RUNNING
I've basically taken the last couple of months off from running, with a few Sunday runs or short runs to Crossfit thrown in, but today I realized how much I really need running. Those endorphins -- they're real. I love being outside running. I like Crossfit but just don't feel the same after a Crossfit workout as I do after a run. Sonja likes running too. 
Eating Paleo has made me pretty bingey this past week. It's not that I'm hungry eating Paleo, but the deprivation doesn't seem to work for me. It makes me want foods I don't normally even eat. I'm not a big candy person, but have really been craving candy. I've become obsessed with oatmeal, which isn't even an exciting food. It puts me back into the mindset where if I'm going to have pizza its the last pizza ever on this earth and I must eat all of it. Not healthy and not a step forward. So ultimately, my concerted efforts to eat Paleo have resulted in gaining a couple pounds. I think I need to step away from the concerted eating-related efforts. I am like the former anorexic without ever having had an eating disorder. It's really annoying.
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Sorry it's not working out as expected. I wouldn't worry too much about it though. Obsessing causes its own problems. And any change requires adjustment- it sounds like you never quite got there. I haven't ever tried to go hard core like you, cutting the dairy too- don't think I could do it (though coconut milk is pretty amazing too). Anyway, good luck finding the right balance for you!
I agree with the missing running part. My foot is still killing me. I realized last night that my left foot is now 1/2 inch longer than my right, and it's stretching the plantar fascia hard. If I run up to about 10 miles, it's mostly ok until afterwards (reduced to limping and icing). Days off don't help a whole lot, and then I get stir crazy and have to go run again... There is no substitute for the freedom of running where you please and the wind in your face. Plus you've got amazing scenery to enjoy and an exuberant dog who appreciates running too. :)
Where's all the snow? Got your ski gear ready?
I'm glad you got a reminder of loving running :) I'm so glad I'm loving it right now, and I hope it lasts. re: food - There are many days that I wish I could just eat without attaching so much emotion to it. Not that I'm crying into my oatmeal or anything, but you know what I mean.
Cynthia -- you will heal and even if you can't run far you can run a little, right? I don't know that I *need* to run long. I just need to get on trails and be out there running. Yeah, obsessing doens't work too well.
Iris we have no snow!!! It's harrible!!!
Jenn, actually your excitement and enthusiasm has inspired me and encouraged me to rekindle my relationship with running. Good example you set, yes.
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