The good news is I'm running like a motherfucker (I've never seen one run, but I imagine if you pursue that particular hobby, it has to be a skill you develop). The sticker system is totally working, and I built up to the point where I'm running/walking 5 miles! Hooray! The best part is that 5 miles is almost 6 miles, which if I'm not mistaken, is equivalent to 10k. Multiples of 10 make me feel special. The metric system makes me feel fancy.
10k makes me spancy.
Additional awesome is that, according to my statistical software program (also known as Stay Positive Smiley Stickers, or SPSS), I ran/walked 3 times a week, every week in April. One particularly ambitious week, I went 4 times.
And now the bad stuff.
I am addicted to fast food. I may have run like a motherfucker, but you can't tell because I've reverted to eating absolute crap. I know a big portion of this stems from the Neverland lifestyle I've grown accustomed to. That, and it's been an incredibly stressful and busy past week, which increases my laziness factor exponentially. My 8 year-old mind will only accept so much before it just tantrums. All I can do is hope I'm not at work, rehearsals, or on the phone with my adviser when it happens, or I'll wind up screaming, "YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME!!!" and throwing myself on the ground and refusing to get up.
I have high hopes for this coming week--finals will be over, so a lot of the stress will disappear (theoretically, anyway). Maybe I'll get a chance to go grocery shopping, and be
@Rachael: You're right--guilt works. Also, the SPSS reference was totally inspired by our conversation today.
ReplyDeletei just have to say how much I love your writing style. I hear you in my head and I can't help but smile (and more often than not, giggle). Keep up the positive energy! I wish I liked to run or I'd run with you but thats just not my thing. I understand how busy you are and how easy fast food is to grab....i guess my suggestion would be to downsize everything, don't get soda or if you must, get diet, try to go to places that do offer healthier options. The 8 year old may buck against apples versus french fries but think of the jeans you'll be wearing soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks Danielle!
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