Fear Factor
Good morning buddies… Well…Its been a good week for me…I have journaled EVERY day…And I gotta say, I love it…
Looooove looking at my food, broken down…I have not only stayed on plan for the last five days, I am actually, in some cases, not eating enough…(yeah, yeah, I am working on that…)
Now, many of you old timers know how I feel about the food journal…For me, it has been the most CRITICAL piece of my success…And my failures…I absolutely swear by it, at least for me…
I am sooo glad I am back on my journaling wagon…
I am also now hitting the gym a solid 6 days in a row…And I increased all my workout times by five minutes (Baby steps!)
This has all lead me to feel VERY successful this week, and MUCH better and happier with myself…I just FEEL thinner, even though, in reality, I am most likely not…
Thats what I love about exercise…Even at the same weight, I just feel better. Different. Hard to explain unless you have been there…Some of you know what I am talking about…Exercise is not only physical, it is definitely mental…
I will now go on record and say I absolutely HATE this time of year at the gym…
Why?
Because everyone and their brother decides its time for their new years resolutions, and the gym is extremely crowded…And my machines are full. Grrrr….
Now…Far be it from me to stop someone from changing their life…
However, this is my FOURTH January at my gym, and the record has shown that many many of these folks will not return past mid February…
And I dont mind the ones that truly need to be there…
But I HATE the little size 2 girls that REALLY dont need to be there. HAVE NOT been there regularly, and apparently are just there to show off the cute little workout gear they got for Christmas…
These are the ones I want to kick in the rear and say GET OFF MY ELLIPTICAL MACHINE…
Do I sound bitter??? LOL…
Well, thats it for now. Just checking in to let you know that I have found my groove finally…Thank GOD…
It was MIA for far too long…
Jo. Tina. Nikki. Erika…My longest buddies…My buddies who have struggled some last year…
Girls, WE CAN DO THIS…We can…IT IS A NEW YEAR!! OUR YEAR!!! Look around at some of our most successful buddies…They did it, and so can we!!
We have been on this board talking a good game for a long long time…
Time to start living the life we keep talking about!!!!
Love you all! Stay healthy!!!
Dawn
I am such a freakin dork. I forgot to tell you about my title!!! EGADS…I am going out of town this weekend to meet a new group of friends for the first time!!! I AM SOOOOO NERVOUS and SCARED!!!! I know it will be fine, but damn…I HATE meeting people, on my own, for the first time…But I must be strong. I MUST overcome my fears…
Good Morning Dawn,
I sure do agree with you about the food journal being sooooo important.
I know its been a huge part of my success so far and you were the one that first got me started on that. THANK YOU
Now its just part of my new lifestyle and I LOVE it.
Well it appears those size 2 girls also got new swimsuits for Christmas cause they are at MY pool now.
Short lived I’m sure but in the meantime grrrrr Get out of my way!!!!
Love your attitude Dawn getting to the gym regularly sure helps doesn’t it?
Have a great day and enjoy your trip on the weekend. You know it will be great and you are strong.
Hugs
Lori
I love my journal, couldn’t do without it! I’m so proud of you, I have seen some big changes in attitude in you, and you have come along ways! Have a good time with those friends this weekned, and RELAX!! Hugs, Kama
gotta love the food jounal…Easy Dawnie dont hurt the toothpicks, they break really easy…
Way to go and welcome back on track chick! And dont worry about meeting new people, you have Charisma (Personal magnetism & Charm , A rare personal quality attributed to leaders who arouse fervent popular devotion and enthusiasm.)
glad you found that motivation… now don’t lose it.:)
Amen, this is our year!! We will get it done and I so get you about the exercise. It’s very true…workouts help with my mental state too.
Glad to hear you are doing so well. You sound great too. And I know what you mean about the gym. And Monday’s and Tuesday’s are the worse because everyone is starting over on their workouts but by Wednesday it slows down. Everyone at Happy Hour maybe? Ha ha! Have a great time meeting your new friends!