Toughin' It

So, if you have read my blog on jogging, you probably will realize that this post is an update on my progress. Zach and I started jogging twice a week in May of this year. You see, we weren't as dedicated as we should've been at first, but now I have committed quite a bit of my time to healthier living. Here's why...

In August, I had my yearly checkup, and when I told the doctor about my exercise plan, she actually told me 3 times a week is recommended. Although 2 times a week is good, the next week your body just has to start all over, so no real progress is seen. As a result, I have decided to step up to the challenge. By exercising 3 times a week, I hope I will see some results!

In the past month alone, I have pushed myself to jog further or for longer periods of time. At times, I added sprints to the mix. This summer heat/humidity has been quite rough, but I keep telling myself it will be worth it in the end. I now have increased my workouts to 3-4 times a week and have restricted or limited some unnecessary food items from my diet. I've also been working on adding more protein to help those muscle fibers! I also want to mention I'm running my first 5K in 3 weeks!

So, in the process of making myself healthier, I am setting more goals for myself. I am hoping that by proving to myself that I CAN do this, I will learn to dedicate myself to the more important things in life. I hope that I will grow more confident as a person, and I hope that my quality of life is changed for the better. 

In the meantime, keep a check back and you will most likely see me posting about that 5K soon. God's leading my way. I know I can do it. 

Peace. 

WA