Now that we’re 10 days into the new year, I’m actually in somewhat a groove and thought I would check in quickly to document where things are right now. I’ve finally undone the damage done over holiday eating and I’m falling back into good habits.
In other words things are the same as last I checked in, however, for some reason things feel a bit different right now. Continue reading “Check In: More of the Same, but Different….”
For once, a post where I discuss getting back into the groove of things without needing to find a gif of a wagon on fire or a shame nun! If anything, that’s progress in itself, haha.
It’s been a week since running the Night Nation Run and I did do some stretching and light walking, but for all intensive purposes I took a week off. Upon making my return to the gym, I initially planned on taking it easy and toning it back just to get everything back into working order. Continue reading “Back To It”
This is sort of a continuation of my April 2016 wrap up post, but in the midst of this rough period of my life, one thing that’s remained positive is my journey to healthiness. Today’s workout was led by a trainer that I’ve never met, and afterward he gave me a pat on the back and said, “you killed it man!” I noticed during the workout he kept a watch on me in the mirror and seemed to be surprised at what I was doing, that someone my size shouldn’t be able to do what I’m doing, and that’s a real testament to the work I’ve put in over the past year and change. Continue reading “A Testament To My Progress”
After yesterday’s big emotional post, it was time for me to stand behind my words and take this training seriously. I am going to do this 5k, I’ll figure out a way to do it. Continue reading “Back at it! Restarting the 5k training”
Check out this picture. Among the color bars and numbers, one thing to decipher is I burned over 1,000 calories at the gym today! But how I did it may surprise you.
Here’s a short and sweet small win.
There’s a large box of office supplies that’s been sitting in my mom’s living room for almost two years. I packed it when I moved to my current apartment, but it was so heavy the box started falling apart, there wasn’t enough room in my car that trip, and it just stayed there.
It was so heavy and a pain to get up the stairs that I dreaded having to move it, so I didn’t.
Realizing how lazy I’ve been, when I visited home home, I decided to move the box to the basement until I needed the supplies. You know what? It wasn’t that hard!
It was heavy, but I had a more difficult time dealing with the large size of the box (stupid short arms) than the weight. It’s really a testament to my overall health and strength improvement compared to two years ago.
That feels good.
It’s the little things that really mark progress. Today I went “shopping” and got myself a new shirt!
Now why do I keep saying “shopping” with quotes? Because that shirt was given to me as a Christmas present from my sister last year. It’s a 2XL, but due to the stupid modern cut and stretchy material, it’s tighter than all of my regular XL shirts.
I like the shirt a lot, but it’s been too snug in the belly to wear out in public and has been collecting dust in my closet.
Until today! Huge confidence boost.
It’s the little wins that keep you going! Once I’m able to fit into more stylish clothing, one of my next steps will be to step up my fashion game. Here’s a baby step to doing that.
