I am hoping to provide some humor and encouragement to those of us who have had to shop in stores that start with XL or in the dark corners of stores where their idea of big and tall is 2 shirts that look like your grandmother couch and pants with elastic.
I use the term fat man in the title, because unless you have worked out your whole life, you feel like a fat man when you are new to the gym. No matter your size I think you have that same feeling.
This morning I was washing my hands in the restroom at church. I looked in the mirror and I finally saw it. I had to look twice to be sure. I have been hearing people tell me for a couple of weeks. " you look Great" , "You are getting so skinny" " Have you lost weight?". I couldn't see the change. But today I did. I wore a sweater to church that I have not been able to wear since last Christmas. Even when I first bought it, it was a little tight. But today as I looked in the mirror, it was big. Not just a little big, but BIG. I didn't have to worry if my stomach was covered. It hung loose around my waist. I finally saw what everyone was talking about. I saw the change. Not just a little change, but a big change.
The inside is starting to catch up with the outside. It's all about changes. Mind, Body and Spirit.
TODAY'S WORKOUT
Sometimes I like to give you a glimpse into some of my workouts. This one looks a lot easier on paper than doing it. I was not prepared for how hard it was. I had trouble walking afterward. Click the link below to check it out.
It has been 4 days since I have made it to the gym. I got hit with a cold this week. It stopped me from making it to boxing class on Thursday. I drained most of my energy. I will need to hit it had after Church on Sunday.
It is amazing that I miss being there. It was not that long ago, I was not that excited to go. This will not slow me down. I will keep plugging away.
I thought it would be fun to share some pics of my Smoothie creations. They do taste better than they look
Today was my month end weight in. I am down another 11 pounds. I have 2 months left with Alex. It is time to kick it back into high gear. I discovered I can do push ups today. My workout today was A good 30 minute workout on the treadmill at a variety of inclines 100 kettle bell swings with push ups in between 10 kettle bell swings 1 push up 15 kettle bell swings 2 push ups 25 Kettle bell swings 3 push ups 50 kettle bell swings 4 push up
It is the end of the month and I have my weigh in on Monday morning. I had set a personal goal of losing 50 pounds by the end of the month. I know I will not reach that goal tomorrow. But I know I am on the right path. I know this why? Because I am doing thing I have not been able to do before or in a long time.
I can bend over and tie my shoes. Without feeling like I am going to pass out from not being able to breath.
I can do squats and my knees don't hurt.
I can take a walk with my family and not be out of breath.
I can fit into a shirt 1 size smaller
I had to add 2 notches to my belt.
I drink Spinach, Carrot, Grape and Banana smoothies. (yes I like them)
I can say no to a Big Mac
I can go without drinking a pop
This is not to brag, but to remind myself that it is not always about the weight. It is about
the mind, body and spirit. It is amazing how the three are all intertwined with each other. Needing to get each one in balance to succeed. Mine has start with the body and now I can start to see and feel the changes in the mind and spirit.
So even though my small goals may not always be reached, I know that there is a larger goal that will be reached in the time that it take to reach it. So I remind myself it is not a Sprint but a marathon.
I finally got a pair of big boy running shoes this week. WOW!!!! what a difference. I wore them to boxing class on Friday. My shins still hurt but , they felt much better. I had a slow workout week. I did not make it to the gym as much as I wanted to. But that goes back to W.I.N. (what's importance now) We are working on getting into a new routine at home. Dance, Gymnastics, school events,homework, work and my play practice. That is just to list a few. I need to hit it hard this week. I have a goal I want to reach by the end of the month. I am not going to announce that goal yet. I want it to be a surprise when I do.
I need to mention a friend of mine that rescued my boxing class. We needed a heavy bag. I figured how hard could that be to find. I know people who have boxed or kicked boxed. Well none of them had a bag. I was in awe and amazement when Belinda Burkett had one. Watch out, she is a lot tougher than she looks. It also makes me wonder what else she has hiding in her basement.
On a final non workout note. Week 2 of play practice is done. I think I am getting the hang of it. Still learning my way around a stage. but it is coming together. I will be play Officer Klein in the Black Dirt Theater production of Arsenic and Old Lace. Come check it out when it opens.
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