I’m Walking Away

Craig David sung:

“I’m walking away,
from the dramas in my life….
I’m walking away!”

That’s how it feels like right now. Literally and symbolically. I’ve started walking/joggin/running. This plan was almost 3 months in the making and I’m so happy it’s finally happening. After one week I feel so much better already. The initial cash outlay is still driving me nuts. Yes I know running is supposed to be an inexpensive sport but I don’t even have the basics. Can you believe I have no rubber shoes? Ruy gave me one a couple of years ago which I barely wore but I can’t wear that cause my foot grew a size and a half during my pregnancy.

I decided to finally take the plunge and buy running shoes. I figured that the cost of the rubbing shoes is equal to the cost of 2 months worth of weight loss pills so it’s a worthwhile investment.  You will not believe the care I took in buying my shoe…I reasearched and researched and researched.  I barely even considered the aesthetic, the only thing that mattered was that I have a shoe which will keep my feet comfy and me safe. I don’t want to risk having any injury and considering how unathletic I am was, it was better to be extra cautious.

The shoes were well worth it. I don’t feel any strain or pain or discomfort even after walking for miles (fine, it was jsut 2 miles…but hey that’s practically 20 considering my previous level of activity).

I also bought sports bras, a dri fit running cap, and a pedometer. The pedometer acts as a body fat analyzer/BMI calculator etc.

 I sure hope I am able to keep this up.