Back in the pre-marital days I was a gym rat with the best of them. Once Bruce and I got engaged & married, I realized I had put on 40 lbs since we had gotten together! That is ALOT!!!
(This was back in the day, on a trip to Colorado...I was probably 165...I'd LOVE to be there again!)Anyway, after having the kids back to back, I now have no reason not to drop all of the excess weight I am carrying around. After Addy, I was able to drop 20 lbs fairly quickly (beyond my pre-pregnancy weight), doing a women's bootcamp-like thing after work 3 days a week. I loved it, the only down side is that Michael Thrash, the trainer, doesn't DO cold weather, so he only holds his bootcamp in the spring/summer months.
Back in September, I kind of went stagnant with my excercise for a while, and then Bruce and I joined LA Boxing downstairs from my office (DUH, how much more convenient can it get?!?!!?) once I realized they had a shower there (so I could go on my lunch break) Anyway, we joined in November, got through the holidays, worked pretty hard in January, was pretty lame in February, and was making work a priority on my lunch break and/or just making excuses.
I feel that if I put this out there, I will be able to stay more accountable. I weighed in at the Dr's Office on Tuesday at 197. I don't look 197 lbs in clothes, I carry alot of muscle, but I still need to drop at least 40 lbs to be at a more healty size and weight for my frame. I know I'll never be stick thin, but I want to feel good about myself.
Anyway, back to the title of my post, I went to kickboxing Monday, I don't do Tuesday's (b/c I take the morning off to be with the kids) and I was back down there today, really pushing it. I know that I can make it 4 days a week, as I was when we first started. There is no reason I can't lose at least 2-3 lbs a week following a healthy eating program and taking the time out of my day to get my butt moving and work out.
Sitting here now, I feel fantastic...some days I just have to remember that when I'm feeling lazy and want to blow it off. It is such a stress releiver and a way to clear my head.
So, with that, I'm off to eat my lunch and get on with my day...thanks for listening :o)
3 comments:
Hey. I am so proud of you for being so open and putting yourself out there. Good for you Christine. With the right support system, you can do anything you put your mind to. That picture in CO, is that at the Ritz where we are going in just 16 short days? Remind me again what food to ask for, buffalo nachos? Sounds so yummy to me.
You can do it, Sister!! Make time for yourself. Everyone needs alone time to get themselves on track.
You CAN do it.
Love you, Carol
You are off to a great start! I, too, am proud of you!
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