Long distance relationships come with thoughtful phone calls, unexpected text messages, and surprise Hallmark cards.
They also come with inevitable goodbyes. Those "send offs" we have at the end of the visit of our lovers.
...and they suck.
Today, I said goodbye to my boyfriend, Arthur at Port Authority Bus Station here in NYC. We had an AMAZING weekend together, which was a true blessing. (This was our first time together since working with each other at the PA Renaissance Faire.) But of course, as I had to watch him board his bus and walk away... I fought back the tears that so wanted to escape my eyes.
In order to fight this inevitable sadness... I decided to go straight to the gym for a workout. Turns out, fighting off a sad good-bye leads to a GREAT workout!
I was able to run for 3.5 miles (well 3.2 at a good interval run - and .3 miles jogging for a cool down) and it felt awesome. I could tell I was dehydrated from drinking wine with Arthur the night before - so i just fought through it and finished the run. There's something awesome about finishing a run even when it seems to be fighting against you at first.
Following my run, I did 20 minutes using free weights for some arm workouts and crunches. I even ran into a friend I used to work with at the gym - so all in all... what could have been a very sad morning turned out to be a very good one. :)
Now... if only my diet could get on board.
Here's where I need some help and support: I know how to eat right. I know what I should eat. I've done Weight Watchers before and been successful. So why am I off track again? Why is it so hard to eat right?? Ugh. I know, that as I train for this marathon I will need to seriously consider my diet - as it will either enhance or pull away from my progress. So... help!!
I know I can do this on my own, but it was one said that "no man is a failure who has friends." So, friends, family, strangers reading this blog... I could use some advice - or perhaps just a proverbial kick in the nutritional butt.
Diet - you are my next target. I shall CONQUER you!!!
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Kelly,
I know you don't really know me (I'm the girl that does the really cool pictures books and I gave you the dvd this year) but I just wanted you to know I totally understand where you are coming from. I've done weight watchers before and it works. I lost 40 pounds the first time I did it. I know what to do and I know that if I stick to it the results will be worth it but for some reason getting through the first couple of weeks always seems impossible. I've been trying to start back up again since the end of summer and my willpower just stinks. I want to let you know that reading your blog and seeing your goals has inspired me to really put my mind to it and start again. I know you can do it. I know I can do it. I'm going to continue to follow your blog and offer encouraging words whenever I can. My boyfriend told me something that really makes sense and makes me feel better when I'm losing patience and willpower with my diet "You didn't gain the weight overnight so you can't expect it to be gone overnight. It's a journey you have to take one day at a time."
Good luck and I look forward to hearing about your successes!!
Alicia
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