3 years in the past, I weighed 253 pounds. i was disgusted with the manner i used to be residing my life, and i felt like I wasn't being a superb mother to my boys due to it. I awakened in this day three years in the past, and began what changed into the begin of a sixteen month adventure to lose 125 kilos.
these days, I wakened with a venture that turned into challenging as well--going for walks 16 miles as a education run for my marathon. i have run sixteen miles earlier than, so it wasn't "new" to me, however that was with Jessica, and nowadays turned into my longest solo run yet. in this anniversary today, on account that I had to run sixteen miles, and it took me sixteen months to lose the burden, I figured it could not be a coincidence--and that i determined to apply the ones miles to reflect on my weight reduction journey.
earlier than beginning (each the weight loss and the run these days), I concept about how daunting the assignment regarded. I felt very crushed with what changed into in front of me. however, I knew that I had what it took to get 'er executed, so I began--with a unmarried step in the proper route.
Mile 1/Month 1: on the very beginning of my weight loss, I felt adore it turned into going to take forever to get to my aim. every small loss that I had on the size seemed like nothing within the grand scheme of factors. similar to on my run these days, each step become so small while i was looking at 16 miles in front of me.
Mile 9/Month 9: Getting tired of this, and just wishing I could see the finish line already.
Mile 16/Month 16: The home stretch. Pushing my limits, and feeling on top of the world. SO happy to have accomplished the task that seemed so impossible in the beginning.
today I found out that the whole weight reduction adventure is lots like strolling (a long run, mainly). I started off feeling so crushed with what lay in advance of me, and trying to come up with each excuse within the e book now not to begin. at the same time as the miles/months passed, I felt strong within the starting, then I were given uninterested in it and just wanted it to be over. There were instances I wanted to give up early, for diverse motives, or look for shortcuts, however I endured. And in the direction of the stop, I felt fantastic and found out that all the ones difficult moments made the cease end result that a lot sweeter.
and even now, having run the sixteen miles, I know it's not over--I have to run 18 next week, and in October, i'll be going for walks 26.2. it's going to by no means be over! just like the weight loss--now and again I do sincerely properly at preservation, and on occasion I battle through every unmarried day (or step, in a run). but i am continually satisfied that i am running so difficult at it, and my body thanks me for that.
I realize that this whole put up is a touch corny, however the evaluation among going for walks and weight reduction changed into so evident that I needed to write approximately it. So whether or not you are simply beginning, or midway thru your personal journey, simply remember the fact that there are appropriate days and awful days, but it's far really worth IT!