Weight Loss Machine: Running On Auto-Pilot

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It’s true, running on “autopilot” turns me into a weight loss machine.  The fat just melts away and nothing can stop it.  Well, I guess it’s not that good.  But last night during my run, I got into “the zone” or “runners high” or “endorphin city”.  Sometimes when I run I get to a point where I am on autopilot.  I ‘m just going.  No effort, perfect rhythm, a wonderful time of running, no thinking (well, I was thinking about this post).  It was a good run.  When it feels that good it helps me to stay out longer and I burn more fat as a consequence.  Hence, the weight loss machine. However, don’t let that autopilot thing deceive you.  I still had about 15 times during that hour of running where I said to myself, “Ok, that’s good enough… Time to go home now.”  Wanted to stop but I just kept on.

I also had a good night with my eating.  I did eat 4 cups of chex mix.  That was a bit excessive but I counted it all (24.5 points for me to be exact).  I went over the daily points but I have not eaten all the weekly points.  So all in all, it was a good food night.  I got to indulge a little, stay in my points, and not feel guilty.  The big victory is that I counted the dang chex mix.