today's success: Powered through feeling beyond tired. Had a great training session.
Today's setbacks: Eating. It's always that, isn't it?
Hi Courtney, I may never be a runner but my husband and I do try to walk for a half hour five out of seven days a week. Since the snow has clogged the streets with drifts and mounds we have not been out much. I can really feel the difference in my energy levels. So to everyone who says they can't run - walk. And who knows maybe after a while us walkers will be running. Keep up the pep talks on how good it feels to be physically active.
ReplyDeleteHey Courtney. I've always wanted to get back into jogging on the treadmill, after following you on your posts, I really can't wait!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm with you, if I'm not drenched with sweat after a workout, it just doesn't feel right!
And the food, I'm finally getting a hold on that. What I do is eat healthy and workout Mon-Sat then I save Sundays for my free day where I don't workout and can whatever and as much, as I want to eat without feeling guilty or deprived.