...You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. ... And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
According to Danny Dreyer, a nationally ranked ultra-marathon runner from the San Francisco Bay area, you can run better and injury free by adopting this method. In Chinese culture, chi (pronounced chee) is the subtle energy force that flows through all parts of your body. By practicing mental focus and relaxation — principles from the ancient practice of T’ai Chi - you can train your body to stay centered, relaxed, and move efficiently.
Nov 5: I have not been exercising for more than a week. I was also busy packing and moving to a new home. As a result I have not been watching what I eat and have been eating out. So, when I checked my weight today, I had lost no weight. I am glad I did not add any pounds.
Oct 24: I am happy with the results of my weight loss graph! It shows I lost one pound between the 14th and 19th of this month and four pounds in just five days since then. Hope I don’t gain it back as quick .
Now that winter is here (yes folks, NYC went directly from summer to winter), I rejoined my gym earlier this October. When I checked my weight, my eyes popped out in disbelief. I was 10lbs (4.5kgs) heavier than my weight at around the same time last year! I have run faster in this year’s marathon, but have become heavier. One reason could be that I am eating more due to hunger pangs, post running. Also, I have not been watching my dairy and sugar intake.
It was time for a reality check . I now need to eat sensibly, workout regularly and watch my weight. My goal is to lose 30lbs (13.6kgs) before I run my next marathon next year. I am 5′10″ tall and my ideal weight should be 160lbs, about 30lbs lighter than now.
I will frequently update my blog and the weight tracker. Please wish me luck and strength as I embark on my weight loss journey. Thank you.
Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death.
- Mark Batterson (American pastor and author)
© Mike Groll /API now feel my favorite season is autumn. I love the cooler nights, colorful leaves and cozy clothes. I love the sound of crunchy leaves when I walk and run in the park. I love the thought that soon, snow will fall and blanket the ground. I love the temperature. Its pefect with a light jacket in New York, but not too cold yet. Little adorable kids in costumes at Halloween. Adults in costumes aren’t cute. They look silly.
Have a great Fall.
