I had a MUCH better day today. Mentally I was prepared to take the day on. When the alarm sounded, I jumped out of bed got myself together and out the door I went. It was a beautiful morning…perfect for a run. I set off on my regular route and then decided to switch it up a little. The area where I live is VERY HILLY, which makes it challenging to get in a consistent run since I’m not up to running up hills…YET. A few weeks ago I spotted a stretch that was pretty flat so today I decided to run it this morning. Turns out it was a little shy of a half mile .46 to be exact. I ran it up and walked it back and then continued on my normal route. I decided to walk the inclines and run the declines. When it was all said and done, I completed 3 miles this morning…half running and half walking. It sure felt good and with each running stretch I felt a little stronger and my lungs stopped burning after the first one. I honestly believe I could have pushed myself to do more, but I didn’t want to chance it since I didn’t have my inhaler (I know, silly me).
I’m telling you the major difference in today vs. yesterday was my thinking. I woke up yesterday totally defiant and not wanting to put in any effort. My day went down hill from there. But this morning I was determined and focused to make it happen and I did. I don’t care what anyone says..losing weight is more mental than physical. When my mind is in the game there’s nothing I can’t do, but when it’s not it’s virtually a losing battle. So what’s my take away? No More Stinking Thinking!