Another week has gone by and I am still struggling with the whole exercise and eating thing. I am doing better about the sweets and as long as I don't buy ice cream we should be ok. My sweet tooth is still craving all those yummy things, but I have stood strong, FINALLY. I went shopping the other day and I really wanted some ice cream. The thoughts of just going to the near by McDonald's and getting an ice cream cone were SO tempting to me, but I was proud of myself, I stood strong and just went home.
Clint came home from wk the other night and mentioned to me that some of the woman there were going to do the Running With Angels 5k and asked if it was something I wanted to do. The ladies at his wk are just going to walk it. I got on the computer right then and signed myself up for it. Running with Angels is an inspiring book that has really helped my love for running grow and help me to realize that I can do it too. This is something can be possible for me even before I was willing to submit to it. From the web sight: "We are excited about the proceeds this race has created. There has been a fund established for women who would like to improve their health through various programs offered through Intermountain Utah Valley Regional Medical Center Women’s Clinic. A sincere thanks to you, our participants and your families for supporting this effort. It is a dream come true for those who benefit from these proceeds." That is why I am going to do it. I know the struggle it is to find your identity behind the fat and negative self-talk. I will probably walk the first bit and run the rest of it, that is my goal. The 5k is on the 17th of May. I'll let you know how things wk out.
