It seems like I can't even start a blog entry without apologizing for my negligence anymore, but I suppose you gotta do the time if you did the crime. I am not good at blogging. I think I once was, but it seems like I kind of stopped caring.
Though this is probably annoying and a bit predictable (since when have I cared?), I think it's time for another face lift. This "Does this blog make me look fat?" format just isn't doing it for me! It's not that I don't want to be healthy anymore, or that I am done trying to get skinny (because I'm definitely NOT done!), I am just tired of the whole look and feel of my blog. I want to go back to telling stories about my (adorable) rabbit and why I am such a loser... among other enthralling topics. I think those types of entires are more entertaining... for the both of us.
But, in an attempt to not be a big huge quitter, I guess I should address the issue of my current state of fitness. This blog deserves a fair send-off.
I am definitely a lot happier with my body than I was when I started my second phase of my blog. I have had a gym membership for 5 months now and it has really paid off.
I wouldn't say that I have lost a lot of weight and I have still not reached all of my goals, but I will say that I have toned up more and I just feel more fit physically. I can actually go up the stairs without panting to death (sometimes).
I think the most important advancement over these past 5 months is that working out has just become part of my routine. That is not to say that I don't dread it most days and that I would rather take a nap and eat chocolate cake than go to the gym (mmmm... cake...), but I have learned that if I'm going to be happy, I need to work for it.
SIDE NOTE: In a streak of irony, I forewent the gym today. BUT, it's not my fault. I was waiting on the security system guy to come all evening and it ate up my time! (So maybe I have accepted working out as a part of my life, but I clearly have also accepted making excuses a part of it too. I'll work on that.)
Dieting has also lead me to try new foods that I never thought I would like. Now they are some of my favorites! Local Burger's veggie burgers top my list. They're delicious! I think if I was ever a vegetarian, I'd have to have at least 3 veggie burgers a day. (Now you know why I could never be a vegetarian.) I am also in love with Kefir, the cultured "drinkable yogurt" with all kinds of yummy enzymes, vitamins and minerals. (That actually makes it sound rather unappealing, now that I think about it...)
I'd have to say my biggest hurdle is still the weekends. I think I probably lose about 5 pounds during the week and gain it back during the weekend. This will be a constant struggle for me, but hopefully when I am off summer-mode it will get a little easier.
I have been taking "BodyPump"-- a barbell weight lifting class at the gym-- twice a week for a couple of months now. I love it! I don't think I could do weights like that on my own, so having a class to guide me is the answer. Now if I can just get up the nerve to take "BodyFlow"-- the yoga/pilates/tai chi class-- then I would be in business. (Namaste, anyone?)
Now as a grand finale and farewell to "Does this blog make me look fat?", I have decided to post a couple of (deeply embarassing) pictures that will make you respond to the title question with a big fat "Yes." (Pun intended).
This is me in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico this January. This is the biggest I have ever been. Looking at these pictures makes me question if that is really me! Though I feel like I never ever wanted anyone to see these pictures EVER (did I say ever?), I think it's important to put them out there as a reminder that I never want to let myself get that out of shape again. So here ya go... please be gentle!
Yikes! I know, right?! (Especially the beach volleyball "ready stance" on the right...)
Once again, I am not saying this is an end-all depiction of what "fat" is... but for me, and my body, and my preferences... seeing my body like that makes me uncomfortable. It just screams unhealthy... especially when I know the potential my body has to be fit and when I think about how good it feels to carry around less weight.
I would show you pictures of me now so you can see the progress, but unfortunately I have not been on a Mexican beach vacation lately. However, if you would like to see pictures of me now, I have no objection to you sponsoring me to go on a Mexican vacation... I will even hire someone to take pictures myself!
And finally, I hate to say it, but joke's on you guys... Now that I have put this into the universe, it is your personal responsibility to NEVER let me get this out of shape again.
...With the exception of pregnancy... but even that is debatable.
Good riddance, old blog... stay tuned for its new look.
FYI, ETA is TBD.
LOL!
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