Exercising Sucks!!

I've been slacking off on the treadmill, especially since I've learned different exercises (involving weights) from our trainer. Sometimes the treadmill is easier. Sometimes it's hard to keep moving. I guess it depends on my mood. It's all good, but I feel a little guilty not running those 2-3 miles every day. And although the results are good, exercising still sucks.

I seem to be more conscientious about seeing other people at work, in stores and restaurants, on the street, who seem to struggle with their movement and might be healthier if they lost a little bit of weight. So, I'm more motivated to get myself in shape. And although my clothes fit better, I don't see much of a difference when I look in the mirror. Tazman is melting away, and it's very obvious to those who know him. I KNOW. I KNOW. Men lose weight faster than women. And he did have a bit more to lose than me. But putting him and his success aside, I need to find ways to stay sparked to work harder and get myself to where I want to be.

Two weeks ago, I started walking the stairs at work (trekking between 4-5 flights each way times 2-4 times, depending on the day). I just stopped taking the elevator (except when I had to cart large boxes to a meeting or to my car). I was quite proud of myself, and decided that was a great way to get my cardio going if I didn't run the treadmill in the morning. I felt really good about it. This morning, I did nothing. *sigh* That means double-stairs this afternoon. Or if the sun stays out, I might take the dogs out for a walk. That might be fun ... for them.

I miss the joy of eating things that taste good. The thing is ... everything that tastes good to me are very fattening. My favorites are Dick's Deluxe Burgers, Cinnabons, Pollo Valtellina @ Marcello, pizza with lots of pepperoni, really creamy scalloped potatoes, Minnie Beasley almond lace cookies, J-Dawg's pecan tarts, my own peanut butter cookies, english muffins and bagels dripping with butter, bacon, bacon, and a little bacon. Get my point? I think I just gained 10 pounds writing this.

OK, yes, we have been enjoying the Dine Around Seattle restaurants and have a couple of Seattle Restaurant Week reservations. But we're still mindful of the delicious foods on the menu without forgetting about calories. So don't give me any crap for that!! That's only an extra 2-5 miles before I go to bed.

I know that at some point, I'll be able to indulge in those favorites, though in moderation. But it still sucks that I can't them them now. Right now. This very minute! Every time I eat anything other than a salad, I feel the need to run 3 miles on the treadmill. I guess what they say about weigh gain being a mental issue is sorta true.

So, to keep myself from picking up Sandy's special cake from the cafeteria, or scouring the building looking for Girl Scout cookies (I know they're around here!), I'm blogging during lunch. The salad was pretty good and big. And I did walk down and back up the stairs. Yippee for me. *blech*

Maybe with the good weather on the horizon, running around Greenlake won't seem so laborious. (I can stop by Spud's for some fish and chips on my round.)