So Am I a Habitual Offender Now?

Alright, sorry it's been since Saturday. Sunday was a rest day and boy did I rest. I was a couch potato. I needed it too. The only drawback was that I snacked more than I should have. However, I am still down 4 pounds for the week. Yea me!

Monday was another running day, my third and final for the week and it took everything I had to finish it. It's my understanding that when runners increase their speed or distance too quickly it causes shin splints. Not that I am calling myself a runner but, I do have shin splints. I am following the experts' directions, stretching, icing (not chocolate, just frozen water), elevating, you know the story. Rest is supposed to be the biggest help and with a day of easy walking (today) and another day of rest (tomorrow) I should move along just fine.

Now my big sister (I call her my big sister because she is older and because it's funny as she is the runt of the litter) says that when she started running she had a roving pain. It would move from shin to hip and so on but always got better and eventually went away.

So, tomorrow will bring me to the end of Week 1 of my training program and I have made it through relatively unscathed. If you've been keeping count you'll also realize that today is day 22. Remember, 21 days to make something a habit. Well, I can tell you that it feels like exercise is now habit, part of the daily routine. So much so that the other day I put on my running shoes to go to work rather than my work shoes. It feels good to know that I have found a way to fit exercise into my life. My muscles feel stronger, the soreness is rare now. I can breathe easier, yes, in that short amount of time you can improve the power of your lungs and heart. I sleep better, I just lapse into a coma when my head hits the pillow. I am happy that despite all odds I am still at it.

There it is, I have a new habit and it's a good one. I am making positive changes in my life and for my life. A little change in perspective is all it takes. I can't believe that these little milestones and accomplishments can be so motivating but they really are. While some habits need to be broken, I have developed one that I hope I will keep at for the rest of my life. Let's recap, that's 22 days, and 4 pounds down. I've only begun to fight, have faith and...

Don't Pity the Fat Girl.