Editor's Note: The word "loose" was changed to "lose" twice in a revised draft.
On Thursday, I had a truffle and a handful of peanut M&Ms. Nothing tasted sweeter.
Yes, the Huston Huffman’s 40-Day Fitness Challenge was over, and I thought a little indulging was necessary to celebrate.
When I first agreed to do the challenge, I was concerned I would not be able to complete it, but looking back, I am happy I took the plunge to get healthy.
One of the main questions I keep getting is “how much did you lose?”
The answer I have been giving is that I have actually gained ... six laps around the track.
The purpose of this challenge wasn’t to lose weight. It was to take on healthier habits and get in shape.
But I did lose about two pounds. It isn’t a big number, but I did get in better shape. My first week I jogged on the track in Huffman and could only make about 3 laps.
On the 39th day of my challenge, I jogged nine laps, going from a half mile to a mile and a half.
This is a significant increase in my activity level and is something I can feel.
While I wasn’t a front runner in the challenge, there are several things I have taken from the experience.
I have drank more water in the last month than any other time in my life. Before the challenge, I would go through a two-liter soda every day. Now I am down to one glass with a meal. This is a habit I plan on maintaining, along with trying to finish a 26-ounce bottle of water twice a day. Drinking water has helped me when I get the bored eating urges.
Next semester I plan on taking my fitness up a notch. In the spring there is a boot camp fitness program by Recreational Services, which will be more intensive.
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firefly 3 years, 5 months ago
Who edits your stories? These mistakes are very unprofessional for a college newspaper.
lindsayjhodges 3 years, 5 months ago
"loose" should be "lose".