Work Hard Play Hard

So while away in Pa a few weeks ago i came across a scale... mind you on vacation we usually eat out alot! I didnt want to, but i stepped on and nearly cried when i read the numbers. Most people tell me i dont look over weight but, if a person isnt comfortable with their weight then whats wrong with doing something about it?  I was deffinately not comfortable with my weight and although  we were away and eating alot, it didnt matter to me because i knew i was more then 5 lbs over my usual weight.
 Im not the type of person to sit around and wait for something to happen and if i want something you better beleive im going to go get it... somehow!  My boyfriend was having the same problem and wasnt comfortable with his weight. We decided to help each other and to encourage one another. We planned on eating much healthier, and working out. He found an APP on his Iphone, Its called Loose It. We installed the apps, and it asks you for your current weight, and your goal. I set 15' lbs because i wanted to be realistic. The app helps you by tracking your calories, you can only eat a certain amount a day. At first i struggled but then i realized the more you work out the more you can eat, and I love to eat!  I went to the food store and picked up a bunch of Special K snacks, (their great!) and veggies and yogurt! Even some low cal bread! With all these healthy snacks around it was almost hard to mess up! But it wasnt enough for me, I wanted faster results.
    So i started to run. Running is hard if your not in good shape, and its easy to loose your breath and pace, but i have been working at it all week and i have seen many benefits and improvements already! Not only are my legs and belly toning up but my energy levels are threw the rough and i feel way less anxiety. I cut my running time down by 6 minuets in just 5 days!! If i feel as if I'm getting anxious i grab my running shoes and hop on the treadmill, or take one of my dogs for a walk. Most days i do both., and then i can reward myself with a treat, because Hey i burned tons of cals anyway!
I want to encourage anyone who feels down, to get up and so something about it, because YOU CAN! If you find yourself out of shape or out of energy... dont wallow around because these kinds of things don't fix themselves! It may seem like a struggle at first but i am encouraing each and every one of you to do one thing everyday to improve your health, drink a glass of milk or water instead of soda, maybe walk the dogs , because every small step will help you in the lon run!...
  
Love from me and my Nikes, Lauren xxxxx