I just wanted to post that I decided to move my blog to tumblr.
You can find future posts at http://therealityofafatme.tumblr.com/
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
Putting this day to bed
It has been a long day. I won't lie, today was a struggle from start to finish. My body is not used to being more active, and it is in full rebellion mode today. My body aches. Not so good since I haven't even added any strength training yet. Apparently (mostly) running that mile yesterday did this chubby lady in. Perhaps the wii exercising is catching up to me as well. Who knows?
Most likely it's because my body went from the comfort of the computer chair to running, wii, and actively searching out things to stay moving. Body, I hear your protests. They are duly noted. One day you will thank me for the slight pain of today. I promise to cause you more pain and discomfort in this journey to better health and fitness.
That is why I still walk/ran a mile today. I'll admit, it may have been a little more walking than running, but I still accomplished it. I was miserably happy to get my butt onto the treadmill and MOVE. So, score one for me. In my eyes, I am improving already. In an instance where I previously would have excused myself and waited until tomorrow to complete my goal, I kicked procrastinations ass and got it done. I also squeezed in wii with my love.
In preparation for tomorrow, I have all of my workout clothing ready to go. My ipod is charged and filled with motivating songs. I am not putting off my run tomorrow. I'm going to tackle it head on first thing in the morning. Day three!
Most likely it's because my body went from the comfort of the computer chair to running, wii, and actively searching out things to stay moving. Body, I hear your protests. They are duly noted. One day you will thank me for the slight pain of today. I promise to cause you more pain and discomfort in this journey to better health and fitness.
That is why I still walk/ran a mile today. I'll admit, it may have been a little more walking than running, but I still accomplished it. I was miserably happy to get my butt onto the treadmill and MOVE. So, score one for me. In my eyes, I am improving already. In an instance where I previously would have excused myself and waited until tomorrow to complete my goal, I kicked procrastinations ass and got it done. I also squeezed in wii with my love.
In preparation for tomorrow, I have all of my workout clothing ready to go. My ipod is charged and filled with motivating songs. I am not putting off my run tomorrow. I'm going to tackle it head on first thing in the morning. Day three!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
I ran? I ran. Holy moley, I ran!
Today marks the open ended possibilities of a new year. It is 2012. Happy New Year!
I did not start a new year's resolution to diet, but I have been working out for a few days now. I did, however, decide to make a deal with myself to run at least one mile a day. And today, this very new day of a brand spanking new year, I ran. Wait, the way I feel about myself here on day one of a completed 1/2 moderate pace walk, half run of a mile, is amazing and it should read: I ran!!
I'm very proud of myself even though I know this is only one time. It is a beginning. One I have begun before, but I have so much hope for 2012, that I just have to believe that this time will be my time. I'm not looking to be super model skinny, or never eat bad foods again, but I am looking for a more fit me. I'm so out of shape that if I truly needed to fight for my life, I may not physically be able to do so. Survival of the fittest, and sadly I'm not fit. Or heatlhy.
Anyway, it was so hard to keep moving on that treadmill where I clocked my first mile of a hopefully at least 365 mile trek for the year. Plus 13.1 glorious miles when I complete my first half marathon.
I am working with Paul to set up concrete, workable goals. Let's face it, I love junk food. I can't say I won't eat it, but I will try to eat it a lot less often. I will try to think about how the food I eat will nourish my body.
I hope by working on my fitness, I will become a more healthy, energetic, and overall happier person. I get so sad at times due to the physical side of my body. It is hard to look in the mirror, to wear clothes I like, to not feel horrible when we have social events to go to and I have to wear clothes I don't feel comfortable in, or worse yet, clothes that just aren't me. I want to go into a store and buy any shirt, pants, dress I want. I want to get photographed and love how I look. I'm tired of being the chick in pictures who always looks horrible. I hate being so judgemental about myself, but the reality is, I am. Because of all of this, I'm searching for happiness. I want to find happiness. I will find happiness.
I did my part today. I ran! I'm hoping to get another half hour of the wii in and continue this pattern for a long time. So, after reading this, you know what it is like for an obese woman to run toward her thinner future.
I did not start a new year's resolution to diet, but I have been working out for a few days now. I did, however, decide to make a deal with myself to run at least one mile a day. And today, this very new day of a brand spanking new year, I ran. Wait, the way I feel about myself here on day one of a completed 1/2 moderate pace walk, half run of a mile, is amazing and it should read: I ran!!
I'm very proud of myself even though I know this is only one time. It is a beginning. One I have begun before, but I have so much hope for 2012, that I just have to believe that this time will be my time. I'm not looking to be super model skinny, or never eat bad foods again, but I am looking for a more fit me. I'm so out of shape that if I truly needed to fight for my life, I may not physically be able to do so. Survival of the fittest, and sadly I'm not fit. Or heatlhy.
Anyway, it was so hard to keep moving on that treadmill where I clocked my first mile of a hopefully at least 365 mile trek for the year. Plus 13.1 glorious miles when I complete my first half marathon.
I am working with Paul to set up concrete, workable goals. Let's face it, I love junk food. I can't say I won't eat it, but I will try to eat it a lot less often. I will try to think about how the food I eat will nourish my body.
I hope by working on my fitness, I will become a more healthy, energetic, and overall happier person. I get so sad at times due to the physical side of my body. It is hard to look in the mirror, to wear clothes I like, to not feel horrible when we have social events to go to and I have to wear clothes I don't feel comfortable in, or worse yet, clothes that just aren't me. I want to go into a store and buy any shirt, pants, dress I want. I want to get photographed and love how I look. I'm tired of being the chick in pictures who always looks horrible. I hate being so judgemental about myself, but the reality is, I am. Because of all of this, I'm searching for happiness. I want to find happiness. I will find happiness.
I did my part today. I ran! I'm hoping to get another half hour of the wii in and continue this pattern for a long time. So, after reading this, you know what it is like for an obese woman to run toward her thinner future.
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