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Getting back at it...

So it's been a really long time since I did anything on Tumblr except spend a minute or two scrolling through the feed. I am sure everyone has been able to keep themselves occupied in my absence just fine. I have been continuing my journey to getting and staying healthy with some big ole bumps in the road but I am still better then I was before and have developed a much better understanding of what I need to do to achieve my goals. The overriding problem is I am not 100% sure what my goal is. It used to be easy - lose weight but as I lost weight I wanted more but as I tried for more I didn't always give what I needed which lead to backsliding and giving up. So long story short started eating healthy and working out. Lost 72 Lbs and got complacent. Gained back almost 60 lbs while still working out just eating poorly. Since Dec 29th I am down 17lbs but have found myself again slipping into poor habits. I lift, I run, I eat a pizza for dinner. I know that it doesn't work right when I do that but I can't seem to care 100% So I am getting back to what I did a few years ago. I am not as slick as I thought I was and I need to schedule and track everything so it's back to a program and backs MFP...now to just decide what program to do and which ratios to track... Stay tuned!

#t25 #mfp #weightloss #schedule #beachbody

Saw your earlier post on Maca root in shakes. Are you still using it? do you feel increased energy? any side effects?

I felt nothing and quit using it.

the-fit-kitten

Stupid things that make me feel like I have started to really experience the life of a runner.

Soaking a shirt with sweat Swallowing a bug while running Tripping and totally scraping up myself Blisters on my feet Sore legs for days Getting lost Constantly looking for new hype songs Doing the runners nose blowing when stuffy Running through the feeling of needing to throw up Holding in my pee Keeping my pace and re-doing my pony tail Passing people up Getting a sip of water from random sprinklers Falling in to a trance watching my shadow Getting the best ideas (but always forgetting them) Shin splints Making my last mile the fastest mile Getting jealous seeing others running when I can’t Smiling when my endorphins kick in Inspiring the people in my life to run

7 months ago I could hardly do a mile and if someone were to tell me I’d be capable of doing Half-Marathons by now, well, I’d never believe it. Definitely amaze myself sometimes.

I’m just another runner but I love every sick/agonizing/gross/painful/beautiful moment of it.

healthy-fit-smile

YOU! reblog for this beautiful comment! ;)

erikasfitness

all of those things are so true!!

mattshealthyjourney

This is a great summation of how good it can feel to be a runner

runforendorphins

The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.

Mind wandering...

With my half marathon a little over a week away now I keep finding mind wandering to race day and dredging up all the doubt and fear I have been trying to push down. I know I am ready but at the same time I have no idea if I am ready....

#running #doubt #half marathon #mind wandering #training

ennylaceb-deactivated20190219

Just be happy.

I used to think running a 5K would be impossible. Now I do it before work...love progress!

#5K #half marathon #run #runner #breakfast #progress

Less than 2 weeks...

Well I am less than 2 weeks away from my first half marathon race. I have done the distance a couple times in training so I know I can complete it but still nervous about finishing time etc... Plan to do short runs this week 3-5 miles each day just to keep my legs fresh

#running #half marathon #get fit #lose weight #first race #nervous

Working on meal planning for the week and my training plan for the next few months. Killer motivation right now!

#body beast running toughmudder marathon

Up early to get my run in! Glad the weather is still perfect for it #run #halfmarathon #getfit

#halfmarathon #run #getfit

Glad to see your training program is going so well. :) any tips for getting back into healthy eating when you jump off the bandwagon for a few days?

Thanks for the message! I have fallen off plenty of times and there is no secret way of getting back on track. It's really just going back to basics and remembering why you started in the first place. So start right now, not tomorrow! Have a healthy meal, go for a workout do the thing that feels right for you and build on it. Personally I like to run so when I am in a funk I like to lace up my shoes and just get out there for a few miles Once I have done that I usually don't want to eat crappy afterwords. I also have a Facebook motivation group that I can lean on cake support. Check out www.mattshortall.com for info on how to join my team. Have a healthy day!