My Fitness Monday: Update

I just got home from working out and I've realized this: my favorite part of working out is when I'm done. I really do love the feeling I get after I've exhausted myself physically, and a lot of times emotionally. For example, I've been working towards one of my goals this past week, which was running a 5k, and last night I ran more laps straight than I ever have before. And I busted out crying. Thinking back, that seems a bit ridiculous but pushing myself was emotional... And painful! Running is getting easier. I never thought I would say that, but we've been trying to stay at it everyday and I feel like, just with everything, the more times you do it, the easier it becomes. Back in March of 2007 I decided to join Weight Watchers. I tried several diets before, but never maintained the commitment and always ended up cheating myself. I decided when I joined WW that time was going to pass regardless of whether I was working towards something or not, so why not work for something? I did! I lost 50 lbs during the remainder of that year by food moderation, drinking water, and exercise. Thankfully I've been able to maintain that weight (with the exception of a few lbs) but my mission now is to be healthy and in shape. So that's what I've been working on and what I will continue to work for. It's definitely not going to be easy, but most things worth fighting for never are...