Just Do It

No, I'm not stealing the Nike slogan...I'm just borrowing it. =)

So, I went for a run last night...the first run I've taken in a little over a month. I've been kind of building myself up to this point. I kept telling myself that I needed to do it...that I needed to do it for my health.

I was right.

I didn't realize how much I missed it. I mean, I still hate it, but I missed it. It's a really great quiet time for me. I felt so much more alert and energetic afterwards too! I figured the reason I was feeling tired and fatigued was because of the move and new job. No. It was the fact that I wasn't working out!

Guys, if you're on the fence about getting out there and exercising, just do it! Joke I do not (Yoda, am I?)! You will not regret working out. You can regret sitting on the couch and thinking about it, but you won't regret actually doing it! I think I've learned my lesson (my sore muscles prove it)! Please please please give exercising a try! When I started Weight Watchers I told myself I didn't need to exercise to be healthy. I was losing weight just fine without it. While it's true that you can lose weight without exercising, it's false to say you can be healthy without it. I'm not saying you need to go out and run a marathon (heaven's knows I can't)...I'm saying that you need to move. Ya know that time you're sitting on the couch watching 8 billion episodes of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (maybe that's just me...)? That's the time when you can be doing sit-ups or push-ups or walking on the treadmill or punching the air or walking around in circles. There are tons of things you could be doing while you're watching your favorite television shows or movies.

Here is an example: 

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This could be completely fun! I can just picture myself doing this with my little sister. =)

Oh, and if you're worried about what you look like when you're exercising, this should cheer you up.

Thanks, Perez!

This is the lovely Tyra Banks exercising...she's not looking so hot. Don't feel too bad about yourself. =)

I beg of you guys to just do it! If you need help or tips on getting started just give me a holler!

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Running Ramblings

So, as many of you know, I've been training to run a 5k. I did The Color Run this past week, but wanted to stay with my group and didn't run it (it was a blast, btw). I'm considering doing the race for the cure this September as my first official 5k. I began training in May while I was still living in Colorado. To be clear: I'm one of those people that hates running. I hate it. I loathe it...but it's getting better. I'm finding it a little easier to breathe every day and I'm also finding it less painful (mentally and physically). =) This whole running idea started because I was living in Boulder, CO....they're all exercise fanatics...seriously. So, I decided that I didn't want to be the only lame-o NOT exercising. I also found out about the color run and was SUPER excited about it. I signed up with my sister (above left) and we had a joyous time. =) Anyways, I downloaded the MapMyRun+ app and have been using it like a lifeline. I'm able to view the route I'm taking via GPS, listen to music, record my average speed, and record my time. Yes, this is a shameless plug. One of the biggest concerns I had when I started running was my back. I've had serious back pain since junior high and I didn't want to make it worse. I did some research and found that part of my issue was probably my shoes (yes!!!!). I have no arch on the bottom of my foot so when I'm standing barefoot my ankles roll inward. This is a problem, right?

Everything was out of alignment. Bummer. So, I had to search for shoes with some serious arch support. I did some more research and found a lovely pair of nikes lunarglides that would do the trick. 

  

Thus far, I've had no back issues related to running. Lesson one: get good shoes. You need to figure out what kind of foot you have. Some people have the opposite problem from me and their ankles roll outward. Others are perfect and have no issues (jerks). =) So, figure out WHAT WORKS FOR YOU.

Honestly, people, if you have qualms against running: just do it anyway! It's a wonderful form of exercise (even if it seems like torture). It's a great way to get in shape and lose those extra pounds! When I started I could barely run a mile...now I'm running three. If I can do it SO CAN YOU.

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