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So my treadmill was delivered yesterday and assembled-all ready to go. I used it yesterday, of course....as I always do with new toys! I got on today and kicked my butt! I am seeing that this past year that I took off from running is killing me. I used to run, never wonderfully or fast, but at a 9:30 pace..which for my age and weight was pretty ok. Now??? WOW...well, lets just say, I can almost walk a mile in the time it takes me to run it...or shall I say jog...or maybe shuffle is the word for me these days. I do know, however, from my past experience, that with consistancy and diligence...I will be back up to par in no time. The body really is capable of some very remarkable things....even after all the abuse and neglect some of us put it through. This temple was on the verge of falling apart and in desperate need of restoration-so I will say I am a work in progress. Food is going well. I still feel in total control. I do feel, though, as I so often have felt before that I am crossing my fingers every step of the way praying that the motivation and high I feel now continues and nothing comes along to trigger one of those pitfall feelings where I wanna quit it all and forego all my hardwork to revert to old habits. I can never quite figure out what it is that does it to me...but should really look at it closer becuase it has happened time and time again in my many years of "body issues". Getting up in the morning and dressing for work is becoming less stressful the last day or two as the few pounds I have dropped already is helping me alot. I was a 14 and quickly approaching a 16 when I lept right over that fence in 16-size land. I didnt enjoy it there at all, as it is my biggest as of yet and I just felt crammed into those jeans...and the fact I only had 2 pairs of size 16ers meant I was squeezing into 14s and not breathing well all day or wearing the same 2 pairs of pants very very often-as if I dont actually have enough clothes, all be it-too small-for like 2 or 3 people. Luckily, I work with a bunch of ladies...several of who understand my dilemma here. So-my 14s are now doable again..but I cant wait till those are actually too big and I have to start downgrading...isnt that a thought???? Great times are a comin! Till next time...cheers!!! -Jen
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