I used to be obsessed with running. Then life got busy. I got stressed. I ran out of time for me. So my obsessions turned. They turned from running to sugar. There I said it...I am a sugar addict.
It's funny how life has a way of sneaking up on you, same goes for bad habits. One day, you're a serious running with a hot ass, downing smoothies and protein shakes, and trying to get enough clean protein. The next day, you're a binge eater with a flabby posterior and crazy muffin top, wolfing down Twinkies and Pepsi and asking yourself, "How did this happen?"
Regardless of how it happened, I need to make a change. And today is the day. I know exactly what I need to do...I've done it my whole life, with the exception of the last few months. In roughly 30 days I am running a 5K with my son. My goal this year is not to PR (although, I have improved my time in this race every year)...this year, my goal is simply to finish without walking. I feel like a running failure at this point, like I am starting over from scratch and it isn't fun. But I need to get back on that treadmill (at least until the weather gets nice again!).
So, project MuffinTop begins today. My goal is to lose 10 pounds before race day, and be somewhat ready for the 3.1 miles that lies ahead. My goal to do this is; daily workouts on my new treadmill, lots of smoothies and protein shakes, clean eating, and accountability through my blog. I can't guarantee I will post everyday, since school has been keeping me pretty busy (although I graduate in June...hooray, which brings even more weight loss goals prior to graduation)! I will do my best to post my workouts and general food diary (both good and bad) at least a few times a week.
Me and my boys on race day last year.
The one on the right will be running with me
this year, for his first race!
~38 days until race day ~
Current weight = 177
Goal by race day = 165
