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Well, this past Saturday my training group started up again. The summer/fall session for Marathoners In Training started bright and early. I was so ready because the winter was so bad (icy) that I decided against doing a spring half-marathon. I am looking forward to doing the Columbus Marathon this October for the second time. My only goal is to improve my time and that shouldn’t betoo hard since I came in dead last two years ago (back spasm, long story).
I love training with this group because even though I am slow, I feel comfortable with the program. There is a ton of support, great coaching, and informative sessions from experts. What makes it even more fun is that my dear hubby joined last year and did not grumble when I woke him up at 6am on Saturday (he is so not a morning exercise person). There was no rain despite the clouds but I was just so happy to be outside that I did 4.5 miles instead of the 4 planned. Yes, I’m one who barely tolerates the treadmill but appreciates it during the winter. So, if you happen to be out taking a stroll on the Olentangy Trail, you may be surprised to see how many crazy folks get up early to meet the sunrise in running shoes.
Today I decided to run a few errands at lunch. One involved exchanging some earrings I bought at Lane Bryant. The staff was very helpful and pleasant overall, but…I was more that a little surprised by their appearance. The two women that I had contact with looked, how to say this nicely…well, sloppy.
Now, I know that we all have bad days and may not care about how we look. When those days come, I hope that we have learned some smart coverup tactics and can return to the confines of our homes soon. But if you are working with the public and presenting yourself as an example for the fashions you are selling,the rules are different.
One salesperson’s nails were painted a bad shade of blue and chipped on top of it. Her pants were too long and I was worried she might trip over them. No makeup (I know, could be a personal choice) and unkempt hair completed the ensemble. She was pleasant but it made me wonder if she was having a bad day or just oblivious to how she presented herself.
Like I said, I know that we all have had days where getting dressed just seems like torture. And, this may be a more often predicament for plus-size women. However, we do’t have to ‘give up’ and not take any pride in our appearance. After all, we can look good regardless of the size on the tag. I say, check your lipstick, smile, and be your best self!
We are in the third week of the new year. I have to say that despite my exercise routine and changes in eating, I have not lost any weight. This bothers me because one of my goals this year is to cut down my 1/2 marathon time by 30 minutes. That will only happen by losing at least 20 pounds. This is always a frustrating issue for me. I know that many of you deal with extra pounds. While I accept being a plus-sized woman, I do want to increase my overall health and I just weigh too much!
Now I admit that I love sweets but I have been cutting way back, having a few bites of dark chocolate for dessert with some fruit. Changing how you regard yourself while making healthier choices is very important. The key is to focus on making changes out of love for you rather than punishing yourself for being overweight.
What kinds of things do you say to yourself when you’re having a bad day? Do you blame yourself and the rest of the world? Do you dive into a bag of chips, not coming up for air until your fingers are covered in salt and grease? That’s when you need to stop, take a few deep breaths and really think about what you need. Maybe a relaxing bath, time to read without guilt, or a nice bowl of soup. Most of all, be kind to yourself. We all respond better to love than nagging!
