Tonight I'm going to post when I'm in an upbeat mood! The last few posts have been when I was tired or overwhelmed. Certainly don't want to be a downer for any of you that are kind enough to stop by.
Well, I started out as Debbie Downer this evening. Full day at work and full evening working at home....you all know the drill! I have been telling myself over & over that I need to get back to eating healthier and back to running. I felt my best when I was doing those things.....but have just lacked the motivation or discipline.
I'm not sure what hit me ...maybe the Holy Spirit? :)....but at 9:15 I put on my running shoes and headed out the door. I only ran 1 mile but I did it! The cold air was taking it's toll on my breathing, but I must admit I feel better.
I am one of the most nonathletic people in the world, so the fact that I began running a year and a half ago is really a miracle. I have been very sporadic with it the last 6 months but I'm planning on doing a 5K next month, and a 10 mile race in August. Better get these buns moving!!
My underlying reason for posting this is if I announce it to all of you maybe, just maybe, it will make me more accountable. Discipline in my physical self-care is sorely lacking.
Although the potato chips would have tasted better, I think I chose the right escape tonight....and for that, I'm grateful!
Good for you, Kristi. I am glad that you are feeling better :)
ReplyDeleteThe hardest part is getting out the door! Good luck on running the 5K!
ReplyDeleteWow, congrats. I really should get motivated too.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I'm hoping to start moving more as soon as my mom gets the stroller over here. I have one, but the wheels are wonky and makes taking walks very stressful!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are running right now ? :)
ReplyDeleteGood job! I'm not a running person either, I prefer long relaxed walks instead. Hehe. But it definitely feels more gratifying to run. So I think 1 mile is great! :p
ReplyDelete♥nice post.)) love your blog♥
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I'm cheering for you--hope the races go well!
ReplyDeleteI am not a runner. I have been a runner and since my last baby gave it up happily. I will not be a runner ever again. Because even though I love the high, I hate getting there. Instead I will walk, I will ride and I will play with abandon. Because, like your running, doing things which are good for me, feel good, even if it means I left that bag of chips (or box of chocolates) calling my name. Good on you, for finding that Spirit within you!!
ReplyDeleteHey! That's great! I used to run, but stopped. I will begin, again. You are a motivator! You keep running and posting about it! However, please tell me that you chose to run at 9:15 in the morning. No running at night-too many nut-cases out looking for trouble. Run with someone or earlier or buy a treadmill. No running at night! Promise!? I like reading your blog and want you to continue to inspire me to write mine. Much love. Cynthia
ReplyDeleteP.S. I mean it!;-)
Happy Easter, Kristi. Blessings to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl!! I currently am doing Insanity! UGH! LOL!! Happy Easter and keep up the good work momma!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the follow! Returning the love!