Gluttony - The deadliest sin
September 25, 2008 by Doug
OK, This is my first post in a few weeks. The reason is, I haven’t had anything very inspirational to write about. Since vacation I have not gotten out to run … or exercise at all for that matter. No excuses, just living my life. I got back from the shore and got wrapped up in football parties, fall food festivals, winery visits, well you name it. I’m human what can I say.
My weight after I got back went up to 178 last week, and 178.5 this past Monday.
I’m realizing that it’s going to take more than a few runs a week to make my goal. There was a time in the past when I couldn’t put on weight if I wanted to. That all changed when my metabolism came to a screeching halt when I was in college. I don’t think that my situation is unique or I have it tougher than others by ANY means. I have never really felt any urgency to lose weight or get in shape like I do now. Since I haven’t really felt the need to push myself, and am laid back by nature, this is REALLY HARD for me to do. Not to mention the fact that I absolutely love food and live by one of the greatest cities in the world for that. Old habits die hard.
My next scheduled race is October 26th, a 5 miler. I better get out there and practice, LOL. I’m looking at some different exercise and fitness regimens to try, some of them rather extreme. I also joined a gym which opens next month. So these are positive steps. This whole experience isn’t just about weight loss, running and fitness for me. I’m learning that it’s also an exercise in discipline and doing the right thing despite old habits and what others are doing.
It’s taking on a life of it’s own. Scary….
– D.
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