Confession Time

I have a confession to make. I have to go to the gym. I tried this whole going every once in a while thing, and it didn't work. I have gained a bit more weight back, and I am not happy. So back to the grind, back to the gym, back to the early mornings.

I have to do it. I feel so much better when I start my day off there. I know the exercise is part of it, but I also think it's because I'm surrounding myself with people that are trying to better themselves. Whether they are 110 pounds or 200 pounds, they are there for their health and to make their lives better. So it only makes sense that when I start my day off there, then I eat better all day, I drink more water, I am more concious of myself, of my body, and how I feel.

So back I go, back into the routine, back into the early mornings.

On a good note, I went for a run this morning! I haven't been for a run in months and months because of a foot/ankle problem. Got the go ahead from my doc, and I was out there this morning, like a bullet!!

Ok...not like a bullet. It hurt, and it was slow. We stopped every 10 minutes so I could stretch it out, as that is what will keep it strong. So stretch I did!

I ran about 4km this morning. I'm hoping to get back up to 6 in a few weeks. It will take some patience, so we shall see.

I just need to get back into a routine and get to bed early enough that I have enough sleep to sustain the early morning workouts. Otherwise I look like this:

I was just writing this blog while cruising some sights and I bumped into this article from Women's Health Magazine. It says that people work out more when they go to a gym. I knew I was onto something! (there is some other cool stuff in the article too!)

My eating the last couple days hasn't been the best either (hormones anyone?!). So I'm aiming to do better today and forever! Already doin better.

My friend from work and I even walked at lunch for 5km. Yay us! (Go Joc!)


As always, here's to health!

Shauna