Personal Best

I started going to the gym last year, around October/November.
I was on a mission, not to lose weight but to get fit.
Thin and fit are two totally different things. And I wasn't fit.

I felt like I didn't have an excuse not to go since it's next to my building and it's free.
Our apartment complex has a really nice gym with everything!

It was slow going at first.

I started by walking on the treadmill for 30 minutes.

and I was really really really winded.
I felt like this:

BUT I kept at it, going 3 days a week.
Or trying to go 3 days a week. In the beginning I made a lot of excuses.

Some weeks I would go 1 day.

Or no days.

I started getting frustrated because it seemed like it wasn't getting any easier.
I knew it was my fault for not committing to it.

I decided I had to make sure I went at least 3 days a week.

After a month or two I was able to run for 5 - 7 minutes periods.

Then I was able to run for 12 - 15 minute periods.

I would still get really winded,

I would get cramps in my stomache/abs.

But I was determined.
I started doing the 30 Day Shred on the days I didn't go to the gym.

I promised myself that I wouldn't skip days anymore.

I still don't always go 7 days a week,

and I beat myself up about it even though I shouldn't.
I got at least 5 days a week now.

The 30 Day Shred still kills me everytime.
I can see the definition in my abs though. And my stamina is fab.
I focus on the music I'm listening to and not the time.
I actually have to fight to not dance to the music. haha.

I feel like my hard work is finally paying off.

Last night I ran 2.25 miles
for 30 minutes

without stopping.

I seriously had to stop myself from doing this on the treadmill.

 

This is me giving myself a pat on the back.
<3