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The Skinny on Running

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I don’t run to be skinny. I do activities to be healthy, and to channel the bouts of extra energy I seem to have.

I use to have a fancy glass electronic scale and every morning when I woke up I would weigh myself and record my true weight in my agenda (such a loser). Why did I record these numbers; good question I don’t know either it was just this weird obsession like “oh everyone should monitor their weight” Horse shit. My scale died when Josie thought it would be funny for me to get on his back and jump on the scale to see how high he could get the numbers; I think he got it over 400 pounds. In doing this fun activity repeatedly the fancy glass scale obviously broke; who would have thought. I use to ride Josie’s ass about buying me a new one but in reality I don’t miss my scale at all. I do not really care how much I weigh I know I weigh 125 pounds and have basically weighed the same give or take 5 pounds each way since, I was oh I don’t know 16.

Regardless of my weight I try to eat healthy because that is where weight loss for most people starts! Exercise helps oodles and kaboodles but I think running and fitness stuff should be things people enjoy and look forward to not a chore. I try really hard to eat healthy(ish) somethings I just can not shake…doughnuts, ice cream, cookies etc; I also try and eat clean(ish) because my stomach has it out for me with some foods, I am sure you could ask my toilet what it thinks after I eat dairy it would be a vivid and oh so lovely picture.

My sister got me this for Christmas, so fitting!

More to the point I read a lot of articles, blogs, and talk to many people who say they started running to get skinny. I think most of those people who continue to run or weight train or whatever see that sport is fun for a reason. Weight loss might be a cool side effect for some but I do not believe it should be the catalyst. Also being obsessed about being skinny IS NOT WORTH IT. Being healthy and happy is worth it. That is why I promote sport, coach, and run myself because I like to be healthy and I want to live past age 90, pending I can still walk then.

Mini Teagan blazing trails. Check out the hiking stick and self painted shirt haha.

You can’t live hating yourself because of your size, but you can live wanting to be healthy and having fun. My parents are amazing people who raised my sisters and I outside doing every sport and activity ever, for this I am so grateful and hope that others discover what fitnessy type activity they like to do the most!

For Example,

Mamahen walks and jogs,
Papakins bikes,
Mdawg Bballs and runs,
Hbanana Vballs
Josie, Lifts hcore and runs
I, obviously run

That is all for now, I am off to Jasper again. Shocker I know.

A New Year Brings New Resolutions … For some.

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The glam of new years is almost over now since it is 12:45 pm and everyone has exchanged their cheers! I am sure many people have cheffed up a whole boat load of resolutions involving fitness that they are going to accomplish in the big ol’ 2012. Personally I do not make resolutions for a new year..why you ask? Because I set goals ALL THE TIME. For me it doesn’t have to be the turn of a year for me to change my life. If on March 16th I feel like I need to make a change I will start the process then; I do not need to wait. None the less staying healthy is important; here are some Teagantips to kick your new years resolutions in the butt.

5 Fitness New Years Resolution Tips

  1. Make a goal about changing your lifestyle to a healthy balanced one; do not just set a weight loss goal. Once you meet your goal weight you might be washed up on shore with nothing left to strive for. Strive for change and healthy living not numbers.
  2. Do not let others influence you if you really want to inspire change. If you are going to cut out smoking stay AWAY from those who smoke. Good friends support they do not enable.
  3. Make a routine you can stick to. Hold your self accountable. The first 3 weeks of January are a zoo at gyms and gym regulars notice all the new years resolution folks like a red wine stain on a white carpet. Because as the weeks go on the stain fades, ie the resolutioners fade away and it is back the usual folks.
    1. Check out http://www.bodybuilding.com for a boat load of great workouts w/ videos included in many!
  4. If your goals has to do with running and or triathlons; set goal races now. Do your research, train, and get excited about these events. They will probably change you life. I have a whole page for my 2012 race goals and I look forward to each.
    1.  Log your weekly mileage in an excel worksheet or a little notebook this helps you track progress. Also do not lie in your log; that is only cheating yourself.
    2. Buy yourself a good pair of running shoes.
  5. Smile and have fun always. The pain will eventually go away.

How are you going to change your health life in 2012?