I’m not a runner.
Even as a fit 110 pound competitive swimmer in high school, I could not run — my knees hurt, my ankles hurt, I ruined my 4.0 GPA in high school because of gym class. I walked the mile, even though I also swam the mile.
Let me reiterate: Not. A. Runner.
Yesterday I ran a full lap around the track without stopping. A month ago I struggled with running 50 feet at a time. We’re talking out of shape fat lady approaching middle age nonsense. It was a victory. No pain, felt easy, stopped because I was so surprised!
For the past month, I ate at a caloric deficit, watched my carbs, went to the gym daily (even just to walk on the treadmill at an incline), and discovered that I love hiking! So does my dog!
In the past month, I’ve lost 11 pounds, I ran 1/4 mile without stopping, and I’m crushing the hikes that felt like torture 2 weeks ago.
It wasn’t a crash diet or a sudden, drastic change. It was a caloric deficit and consistency every day. Hiking, walking, swimming, jogging, lifting weights. Just something.
We can do it!!!
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