Let's Get Down to Business

I will not let anything get in my way! I am going to get in shape. Matt and I went running around the neighborhood yesterday and it felt wonderful. When we got home we did crunches, pushups, and butt exercises I learned in ballet. It felt really good to be exercising, knowing I am in control. Even if my metabolism has slowed and I haven't seen improvement yet, I know I will. I just have to be patient and understanding with my body.

It is wonderful to love running. One thing we learn at BYU-Idaho is learning to love learning. I have learned to love running. It may seem weird that I have"learned" how to run, but running for a warm up versus running to get in shape are two different things. You have to learn proper form, how to push yourself, what and when to eat, and most importantly, you must learn to love it. 

While it was hard to see that I had gained weight, I can have rest assured because I am healthy, regardless what the numbers say. I eat healthy, get good sleep, exercise, and do things that make me happy. It is far more important to be healthy rather than skinny. Granted I want to be healthy and in kick-butt shape but first and foremost you must achieve a healthy state for your body before you can get your muscles all toned and beautiful. And seeing improvement can take a while because a lot is happening that you cannot see. 

DON'T LET NUMBERS STOP YOU. I have to keep reminding myself that. It's okay to struggle, everyone does. The only thing that isn't okay is to give up. That's just pathetic.