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The Value of Rest

Written by Chelle on Friday, August 29th, 2008

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?

Filed under Becca, Ethan, Maritimes Style, running

14 Responses to “The Value of Rest”

  1. Halo, on August 29th, 2008 at 3:31 pm Said:

    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.

  2. much more than a mom, on August 29th, 2008 at 4:58 pm Said:

    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?

    much more than a moms last blog post..Ask The Audience: More Bed Crap

  3. Heather, on August 29th, 2008 at 6:37 pm Said:

    wow. you’re a running machine!

    Heathers last blog post..No Thanks, Oh On Second Thought Yes

  4. Holly, on August 29th, 2008 at 6:40 pm Said:

    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 :-) .

    Hollys last blog post..Yikes! More than a week

  5. Damselfly, on August 29th, 2008 at 8:19 pm Said:

    Ten pounds in four months sounds great to me!

    Damselflys last blog post..Going swimmingly

  6. crunchy domestic goddess, on August 30th, 2008 at 1:39 am Said:

    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!

    crunchy domestic goddesss last blog post..Obama, the Rocky Mountain Blogger Bash, and me

  7. Gail, on August 30th, 2008 at 4:22 am Said:

    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!

    Gails last blog post..The Committee Mummy….

  8. Immomsdaughter, on August 30th, 2008 at 4:45 am Said:

    Congrates on losing the 10 pounds. I believe you’ll have the determination to go further. Good luck dear!

    Immomsdaughters last blog post..Happy 8th Birthday

  9. Tsoniki, on August 30th, 2008 at 10:22 am Said:

    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!

    Tsonikis last blog post..Home

  10. Devilish Southern Belle, on August 30th, 2008 at 8:19 pm Said:

    Good for you for pushing yourself with the running, and for getting more rest! Can’t wait to hear your news!

    Devilish Southern Belles last blog post..I love having a good night!

  11. Mom On The Run, on August 30th, 2008 at 10:18 pm Said:

    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!

  12. Paisley Jade, on August 31st, 2008 at 6:03 am Said:

    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!

    Paisley Jades last blog post..Real Men Knit…

  13. shionge, on August 31st, 2008 at 10:25 pm Said:

    Hey great pic there Chelle :D

    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.

  14. Monica, on September 2nd, 2008 at 6:36 pm Said:

    Oh I missed this one!

    I love the photo… Becca looks so much like you!

    Great photo!!

    Monicas last blog post..The 2008 Election Stars

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