Getting Back On Track

When I was in high school I ran cross country. Every fall, I would go from a couch potato to a runner. Every winter I would let it slide. During college, I stopped exercising almost completely, and as a result gained weight. Exercise was even harder when I was heavy, so why bother?

In the fall of 2011 I began boot camp classes. I had already lost some weight, but it began to fall off my body as I learned to work out. I ran two 5ks, and I was in good shape. I joined a gym once I moved to Connecticut, and I began boot camp classes again. Intense exercise helped me stay realty fit and happy. Over the summer on Block Island I biked and ran, and maintained my fitness for 2/3 of the summer. As the weather cooled down I let myself get lazy, and by fall I was not half as fit as I had been at the beginning of the summer.

Now, I have begun again. Since getting off the island, I have started boot camp again, started running again, and have more energy than ever. I ran 4 miles today, which is the longest period I've run since I was 14 years old. I did it in 41 minutes - next week I hope to do it in 40. I feel great! Positive choices lead to positive momentum.

Settling

I graduated college in 2010, over two years ago.  Since then, my life has been filled with exciting transitions.  From changing jobs, to adding on additional jobs and responsibilities, from Massachusetts to Niantic, Connecticut to Block Island, life has transitioned me all over New England.  What a blast it has been.

With all of this wanderlust and experimenting out of my system, I am finally at a place in life where I can begin settling in.  Less than a week after my last post, I was hired at a primary care office as a Billing Specialist.  I am excited to work in an office setting again.  I have a routine with the gym, friends, a great boyfriend, and I am even beginning to (gasp) settle into my life down here in Connecticut! 

It is a strange feeling not to have to job search at night after work, but a relieving feeling.  My life is wonderful just as it is.