This post is going to be a little bit more personal, but it needs to be said ...
So I've noticed the different changes I've been going through since I've started running in February and my diet decision with not drinking soda or eating dessert/sugary snacks. I read that during my first year of training I will probably not see a huge decrease in weight, and this has been true. While I have been losing a few pounds, it hasn't been significant cause I've been putting on the muscles. Seriously, my calves are rock hard! What I have noticed is a decrease in inches in pretty much every part of my body. I'm needing to buy clothes in a size smaller now which for me, makes me feel really good! Another aspect I've seen deminish is my belly pouch. Yep, I've got one of those ... not afraid to say it! In looking back over pics I've taken on race days, I've seen it present, but today in getting ready for track it seemed almost invisible!
Ever since my pre-teen and teen years I've struggled with weight. I was one of the comfort eaters when things went bad or I was just bored. I tried various methods of losing weight including many fad diets, but could never stick with any of them and would just give up. Giving up the sweets and getting outside for exercise 3 days a week has definitely changd that! I feel my confidence increasing and my attitude changing for the better.
For anyone out there that has struggled with the same type of thing, this is about the only advise I can give you .... just keep at it! You are the only person standing in your way. Don't let the left side of your brain control you and be kind and have patience with yourself. In a world of quick fixes and got have it now attitudes, this has been a slow process, but one that I'm truly thankful I finally dove into. I wish I would've started sooner, but hey now is a better time than any!
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