Week 2 - Day 1 in Training

I went through and renamed all my old posts today so that it would be easier to keep track of the days I ran, and the days I just record my thoughts, plans, and ideas. On the days I run it will have a heading like today's heading. On other days I'll just name it whatever pops into my head.

Today's run was EXACTLY the way I want all my runs to go! We had a benefits fair at our other office building, so I took the opportunity to run, rather than drive over. Not only did I complete the 30 minutes, but I ran 5 minutes longer because I just felt like it! It was such an awsome feeling to still be going after 30 minutes and not be tired! I don't know where the energy came from, but I hope it continues.

On Sunday I was pretty discouraged because I didn't run the 3 miles like I wanted to and I was taking walk breaks. I don't know what it was - must just have been one of those days. I'm wondering if it is more difficult to run with a stroller - since that is what I have done the last couple of runs. It doesn't seem like it takes more energy while I'm running, but there is a huge difference between the way I felt Sunday and the way I felt today.

I am planning on registering for the race in the next couple of days - making it official that I will be attending. That will be an exciting moment for me - I never thought I would run one mile let alone 13! Believe me, if I can do it, anyone can do it.

I just wanted to take a moment and say thanks to all of you who have reached out to me since I started blogging. It is so great to hear what everyone else is going through and knowing I'm not alone in this lifelong stuggle to be healthy. Like everyone else, I struggle day to day - I have my good days and my not so good days. I still struggle with healthy eating habits - especially now during the holidays. I just can't seem to leave that pie alone! =) I have now become more focused on the exercise aspect rather than the eating aspect. Don't get me wrong, I still try to watch what I eat, but I am far less rigid now than I was - probably because I know I am burning calories all the time. I still have my weight goal, which I am about 15 pounds away from, but I've become comfortable with who I am, and that is most important to me.

WEIGHT LOSS TIP: Chew Gum. Don't like gum? Have a cough drop, or a mint. If you reach for one of these rather than dessert, you'll be saving a lot of calories! Also, If you can take only one, a hershey's kiss is a really good alternative to having a candy bar, or chocolate cake. It still satisfies the sweet tooth and they are only around 30 calories, rather than 300.