Back On Track

So. Today, instead of running, I decided to take advantage of the fact that I have an Elliptical and did a 20 min work out with it. Jeepers, that thing will kick your butt! My legs are as sore now as they were after the first time I jogged. Actually, no. They're more sore. Jello. Jello, comes to mind. BUT I feel amazing. I feel accomplished. I feel worn out, but in the good way. I think I'll incorporate the machine into my weekly routine. Maybe run 3 times a week, machine 2-3 times a week. I can't replace running all together because I love it and I love exercising outside, but it's nice to have a way to mix it up. Just running can get a little monotonous, so I'm excited to have this option. If it's too hot outside, I have the machine inside. Also, when it's raining, I'll have no excuse. Crap.

One of the best things about this job is the fact that I have so much free time. I'm able to take my time doing everything. I'm able to exercise at any point during the day and not restricted to morning or evening. I love it. Now, when I start back with classes that will change, but with the machine, I'll be able to get a workout in later in the evening without worrying about running outside in the dark alone. Did I mention how happy I am to be getting into a new routine? I'm pretty darn happy. I already feel better, lighter, healthy again. Like I said, getting off track was so not worth all of this. It's so much harder to fight your way back onto the tracks than it is to slip off. But I feel like I am no longer off track. That one good workout somehow made that *click* happen again. All of a sudden, because I finally just did the darn thing, I've gotten my bearings once again and I'm working harder this time to right my mistakes. Of course, I can't reverse the mistakes, but I can keep moving forward in my progress.