Hopeful Loser

So far I’m a bi-athlete. We’ve incorporated running a couple times a week. This morning I ran just over 2.5 miles and including the cool down I went about 3. Running really makes my body ache, my bones just hurt for days after. I’m probably still a too heavy to run.

I’m happy with my progress but I feel like I should be losing weight more quickly because I’m eating pretty well. Where I’m at fitness-wise is great and I’m really surprised that I can do all I am at my current weight. Mentally I’m in a very different place than I’m used to. I’m so focused on the training that I don’t think about how heavy I am. I feel fit and great and imagine my body that way. I like the way I look because I feel good, strong and healthy but technically I’m 40 to 50 pounds overweight. I want to lose weight more to relieve my body than I do for the vanity. Although, I’m sure with each 10 pounds I take off I’ll enjoy fitting into all my old clothes and the ease of buying new ones.

I also can’t remember the last time I emotionally over ate. Controlling my portions and the quality or health of my food has not been difficult lately. The other day I had a craving for potato chips. I didn’t have them in my house, didn’t go out and buy them, and just got over it I guess. I don’t even remember how I resolved it in my mind. It just didn’t consume me.

I know better than to say I’ve changed. Right now things are going a particular way and it’s good. I’m really happy. I would like to find more time to set aside for writing because I have a lot going on in my mind that I would like to share and just get written down. The majority of it isn’t about weight but it’s contributing to the weight change.

Next big task is to clean up and repair the rusty bike that is in my dad’s garage so I can work on becoming a tri-athlete.

Comments

Awesome job on running. I run and I'm about your weight, and I've often wondered if I'm too heavy to run. But I think as long as I'm not injuring myself, then it's really good for me. Just have to mix it up with other types of workouts, which you're definitely doing. Have a good weekend!

Posted by: Jeni at April 11, 2008 12:09 PM

Your not too heavy to run. You just have to easy your body into it slowly. And get a good cushiony shoe. I'm 230ish and run. I'm a slow runner but I don't want to injury myself. I've also had knee surgery because of a car accident and so far running hasn't bothered it.

Posted by: Kristi at April 18, 2008 7:16 PM

Hang in! Your progress is impressive, and you are definitely NOT too fat to run. Just go at your own pace and walk as much as necessary.

Running is one of the all time best ways to lose weight - good luck!

Posted by: Ann at April 20, 2008 12:45 AM