Yes, it's official! I am an addict. I am completely addicted to the gym and exercising.
This morning, we got up early to drive up to Colorado Springs for a hike with some friends. While not as long as our last two ventures, the 6.2 mile hike around Waldo Canyon was perfect. [Yes, the Music Pass was postponed due to time constraints. But, is still planned in the near future] It was the perfect distance and the perfect difficulty level and left us tired but not worn out. After our two 9+ mile hikes, this one seemed like a stroll through the woods. I knew the distance would be shorter and I knew the elevation gain wasn't as steep. But, I was still thinking it might take us longer than it did. With only a couple of brief stops, we were back to the car in a little over four hours.
Even with stopping for a quick lunch, we were still home way sooner than I expected. When my son asked us if we were going to the gym, I felt that old familiar feeling of excitement. I never thought we would be back in time when we originally planned the day and it never occurred to me on the drive home either. I was thrilled. Yes! I was still going to the gym.
This is one of the reasons I prefer to weigh daily. After grilling steaks last night, I had gained a pound this morning and was now 223.8 and back under 90 pounds total. Knowing that influenced my excitement at being able to get to the gym to burn a few extra calories to offset my yummy meal the evening before. This ability to respond quickly makes these exceptions far easier to take for me.
After a 2.5 mile walk on the treadmill, I now had put in 8.7 miles on the day. A short workout on, you guessed it, my legs, and I finally felt like I had enough. Here's to healhty addictions...
Tomorrow: The complete Waldo Canyon Loop recap.
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