Have you ever not done something, or worn something just because of how you think it will make you appear? Or that you just "can't?"
I have done this for TOO LONG. This really has been my year of breakthroughs, not just physically, but mentally as well.
For example, I have never, NEVER wanted to wear knee-length skirts/dresses because I can't stand the size of my legs. Even when I am in really great shape, those calves are not what should be seen. Oh well, right? I now own 2 knee-length dresses and 2 skirts that I LOVE!!
I tried to borrow a picture of this skirt, but there was too much red tape to get it here. But this one is my favorite: (and it's on sale!)
The other hang-up I have had forever, was the thought that having my hair shorter would make my face look rounder/puffier than it really is. Well, I did it. I haven't had my hair this short for a while and I love it!! No, I can't pull it back as easily, but it forces me to appreciate my cute cut and do it every day. I don't mind. And it's gonna stay this way for a while!
So, what other walls am I smashing through, you ask? I saved the biggest for last. I have decided to train for a 5K. (it's lengthened a bit so it's actually a 6K) By October, I want to be able to run the whole thing without stopping. I even started THIS training program today. I didn't feel like it was any harder than what I do to myself every other day at the gym, and it's just the first day!
I haven't run since college, and that wasn't easy even then. This will be a great concrete project to accompany all of my other goals for gaining control of my health and changing the way I view myself.
This is the 5K, and it's just for women!!
4 comments:
Good for you! The hair, the skirt, the running, GO you!
I've just started doing 5ks to, and I know you can do it, no matter how long it's been since you ran, you can do it. Plus Thanksgiving Point is a LOVELY course. Enjoy!
Oh I meant to tell you a few days ago that I love your new hair cut! From what I can see in the picture it looks great. I'm going to cut mine pretty short in a couple weeks too, hopefully. It just feels so good to get it off your shoulders and out of your face, i think. So good job! And it's true about that knee-length skirt from downeast... I commented on it last time I was in town. It's way cute on you!
you seriously rock! And I loved that skirt on you when you wore it here.
Thanks so much for being brave and posting all of this. I am learning to be braver.
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