Fatty McButterpants is a great friend of mine. I've truly enjoyed the times we've spent together. Its been great and delicious. Skinny McSkinnerson used to be a friend of mine. But she disappeared. Honestly, I think Fatty might have eaten her.
Skinny and I used to hang out all the time. To steal a line from Forest Gump, we were like peas and carrots. But then we gradually drifted apart. I'm not sure what exactly the turning point was, but one day she disappeared. And then I discovered my true love: everything that is bad for me. Donuts, cheese, white bread, chocolate, ice cream, Velveeta, pastries, chocolate! I didn't leave out chocolate, did I? I guess Skinny wasn't too big of a fan of all that.
I also met two things very special to me: my couch and my DVR. What?! I missed the last 2 episodes of Tori and Dean Home Sweet Hollywood?! I must sit here for the next 2 hours and watch them. Good thing my DVR knows to record these shows for me.
Well, I need to ditch Fatty and reacquaint myself with Skinny. Time to get back in shape. Oh wait a minute, I was never IN shape. Now, I've always been A shape. I'd probably classify my former self as a rectangle back when Skinny and I were friends. Now, I'd go with more of a circle. Skinny came so easily to me. I didn't have to bat an eye. But then one day, Fatty came even easier. Maybe that's just life. But I'm no longer satisfied with that life.
So now I'm more determined than ever to get Skinny back in my life. I think..... Ok, maybe I'm determined to be determined. That might be more like it. I'm going to set some goals!
1. Be able to run. (without hurting myself)
2. Work my way up to a 5k by summer. (terrified!!!)
3. Do the Warrior Dash July 30. (also without hurting myself)
4. 10k! (hyperventilating)
5. Half-marathon (I think I'm changing my mind now)
Oh there should probably be other goals along the way. I should probably even start with smaller goals. But I'm not that bright. I've actually been exercising 3-4 times a week for about 6 weeks. That's a good start, right? And I plan on eating better. Someday I'll get to that. Tomorrow? Okay, today. (insert sad trumpet music here) Wait! Its Easter time! I know I don't celebrate it but come on! Cadbury Cream Eggs!!! Chocolate Bunnies!!! Peeps!!!! Hold on, I need to wipe the drool off my keyboard.
I thought maybe if I blog this, it will keep me motivated. And it gives me an outlet to vent. Any encouragement or inspiration is welcome and needed! Any criticism you can post on your own blog. :)
Here we go! Its so going to be a bumpy ride!
I like the motivation, I have to agree that skinny and I were never friends. Yeah back in the day, say early 90's. And we have gotten to the point that we don't even speak anymore. Ahh I feel bad (NOT!!!)...One day I feel sorry that we haven't spoken and the next day I am BFF with Fatty. Fatty is one of the best friends that loves to hang around. She is one of those house guest that you can't get rid of...One min she will make you feel good about that juicy mouth watering hamburger, with powered donuts on the side that you just stuffed in your mouth. And of course this is while watching, Super Size Me on tv... But then when Fatty and I go shopping for clothes, she does nothing but criticize me for remotely even thinking about trying on clothes. And when it comes to trying to find a swim suit, take my advice don't even take Fatty with you...Now don't get me wrong, Fatty and I love each other. But in somethings, we will ALWAYS, and I mean ALWAYS, have a love hate relationship...Don't worry there is always January, when Skinny and I can possibly reconnect again at the gym. Stay posted
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