Sometimes You Wanna Climb BACK into Bed!!

Thanks for your comment, Julie, and for asking how things are going.  It’s nice to know someone is thinking of me.  I enjoy that extra push to update my blog as it’s actually one of the FUN things to do in my day.

My new running shoes are working out GREAT!  And I haven’t missed a training run yet.  I run M/W/F.  Lately all my runs are on the treadmill (so boring).  Last Wed I ran 6 sets of 7 minutes with the last set bumped to 8 minutes.

Then Friday I ran 4 sets of 10 minutes.

Monday was hard!  I sat in my bed NOT wanting to get up.  I contemplated for a good 5 minutes the consequences of not running, why I am running, do I really want to run, etc. Then I just stopped thinking and got up and did it.  Too much thinking can not be good sometimes.

I put on the movie “Groundhog Day” - which isn’t the best movie to watch when you’re running as it just repeats itself.  However, I ran two sets:  15 minutes and then 24 minutes!  It wasn’t quite 3 miles but it was the long sets that I felt good about.  And I DID IT.  I could have stayed in bed and nothing but my own will power made me get up and run.  That at least gives me power over myself!

I think I’m ready to run a 5k straight through now... if I don’t second think myself to death.  I pray to find a running buddy!!  I pray to find more buddies, period!

Last Friday was a double whammy run day for me as well.  Our church women’s basketball team played our first real game and we won 25-24.  Wow, was that a totally fun work out.  There was a very aggressive player on the other team and I wanted to guard her.  I felt so riled up to STOP her momentum and be that player that reined her in.  Defense has always been my strength in bb.  I also realized that I am probably 10 years OLDER than everyone else playing... which is weird because I actually don’t feel that way!  My pedometer showed that I ran for 2 miles during that game alone!  That is a fun way to rack up the steps.

I certainly have my obstacles to break through lately... as we all do.  Things I wish I weren’t so tender and sensitive about.  Longings of my heart that just bring me heartache.  Yesterday was a hard day for me and by the end of the day I was depleted of joy and just sad.  So I gave in and allowed Brent to take me and my daughter for a frozen yogurt at 9pm at night.  I loaded up that yogurt cup too and savored every last bite.  I knew I’d feel guilty later, because it wasn’t on my plan.  I was trying to hold off having a frozen yogurt until my gal trip to Oregon next month.  And do I really need a frozen  yogurt to cheer me up?  (I don’t want to answer that right now...)

So there you have it.  Life is hard, life is painful, sometimes you may want to just climb back into bed.... YET Life is still SOO GOOD and SOO worth Living!!  

~XoxoXO Margene

Twas the Day(s) after Christmas....

We had a wonderful, cozy Christmas as a family in our new home.  Brent had a couple days off and we goofed off and even went to a new frozen yogurt place and all splurged on our own concoctions!


I have to say, that this Christmas time, I gave myself permission to indulge a little with some of the sweets and yummy treats that were around.  Last year I was in "weight loss" mode and stayed true to the plan, so this year I decided to allow myself some freedoms.

BUT... I have learned that I am apt to take TOO much freedom and I have the tendency to become like a child left alone in a candy store.

I am now back ON PLAN and it's amazing how I suddenly feel more in control and even more of a sense of security of knowing the path that I'm on.  It really is like hopping onto another path.  I already feel more energy from eating better and even more cheerful.  In the past, I would have ignored those feelings of over-indulgence and rationalized them away and continued to overeat.  I'm so grateful for what I've learned!!

I really like this poem I read and it seems to fit perfectly:

T’was The Day After Christmas (By Delia McLaughlin) T’was the day after Christmas, I had put on 10 lbs By eating the food that was always around. My stockings were tight, the seams they were busting, From the constant barrage of food I was lusting. My husband and children whose clothes were snug too Pleaded with me to try something new. The only thing that fit was my stretch stocking cap And between my shirt and my pants there was a huge gap. I had endlessly and repeatedly licked every platter And never before had it really even mattered. I avoided all mirrors, ran by them in a dash So I just couldn’t see the tight fitting sash. Tired of wearing those triple X sizes, I had to do something as the scale number rises. When a friend offered to help me, I shouted “GIVE ME RELIEF from the munchies” resounded. When relief came, it was so incredibly quick, And now I no longer feel lethargic and sick. I began losing the weight without all the strife Because my health coach introduced me to Take Shape For Life! Now pancakes and brownies, chili and eggs, I’m beginning to see the bones in my legs! Oatmeal, sloppy Joes, nacho cheese puffs That health coach of mine really knows her stuff! This eating small meals every 3 hours Has helped me lose weight and now I encounter Compliments from everywhere imaginable It’s so unreal – almost unfathomable! The fat is melting – it seems to go POOF! And the energy I’ve gained has gone through the roof! The sizes get smaller as the scale shows less And now my health is no longer a mess. My eating is healthier; I’ve changed the bad habits And the weight I’ve lost won’t be recounted! For my lifestyle is changing – my food choices now healthy And used for refueling, not making me like jelly. My eyes now twinkle and I’m truly so happy That I want all my friends to join me real snappy So we will all reach that healthy goal weight And enjoy this new feeling I’m having today. For the first time in decades, I like my new self And breathing is easier when I put on my belt. Mirrors are now my next new best friend Admiring the new shape and curves that extend. Try as I did for too many years Without much success and a whole lot of tears Losing weight has been easy With a program that teaches. Now I’m teaching others so they can lose too And get slim and healthy in Twenty One Two. Let’s journey together to a thinner new you So next year you will be happier too.

I'm Excited for 2012!  I'm excited to do NEW things!  Life is good!
Just 3 more days left of 2011.  What kind of year has it been for you?