I finished week 2 of the Couch 2 5K program! Woo hoo! One of the things that I always feel embarrassed about is my sweat. I hate looking all read and sweaty after working out. Some girls don't. So I feel self conscious. Today though I saw a girl that was drenched in sweat, and she didn't look a bit concerned with that fact. It made me think I needed to accept the sweat as part of what I'm doing! Don't sweat the sweat!!
I picked up a book yesterday called "Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life" by Thich Nhat Hanh. Here's one quote that I find particularly meaningful: "Each moment we spend worrying about the future and regretting the past is a minute we miss in our appointment with life - a missed opportunity to engage life and to see that each moment gives us the chance to change for the better, to experience peace and joy" (page2)
I understand how you feel..I don't sweat too badly, in fact I wish I did because I go red, and then very red and then nearly purple and people who don't know me comment on how RED I am. Really though...who cares....we are getting fitter, getting slimmer and its all part of what we have to do!
ReplyDeleteI shall have to join you and say...Don't sweat the red!
Dawn
Catching up today...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that wonderful quote today. It is so true and something I needed to hear.
Oh, and I sweat horribly and get all red in the face... you're right not to worry about it. I used to be so embarrassed to go to a gym and being the "fat girl" in there. Over time I learned to believe what my husband always told me...the others are there because they either were like me at one time or to keep from getting like me. They don't care if I'm fat, they are glad to see me doing something about it.
Now I walk out of the gym with head high and practically laughing at myself because I am not a pretty lady after a good workout...just red blotchy and all sweaty, but I'm so proud of it.
Have a great day!
Thanks for visiting my blog. I really like the quote and must remember to do that more often. But better to look forward to the future than to regret the past.
ReplyDeleteHi there! I just found your blog thru Dawn's blog. I am doing C25k too, altho its been cold so I haven't been doing it too regularly. How are you feeling about it? Week 3 looks hard, I am scared! I don't think I can run for a solid 3 mins...
ReplyDeleteI gave you a blog award and a mention on my latest post...I love your blog
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Came by from Dawn's blog:) I have to admit that I am not a huge sweater but that is probably because I don't push myself hard enough! I certainly do sweat more when I "run" than when I walk or elliptical. And cycling class used to really get the sweat going. I say be proud of it saying you worked hard:)
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