I Am Finding My Way, No More Excuses

Today I started out my walk this morning, rushing out to make sure I had plenty of time to get to the bridge to catch my bus... in doing this, I neglected to even drink any water.  Not too long after I started walking... I started feeling very sluggish, like I was walking through mud...  However; my determination kept me going., 2.5 miles...  I missed the bus by a minute and had to take the later one which didn't really give me the time to walk the last part I usually walk to work.  I could have but then I would not have had no cool off time and frankly I felt like I had hit a wall.  Once I got to work, I ate some food and drank some water and I immediately started feeling better.  So... note to self, do not leave the house without having a small snack and a large drink of water.

On my morning walk I had an average speed of 3.10 miles per hour... I then went out for a walk this evening and it was a totally different story, I ate really well today and I drank a huge glass of water... I was in the zone, I even ran for about 30 seconds (I know... not a lot but it felt good).  I stopped our of fear since I am a big girl, I didn't want to push myself and keel over or hurt myself... my average speed for the early evening walk was 3.54.  That is quite a difference and I could feel it in my whole body.

I want to say something here, I am so excited, determined and in the zone with this getting healthy.  It started with my getting inspired from the Biggest Loser challenge at work (I am ridiculously competitive).  That challenge got me going and started this motivation, I can honestly say I don't care if it is raining or hot... I am going to be walking.  Eventually I will even be running, I loved the feeling of running, I could see how I could become enamored with it.... my body felt strong.

Tomorrow is the big weigh in day, I missed last Friday as I was on vacation... I know it won't be as much as the first week but I can feel it will be a decent amount.  I will post here and let you all know how I am doing with my weight loss but mostly with my getting healthy goals.  I am beyond feeling good, I feel great.... I feel like I am finally on the right path to actually getting healthy.  I know I will have weeks where I may plateau or weeks where I might even gain (not while I am in this competition) but I will take all of this in stride and keep powering forward.

I read a book called Women Food and God by Geneen Roth a couple of years ago and I took to heart what she wrote about but because I neglected to add exercise into the mix, when I had a plateau for about a month, I gave up because I lost my motivation. This time, I will just exercise, exercise, exercise until the plateau is over... if I put enough effort and time in, the weight will have to eventually drop off. 

If I can do this, anyone can do this... it is really all about determination... no one could give it to me, I had to want this for myself.  I want this now for so many reasons, the least of it to become skinny... the main reason to become a healthy and better version of myself.  I have some goals and I will be knocking one goal down after another. I want to thank everyone for encouraging me, it never hurts to give someone encouragement, you just don't know how good it feels.  I LOVE this quote below... it really should become my new mantra...

I cherish my past, I accept my present and I dream for my future

26 comments :

  1. Work outs are better ways to start a day than every possible alternative.
    I've given way to Aerobics these days. It's better than it feels!

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    1. Thank you Purple Assassin... I do love walking... I'm going to be very happy when this is a routine ;-)

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  2. Don't make excuse, make change... Sweet Launna, I love so much this sentence! I totally agree with you and your words <3
    Would love to read that book too!
    Xxx

    Carolina

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    1. Awe... thank you Carolina... you are so kind and sweet :)

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    2. Thank you Carolina.. you are always so sweet and kind to me <3

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  3. totally agree....i am going to make change after reading this

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    1. Thank you Shafaq... making changes are so amazing... :)

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  4. Attitude is half the battle, and you've definitely got a healthy one. Good for you! All that walking is gonna make a huge difference in your life.

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    1. Thank you Susan... I am in the zone, even walking in the heat... I am dedicated :)

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  5. Woot! I'm rooting for you, Launna! Keep going, you can do this. I love that last quote too.

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    1. Thank you Daisy... I adore that last quote too... it is going to keep me going :)

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  6. Walking makes a huge difference mentally, physically, and even spiritually in many ways because it allows you to connect with yourself.

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    1. Thank you Keith... yes I find I am really clearing my head... that is always a good thing :)

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  7. Hi Launna, I agree with your post a millions % dear! Its so true I like to make it happen person:) Thanks for always sharing such inspiration words!

    I hope you had a great visited with your daughter:)

    ox

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    Tanya

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    1. Thank you Tanya... I really loved my visit... my grandson is so beautiful... I love him.

      Thank you again for you lovely comments on my blog :)

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    2. I had a lovely visit and my grandson was so adorable...Thank you Tanya ;-)

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  8. buon weekend (: Reb, xoxo.

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  9. GirlFren, you are on a mission. I feel sluggish when I don't hydrate too.
    R

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    1. Thank you Rick... I learned the hard way about hydrating..I won't make that same mistake..;-)

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  10. i always have excuse to not do exercise >.<

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    1. Thank you Inge... I used to have every excuse too...

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  11. Good for you. It's sticking to the change that matters. Hang in there and think positive.

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    1. Thank you Savannah... I am working hard to make these changes life long changes :)

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