Well I woke up this morning and decided to join a friend of mine from church on a 5K trail. It was painful lol! I was sore during and after the trail, but I felt really good because I am actually able to jog/walk a 5K in under an hour. I was pretty darn excited about that!
While we were walking at around 7:30 this morning we were just listening to the birds, and looking at God's amazing creation! It was astounding! I got to thinking about how there are so many overweight, unhappy people that are physically unable to get out and walk or exercise and that breaks my heart. My mother was one of those people, which is why she had weight loss surgery, but to see people that are so unhappy in his or her own body and know that they can't do a thing about it is extremely sad. I used to think that I couldn't run or exercise because I was to fat, but the truth of the matter was that I was simply to LAZY to run or exercise. I didn't want to take time out to save my life. I was too lazy to live.
Now, even though I'm not thin, I'm healthier and I'm much more active...and I really and truly enjoy it! I enjoy eating healthy food and I enjoy being active. It sure beats the heck outta sitting on the couch all day! In a weird way I love the pain from working out or running. When my muscles ache and hurt, it means the workout is working. It didn't hit me until just a few days ago that a workout is called a "workout" because, for me, I'm working out the stress and I'm working out years of supressed anger. When I run or when I exercise it serves as my therapy. If I'm upset, it makes me run that much harder. It makes me push myself.
So yeah, that's a small update! Stay on the lookout for a NEW BLOG soon about my brandnew Nike Running Shoes! :) They're A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!! :)
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It's about time! Now I'm inspired... Well, actually I feel guilty. Yeah, I've gotten lazy. But if you can do, so can I. I will get my bicycle out of the shed and take a ride after dinner. Keep posting. I need the push!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lily! :) I'm glad I can be inspiration! Sometimes I feel like I'm doing all this work by myself and for nothing, but knowing that I can help one person really makes the difference! Good luck with your riding! I enjoy riding my bike :)
ReplyDeleteIt is great to hear you are still moving. So many people I know have fallen victim to their old ways. We are the select few that will make it. Good for you! Cannot wait to hear about the shoes.
ReplyDeleteThx Jesterrose :) I'm actually really surprised that I'm still going haha. I've never gone this long without quitting...it just goes to show you what a new, healthy lifestyle can do! :)
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