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Change my mentality

For the past few years I have used triathlons as my way to "get healthy / get in shape and lose weight."  Then of course after a race, I break down, gain weight and lose my "healthy lifestyle".  I've decided in order to truly change, I can't use triathlon as the goal.

So I'm changing my goal.  Funny thing is I have always said it's a lifestyle change, but I was never living that change. 

Last week I got back to the gym - only twice for the week - but that is better than the week before and this week will be better than last. 

I started receiving treatment last week for my plantar fasciitis and I'm going to talk to the Dr about my shoulders pain.  Until I figure out my shoulder issues, I'll stick to running, biking and doing lower body strength training.  I just hope it's nothing long term or something that requires more than PT/stretching.

I also realize that much of my lack of a healthy lifestyle is very much work related.  I have been working 13+ hr days, not sleeping, not eating well and sacrificing time spent with the hubby and fur baby.  There is no value in working myself to death and I have to figure out how to manage the work life.

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