My plan to be a gym buff/fitness guru has officially started. I went to the gym this morning, armed with all of the necessary items for the event: water bottle, towel, shoes, iPod. When I got there, I realized I left one MAJOR thing at home ... energy. Oh dear. I am afraid I was not the picture of stellar form this morning, as I collapsed on the mat after only 6 seconds of holding a plank position, and I could not get my legs to do proper squats at all. My arms are still shaking from trying to lift only ***8*** get that - EIGHT - pound weights over my head. Hoo boy.
My specific goal for being a gym buff is to get into the habit of regular exercise. 3 days a week for weights, 5 days a week for cardio. This is the plan. Hopefully, weight loss will occur, but I'm trying not to focus on it. I focus too much on that all the time. It backfires on me... "Oh, poor me! I went to the gym but I didn't lose any weight so I'll eat that huge chocolate cake so I can feel better!"
Thanks for commenting, girls! It makes me SO much more accountable when I know someone is actually going to be checking to see if I'm doing my goals. Tami - I have a baby gift for you! I MUST GET IT TO YOU!!
I'm not heading to the gym as you are...but have started my exercise here at home. On the bike, and weights. So I'll join you in your gym buff/fitness guru program.
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I too am joining the fitness program. I am not aiming for guru status just yet, just need to get back into the swing of things. I am taking Bikram Yoga a few times a week (LOVE it - you should come some time!) and the plan is to incorporate running 2-3 times a week in addition to the yoga. I am at the point of "It took me 9 months to put this baby weight on and now it has been 9 months since I had the baby and I haven't lost a pound!". I will be checking in on you, if only to make myself accountable!
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