Motivation

I had a really great exercise week. I have felt stagnant for the last month but I have known that it was because I was not really putting in a good effort. This week I really did and I can feel the results! What is interesting is that I did not feel really motivated, I made myself work hard, I feel highly motivated. Go figure. Actually, it makes sense. I recently read an article stating that people who don't stick with their exercise plan usually have low self esteem. But by exercising you can help raise your self esteem.

I had a good run today. Didn't beat yesterday's time though. I was positive I did though so I was pretty disappointed when I looked at my watch. Why did I think I beat yesterday? Because I ran so hard the last 1/4 mile, I thought I was going to barf! Ha! That is dedication! Or....something..... Anyway, it was a good run again. 32:08. I'm really happy with that time.

I'm also really happy with my new shoes! My feel are so much less sore. I can really already tell a difference thought out the day. Also, my right leg/hip does not feel so stiff today.

Mixed up my Pepparkakor dough tonight. I'm cheating though - I did not use white flour. I used hard white whole wheat. It has all the nutrition of whole wheat but comes from a different kind of wheat berry so it is lighter in color and has a more mild (white like) flavor. I think the substitution will be unnoticeable in such a spicy cookie. Or it could be an expensive mistake!! But I only mixed up half a batch in order to test my theory. I am helping Arlene with her Christmas tree on Sunday and I want to bring some over for her. She is the lady I've made krumkaka with - she grew up in North Dakota and is a very good Lutheran. Anyway, hopefully I've increased the health quotient of a Christmas cooked and hopefully it will be edible!