It's been nearly one month since I've started working out. Zumba at least, at LEAST three times a week, topped with a few sessions of abs and IMX-pilates. I thought, for sure that by this time, I'd be wearing belly shirts and tight jeans showing off a lean and muscular midriff and tight, toned thighs. So, why am I still mushy???
Do I have to work out MORE? Will I ever look like this girl on the left? Is it possible that my results are being stunted by the fact that I've been eating more because now I'm exercising.
I don't think I have it in me to control myself when it comes to cupcake sales and all the Doritos that are busted out every day during snack in my classroom. I never used to take my kids' food when they offered me some of their chips or cookies and lately, I troll around doing "poison checks" to make sure that it's safe for them to eat!
Ok, so now I'm thirty-f .... in my thirties and I am recognizing that by body will change, is changing and there are things that I can do to slow it down. I am going to have to learn how to eat like a normal and heathy adult. I will eat no more bags of popcorn for dinner. Tonight, I will make myself a salad. I will cook more, learning good recipes for vegetables, because the thing is, I actually love vegetables when they're prepared in a creative and tasty way. I will resist the baked goods and chocolate that practically spill onto my desk during my work day.
I think, now that I found something that I love to do, it's time to set a goal. My goal could be something like resistance training at least twice a week. My roommate, who is a dancer and really into fitness, explained that your body has many layers- it's going to take time and dedication to see any type of change. I have to be patient. That's the hardest part about something like this; the patience thing.
October was for getting awesome and working out and writing a blog: mission accomplished. So, November will be dedicated to adding taking care of nourishing myself... and since it's October 27, I have a few days to binge out on chips, cakes, and french fries!
