So, even after only two days of having a blog I have already changed paths...I will still be writing about the journey I am going on but I wanted to do in a different way. On my FaceBook page I have been saying why I am getting my butt on the treadmill and I really like what this does for me on the journey and me on the treadmill.
I needed to stop focusing on just getting skinny...I would think about just getting back to the "Old Cindy" and never think about why I actually need to get on the treadmill everyday. I would talk a big talk but the truth of the matter is I just want the Old Cindy's body back...and I want it back now!!
Then I got into a big rut and lost all desire to do anything...and finally one day I did what Cindy does best...I turned it into what I could do for someone else. And when I really thought about it, it did help me in the process. When on the treadmill I would think about my "Daily Run Thought" and not about getting skinny, getting skinny, and getting skinny. I ran better, my thoughts were more positive, and I gained much more insight on what I had chosen for my daily thought.
My first daily run thought was about my husband Doug's Aunt Betty that had passed this past week. She was only 62. I was not very close to her but the time that I spent with her was nice. She was a sweet woman. Her son had just had a heart attack a few weeks back and now she is gone. A long time ago 62 was a good long life....but now that is still young.
So, I ran for her. I got up off the couch and stopped feeling sorry for myself...something that I have to work on.
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awesome thoughts, cyn... maybe in the in the next coming months, you can do a run for me! (And in turn, I'll do a ride for you!!!)
ReplyDeletenow that you bring it up... i really think that you're on to something there... focusing on your daily excersize routine as a period of meditation; thinking of one person, and one person alone; talking to them, and pushing yourself for that one more mile in that person's name!... I think i may steal that from you... and who knows, maybe it'll catch on?!
I'll keep an eye on your blog, and if you don't mind, I'll link to in on my long-time blog, Stella the land monster... Oh... be sure to use the "Add blog" function on FaceBook to automatically link to itfrom there... Also, if you need help w/ Blogspot (i.e. with pictures, liknks, etc.) I'd be delighted to help!
Luv 'ya sis!
-Sydm
What a great way to stay motivated.
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm running, and it gets tough, I try to remember how blessed I am that I actually have the ability to get out and run...no excuses!
I love you!