NSV on a horrible, terrible, really awful, rotten day

Dawn_is_getting_healthy
Dawn_is_getting_healthy Posts: 245
edited October 3 in Success Stories
Yesterday sucked. Sorry, it just did. Nothing went right at work, then I had to take off early to pick up my son and take him to a Boy Scout event...got majorly lost trying to find the place...by the time I got home, I was on the verge of a panic attack. Truly...anxiety, shallow breathing, sweaty palms, the whole nine yards.

Normally this would prompt a trip through the McDonalds Drive Thru for a 2000 calorie "snack". Yesterday that thought didn't appeal to me at all. Instead, I went home, put on my tennies, and RAN on the treadmill. I'm just starting my exercise program, so I am currently WALKING 3.0 mph for 15 minutes a day, with the intention of working up to something longer. But I WANTED to RUN. So I ran 6.0 mph. OK, before y'all get too excited, I only lasted one minute. But, it was a HARD minute, and when I was done, I actually felt better (once I could breathe normally again!).

So, that's how I turned a horrible, terrible, really awful, rotten day into something I could be proud of. YAY!

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  • no_where1976
    no_where1976 Posts: 56 Member
    Good for you! I don't think I could run a second on the treadmill! Love the way you turned your day around :)
  • kaits108
    kaits108 Posts: 305 Member
    YAY that's great!!! Isn't running therapeutic? I hope you're having a wonderfully amazing day today! :)
  • maura1110
    maura1110 Posts: 171 Member
    That's so awesome! Definitely a great start to your exercise program. Keep it up!
  • wrightgirl230
    wrightgirl230 Posts: 16
    Good for you!!!! Way to treat yourself the RIGHT way after a hard day.
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    WIN !!! thats amazing..soon 1 minute will turn into 3, then 5, then 10..get it girl.. :happy: :drinker:
  • luvmybeebees
    luvmybeebees Posts: 681 Member
    Good for you! Congrats on skipping the McDs!!
  • paravision
    paravision Posts: 148
    Thats awesome! I never looked at it like that! When I have a bad day I am going to turn it into something awesome! xoxo
  • chrissaucier
    chrissaucier Posts: 252 Member
    What a great way to get rid of all that negative energy!
  • Guinivere
    Guinivere Posts: 357 Member
    Yay! I had a similar experience only yesterday! :-)
  • lq022
    lq022 Posts: 232 Member
    Thats great! And good for you for resisting the drive thru!! thats normally my reaction to a bad day ... although my weakness is tortilla chips & salsa lol ... but thats huge progress! Keep up the good work!
  • csparon
    csparon Posts: 200 Member
    Awesome job! Sometimes you work out a lot harder when you're stressed or angry and just take your frustrations out on the exercise machine :)
  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
    Congrats!

    I do the same thing. If I have an extra crappy day I either get on my treadmill or I go outside and I run until I almost throw up. Sounds extreme yes, but it totally works and once I know I will keep my insides on the inside, I feel AMAZING!!!
  • shannon121278
    shannon121278 Posts: 357
    Great job! That's a great way to turn a bad day into a positive day! Awesome job! You should be proud of yourself!
  • LupusCruor
    LupusCruor Posts: 15
    Every little bit of success counts, and I count two successes there. First one saying "no" to McDonalds, and the second one going a minute at 6 mph. Great job!
  • Alsison
    Alsison Posts: 651 Member
    Good for you girl!! Have you ever looked into the Couch to 5 K program?? I am in week four at it is absolutely amazing!! It allows you to run more and walk less each time building up to 5K after 10 - 12 weeks. The best part is you start off only running for one minute at a time. You have already proved you can do that!!!! I am telling you, it will change your life.....

    Good Luck on the rest of your journey, and feel free to add me if you want more friends:flowerforyou:

    Cheers,
    Alison
  • GreenLifeGirl
    GreenLifeGirl Posts: 381 Member
    A smart way to turn a horrible day into a success! Awesome NSV
  • DeBlue
    DeBlue Posts: 254 Member
    What a terrific win! Should be posted as a banner on the site for all to be inspired by. Thanks for sharing, and congrats.
  • pattynava
    pattynava Posts: 331
    That is AWESOME:happy: What an inspiration to the rest of us....
  • CJK1959
    CJK1959 Posts: 279 Member
    Good for you for turning your day around without the Mac attack! That is awesome and I am so proud of you! WTG!
  • jhungate
    jhungate Posts: 95 Member
    Good for you! I suggest the C 2 5k program, I started out walking (slowly and not very far) and now I run (not jog, run) 35-40 miles a week.

    You can do it and you will feel better!
  • iysys
    iysys Posts: 524
    way to go! i jogged in place yesterday as fast as i could for a couple minutes. i was very proud and you should be too!
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    That one minute improved your health, strength and stamina. Great job!!!!
  • aimeelouwhite
    aimeelouwhite Posts: 181 Member
    Good for you!
  • MIMITIME
    MIMITIME Posts: 405 Member
    Congratulations! You are now officially in charge of your own destiny and it is a wonderful feeling.
  • jwerman
    jwerman Posts: 176
    So glad you could turn that negative into a positive!! It is amazing how therapeutic exercise can be! Stick with it!! I'm finding I crave a good workout more than chocolate anymore! LOL! :)
  • sissamae
    sissamae Posts: 232 Member
    Good for you!!! That is a HUGE NSV!! That is proof that you are making a life change and not just on a diet! Congrats!
  • audrine
    audrine Posts: 31
    Congrats! :drinker: What a great and positive attitude to have. Your story totally inspired me!

    I was feeling really down today and just wanted to EAT some junk, but I decided that I was better than that! Instead I called a friend. Much healthier way to deal with negative emotions and stress! Thank you! :smile:
  • CharlieBarleyMom
    CharlieBarleyMom Posts: 727 Member
    Excellent way to beat out the stress! Exercise and exercise hard! Good for you! (great for you!)
  • sostengo
    sostengo Posts: 11
    This is perfect.


    Think like this:

    That 1 minute run saved you 2000 calories! Others run for that a marathon!
  • lindzmt22
    lindzmt22 Posts: 335
    That's AWESOME.....good for you. :) This inspires me.
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