Last August I started losing weight via SparkPeople.com. During the weight loss process I started running. When I first started, I could hardly run a mile. But you see, I am uber self competitive so each time I ran I would try to run further and further. It was like a game to me. Seriously I love to push my boundaries. Within 2 months I had completed a 10 miler run. Woot. Now there I was, feeling invincible. I am a tigress, a running goddess. Ok maybe not a running goddess since I am still slow as hell, but the point of it all is that I realized I can do whatever I want to do if I BELIEVE in myself.
Yes, belief. Belief such a once foreign concept has now become my best friend. I used to live in a world of self doubt. I let self doubt hold me back and keep me prisoner. The list of things I haven't tried, haven't done because I let fear and disbelief be my ruler is way too flipping long to be quite frank. Since starting my journey on Spark I was given tools that changed the way I thought about my weight, my life, and my health. These tools have brought me to the point I am in my life now...the point where I dare to dream and believe that I can do things I never dreamed possible.
The dream....
The dream is to run a half marathon in ALL 50 States! I know that the dream will be a reality because I believe I can do it. Believe in yourself!
You go, girl! I know you will do it and have a life-changing experience in the process. Wahooooo!
ReplyDeleteHey girl! Its yaminokodomo (nadine)! lol I had opened an account on this site a loooooooooong time ago :) Havent been on for a while but glad to be able to stop in and read about your 1/2 marathons! You know I will definitely be keeping up with your blogs on here and sparkpeople! Keep the belief alive! You are a perfect example on how to achieve great success just as long as you keep your mind to it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first 1/2 marathon, I am really proud of you and your achievements.Keep it up in tell you finish your big goal and take care of that knee so it doesn't side line you.
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