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I only allow myself to indulge on race day mornings as a nice energy-rich breakfast on a baguette or bread roll. If it's an out of town race, my race buddy and I have been known to take the little packets (3-4 each) to the breakfast room the morning of the race and use them for ourselves and watch the other runners going…
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I don't think anyone has said it yet -- exercise is an excellent stress/anxiety buster! Honestly, if I feel myself craving something specific as a crutch (the self-control associated with turning down something in front of you is a different struggle for me) I check in and see if I think a good sweaty workout would help.…
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Exercise is the best thing for me! I have been struggling with anxiety for a long time (diagnosed a year and a half ago) and good sweaty cardio sessions are the best medicine I've found. Science supports it as well, the endorphins released that give you that "runner's high" do a great job of counteracting depression and…
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Realising that after a month, I haven't gained back a single pound of the near 25 I've lost since last October. Running 4k after a long (too long) absence from the treadmill. Cheerleading my friend in Geneva to a 1:48 half marathon! Finding work that I really enjoy. Getting accepted to my first choice Masters program in…
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I'm always so impressed with the "age effect" -- you look a decade younger at least! A few months ago I was getting depressed because I felt like I was starting to look older -- just dull around the edges without that youthful sparkle. I've lost almost 20 pounds now and guess what? The sparkle's back! Keep up the great…
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Way to go! What an inspiration! I bet you'll find lots of those scary women are actually helpful and excited you're there too :)
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Thanks everyone. I've been rehydrating for the last few days and haven't moved the scale up too much! Trying to eat as cleanly as possible. All the best to all of you.
