So, today I went for a run. (What?? YOU went for a RUN??) I know, I know, I hate running. Granted, it was a short run, and it was in intervals (which I've gotta say, I actually really enjoyed). But yes, I went for a run. This is mainly the result of 2 things. The first one being I really want to get into running this summer. I've always kind of wanted to do this, but I feel some sort of motivation for some reason this year. I've sucked at running pretty much my whole life, but everyone around me seems to love this running gig, so I figured if I'm going to give into peer pressure anyway, it might as well be good for me, right? And I've had spurts in my life where I'm in slightly better shape and I have to admit the runners high is pretty phenomenal (and you just don't get the same high from a walk) So, that's that. The second reason being that when I got to the gym today (after way too long, but sadly, I've been excessively busy, which is pretty much to be expected as you get toward the end of the semester, only 4 more weeks!) all the cross trainers (which is my cardio machine of choice) were taken. But I figured it was the perfect opportunity to get a jump start on my summer running plans. And when I got to the treadmill, I found someone had left their interval training schedule behind, and I figured meh, why not? ha ha. So that's what I did for the first 10 and a half minutes. I would have done it again, but I was too tired. Which I think is ok for right now because I'm coming out of the hibernation of winter, and guess what... Rome wasn't built in a day, and my running endurance doesn't have to be either (yours doesn't have to be either, just so ya know ;) ). So for the second 10 minutes, I alternated between a light jog and a walk. By then, the cross trainer were open, so I finished up my half hour of cardio on one of those. After that I just stretched and did some abs. So all in all, a pretty good breaking-out-of-winter-hibernation type workout. And yes, the workout was a little grueling during, but the endorphins that followed certainly didn't suck. :) I'm hoping to keep having time to get my workouts in, but I can't really promise anything, because as I stated earlier, my semester is coming to an end ( T-4 weeks and counting) and professors just love getting in those last minute projects that are worth 90% of your grade (ok, maybe that's a slight exaggeration) but if I don't, not a big deal, I'll just get back into it when summer starts (May 7th!!...I'm a little excited and ready for this semester to be over, if you couldn't tell).
This leads my into my next topic. Food. (who doesn't love food? I know I do! ...a little too much sometimes. ha ha) But I really need to start eating healthier. This is something I have complete control over and it doesn't take any extra time to eat healthy, so I don't have that excuse. I know full well that I have been eating like crap and it's completely my own fault. I have no excuses. But I not only need to own up to the fact that I'm in complete control of what I put into my body, but I not only need to recognize that I'm not doing it quite right yet and need to fix it and actually follow through, which is where I fall off. So this is the challenge to me and all of you (if you exist. ha ha). Recognize where you're falling off the healthy living train and actually follow through in fixing it. Yes, you will have bad days, but its time to start having more good days than bad ones. Challenge accepted. Ok, I'm going to go before this gets too serious. ha ha Good luck!!
XOXO
Becoming a Babe
Monday, April 8, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
Sorry...
Hey all you people (won't you listen to me),
(for everyone who gets that reference, good for you. ha ha).
Anyway,
So, an explanation? Yeah, you can probably guess what I'm going to say. I got busy. I always get busy. But, if anyone out there is a college student, I hope you can understand and we can move forward from here. ha ha.
As far as the health thing is going, I don't have a good report, sadly. The sugary treats and deep fried foods in the dining hall have been winning against my willpower. And as far as the gym goes, its comes last when you've got a mountain of homework (well, let's face it, it doesn't come last. It comes right before all the stuff you really REALLY don't want to do.) But I can honestly say that I'm not skipping the gym because I don't enjoy going. I've actually had no time, and I really love it when I do have the time. Which provides a lovely springboard to my next thing. This is has to change. I'm making my vow, here and now. At the beginning of the year, my willpower was kick butt. I've always felt that the mentality that in order for a meal to be finished, you have to have a sugary treat at the end is a bad thing. This tells your brain that you're not finished until you've gotten your refined sugar fix. While I've always been a believer that you can eat that desert when you REALLY want it, I've fallen into the habit of having a desert with EVERY meal (sadly, I'm not joking). This is bad and it will end. I kind of feel like I've fallen back into my sugary addiction which is what I assume led to the 50 pound weight gain several years back. And the path to getting "clean" is probably going to be a challenge of willpower, but I feel that I can do it.(ok, that may be taking the drug addiction analogy a wee bit too far, but you get the point). So, I can't say that I'm going to have a especially larger amount of free time, and I probably won't, so I'm not going to make any promises as far as that goes. My plan is to just keep doing what I am doing which is basically just go whenever I feel I can afford the time (or whenever I can't handle studying any longer and need a mental break, which - let's face it - happens quite a bit). But I am going to re-harness the willpower I possessed at the beginning of the year. Part of the issue is that my friends all get desert after every meal. Well, I need to be the trendsetter in this case (well, not exactly trendsetter, another friend of mine also skips desert) and refrain from hitting the sweets bar at the end of the meal. And that is basically the plan.
