Dear Body,
Boo hiss!!
We are not friends today. I hope we'll be friends tomorrow, but I do not like you at all today, and I would be willing to bet the feeling is mutual.
Usually I feel all cute in my workout clothes. Tonight, looking in those dang full-length mirrors, I felt like a cow. And not one of those cute Wisconsin cows on the commercials. Just a cow. With belly jiggle. And arm jiggle. And butt jiggle. You get the jiggley picture.
I'm sick of this bad attitude week. So let's talk about some good things.
We walked 1 mile, twice today, in 13 minutes and 14 minutes. Drank lots of water. Ate a healthy lunch. Went to the gym even though we didn't want to and hubby gave us grief about it.
So those are some good things, right? We've only been on this healthy kick for a couple of weeks. We're allowed to fall off the wagon. We don't have to feel like a woo girl all the time. The point of this journey is to become healthy, both physically and emotionally. We'll get there.
It's still you and me, Body. I'll pull my head out of our collective butt, and hopefully soon.
Here's to a better day tomorrow.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
01.21.2010
Oh, Body.
Sigh.
I know you don't feel as well as you have been. It's amazing how one little long weekend can undo all the hard work we've done. I fed you crap, I didn't give you water, I didn't get you into the gym. And just one of those things starts a vicious cycle that contributes to everything else. Eating crap makes me not feel like going to the gym, which means I don't feel so bad eating crap! When I am going to the gym and walking during the day, I am more careful of what I eat, because I am fully aware of how hard I am working to be healthy. When I don't, I get some kind of subconscious mindset of, "Who cares?"
That attitude is not part of our fabulous 2010, so I am going to get back on track. We Zumba'ed last night, and got back on the walking train today, so hopefully we will both be feeling better soon.
How's about a date for "Have a Ball" class tonight?
Don't give me that. We're going.
You're fab,
Dearie
Sigh.
I know you don't feel as well as you have been. It's amazing how one little long weekend can undo all the hard work we've done. I fed you crap, I didn't give you water, I didn't get you into the gym. And just one of those things starts a vicious cycle that contributes to everything else. Eating crap makes me not feel like going to the gym, which means I don't feel so bad eating crap! When I am going to the gym and walking during the day, I am more careful of what I eat, because I am fully aware of how hard I am working to be healthy. When I don't, I get some kind of subconscious mindset of, "Who cares?"
That attitude is not part of our fabulous 2010, so I am going to get back on track. We Zumba'ed last night, and got back on the walking train today, so hopefully we will both be feeling better soon.
How's about a date for "Have a Ball" class tonight?
Don't give me that. We're going.
You're fab,
Dearie
Friday, January 15, 2010
January 15, 2009
Dear Body,
Obviously, we've been a little busy. We did manage to make it to the gym 3 times, for 3 different classes this week. We went to bootcamp, and our sweet tiny little teacher must have been feeling better, because she nearly killed us. Hurts so good, right? Right. Imagine how sore we'd be if we hadn't gone to yoga the next night. Although it was harder than I thought, it was also more relaxing. Which I needed after racing to get there on time, and changing pants in the car at a stop light. That's how much you mean to me. We also went to our favorite, Zumba. It's amazing how much better you did this week, because I shut up and just let you move. I'm learning that I need to listen to you more, because you know a lot more than I do. You're just so quiet and unassuming that I bully you a lot. I'm working on that.
We've also walked 8 miles this week, just on our breaks at work! It helps with some of the soreness that comes from being so gung-ho with our workouts!
I've been feeding you good food and lots of water, and can feel a difference already. Next up, getting some more sleep. We could both benefit from that!
TGIF, Body!
XOXO,
Dearie
Obviously, we've been a little busy. We did manage to make it to the gym 3 times, for 3 different classes this week. We went to bootcamp, and our sweet tiny little teacher must have been feeling better, because she nearly killed us. Hurts so good, right? Right. Imagine how sore we'd be if we hadn't gone to yoga the next night. Although it was harder than I thought, it was also more relaxing. Which I needed after racing to get there on time, and changing pants in the car at a stop light. That's how much you mean to me. We also went to our favorite, Zumba. It's amazing how much better you did this week, because I shut up and just let you move. I'm learning that I need to listen to you more, because you know a lot more than I do. You're just so quiet and unassuming that I bully you a lot. I'm working on that.
We've also walked 8 miles this week, just on our breaks at work! It helps with some of the soreness that comes from being so gung-ho with our workouts!
I've been feeding you good food and lots of water, and can feel a difference already. Next up, getting some more sleep. We could both benefit from that!
TGIF, Body!
XOXO,
Dearie
January 7, 2010
Dear Body,
Zumba, week two. You did much better this week! The instructor, a firecracker who is hilarious and makes us sweat like a man, even told us we had improved! I tried to let you take charge, and you seemed to know just what to do. Everytime I would start thinking, or telling you what to do, we'd mess up. Hmm, I wonder what that means? :-)
We've also started doing some walking on our breaks at work. A few miles this week, and hopefully more next!
You're the bestest.
Love,
Dearie
Zumba, week two. You did much better this week! The instructor, a firecracker who is hilarious and makes us sweat like a man, even told us we had improved! I tried to let you take charge, and you seemed to know just what to do. Everytime I would start thinking, or telling you what to do, we'd mess up. Hmm, I wonder what that means? :-)
We've also started doing some walking on our breaks at work. A few miles this week, and hopefully more next!
You're the bestest.
Love,
Dearie
January 4, 2010
Dear Body,
It is officially a new decade. This is the decade that you and I make peace. This will be our healthies decade ever. I'm so enjoying this new relationship we are working towards, and this adventure that we are on together.
