I used to go to numerous happy hours on Friday nights. Sometimes these would turn into all nighters. I would drink and dance and smoke the occasional cigarette (gasp!) and end up eating Taco Bell at 3 AM and wake up the next morning feeling like someone threw up in my mouth and then kicked me in the head.
Things done changed.
I used to wake up on Saturdays, following these drunken escapades, at about 11 AM and crawl around my apartment until about 1 PM. I would then maui laui on something greasy to take away the pain of the previous night’s debauchery.
Things done changed.
I used to get pedicures on a fairly regular basis and then wear my flip flops proudly showing off my cute toes. I also used to have all 10 toenails and my feet were smooth and sans big, ugly blisters.
Things done changed.
I used to be demure about my bathroom activities. I would do my business and no one would be the wiser. I would blush at any talk of you-know-what.
Things done changed.
I used to think getting up to exercise or run before 9 or 10 AM was completely insane. I thought people who did that were being paid to be thin and in shape, you know, like a celebrity (those skinny bitches).
Things done changed.
I used to love 5Ks. They were so fun. I would get out there and run that super long 3.1 miles and feel like I had accomplished so much. Three miles was a long run for me.
Things done changed.
I used to be lazy, a bit overweight, out of shape and have very little energy. Because of this I was grumpy a lot. I used to hate wearing a bikini or bathing suit because of those extra pounds. I used to huff and puff going up only a few flights of stairs. I used to be envious of those people who ran all the time and could run 5 miles on a daily basis.
Things done changed.
I used to be at greater risk for bone loss, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. I also used to be in the percentage of people who die at a younger age due to these ailments.
Things done changed, and so have I.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this post.
I'm still at the lazy, out of shape part…and no, I still haven't made it to the gym…but if you keep writing things like this, you'll get me there.
Things done changed, huh? Well, damn. I think I need some changing done, too…
You go girl. Thats awesome….isnt amazing how we lived that way? You deserve to feel good and man it feels good to work for it. great post.
Awesome Post!! And your journey has just started, relatively speaking. Check back next year at this time and see how far you have gone by then……
awesome blog!! I laughed at the first part, that was me to a T!
great post. although, I must say that I STILL enjoy pedicures even though I often have some funky runners toenails. 🙂
Good for you!! YOu should be proud of yourself! I am here from SITS! I hope you have a great Saturday!
Great post today B! 🙂 You are a rockstar!
Things always change. Visiting from SITS, thanks for visiting my blog.
I love this post too. Things are beginning to change over here; there hasn't been many nights of bebauchery in a long time, thanks to three wee children but I had my moments. ;O) I walk all the time now and have slowly…slowly started running again. you've inspired me so THANK YOU! And thank you for stopping by my blog.
Helen xx
Um…that was meant to be DEbauchery…*LOL*
all for the better… nice post
This is beautifully written! I really needed this today too. Waking up this morning feeling like I swallowed an ashtray and my head is spinning from too much wine and jack & coke. I used to be a "skinny bitch" (ok, I wasn't really skinny, or a bitch, but I was looking GOOD!). Now I'm a mess. Starting today, things are gonna change for me. Thanks for being such a great inspiration!!
Stopping over from SITS and WOW! What a fantastic post! I'm run too, but I've not done quite as much as you have. I'd like to attempt a 1/2 marathon this year…we'll see how it goes!
Love the post!
Ah, me loving wine,.. well, don't see that changing soon,…
Stopping by from SITs.
Thanks for the visit to my blog!
That's great that "things done changed" 🙂
great post! gotta love all the side-effects of running. ugh i can't even imagine still maintaining my weekend partying lifestyle! don't have the energy to stay up/out that late anymore 🙂
Great post! 🙂
Good for you
Keep it up
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Brittany
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Awesome post! Just freaking awesome….
this post is awesome and SO true!!!! love it 🙂
Good for you for making such an important lifestyle change. I tried once, and, as you know, am about to give it another go. You really are an inspiration.