I have finally reached rock bottom. Something that I am not exactly proud of, but it happened all the same. The straw that broke the camels back was having to go out and buy new pants because the ones I bought last fall no longer fit comfortably and I look like someone who is stuffing 10 lbs of crap in a 5lbs bag when I wear them. Never mind the fact my shirts are back on the tight side around my belly.
Even if I don't reach my goal this year of a half ironman I need to do something to keep me on the winning side of the battle of the bulge. Today was just a simple plan 30 minutes on the elliptical, or so I thought. It ended up being one of the most emotionally and physically painful attempts ever. When I started this journey last year there was no expectations as to what I should be able to do or not do. This was not the case today. I know the last time I hit the elliptical I was close to 4 miles in 30 minutes and still had alot left in the tank afterwords. Today it took every once of my discipline to stay on there past the 7 minute mark, and that was mentally devastating. My only bright spot is that I hung on and finished the full 30 minutes and hit just over 3 miles. Not horrible, but far from where I was.
Really focused on getting back into the habit of 30 minutes of cardio 3 times a week. Might try to push for more but not getting my hopes up just yet. Also hoping getting back to working out will eventually lead me back into regulating my diet. Last time I was three weeks into working out before I tightened the diet up. Still have not signed up for any type of race this year. I was suppose to be 6 weeks out from my first trail half and 7 weeks out from a road half. Obviously that isn't going to happen. Just like I wanted to rerun my first 5k race from last year just so I could see how much better I was suppose to be, that one is something more like 5 weeks out at best, and is not happening either.
-Mike
Setbacks are a part of the game, Mike. You'll find that if you continue to be mindful of your health and if you make the choice to make it a priority, you can and will accomplish your goals. Having already found success, I know you know this to be true. Making yourself accountable, by blogging about it so others will know, is a step in the right direction. Keep your head up and focus on the path right before you. You have the power to do whatever you set your mind to.
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