So anyway I decided I needed to do something. I ended up buying new running shoes last Monday. I love them!
They're brighter than I'd wanted but after seeing some of the other shoes these aren't that bad. I didn't really get to pick the color...I was going more for price (cheapest I could get is what I told the guy). The salesman was really helpful. Gave me some pointers and really made me feel like I belonged in a running store getting real running shoes. I still feel weird calling myself a runner. I don't have the "runner" body (slim and trim) and I don't run fast. But I run...I guess that's what I need to remember. I run; and I love it.
The salesman said to take it easy, no long runs for a couple weeks. It took a little getting use to when I first started walking in them. The heal doesn't have as much of a...a lift (i can't remember how he put it) so felt different. But when I wore them the next day for Crossfit I loved that my foot was more flat. My other shoes it felt like my heal was higher. So with these shoes my balance was better when doing squats and stuff like that.
Even with buyer's guilt (they're more expensive than any shoes I've ever bought!) I felt really good about my purchase. I was really excited to run on Saturday with them. See if it felt any different. That kind of helped boast my mood. Then the next evening I was ready FaceBook and there was a post from Runner's Corner (the place I bought my shoes). It said they were doing an April fashion show and looking for people to show of their new clothes. They said they were looking for anyone. I started thinking "this would be something different for me. Something to maybe push me back into getting into shape again." So I sent them a message telling them I'd love to be one of their "models" but warned them I wasn't a young, skinny runner. They wrote back and said they'd love to have me. That they love having regular, everyday people; that runners are just skinny people. So I'm doing it. It's April 11th and I may have to wear shorts! I'm not too sure about that part but figure I'll worry about it when the time comes.
It's really changed my whole mood about eating right and exercising though. I'm amazed at what just one little thing will do. Well it's kind of a big thing but not really. I don't think there will be a ton of people, it's a small store and it's mostly runners that go. But that one thing...signing up for that...changed my whole outlook. I felt that "I can do this" attitude come back. I talked with Deb at the gym to get some extra workouts that I can do to help with my problem areas. From loosing so much weight I have extra skin on my legs, arms and stomach. I've toned those areas quite a bit already but need some help to get them a little more toned. I mean if I have to wear shorts...or heaven help me a sleeveless shirt...I want to be more toned. And tan. I need to wear shorts or something and put my legs out in the sun so I'm not completely white!
Another thing was my work weight loss program. I sent them an email on Wednesday telling them I hadn't made my weight loss goal. I told them I was OK with that because I'm happy where I am. I've maintained better than I ever have. I'm pretty happy with where I am and thanked them for all the help they were for me during the process. They wrote me back, said I actually had until the end of the month and they had permission to let me weigh in at 156.8 instead of 154.8. SOOOO even though it means loosing two pounds in the next week. It's amazing though, it's really been one of those things that kicks me into gear around.
Take for instance Sunday's. I usually eat all day long. Today I haven't. I've been pretty good at watching what I eat. And I feel good. I don't feel like I'm missing food. I feel better about myself since I didn't eat everything in sight. I think I might be able to do this. It's worth a try at least! So I'm trying.
It feels good to be back.
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