I am surprised I can even type right now, since I just did something I never thought I could do. My sister, her partner, and I completed the Warrior Dash 5K in Kansas City today. 3.1 miles of hills, obstacles, mud, and HEAT. It was 98 degrees with a heat index of about 110.
I cannot express to you how proud of myself I am right now. I have been really down on myself lately due to the fact that I have gained 12 pounds since I quit smoking. But today, I proved to myself that I am not out of this game- I'm not even DOWN. I'm just turning the page to a new chapter in my journey.
This 5K may have been exactly what I needed to get myself back in the game. It felt so GOOD to be sweating, running at times, exerting myself, and tapping into my inner warrior. I was reminded again today that I am an ATHLETE, and I've come so far- too far to give up now.
Tomorrow is August 1st. I hereby declare my pity party over; it's time to reclaim my place on this weight loss journey.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
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