You know what that means?
I'm halfway there! I'm halfway to my goal of 110 lbs lost! I'm REALLY happy about that. Well, who wouldn't be happy after losing 55 lbs, right? I am sure that you can relate if you've ever been overweight that you've spent time feeling miserable and defeated. I'm STILL overweight (technically obese, thanks BMI), but I'm feeling inspired and ready. Ready to meet my goal!
I also started my half-marathon training 2 days ago. Today was day 2. I'm in horrible shape and nowhere near even being able to run a mile, much less 3 blocks. But it's day 2 out of 60 days of training. You have to start somewhere. And I can assure you that when I finish in 19 1/2 weeks I will be moving much faster and further than I am now. The point is I'm out there moving and training. And it feels GOOD when I'm done. It also helps that summer is (ha!) winding down. Not really. It's still been in the 90's the past few weeks here in Denver. But there's hope we might dip to the 80's next week. Heck, when I have to do my 13 and 14 mile training run/walks it will be late December/early January! Then I'll be whining for 80 and 90. (No. No I won't).
The walk/running has helped my anxiety a little bit. I still can't turn my brain off when I do it, but if I can push myself a little more it helps me focus on how much I hate running or how hot and sweaty I am. And even if my brain is over-run with OCD thoughts (which it is, all day long), it keeps me from worrying about how dumb I look run/walking when people pass me by on the busy road we live off of. Lemonade out of lemons, right?
Here's a photo of me when I hit 50 lbs, so 5 pounds ago. Can't wait to post a 75 lb lost pic!
