Survivor

I am so proud of myself today. I woke up this morning got my boys and I ready for school and when I was slipping into my outfit, I realized I was looking slimming. Granted that I had on jeans and a tank but when I saw my profile as I was heading out the door, I had to look twice. "Is that me?" I said. Damn my waist is getting smaller and look at that stomach (not rock solid commercial abs but we are getting there). I wanted to post a picture but of course I guess this was just my week that every electronic I used would break. So you can guess what I want for Christmas (Nikon D3100 but I will settle for a Nikon CoolPix S8000). That alone made my day as I headed off to work. The 5 weeks that I have put into myself is paying off and I am not even ready to stop. So look out world her comes the new and improved me.

After a long day at work I came home to my little sick bear. While in school, my oldest got sick and was taken home today. I catered to him for a while and knew I had to conquer the dreaded beast of a 20 minute straight run. I got into my second uniform for today (gym clothes), did my stretching and headed out and proceeded on my journey. I was amazed at how I did. I was not winded as I thought I would be and I kept the same pace as I've done for the last few runs. I was even able to sing the words to the songs as I pound the pavement. 37 minutes later and I was done. I was not tired and I was proud of myself once again. If this was 5 weeks ago and you've asked me to run for 20 minutes, I would have thought you were crazy but I tell you, the Couch to 5K program has done wonders. There were voices in my head (not Sybil voices) telling me to stop, that I couldn't do it but this new me, was not having it. I kept pushing and the new me won. For those reading my blog, you can do it. It doesn't matter what your goal in life is (lose weight, become a better you, find a better relationship etc.), you can do it. You have to trust yourself and start surrounding yourself with like-minded people. Today I became a survivor and I like how I feel and what has become of me. I will check in with you guys soon. Enjoy this song by Destiny Child. I think it is a fitting song for me and all who are or will overcome something. Thank you running community you have been the best. This is for you as well.  :-*

Survivor by Destiny Child