Measurements are annoying/necessary

My quads finally felt good enough to go running again. (What good is doing quad exercises to the point of making them so sore I can't walk, much less run for the next few days?) I was honestly going crazy not being able to run. It has become what I do for my sanity. As much as I do it for the cardiovascular benefits, I do it to clear my head, refocus, and feel like I've done something with myself that day. I feel myself getting stronger everyday and I love working hard towards that goal.


On a lamer note. (Lamer, it's a word.) My trainer measured me today. I honestly didn't know where I should be measuring my waist. I had been measuring the narrowest part, of course, but he measured around my belly button. Yeah, that number scared me. Maybe some day I will be able to tell you what that number is (slash WAS because it WILL go down,) but right now I'm feeling to ashamed to spill my secret. I was slightly amused to learn that my thighs and biceps are different sizes, right versus left. My right side is larger by half an inch! I'm lopsided, this is just silly.


I have been kicking butt in the not giving into cravings department. I went to my mom's house and didn't even go near the bowl of chocolate. We went to a vintage shop and they had a plate of chocolate cookies, I looked at them, knew I wanted one, but didn't. (By the way, you need to go to the Cottage House on 43rd and Chicago in South Minneapolis. It is the most fabulous vintage shop that is only open one weekend a month. It has good prices and beautiful things. I am going next month for sure!) Today, I was at work and I had forgotten my apple and almonds, and I wanted nothing more that to dive into our Chexmix bowl, but I didn't. I didn't go near the cookies leftover from lunch. I didn't consider the artichoke dip as I brought it to tables. I didn't let it tempt me and take control. Last night after dinner, I wanted to eat a bunch of peanut butter, but I had tea instead. Each time I fight a craving, it's hard, but I know that if I want to achieve my goal, I have to push past the craving and keep on going.


Each day is a challenge. Each day is one day closer to the goal.