Welcome to my blog "Self Discipline and Me". This is the first blog that I have ever written and so this is my first of many (hopefully) posts. I am attempting to start holding myself accountable in many aspects of my life, particularly when it comes to diet and exercise. Please forgive any and all typos.
The other night I couldn't sleep. I was in bed and very frustrated that I was wide awake when I should have been getting my beauty sleep. I decided to be productive with my time and brainstorm ideas to help me be successful in my goals and to just be all around happier. I am disappointed in my weight gain and my lack of motivation.
Finally an idea worth mentioning hit me. I would write a blog. I would send the link to my closest friends in hope that they would read it and kick my butt if I was slacking off. My idea was set but I needed a title and direction. I had been reading my backlog of Shape magazines (four months) and a short article in one of them had caught my eye...it was by a trainer who had started a line of rubber bracelets (similar to livestrong) that were black with the words self discipline on them in white. The point behind them is that he couldn't be with his clients at all times but they could wear a bracelet that would remind them to make smart choices.
This is exactly what I needed...self discipline...and accountability. The next day I ordered the bracelet and it should be here soon. I figure writing in a blog and tracking my progress or lack there of will hold me accountable and so will the races that I have registered to run in the months of January* (1/2 marathon), February (15.5 mile mud run), March (9k), April (1/2 marathon), and May (1/2 marathon). * As out now January is out because I hurt my back over winter break and my training hasn't been realistic....excuses, excuses...I know...
I commute over an hour to work each way and I coach for a minimum of two hours after work each day. I have rarely taken the time to workout/run during my coaching seasons this year (September 2010-January 2011). To be honest some days I was too lazy and on others I was/am just too exhausted and I need(ed) sleep. This has led me to be unhappy and when I am unhappy I eat...
My basketball (coaching) season ends on January 13th (Thursday) and starting that weekend I am going to be starting my "Self Discipline and Me" journey. I hope that you will join me in my attempt of training, healthy eating, weight loss and possibly running a full marathon.
I support you completely, Cass! I think this is a great goal to set for yourself, and I hope you'll let me know if there's anything I can do to help you along the way. Keep in mind, I am *not* a runner, so I can't join you, but I would be happy to come and cheer you on at your races :) I also just want to say that you should be kind to yourself. You're a beautiful and busy young woman, and if you need a day (or week) off of working out, you should take it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Em, and I support you completely. Working out is designed to make you feel good about yourself, not to feel obligated and do it out of guilt. Although it seems as though guilt is what motivates me to work out more than anything these days. Commuting, eating on-the-go and in your car and finding time for yourself is hard. And as educated women, we all know that everything is linked: eating right will help you sleep better, sleeping better will increase your motivation to work out, working out will increase the likelihood you will eat right, etc. which creates a bit of a domino effect. First and foremost, you need to be patient with yourself, and I am the first to admit this is what I am struggling with in my own life. So, in solidarity, I will join you in eating right and working out and remembering to take time for ourselves during these hectic times because we are soooo worth it!
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ReplyDeleteCass, I am so proud of you! I admire you everyday and support you 110%. Like Emily said, you need to be kind to yourself. I am excited to hear about all of your races and for you to see how much you are going to improve. Over the next couple of months you will start to see big improvements in your running and you will become stronger & faster. I am hoping that I can come and run some of them with you, but not for a couple of months. :)
ReplyDelete-Tasha