I have recently taken up running and working out on a quite regular basis. This endeavor began in earnest approximately one and a half months ago, at the beginning of October, 2011. One of my goals was to lose a few pounds (ok...slightly more than a few) as I improved my overall health and endurance. I have also tried to eat a more healthy diet.
After a month had passed of running several days a week, and no significant weight loss to show for it, I began to question whether or not this was the path that I should continue to achieve my desired results.
Despite my aching joints and daily soreness, I pressed on. I remembered that Thomas Edison said, "many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." Instead of making excuses to not get out and run, I began to make plans for my next run. I usually run 4-5 days per week, and I have increased the distance from 2 miles up to 4+ miles.
I am pleased to report that, in the last few weeks, I have really began to notice that I am actually beginning to lose weight and my clothes are beginning to fit better. Running, along with a closer watch on my eating habits, has really become integrated into my lifestyle. Thank you Mr. Edison!
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