My Workout Diary- First Entry

I'm overweight. Clinically, I'm obese. And I don't like it. I'm mad at myself for letting myself get into this position. But, on the upside, I'm happy that I'm facing this challenge now. I'm going to be turning 29 soon and am not wanting to hit 30 being in this shape. I'm not wanting to be skinny, I want to be healthy and fit. Big difference between those two categories.  

The challenge is for me to have a new relationship with my body and food. It's not a healthy lifestyle as it stands right now. Food attempts to satisfy something. What I don't know. I'm not trying to look at this philosophically but instead as a problem that needs to be fixed and I'm looking at it as a step-by step process.

I've been fine tuning this process for about the past month or two and am starting to find my nische. I hope that this diary helps anyone reading. If not, then I understand. I just want to share what works for me and also as a way to keep me motivated. There's nothing like putting your business out there for all to read and just to not follow through with it.

So here we go...

Today was pretty hard. Two reasons.

One, I ran Monday and it felt amazing, even at only a minute a clip, it still felt amazing. I felt as though I was starting to find my groove. Tuesday, I was sore. Wednesday I was limping if I took a wrong step, not totally decrepit limping but it was hurting. I did the ice massage which felt good. Today, I thought I'd try a light jog but immediately had to stop. Shin splints are no joke. I'm mad at myself, aggravated and close to feeling defeated.

Thanks to Google search, I'm hoping this defeated attitude is non existent tomorrow. I read about KT Tape. I've seen it being used by serious athletes and even one lady at work is using it. I figured it's worth a shot.
I'll find out tomorrow. I'm going to hit the gym and see if I can truly do my walk 5 minute/run 1 minute.

The second reason, it's close to that time of the month. I'm wanting to eat everything in site and my body is bloating if I even look at food. I'm cramping and overall just a site to behold.

So two things trying to stop me but I refuse. I'm as stubborn as they come when I want something that's so close within reach.

I sure hope I have better news after tomorrow's workout. My fingers are crossed.

Ash