Okay, not really... I just thought my heart was going to explode, but it didn't and I'll probably go back tomorrow, bright and early.
It's been a bit over a week, but I've been doing well with my New Year's resolution of making it to the gym on a regular basis. I've tried several classes and enjoyed most of them...
Let's just say, I'm not really a yoga kinda gal, but I'm keeping an open mind and learning a lot. Most importantly, that I can do this! I really and truly can do this!
Letting go of other stuff in my life has made a huge difference in my attitude. Minimizing the "distractions" has allowed me to quiet my mind and focus on the Savasana-- no matter how much I'm itching to leave class early...
So, working out? Not too bad.
Healthy, sensible eating, however? That's been the trickier side of the "weight loss equation"... and not nearly as pleasant. I've been eating whatever (and how ever much of it) I wanted for much too long and my body has gotten used it... nay, demands it.
I've been fighting off the cravings, the crankiness, and the constant hunger. I'm irritable and obsessed with food. Whether it's reminding myself that I'm not really hungry, counting calories, or trying to decide which is better- less fat/lower sodium/more fiber/etc., I'm thinking about food ALL THE TIME now.
Last weekend, I ordered some yummy low-fat, high-fiber granola pancakes for brunch. The waitress set them down in the middle of our table and my husband started mindlessly covering them with butter.
BUTTER! "Full fat, another million miles on the treadmill" butter. Well, I flipped out and demanded he stop it, right now!!!
Okay, so I believe my actual words were, "OMG, STOP IT! Order you own damn pancake if you want to smear butter something, but hand off MY FOOD, Buddy!"... or, you know, something like that.
The "Weak Abs '07" me could have cared less about a few extra pats of tasty butter, but the "stronger and leaner in '08" me only saw the extra rolls of fat coming my way. I couldn't help it. It's like a curse and it sucks!
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On another note, it's official. Swimsuits have been spotted at Target. While I'm not the least bit surprised, I saw them for myself last night. An entire section devoted to teeny bikinis...I was there looking for some basic cotton workout shorts that: A) will cover my sizable ba-donka-donk, and B) don't cost $50...
I walked around the entire store and didn't find any. Not one pair of sensible workout shorts in the entire store!
Now, how do they ever expect me to fit into one of these,
...if I can't be properly attired to get on one of these?
I mean, seriously. Why have swimsuits in JANUARY, but no shorts, Target? Why?
7 comments:
I am totally going to use that when I teach my class tomorrow! THANKS:)
It is like having hot cross buns out in the first week of January. Ridiculous, over-marketed, annoying, slightly offensive and outrageously tempting when toasted and slathered in ... the 'B' word! The world is against us people trying to be good. Like my dear FIL giving me a box of delicious handmade chocolates for Christmas!
My Victoria's Secret swimsuit catalog arrived in the mail yesterday. How cruel is that?
Yeah, but it is 40 bajillion degrees here in Oz and they are wheeling out the winter 'fashion'.... I have lost a little weight and now can't find anything to wear until April.... ARGH!
Yep I saw the swim suits at my local Target too. Way too soon for them. My post today was dealing with trying to eat healthy. It is hard. I totally recommend You On A Diet. It is a good book and it does work once you get past the first week.
GREAT JOB GIRL...you are doing amazing!!!
Um, yeah bathing suits suck. I wear thongs (tmi) not because I a want to be sexy but because I can't find underwear that aren't granny panties that will cover my ass...so why not just eliminate the ass part of the undies?
This thinking DOES NOT, however, carry over to bathing suits so I don't even know why I brought it up.
Hope you find some shorts!
Good for you, good for you, good for you! Way to take a step!
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