I woke up very determined this morning. Determined to change.
Yesterday my daughter and I had a killer workout. I sweated rivers! But I am not seeing the progress I would like. Especially in my core.
My daughter was happy to work my core. She is a pilates beast!
But I was just plain frustrated. It is very humbling to try and do pilates with your beautiful 26 year-old daughter. Especially with so much extra blubber around my middle. And full length wall mirrors surrounding us!
I wanted to just sit down and cry.
I told her I like doing our sprint training. I can feel results. We walk briskly on the treadmill for 10 minutes. Then every 2 minutes we run as fast as we can for 30 seconds. We do this for 20 minutes.
If I can't handle the sprints, then instead of running as fast as I can for 30 seconds, I put it on as steep an incline as I can tolerate for 30 seconds.
It works well because, I can endure almost any torture for 30 seconds!
I also am increasing my weights. I enjoy weights. I like feeling strong.
But I think I really need to do the core work. So my daughter and I had a heart to heart chat.
I told her my fears and frustrations. So we are just going to add one pilates move to our routine.
You guessed it.
Drum roll please.
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THE DREADED PLANK!
There is no escape. What I resist persists!
Also, I am listening to more upbeat music while I work out and throughout the day. I especially like working out and walking to classic rock, hard rock and 80's music. Particularly Def Leppard, Van Halen and AC/DC! I hope I haven't shocked anyone.
I also have been cranking up the tunes around the house, dancing while I clean and walking with better posture, engaging my abs in all I do.
I am a woman driven to succeed! I know I have talked about exercising my body and mind. Growing spiritually, being kind to others and making a difference in this word.
But do you want to know a secret? Deep down I really want to get into a nice fitting pair of jeans again. And have a nice man take me to dinner. And not be ashamed.
Call me shallow.
Maybe it is a mid life crisis.
But this is where I'm at.
And frankly I am tired of carrying this belly around.
I am honestly just sick and tired of it. And mad at it! It makes me feel like a dumpy old woman.
And I am evicting it!
I am giving it 30 days notice. And if it is not out of here, I am giving it the boot!
You are all my witnesses!
Ok...I better sign off now. I am at my library office. And typing like a mad woman on this keyboard. Starting to get odd looks.
Happy Tuesday!
Yesterday my daughter and I had a killer workout. I sweated rivers! But I am not seeing the progress I would like. Especially in my core.
My daughter was happy to work my core. She is a pilates beast!
But I was just plain frustrated. It is very humbling to try and do pilates with your beautiful 26 year-old daughter. Especially with so much extra blubber around my middle. And full length wall mirrors surrounding us!
I wanted to just sit down and cry.
I told her I like doing our sprint training. I can feel results. We walk briskly on the treadmill for 10 minutes. Then every 2 minutes we run as fast as we can for 30 seconds. We do this for 20 minutes.
If I can't handle the sprints, then instead of running as fast as I can for 30 seconds, I put it on as steep an incline as I can tolerate for 30 seconds.
It works well because, I can endure almost any torture for 30 seconds!
I also am increasing my weights. I enjoy weights. I like feeling strong.
But I think I really need to do the core work. So my daughter and I had a heart to heart chat.
I told her my fears and frustrations. So we are just going to add one pilates move to our routine.
You guessed it.
Drum roll please.
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<
<
<
THE DREADED PLANK!
There is no escape. What I resist persists!
Also, I am listening to more upbeat music while I work out and throughout the day. I especially like working out and walking to classic rock, hard rock and 80's music. Particularly Def Leppard, Van Halen and AC/DC! I hope I haven't shocked anyone.
I also have been cranking up the tunes around the house, dancing while I clean and walking with better posture, engaging my abs in all I do.
I am a woman driven to succeed! I know I have talked about exercising my body and mind. Growing spiritually, being kind to others and making a difference in this word.
But do you want to know a secret? Deep down I really want to get into a nice fitting pair of jeans again. And have a nice man take me to dinner. And not be ashamed.
Call me shallow.
Maybe it is a mid life crisis.
But this is where I'm at.
And frankly I am tired of carrying this belly around.
I am honestly just sick and tired of it. And mad at it! It makes me feel like a dumpy old woman.
And I am evicting it!
I am giving it 30 days notice. And if it is not out of here, I am giving it the boot!
You are all my witnesses!
Ok...I better sign off now. I am at my library office. And typing like a mad woman on this keyboard. Starting to get odd looks.
Happy Tuesday!
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