i realized on saturday just how totally out of shape i’ve gotten, again. truthfully, to look at me you’d assume i was out of shape, and for all intents and purposes i am, compared to most. but, when looking back at this time last year, when i was eating über-healthy and working out at least four times a week… i’m a big ol’ slug now.
playing catch at the park with jason just really brought the point home. i was huffing and he was all “must… stop… chest… burns…” we both realized we need to quit smoking and start exercizing again. his plan is to go for a jog every time he wants a cigarette. i kind of scoffed at that, but it’s not that bad of a plan.
me, on the other hand, i’m trying to cut the crap out of my diet and work slowly back up to lifting weights three times a week again. yesterday, i brought into work the rest of the box of microwave popcorn i had at home and left it in the lunch room for anyone to take. it was gone in an hour. once i’ve used up the flavoured coffee creamer and hot chocolate, i won’t buy any more. it’s all real food again for me, dammit. i even dusted off my dumbells and did three sets of ten before i went to bed last night.
i’m certain it is all in my head, but even after just a week of eating cleaner and a couple days of excercise & fresh air, i’m feeling better already. i noticed i’m walking taller and i think my skin looks better. i’m being reminded of how good i felt before i fucked up my healthy lifestyle last fall and it’s encouraging me to keep it up this time.
i am more than certain this is my problem, also. i don’t take good care of myself at all. although i do try to eat better. keep it up, girl- i might learn something!
Good job!! I always feel better after just a couple of days of a healthy change too. You just feel so good that you’re doing something for yourself.