I know I said I wasn't going to weigh myself more than once a week, but I just couldn't resist stepping on the scale Sunday morning. I finally cracked the 170 plateau I was stuck at for weeks! 0.7 lbs isn't that big of a deal for most people, but it's a HUGE deal for me. I'm hoping to drop 10 lbs before the run on the 26th. I won't be disappointed if I don't, but I would definitely be elated! 160 would put me only 10 lbs away from my graduating weight in high school. That isn't my goal, but it's a milestone I guess you could say.
I've discovered I have a new love. Believe it or not, I love running. Bryan and I have been trying to go everyday to run a little so I can get into better shape for the Navy five miler coming up. I finished a 5 mile run on the track in 73 minutes Saturday night. I only walked three of the 20 laps. I don't think I can even explain how empowering it feels to be able to accomplish something like that after being so out of shape for so many years. On top of that I accomplished it with Asthma! So, the way I look at it is this...I just finished 5 miles in 73 minutes after giving birth to four children, suffering from asthma since I was a senior in high school, AND being 50 lbs overweight. It's amazing! Oh, and endorphins really do make you feel happy. I was giddy for the rest of the night, lol.
So anyway...I ran again today with Bryan. Two miles today. That's eight laps and I only walked a fraction of one. I'm trying hard to get better. I don't want to quit. I really enjoy running. The thing that makes it better is that Bryan loves running. He can run a whole lot longer than I can, but that doesn't matter. He's so supportive and stays with me at my pace the whole time. I love being able to do something that he loves with him.
169.5 and dropping!
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