okay - so as most of you know - I've been a runner. A lot of my life, I've been a runner. But I stopped running last year. Why? Because it hurt me. I have a deformed L4 - so my back is just not built for running. But even with that - I have run a full marathon, and a few half marathons and numerous road races. I just had to stop. My career as a yoga teacher is too important to me. And as my husband, who is the one who keeps me grounded, said - is running worth giving up yoga? Uh, no.
Now I am here - six to seven pounds heavier... still doing yoga every day. Trying to eat less. and 39 years old. As I approach my 40th bday (next summer) I am sensitive to my aging body. Not taking more care of it, but battling the bulge. I fight my genetics every day. Literally. I want to look fit, be fit and feel great. I know you may be thinking - what???? she does power yoga every day. I do. But okay - I want to be skinny! I can't help myself.
Will vanity win over? I ran two miles this morning... and walked one. Pretty good. Most times I would have powered through the entire loop of Greenlake. But I tried to practice my yoga and back off... at the right time. Can I do both - take care of myself AND lose the 6 pounds? I'm going to try.
Good for you, JL! I had to give up running, too. My alternative was swimming, which might be something to consider if you have access to a pool. & let's be honest, there's the extra incentive of being in a bathingsuit every day... =)
ReplyDeleteJL: You're one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen. Really. I'm amazed by reading this - but, it proves that everyone is super sensitive about something.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to learn to love my long pointy nose...and I struggle with acne something fierce. (Pitta body type meet Proactiv!)
Thanks for being honest and putting it out there!
Andrea, my love -
ReplyDeleteYou are so kind. And I guess when I read your sweet, heartfelt words, I too am surprised. You are so lovely - and so pretty. you are right. This proves it all. Everyone has 'something' right???
Might I just also add... You have the most beautiful light about you. really. You light up a room just by walking into it. You know that person you can 'feel' before you see - that's you. You have presence and when you feel joy - everyone around you feels joy. I am so blessed you are my friend and student. Thanks for opening your heart. Much much love.