Author Archives: sophieruns

About sophieruns

A former bulimic struggling with the balance of life and food, trying to get back into a healthy exercise regimen without going too far. Taking this whole exercise thing one day at a time and loving the thought of being healthy again.

7 steps to handling setbacks

Posted on June 27, 2017 by sophieruns

I found that taking my own advice when I wrote the post “11 ways to motivate yourself” really worked (for a few days) so now it’s time to tackle my latest setback. If you read my last post, you’ll know … Continue reading →

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Guilt & Forgiveness

Posted on June 26, 2017 by sophieruns

Oh, the guilt! You know where this is going, right? Yes, I missed a workout. Well, technically I missed two. Yesterday, I was supposed to get up and do my Jillian Michaels workout before my day out. I went to … Continue reading →

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When do we know we’ve made it?

Posted on June 24, 2017 by sophieruns

Please tell me I’m not the only one who daydreams while I’m exercising. This morning I was planning today’s blog in my head. I have to say though, I completely drew a blank. It was only when I got back … Continue reading →

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A change is as good as a rest

Posted on June 22, 2017 by sophieruns

On Monday, I was telling you that I’m bored with my workout programme. I love the Jillian Michaels- Ripped in 30 DVD but I’ve done it a few times and I needed something new. However, I also wanted to stick … Continue reading →

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11 ways to motivate yourself

Posted on June 22, 2017 by sophieruns

After yet another day of procrastination, it’s time to take action. I’m sure I’m not the only one who spends my time wanting to exercise, yet finding every excuse not to. One of the first things I did after I … Continue reading →

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Disheartened but determined!

Posted on June 21, 2017 by sophieruns

Very much like yesterday, I tried everything to get out of today’s workout. Even to the point of almost not doing it at all. It took a while, and MANY conversations with myself about how if I don’t do it, … Continue reading →

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Is it ever as bad as we think?

Posted on June 19, 2017 by sophieruns

So the plan for today’s run was to get up at 5am before the sun, tackle the same run I did the other day (week 3 run 3 of run10k) and then go about my day. Instead, I arose at … Continue reading →

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One day at a time

Posted on June 18, 2017 by sophieruns

So, I got back onto the weight loss wagon yesterday. Choo choo, why am I not thin yet? It’s hard for me to remember that these things take time. I was half expecting to wake up a size 8. After … Continue reading →

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Dust yourself off and try again

Posted on June 18, 2017 by sophieruns

Hi Guys! It’s been a while! It’s safe to say that I fell off the wagon for a while but my followers and friends got me through it last time and helped me to build up my strength. It’s time … Continue reading →

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Guilt and Forgiveness – The Fitness Journey

Posted on November 21, 2015 by sophieruns

If no amount of guilt can change the past and no amount of worrying can change the future, why is it so hard to forgive yourself when you do something wrong? You may think this is a little personal to … Continue reading →

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