Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Tales from beyond the scale

Sometimes I just need to step away from the scale and evaluate what else is going on with me. This came up because I was complaining to the trainer that I only lost 5 lbs. in one month and she pointed out that it was 5 lbs. I wasn't carrying anymore. It's a GOOD point too because carrying less weight will really help me as I'm running down Peachtree in 100 degree heat.

After my training session on Monday, I came home and walked the dogs a mile before my husband got home. I was thinking how that mile used to be the extent of my exercise. I would be totally wiped out and out of breath. Now it seems like nothing - even after the trainer. Even when its 98 degrees.

Today I ran all the way around the golf course at sunrise. 3.2 miles. I still walk up one nasty hill but I remember a time where that distance was unfathomable. I even have a cute guy that works on the grounds of the golf course that waves to me every time. I've been really consistent and even my Nike + noticed.So the countdown to the race begins. The race I said I would never do. Never say never!

5 comments:

  1. I don't know which I'm more excited about for you, Tina - losing 5 pounds or running 3.2 miles!!! LOOK at you! So impressive!!! P.S. Getting out there in this brutal heat earns you bonus points...you were aware of that, right? ;)

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  2. It's a great week, Tina. You have the breeze at your back!

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  3. Jeepers! Exercising in that sort of heat gets you brownie points, who cares about the dumb scale?

    But you LOST 5 pounds!!!! That's fantastic.

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  4. 5 pounds is amazing!! It makes me so happy to read your progress with your running.

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  5. You can do it!! I'm SO excited for you!! I think we are running 10k races very near each other. Can't wait to hear your report.

    PS: I wish I had a cute guy wave at me when I run. ;)

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