A piece of advice

I don't advise running without a hair tie. Yesterday I had a three mile run. I was looking forward to it.

I've been working on getting my brain and my body to communicate. I want to be able to run when I have a running work out to do. So today I ran 3 miles in 32:34. I was pumped!.....

Except for the fact that I didn't have a hair tie. It was the worst. I spent half of my run holding my hair up with my hands. Horrible. But I made it! So despite wanting to stop not only because I'm extra good at psyching myself out, but because of my hair, I DIDN'T!!!!

I guess my underlying advice is not about a hair tie, but rather that you can do whatever you set your mind to! I believe in you! Find your support, and support yourself. Whatever you goal is, envision it, and go for it!

Also, I'm slowly learning that ice is a great thing. I'm trying it out again, and hoping I feel better tomorrow. I've gotta get pumped for my long run on Saturday, and it's easier to do so when I don't have to hurt after.

Anyway, rambly post over!

Sending warm, happy thoughts your way!

Accept Yourself...Accept Others

Acceptance. One of the hardest things that I've tried and tried to overcome. We live in a society that forces individuals to focus on their body image.

"You're not thin enough."
"Get a beach bod in just 10 days!"
"Loose 10 pounds in three days"
"Compare yourself to this celebrity"

On a daily basis, for a long time, I've told myself I'm not good enough, and that I'll never look like what I want.

WELL THAT'S CHANGING!!!!

I've come to the slow realization that I am beautiful and that I need to accept myself or else I'm just going to wear myself down. I worked long and hard to get where I am. I work out at least five times a week and I am religious about documenting what I eat. It's a little bit of a compulsion, but it helped me get healthy!

After a over a year of that, I'm accepting that there is no "ideal weight." Each time I hit what I think it is, I say "5 more pounds." Well enough is enough. I accept myself for the beautiful, strong woman I am, and I hope that you can all do the same. Accept yourself, because it's the best thing you can do for YOU! After all, you are what matters.

Sending warm, happy thoughts your way!

Take Care of Yourselves!

Getting on the health train has been difficult. Sure eating healthy is easy to do, especially since I'm a vegetarian, the exercising 5 times a week, not so easy.

My family has a whole slew of health issues that can be avoided with good diet and exercise. So, that's been my goal. Take care of myself now, for my future. I want kids, I want to be able to run around an play with my kids. Most of all though, I want you! My family! My friends! To be around to do the same. Ten years down the road, twenty years, thirty years. I want them to know the beautiful people who have impacted my life.

Okay. That's my rant for now. Take care of yourselves. Eat well! Exercise! Find your drive and motivation. After I found mine, it's been hard to push me away from it.

Sending warm, happy thoughts your way.

It's been a while

It has been a while.  I've missed throwing my thoughts out into the interwebs.  I still do believe that everyday does deserve a photograph, but I'm going to do a little revamp of this lovely space and focus on some things that I've been going through.  Don't worry though, I'll still share some pictures.

Since January of last year, I've lost around 50 pounds.  And that's been a huge part of my life.  Changing my lifestyle has been great.  I guess I'd like to use this space to share the thoughts that come in and out of my head about my lifestyle change, as well as hopefully inspire someone.

Here is something that I haven't shared with anyone except A.  He's been a great support.  It has taken me a long time to come to the realization that I AM BEAUTIFUL.  I've accomplished so much, but I hope to accomplish more.

Anyway, I hope you all have a lovely day, I'll hopefully be back soon to share more!