The Value of Rest
I have been staying up way too late the past few weeks. Making me fogging, cranky and less creative than normal. This week, determined to get back on track, I started to hit the sack a little earlier. I am still a little tired but it totally helped. I have also been trying to be supportive wife and getting up with J in the mornings … ugh it is so early! Need more sleep!
My body is so sore today. I ache everywhere. I also ran the farthest ever last night. I went out for my regular run, I was about to turn back at my spot when I decided to see if I could go further, go beyond myself. It was amazing. Then I got lost. A little scared. I kept running, through the woods, hoping I would see something familiar, a glimmer of hope … finally I spotted the high school and knew where I was. I am so comfortable in this city it is easy to forget that I am still new here! I ran a total of 6 km (2 more than I normally do) in 40 minutes … I guess I need a new goal, although I still have to repeat last nights record breaker.
There are times I get so discouraged. I have lost ten pounds. In FOUR months. ugh. I know it is just a number, blah blah blah … J keeps trying to convince me that it looks like I have lost a lot more. My body is composed so differently now than before I started running. I want more. I want my weight in the healthy range. I do not want winter to come and slow me down. My clothes are falling off, and yet I do not want to buy more till I am smaller.
Oh and I am NOT pregnant. Nor have we made an offer on a house (although we saw the COOLEST house ever today … it is priced a little out of our reach .. boo hoo) … I will give more details once I have them, promise.
It is a long weekend …. we have absolutely no plans whatsoever. How about you? Grand, wonderous plans for the weekend?
August 29th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
no grand plans for the weekend. nate turns 4 on sunday and we have a party (not his–his party is next weekend) to go to that same day. and we might try to get a gutter put on one side of the house to keep water (from snow and rain) out of the eaves and away from my living room.
have a nice weekend. and way to go on breaking your own record!
p.s. if you aren’t pg and it isn’t a house, i’m guessing it might be something job-related.
August 29th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Wow - good for you on the running! I need Christmas to come so I can get the Nike plus
Ummm, you’re writing the Savvy Halifax thing? Did I guess it?
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August 29th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
wow. you’re a running machine!
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August 29th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
It’s so hot here. I’m hoping to be cool this weekend. Good luck hmm.
I’ve been inspired by you (no, I’m not running. Blah!) But, I am starting to swim when James has his lesson. It’s something. And it’s not hot :-).
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August 29th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Ten pounds in four months sounds great to me!
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August 30th, 2008 at 1:39 am
good for you for getting to bed earlier. i soooo need to start doing that myself. i need to spend my time more wisely. somehow, something’s got to change.
good luck w/ the house hunting. that’s exciting!
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August 30th, 2008 at 4:22 am
great work with the running - I’m looking forward to taking it outdoors now that it is lighter in the mornings…. I too need to make bedtime a lot earlier!
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August 30th, 2008 at 4:45 am
Congrates on losing the 10 pounds. I believe you’ll have the determination to go further. Good luck dear!
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August 30th, 2008 at 10:22 am
I am still so impressed with your running! I want to get on the treadmill that is at our workout room for our community, but I can’t even motivate myself to do that. LOL
Ten pounds in four months sounds good to me, you are also building muscle so don’t forget that!
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August 30th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Good for you for pushing yourself with the running, and for getting more rest! Can’t wait to hear your news!
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August 30th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
No plans - well we had some but Brooke just puked all over me so I guess we’ll be staying ome this weekend. I found that when I began running I gained weight even though i was eating super healthy - it’s totally muscle you’ve put on, so you’ve probably lost way more fat than the scale shows - I bet you look fantastic! I absolutely can’t wait to hear your news!
August 31st, 2008 at 6:03 am
Well done on your weight loss! I lost 15kg in 4 months (treadmill and cutting down on snacking) and did the silly thing of buying smaller clothes halfway which I then didn’t fit. Hold off a bit longer if you can. I also have had quite a few months where I couldn’t exercise (due to sickness) and was pleased to find the weight didn’t go straight back on. You will be fine!
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August 31st, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Hey great pic there Chelle
Don’t worry about losing Chelle, I’ve been bugged by the flu bug and off the treadmill for a week now. Though I must admit I did feel guilty but I know I have to ‘listen’ to my body and take a break.
So, pace yourself and I’m sure you’ll be fine. Good luck.
September 2nd, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Oh I missed this one!
I love the photo… Becca looks so much like you!
Great photo!!
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