4) Feel the Burn

So, after my last post I decided to just stop complaining and just get my ass up off the couch.  And it's paying off.  I've pushed myself more then I had the last time I went to the gym.  

I think that was part of my main problem with May-August.  I didnt push and didn't really see results; yes I had lost a few pounds and toned up a bit but not nearly how I wanted to.  So like most people in the world, I gave up.  But this time I'm pushing and seeing results with even less time at the gym.

The magic?  Running.  I knew it was going to come to that before but now that I have an actual goal to run, I had to suck it up.  Despite the goal of the 5k, I hate running.  I have horrible memories of running in school where I was the last one to finish the damn mile in gym class.  I couldn't even make it the whole way around the track once without having to stop.  Now, I know running on a treadmill isn't exactly the same but I'm ridiculously proud of myself that today I ran a half mile.

I weighed myself and was pleased, we'll see how I feel on Monday when it's my 'official' weigh in.  A friend of mine (Hi Georgette!) is on the same mission as me and we're challenging each other.