Gym Rat

So I haven't written in a while but it's mainly because I've had no time thanks to my new found hobby and addiction: working out! I've been running and strength training in addition to radically changing my diet. The results have been amazing. I've lost 8 pounds and I can see  a huge difference in my figure. I also feel better mentally and physically. I've basically eliminated processed food, caffiene, and sugar (except raw honey) from my diet. Who knew you could feel THIS good without all the junk.

Sadly, I've not focused on my running as I should because I've been all about strength training BUT I am going to work on that because I plan to run the Marine Corps Mud Run this September and perhaps a "Run Like a Girl" 5k down in VA Beach in October. The proceeds for that one go to ovarian cancer, which my mom died from. To run in a 5K for that would be very special to me. Today I ran a total of 2 miles but only 1.5 of that was all at one time.

I tried to run this morning but Trooper was having NOTHING to do with it. The vet said he is fat and needs to run more. Well that's fine except Trooper prefers to eat and sniff flowers and snap at butterflies over actual exercise. I'd run for .25 mile and he'd stop and lay down on the ground, refusing to budge until it suited him. He'd then spring to life, take off like a mad man, holding the leash in his mouth as he dragged me down the trail. Then, like clockwork, he'd pass out again after .25 mile. This went on for approximately 1.5 miles before I gave up and coaxed him to the car with the promise of treats. I think I'm going to hold an intervention for him.

Anyway, that's what's going on in my world! I think I will post my run info on here.