So the purpose of this blog is for me to document my journey of losing wieght, becoming a better runner, furthering my education and becoming an all together happier person.
I have realized that even though i have end goals of where i want to be in the future, these goals will not keep me motivated every day... probably because they seem like the impossible. Well, if i begin by celebrated the small successes that i have, then maybe these will help keep me going.
The last few weeks have been really tough. I haven't really been able to stick to a schedule and definately have made some poor food choices, but there still have been a few things this week that make me believe that this is all possible and I will reach my goals eventually.
Here are a few of this weeks successes:
1. A coworker gave me a jacket to wear cause its freakin freezing in our office. I put it on and it fit, which i wasn't too surprised about since she is about my size (if not a bit bigger). What makes this a success is that i eventually looked at the size and it was a L. Most of my clothes are XL or bigger, so putting on a L jacket that fit was pretty freakin exciting.
2. I went to WW this week and celebrated reaching my 10% mark. Granted this isnt that big of a deal since, I am really double that because i lost about 22lbs before joining WW. But it was exciting because again I did it. I reached a goal and i got some really nice bling out of it. Its a small token to show how far i have come and all the hard work i have put in to get there.
3. Today was super hot so i decided to run on the tredmill instead of outside. I havent run on a tredmill in about 3 months so that in itself was a little strange. but it asked for my weight to calculate the calories and i automatically went to hit the 2 button to enter a 200+ weight which is what i was use to. I was really freakin stoked when i realized that i am no longer (or will i ever be again) over 200lbs. Thats crazy to me at this point.
So in all yes this journey is hard and its taking forever, but im gonna get there one brick at a time. Each of these small successes is another brick to add to my path to happiness. Without each one i would be lost on this journey.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
One Year Later
Ok so it has officially been a year since I came to Chicago and so much has happened in the last year that all in all, moving here has probably been one of the best decisions in my life.
Lets recap a few of the great things that I am proud of in the past year:
1. I actually made an effort to apply to grad school and got into all 4 school where i applied. I will be attending the University of Chicago for my Masters in Social Work. This is the number 3 school in the field and has a tremendous reputation. I am actually incredibly excited about starting school again, which is really strange. I have never really been excited about school or about learning, but I can't wait. I recently got a book in the mail that I have to read before orientation and for the first time in my like I wasn't annoyed about a summer reading book... I actually wanted to read it.
2. I managed to keep my job for the entire year, which I was not sure was going to be possible around January. I came very close to quitting many times but stuck it out and was strong.
3. I am now about to sit in a room by myself and not want to kill myself. Before this year, I was very dependent on others and hated just having me time or being alone, but now I enjoy me time a little. I feel like emotionally I have grown up so much and Im pretty proud of myself. I am now confident that I will be ok. I may have my days, but I will be ok and I will survive regardless if I have someone by my side or not.
4. I have learned that its ok to be me. I will tell you what I think and stick up for what I believe no matter how you feel about it. Ive realized that by sticking up for what I believe, I could be having a positive effect on others.
5. I completed a half marathon. I trained for 12 weeks and was able to run 13.1 miles. Granted it took me 3 hrs 14 mins... but i finished, which is more that 96% of this country can say.
6. To date I have lost 45lbs.
These are just a few of my accomplishments and the things I have learned in the last year. I am strong and I can do whatever I put my mind to.
With that being said, today starts round two of journey to grow and be happier with who I am. I have realize in this year that things do not happen over night. It is a process, and the only way for the process to work is if you keep up with it and stick to a plan. My plan now is to continue what I have been doing!
My new goals for this coming year:
1. Lose another 45lbs.
2. Run at least 2 more 1/2 Marathons in the next year
3. Work out at least 3 times a week.
4. Join a club/ Become involved in a service group
5. Complete a triathlon
6. Learn from my past and just be me!
In the spirit of Chicago Endurance Sports (CES)... Its all about the Journey!
My journey is not over yet, it is only beginning! This year has been great, but the next year will be even better!
Lets recap a few of the great things that I am proud of in the past year:
1. I actually made an effort to apply to grad school and got into all 4 school where i applied. I will be attending the University of Chicago for my Masters in Social Work. This is the number 3 school in the field and has a tremendous reputation. I am actually incredibly excited about starting school again, which is really strange. I have never really been excited about school or about learning, but I can't wait. I recently got a book in the mail that I have to read before orientation and for the first time in my like I wasn't annoyed about a summer reading book... I actually wanted to read it.
2. I managed to keep my job for the entire year, which I was not sure was going to be possible around January. I came very close to quitting many times but stuck it out and was strong.
3. I am now about to sit in a room by myself and not want to kill myself. Before this year, I was very dependent on others and hated just having me time or being alone, but now I enjoy me time a little. I feel like emotionally I have grown up so much and Im pretty proud of myself. I am now confident that I will be ok. I may have my days, but I will be ok and I will survive regardless if I have someone by my side or not.
4. I have learned that its ok to be me. I will tell you what I think and stick up for what I believe no matter how you feel about it. Ive realized that by sticking up for what I believe, I could be having a positive effect on others.
5. I completed a half marathon. I trained for 12 weeks and was able to run 13.1 miles. Granted it took me 3 hrs 14 mins... but i finished, which is more that 96% of this country can say.
6. To date I have lost 45lbs.
These are just a few of my accomplishments and the things I have learned in the last year. I am strong and I can do whatever I put my mind to.
With that being said, today starts round two of journey to grow and be happier with who I am. I have realize in this year that things do not happen over night. It is a process, and the only way for the process to work is if you keep up with it and stick to a plan. My plan now is to continue what I have been doing!
My new goals for this coming year:
1. Lose another 45lbs.
2. Run at least 2 more 1/2 Marathons in the next year
3. Work out at least 3 times a week.
4. Join a club/ Become involved in a service group
5. Complete a triathlon
6. Learn from my past and just be me!
In the spirit of Chicago Endurance Sports (CES)... Its all about the Journey!
My journey is not over yet, it is only beginning! This year has been great, but the next year will be even better!
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