OneFitHoneyBadger Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 I had always hated running. I've often told people if they words you ever see me running that they too should follow in suit & it could only mean one thing; Zombie Apocalypse. I also made mention that if my body were to ever be discovered on the jogging trail, one could be confident knowing that my body was drug to the location because I personally would not be there for leisure. Fast forward to 2013, a murdered friend, one nervouse breakdown, & one good look at a family photo & realized I looked like I had eaten a small child and was still in the process of digesting it. Had an epiphany while walking the Golden Gate Bridge with a friend & the next day started one block walking, one block jogging for the next week. One week later I returned to the Golden gate Bridge and Ran it the following week. It was the most excillerating experience I had ever had. 4 months & many miles later I lost 45lbs & was in the best shape of my life. Fast forward two years; I move to Fargo North Dakota from California. With a windchill my first Winter was -20 to -50. No sun, no socialization other than the drinking that takes place at small street fairs, SAD kicked in & I gained 35lbs over 7 months from inactivity. I just found this app two days ago which is perfect timing since I JUST quit smoking. Seems like the only thing that is helping me get through the anxiety and nervousness of the withdrawals is running.... And I hate running. I just hate the withdrawals & the feeling of not having any control while I am going through hell even more. Taking my life back one mile at a time, and who knows, maybe I'll like running, someday. Right now I finished w1d2 & can hardly breathe and it feels quite amazing actually. I'm actually looking forward to tomorrow. So those of you hard cores out there.... Any advice would be great for once I ready to brave the Fargo temps of -9 to -20 once I get my big girl panties on and step off the treadmill into the real world Jo4applerose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Hi There, Wow, you have been through a lot, thanks for sharing. Today is a new day and you can do this! I am so proud of you. You are beating a few things there and you CAN quit smoking, drinking, etc... Keep it up and keep us posted on here. Hugs to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Healthylife4me Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 WOW is the first thing that pops in my head!! 2nd- love your name!! 3rd- zombie apocalypse! Lol when I started this ( I am on w7d3 now) I actually thought to myself, if there were a zombie apocalypse right now, I would be zombie food. 4th- you are strong! You CAN do this! Look at what you have gone through! YOU are the only person that can stop YOU from succeeding. 5th- I am sooo looking forward to your success stories!! Run on honey badger!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRoseWithin~Shannon Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 OneFit, In spite of and because of all that you have been through, I am excited for you. I see a woman willing to take one tiny step forward and then another and another. I also notice your life-affirming humor! It is a must to laugh at ourselves at times, right! I am inspired; I am moved and I am also reminded to enjoy my small steps because they sure do add up! Thank you. You are a perfect example: · (paraphrasing what you wrote) Week one I started one block walking. Week 2, I was one block jogging, and then one week later I ran the Golden Gate Bridge! I was so exhilarated! I kept at this for 4 months and overtime I lost 45lbs! · “Taking my life back one mile at a time…” · “Right now I finished w1d2 and I can hardly breathe. It feels amazing ….” First of all … CONGRATS on w1d2!! You’ve already proven you can push past areas you strongly believed you disliked (running) AND you have certainly overcome the disturbing and shocking loss of a friend. I have no doubt in my mind you can overcome Fargo North Dakota’s bitter cold, your withdrawals and depression. Why? Cuz … you’ve already taken the first two steps. J I’m wearing big girl panties too! Mind you, it’s not as cold, yet my eyelashes froze on the first day, I sounded funny when talking; I was fearful I wouldn’t feel a snot-sicle forming , and I just finished W1D3! Can’t wait to hear what steps you take next! <3 CHEERS! KellyAnn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Way to go. Leveling up your life is awlays a win!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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