Dear A,
I like to run too, but I haven’t felt the desire lately. Hence the slapping sound my thighs make when I do force myself on the treadmill. Today I went to the gym and the girl next to me had her treadmill set at 6.4 mph and a 15% incline. It was tilted so far back she literally had to hang onto the front to stay on while she ran. I had mine set at 3.7 with a 0% incline. The size of our asses clearly demonstrated what happens if you are the slow walker at the gym. She had a cute little tight butt. Me…not so much.
In re-reading that paragraph, I realize that I sound like a lesbian stalker. I promise I am neither lesbian or stalker. I am merely fascinated at the habits of the skinny. Eating out with my boss (who wears a size 2 petite and weighs 102 pounds dripping wet) is mind blowing for me still 10 years later. She eats 3 bites and is stuffed and declares that she’ll be able to eat nothing but a bowl of cereal for dinner or a couple of graham crackers. I have tried that, but I end up easting my to-go box plus the cereal plus the pizza Big Daddy ordered because I decided I wasn’t going to cook. And then the self-loathing sets in and I promise I’ll do better tomorrow.
I’ve been reading lots lately on healthy eating with the idea in mind that I am a logical girl and if I can understand the science behind way I overeat, maybe I can reverse the habit. My favorite so far is ‘The Omnivore’s Dilemma’. It isn’t about overeating, but it does offer a lot of information that has been guiding me towards healthy food choices lately. I just finished another book that described the relationship between fat, sugar and salt and how restaurants and their marketing departments use our brain’s desire for that combo to make us overindulge. That alone pisses me off enough that I am making better choices in restaurants just to prove them wrong. Petty, I know, but it works.
I hope your running is going well. Stretch lots so you don’t get shin splints. They blow.
Hope to talk to you sooner rather than later!
Love,
J
Lesbian stalker?? Lmao. Yes, I’m still lurking although guiltily since I’ve semi abandoned my own weight loss and excercise program. BTW, I’ve heard his other book “In the Defense of Food” was really good also.
You’ll come back around to it. It’s all about the motivation, and when you’re a busy mama it’s hard to find the time to pee alone, let alone plan your fitness strategy! I’ve heard good things about that book too. Our Slovakian friend, M, turned me on to him now that he’s a granola-y SoCal boy. Hey…are you going to Z’s wedding next month? Hope to see you and your clan there!