I’m happy with the weight….for now anywayz - Day 5
So, 5th day of recommittment to myself - feelings? Mixed.
It’s pretty stressful at home. I’m keeping a positive mind and attitude. I mean, what else can I do right? Crying isn’t going to help, getting upset won’t do anything but make the matter worse. But I have to say Rodney is hard to be around. Sometimes I wonder if it’s easier being single again.
This morning as I was dressing for work, I really took a good look at myself and for once, is happy and content. This feeling is new because I’ve been struggling and fighting to get to my “perfect image” but I like what I see in the mirror. I’m not at my ideal weight but I feel healthy, I look decent for someone in her 30’s. I really don’t have a lot to complain about. I’ve decided to go easy on myself and not push so hard to get to goal.
Anyhow, yesterday I had a great workout. For strength, I warmed up and just went at it. I primarily used dumbells and the row machine, steps leading to the 3 floor to get a cardio kick, a stepper to do combo moves, I did a few sets of push-ups and continue to change the intensity of the sets with different weights. There was a kickboxing class but I opted out - the class doesn’t fit my style and taste. I took the Pilates class. Ok, it was tough but I really enjoyed it. It’ll get easier as I continue to go at it. Once a week is enough. Then I jumped on the elliptical. By that 3rd hour I was spent. Didn’t push myself, kept it at a low resistance but enough to get a sweat. Then off to pick up my honey and head home.
I tought I wouldn’t be sore today - wrong. I can feel the soreness in my shoulders, back, bicep and triceps.
I have a kickboxing class tonight. Other than that just getting ready for the weekend.
Thanks Terry. Once you’ve injured yourself, you learn how to appreciate your body at it’s peak level. I always, always modify my workout to meet my needs. Like I stay away from a lot of inner thigh exercise because I don’t want to aggravate my groin tear.
Thanks Lauren! Appreciate you reading my blogs.
Hey Nancy! You are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! I hope the situation at home gets better, just talk it out. It’s great that you are working out your stress instead of eating it. You are a beautiful person, inside and out, and you deserve to be happy!
Hey you, you are one BEAUTIFUL lady!
You look far better that decent for being in your 30’s lol. I hope things with Rodney get better, because I can tell that you really love him. Your workout sounds like a good one! I used to do Pilates once a week in between the kickboxing and karate but not enough people would show to the Pilates class (it really was rough at first, but you do get used to it…no one would ever stick around long enough lol), so the head instructor canceled class. Anyway, keep it up girl, you’re doing AWESOME!!! 
What a wonderful feeling it must be to like what you see in the mirror…AWESOME accomplishment! So VERY happy for you.
Thank you Catrina.
Pilates is a good format. My only problem with it is the amount of time spent on inner thigh. I tore my groin muscle a year ago, thus the 30 lb weight gain, I spent time modifying the routine.
Hey Dawn, I’m calling it “stress exercise” hehehe.
Thank you Debbie. It’s is a good but strange feeling. I guess it takes getting used to.
so great to see you accepting yourself because you do rock!!!!
I think you look amazing! Good job on the workouts. Hnng in there about Rodney, but do what is rightfor you. I love my guy, but at times he can be difficult. But we do have to take the good with the bad, as long as the bad doesn’t outweigh it. Hugs to you!
Decent? Decent? You look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is awesome. It’s great that you feel better about yourself and that you like what you see. I am so happy that you are at the point of not pushing yourself to reach goal becuase you are content with what you see. Loosing weight is easier when you like your body becuase you don’t try as hard you do the thinks you should and you are positive. I am so happy for you. Great Job…keep it up!
