I mean I remember when I could knock out a 7-minute mile and my back never ached. Last night on my run, which I think my grandmother could have run faster than I felt like I did, my body was screaming at me. My knees ached, my back was killing me and every step seemed to take another year off me. Running used to be my solace, my stress relief, my freedom, what happened?
Seems like when I hit the big 30 my body just stopped. Metabolism stopped, hips widened, stomach flabbed up... Just one big hot mess! My workouts didn't change, my diet had been a little off but not so much that I have gained more than I would like to admit. I mean I heard that things slow down after 30, but I was hoping they meant life, not my freaking body!I asked for thoughts on this subject and someone pointed out the inundation of stress in my life as of late. Ah yes, that little bugger.... in the form of moving, the Big D, buying a house, new puppy and more responsibility at work... Yes those things.... darn those things. I also was told perhaps my iron was low. Ah iron... I have been known to be anemic. So, let's put that on the list. Someone also pointed out that perhaps its was my BC. Hmmm, perhaps... I know some kinds can cause weight gain, but I am pretty sure that is mostly a myth. And last but not least, it was kindly pointed out to me that I sit.... all.day.long. Hmph.... Yup, I sit in a chair all day and look at the computer and type. Yes I try to get up and move every so often, but I'm pretty much sedentary. Doesn't do much to keep the ole metabolism going... So sum it all up... my life sucks? Haha... No
Life is just in a transition period. I am being required to rethink and reform habits. I have to reevaluate what works for me, what is important and develop new routines. I no longer have someone who makes my egg whites and turkey bacon while I get ready or eats healthy with me. I have to do all these things on my own and let me tell you its much easier to just eat cereal (guilty this morning when I had plenty of time to make said egg whites and turkey bacon).
Has anyone else fought this battle? What have you done that has helped you kickstart your life again after a stressful bout?
