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Gonna get back on track

Sat. July 10, 2010

Joined Traxee today.

I've been in a major slump for the past 18 months. Somehow, I lost my zeal to practice a healthy and active lifestyle. I never have been expert at it (historically, I am a full-fledged couch potato and a fat lady - I love to lie around all day and eat bowls of ice cream....I really, really do), however, approximately 6 -7 years ago, I dropped 50 lbs, and I was able to keep it off because I had the enthusiasm to eat nutritiously, and have running/cross training a part of my daily routine. But, again, somehow, it all went by the wayside.

Thus, I have gained 30 pounds, and I am seeing my former body return. And, my running has truly suffered because of the extra poundage (not to mention my knees and ankles!). And, I have become complacent....actually saying to myself, 'well, what do you expect in your late forties?' What a load of crap that is.

I cannot remain in this state of dysfunction. I still don't feel like eating and living healthily (I really don't...it calls for discipline and goal-setting, and I have never been good at that sort of stuff), however, I know, that when I do what is right for my body and mind, then my body and mind do right by me. And, THAT...the give-and-take relationship/responsibility we all have with our selves (sic)...is the first lesson to be learned.

So, here I go......

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Tags: women's running, motivation, spirit, weight loss, nutrition, diet

Posted by: Laurie on Jul 10, 2010 | Comments: 3 | Visits: 466 | Posted in: Spirit

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I just joined yesterday. I am reading your post and completely understand your situation. I am back on track today! SO, don't give up cause you will totally make me lose hope for myself. I want to come back and check on your progress as you I hope you will check on mine. Good luck.

Posted by: Cattywompus on Jul 19, 2010 at 07:21 AM

Welcome Laurie! I'll bet you and Rosario can be amazing support for each other. You are not alone. So many of us have gone through the same thing, but I can tell you I don't think you're being fair to yourself saying that you don't have any discipline. Dropping 50 pounds is no small feat and takes a HUGE amount of discipline. Late 40s is YOUNG and your body is ready, willing and able to accomplish anything you ask of it...but yeah, you have to give it what it needs in order for it to perform for you. When I am feeling the way you describe you feel now, I try to remember that the food you put in your body (and lack of exercise) not only affects your physical self - but your emotional self as well. It's a merry-go-round on which it's hard to take that first step when you're feeling like this, and yet you must take that first step to stop feeling like this. You are so right...it's one foot in front of the other, and it sounds like you're taking that first step. I applaud you...be brave sista! How bout starting with a C25K?

Posted by: bmoore on Jul 11, 2010 at 09:11 PM

Julie, Congratulations on getting back on track! I understand what you mean about getting off track. Last year at this time I could run 11 miles without feeling sore or tired...now I can run 3? I'm not sure what happened to my running or eating, but like you, I am getting back on track. My birthday is tomorrow, and I can't imagine a better birthday gift than to workout again. Good luck!

Posted by: Rosario on Jul 10, 2010 at 02:15 PM