So you're probably wondering, so what's the fantastic lesson we are supposed to glean from you stumbling a bit? Well, I'll tell you. The lesson is this: You can stumble. You probably will stumble. (or you won't, if you're amazing) But you CAN get back on track. You have to want to get back on track, but you can do it.
Also, I'm going to try to keep posting a bit more, but once again, no promises. College is no cake walk, but I'll do my best.
As a final (excited) word, guess what guys!!! It's almost spring!!! March 20th marks the first official day of spring. And despite the several inches of fresh snow that fell this morning, I'm very excited. And we all know what spring means...summer is coming soon!!! Which is even more exciting. Summer means shorts and tank top season. What begs for toned arms and legs more than shorts and tank tops? Nothing I can think of. So let's work together and get fit for summer!! (and enjoy this incredibly cheesy picture of a woman with toned arms) Ok, that's enough of this long, rambley blogging. Until next time,
XOXO
Becoming a Babe
P.S. Also enjoy this picture of a tulip because its almost SPRING!!!! :)
(for everyone who gets that reference, good for you. ha ha).
Anyway,
So, an explanation? Yeah, you can probably guess what I'm going to say. I got busy. I always get busy. But, if anyone out there is a college student, I hope you can understand and we can move forward from here. ha ha.
As far as the health thing is going, I don't have a good report, sadly. The sugary treats and deep fried foods in the dining hall have been winning against my willpower. And as far as the gym goes, its comes last when you've got a mountain of homework (well, let's face it, it doesn't come last. It comes right before all the stuff you really REALLY don't want to do.) But I can honestly say that I'm not skipping the gym because I don't enjoy going. I've actually had no time, and I really love it when I do have the time. Which provides a lovely springboard to my next thing. This is has to change. I'm making my vow, here and now. At the beginning of the year, my willpower was kick butt. I've always felt that the mentality that in order for a meal to be finished, you have to have a sugary treat at the end is a bad thing. This tells your brain that you're not finished until you've gotten your refined sugar fix. While I've always been a believer that you can eat that desert when you REALLY want it, I've fallen into the habit of having a desert with EVERY meal (sadly, I'm not joking). This is bad and it will end. I kind of feel like I've fallen back into my sugary addiction which is what I assume led to the 50 pound weight gain several years back. And the path to getting "clean" is probably going to be a challenge of willpower, but I feel that I can do it.(ok, that may be taking the drug addiction analogy a wee bit too far, but you get the point). So, I can't say that I'm going to have a especially larger amount of free time, and I probably won't, so I'm not going to make any promises as far as that goes. My plan is to just keep doing what I am doing which is basically just go whenever I feel I can afford the time (or whenever I can't handle studying any longer and need a mental break, which - let's face it - happens quite a bit). But I am going to re-harness the willpower I possessed at the beginning of the year. Part of the issue is that my friends all get desert after every meal. Well, I need to be the trendsetter in this case (well, not exactly trendsetter, another friend of mine also skips desert) and refrain from hitting the sweets bar at the end of the meal. And that is basically the plan.
So you're probably wondering, so what's the fantastic lesson we are supposed to glean from you stumbling a bit? Well, I'll tell you. The lesson is this: You can stumble. You probably will stumble. (or you won't, if you're amazing) But you CAN get back on track. You have to want to get back on track, but you can do it.
Also, I'm going to try to keep posting a bit more, but once again, no promises. College is no cake walk, but I'll do my best.
XOXO
Becoming a Babe
P.S. Also enjoy this picture of a tulip because its almost SPRING!!!! :)
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