In Which *I* get Less Fat, and MORE Psyched…
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I don’t know what week it is on the Fatdown. I do know that it doesn’t really matter what week I’m on because I have somehow managed to remain committed to being healthier and exercising more. (With only minor slips ups, like August…) And it FINALLY may be starting to pay off. Today I was excited to go for a run all day. This never happens. I had already managed to get a mile of walking in going between my school, the administrative center, and walking to lunch and back. I got home, and I still wanted to run. Did I mention this never happens? Is it possible my body is actually starting to like exercise, and not just feel good because I’m done? I hope this is a trend.
So I ran my 2.5 miles today without dying . Again, I felt pretty good about it, and even had a smile on my face as I finished. So good, in fact, I walked straight to the gym, did a light upper-body workout, and then did 25 minutes on the elliptical for good measure. Now I’m tired, but I don’t think I’ll be super sore tomorrow. I’m really hoping that I’m turning the corner with this exercise thing– I hear about people all the time that look forward to exercising… Now, of course, I have to work on eating better. Seminars and P-T conferences this week have thrown me off my schedule and tailgating season is always a challenge.
On to the numbers: Week– Whatever. Total weight lost: 25 lbs. Goal: 20 lbs. more.
I’ve been stuck on the 23-25lb. range for a couple weeks now. I’m hoping that my body’s sudden interest in exercise will shake me out of the plateau.
Finally tonight, friends, this is my annual invitation to the Bonfield Express Thanksgiving 5K run. My motivation beyond health is that it lets me eat all the mashed potatoes I want guilt-free on Thanksgiving- and then Rip’s (!) on the day after Thanksgiving. I’ve already signed up– hope that you’ll join me!
That’s enough sunshine and daisies for one day.