I let you take several days off after Zumba. Because dang, girl, you must have been shaking what your momma gave you HARD. I could barely get you up and down the stairs for the next several days! But it felt good to have pushed it, didn't it? You're capable and ready to be pushed a little, to stretch and move and do the things you were designed to do.
Tonight was our first night of bootcamp. How can an insturctor so tiny and sweet and precious make us hurt so much? I'm proud of you for completing the whole class. I'm proud of me for not worrying about being laughed at for using 2-pound weights.
It feels better already to be drinking our water and eating healthier foods. I'm amazed that when I listen to you, you will tell me what you need. I'm flaburgasted that you rarely ask for candy and sweets. Occasionally you like a little frozen yogurt, or a small piece of chocolate, but not nearly as often as I was giving it to you. You want more protein and less carbs than I thought, as well. I certainly don't want to deprive you, so whatever you want, we'll have in moderation.
I really am proud of you. Thanks for being so patient and hanging in there with me. You're the best.
Love,
Dearie
It is officially a new decade. This is the decade that you and I make peace. This will be our healthies decade ever. I'm so enjoying this new relationship we are working towards, and this adventure that we are on together.
I let you take several days off after Zumba. Because dang, girl, you must have been shaking what your momma gave you HARD. I could barely get you up and down the stairs for the next several days! But it felt good to have pushed it, didn't it? You're capable and ready to be pushed a little, to stretch and move and do the things you were designed to do.
Tonight was our first night of bootcamp. How can an insturctor so tiny and sweet and precious make us hurt so much? I'm proud of you for completing the whole class. I'm proud of me for not worrying about being laughed at for using 2-pound weights.
It feels better already to be drinking our water and eating healthier foods. I'm amazed that when I listen to you, you will tell me what you need. I'm flaburgasted that you rarely ask for candy and sweets. Occasionally you like a little frozen yogurt, or a small piece of chocolate, but not nearly as often as I was giving it to you. You want more protein and less carbs than I thought, as well. I certainly don't want to deprive you, so whatever you want, we'll have in moderation.
I really am proud of you. Thanks for being so patient and hanging in there with me. You're the best.
Love,
Dearie
December 30, 2009
Dear Body,
So... that Zumba class tonight was pretty darn fun, wasn't it! I'm sorry I was trying to take the lead and not let you just do your thing. Dancing doesn't come from the brain. Especially not Latin dancing. I think it comes entirely from the loins.
A little sore we will be, but that's okay! It was good for me to get out for some much needed me time, and it was good for you to get to shake and sweat and laugh for an hour. It was probably harder for me, because I don't usually go do things that I have never done before at a place I've never been. By myself. I'm proud of us both.
Let me know how you feel tomorrow! We'll work into this physically fit thing slowly but surely.
Go 'head, girl, go 'head, get down.
Dearie
So... that Zumba class tonight was pretty darn fun, wasn't it! I'm sorry I was trying to take the lead and not let you just do your thing. Dancing doesn't come from the brain. Especially not Latin dancing. I think it comes entirely from the loins.
A little sore we will be, but that's okay! It was good for me to get out for some much needed me time, and it was good for you to get to shake and sweat and laugh for an hour. It was probably harder for me, because I don't usually go do things that I have never done before at a place I've never been. By myself. I'm proud of us both.
Let me know how you feel tomorrow! We'll work into this physically fit thing slowly but surely.
Go 'head, girl, go 'head, get down.
Dearie
December 29, 2009 (a little while later)
Okay, Body. Let's come up with a game plan. I've already decided we need to get into a gym, (don't you love how I get to make decisions for US?) but how often do you think? I don't want to set us up for failure, so I think we should aim for 3-4 workouts a week. We'll play it by ear. You may not be able to keep up with my lofty goals at the beginning! Hee hee!
Let's lay off the sauce for awhile, too. What do you say? I never drink too much, or enough to get drunk, and only moderatly enjoy it, so that's an easy place top cut calories. And apparently alcohol isn't all that great for you! I know, right!? Who would've thought!
Speaking of drinking, how about we get back on track with drinking our water. That's easy enough. Plus, it will give us an excuse to get out of the office to fill our cup... and pee!
More veggies, less junk, more lean protein, all that jazz I know but choose to ignore. You deserve the best fuel to run on. We'll feel better, and maybe even drop those extra pounds we've been carrying around. It'll be worth it. We we really miss Ramen noddles and Skittles? I doubt it. Okay, I don't doubt it, but once we get used to it, it be easy. I hope.
That's enough goals for now, Ole Girl. Rest well, enjoy these last few days of hedonism, because we begin kicking tail and taking names come Friday!
LYLAS,
Dearie
Let's lay off the sauce for awhile, too. What do you say? I never drink too much, or enough to get drunk, and only moderatly enjoy it, so that's an easy place top cut calories. And apparently alcohol isn't all that great for you! I know, right!? Who would've thought!
Speaking of drinking, how about we get back on track with drinking our water. That's easy enough. Plus, it will give us an excuse to get out of the office to fill our cup... and pee!
More veggies, less junk, more lean protein, all that jazz I know but choose to ignore. You deserve the best fuel to run on. We'll feel better, and maybe even drop those extra pounds we've been carrying around. It'll be worth it. We we really miss Ramen noddles and Skittles? I doubt it. Okay, I don't doubt it, but once we get used to it, it be easy. I hope.
That's enough goals for now, Ole Girl. Rest well, enjoy these last few days of hedonism, because we begin kicking tail and taking names come Friday!
LYLAS,
Dearie
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