Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Sweet Spot



I don't want to jinx myself or scare my mojo away but I have to tell you I've been feeling like I've hit the healthy lifestyle sweet spot. I'm in such a groove lately I wish I could bottle it up and store it away for when I really need it.

I haven't been getting too hung up on the numbers on the scale since they've been going in the right direction, I'm not stuffing my face with sugar and crap, I'm working out regularly and I'm feeling things I haven't felt in years (hello collarbones!).

I had an amazing workout today. In addition to making the elliptical machine my bitch for 70 minutes I also jogged a mile on the dreadmill. I was a sweaty mess and it felt great. I was already high on endorphins when a complete stranger stopped me in the hall and said "I just have to ask, how do you stay on the elliptical for so long. It's impressive. I can barely stay on for 10 minutes. " I told him I could barely stay on it for 10 minutes less than a year ago but I've worked up my stamina, increased intensity, and just get into a zone now. The first 10-15 minutes are the hardest but once I get going it seems to get easier and easier. Of course, not lugging an extra 50+ pounds of fat around helps too.

Let me know if you have any ideas on how to bottle this stuff up. We could get thin and rich.

7 comments:

  1. good for you.... you're lucky to have the ability to do exercise as well as healthy eats....

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  2. I've just read your blog again after a long absence from blogspot, and can't begin to say how lovely it was to read again. This post especially! It is an absolute testament to dedication and I'd just like to say, major high five!

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  3. Some days I wish someone had bottled it up, because I would buy some!! Major kudos for finding your groove and sticking too it. Your collar bones will thank you later!!

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  4. I hope you stay in this sweet spot forevah!

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  5. Congratulations. Sincerely. Keep it up. It's nice to read a blog where someone is actually in a great place and kickin' some royal butt!!

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  6. If you figure out how to bottle it, be sure and let me know. :) That's awesome that you are in that place ... I hope to join you there in the next day or so.

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  7. Congrats for your great energy and positive attitude. This will help to move mountains, if you wish.

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