Friday, June 10, 2011

Frustration = Motivation?

Let me start off by apologizing to any skinny person that may have read my post from yesterday and was offended. I wasn't trying to be ugly. I know we all have self image issues whether or not we are skinny or lubby. Skinny people seem to have it so easy. Eat what you want and not worry about it. If you gain a pound or two, no big deal.  Lubolicious people have to think about everything we eat...whether it be good or bad.  No one stares at a skinny person if they scarf down a quarter pounder with cheese, but hand it over to a person of lubbyness and everyone stares and thinks "How gross, they should be eating a salad!".  That's all I was saying......people don't scrutinize what a skinny person eats. For people who are of the hefty nature, everything we eat is scrutinized.  Anyhooooo.........

I have recently gotten back on the treadmill along with eating rabbit food healthier meals.

 Last night after we came home from my son's game, I was a little frustrated for various reasons. It was later than I would have liked, but I got my butt on that treadmill to run out some of my frustration and it helped a lot.  I warmed up for 5 min (about .25mi) and then just started running. Set my pace and kept trucking on.  When I looked down I had run to 1.25 miles which means that I ran a full mile without stopping. I was so excited! I walked for a little bit and then ran a little bit more until I reached 2 miles.  By this point it was probably 10:00p so I decided to stop. It sure did feel good! I woke up today and before I had eaten anything (except a banana), wanted to get on the treadmill to run some more. Wait, WHAT??  Did I just say what I think I just said?  ;)  

Again, I warmed up for 5 min, set my pace and started running.  This morning I ran to 1.50 miles, which means I actually ran 1.25 miles without stopping. YA HOO!!  Kept my mind focused on a few things and before I knew it, I was there.  Seems like it went by so fast. For the last .25 miles (to 2 miles) I put the treadmill on an incline of 6 and worked it!  I could feel the burning in my legs and it actually was a good burn.

It's kind of amazing when you focus on something in particular instead of just randomly thinking while exercising.  Will have to do that more often!

Question: Does it matter what time of day you walk/run?  Is there a better time as far as burning the most calories? Or is it all personal preference?

Hope you guys are having a wonderful day! Mine has been good so far! :)

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