RUNNING ISN’T AN OPTION

I’m going to vent to you candidly for a moment like we’re a couple of old friends, because we are. I’ve battled with weight my entire life and as most of you know, in November 2020 I finally hit my goal weight of 145lbs. It was by far the hardest and longest thing I’ve ever done as I went through a two year long mental and physical transformation in order to achieve my goal. I gave up a lot to get what I wanted and when I finally got it, well, let’s just say I figured I could hit cruise control from there on out. Also, getting into a very serious relationship didn’t help, and by very serious, I’m talking about our late night snacking and eating whatever vegan sweats we desired. I felt my need for running begin to fade. My favorite physical outlet began to play in the background as the volume on life was turning up. Work, romance, day-to-day small fires and tackling a full plate (pun intended) got the best of me. Change was once again formulating and the optics were resembling a familiar reflection that I really dislike. In the midst of the happiest I have ever been, I felt my body returning to its prior state as the dial on the scale was gaining momentum. After a long internal talk with myself and an open dialogue with the girlfriend, we made the decision to fully take back control and to put our own wellbeing at the forefront. We drastically changed our diet two weeks ago and I began to once again beat up the pavement. Running, sweating… experiencing freedom. It’s no longer an option but an absolute vital part of the fabric that makes my world a happy one, a stable one, a creative one. I’m feeling strong again, optimistic, happy, vibrant. If any of you are experiencing complacency, creative block, depression or simply just not firing on all cylinders, I highly encourage you to move your body. Unplug and go on walks. Be in nature and take a moment to reflect. It really doesn’t matter what you do as long as there’s some sweat trickling out of your pores. We weren’t built to be stagnant. 


-Danny