Thursday, October 1, 2009

Progress of Sorts

I made it this morning without giving into the temptations of donuts and assorted breakfasty starches. I did not make through this afternoon and the stupid little bite size candies that are on my colleague's table. Instead I unleash my soon to be outer Homer Simpson and gorge myself on blasted butterfingers. So yummy.... mmm butterfingers.... On the plus side (pun intended), I have effectively increased my exercise. I now try to do something in the mornings before I head to work and walk in the afternoons. One of the lovely features of digital cable is the free zone's health & fitness selection. ExerciseTV classes featuring 10 min buns and thighs and Kim Kardashian's upper body workout have become staples. While I have gained 3 fricking pounds, I have slimmed down enough in order to fit into some of my older and therefore smaller fat clothes. I consider this a form of progress. But why does progress have to be so bloody slow? Probably because of the butterfingers, I know. Why can't I have the metabolism I enjoyed back in the 90s? Such a slim and attractive decade that was for me. Why?Why? Whine. Okay. Got that out of my system. My walks which until the oppressive heat of July involved some running have continued. It was cool enough for me to run a bit this weekend and yesterday - both times I managed to run a solid 1/2 mile on the homeward stint of my walk. I am pretty impressed with myself. I am tempted to see if I can make it even further...and tragically scared of failure. Not sure why. Sure the rest of the world can run/jog a mile without issue. As soon as the indoor track opens again, I plan to try for the full mile. I think all of the added cardio workouts have increased my ability to run. Thank you Kim Kardashian.

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