I didn't post last week, life's been busy, and sometimes I run out of interesting things to put in this blog!
However I am still making an appearance at the gym daily.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of last week (Feb 1-5) were cardio days, nothing new or interesting to report on that front... I got inserts for my running shoes, and they aren't helping... I hope the answer lies with new running shoes!
Strength training is still ma' fav' and it's fun. my legs are getting stronger, my arms are getting more used to the idea that they are going to be frequently asked to lift things... and they are starting to accept that fact.
I did have some interesting conversations last week about body image.
The image we carry of ourselves, the image we assume others see, and then the image we WISH we were...
That subject will never stop. I have decided there is no point trying to stop people fretting so much, or beating themselves up. But! I really would like to focus on changing that thought pattern.
It's so negative... and we don't really think that way about others, as much as we assume people are thinking that way about us...
confused?
me too.
I mean, we assume people are thinking to themselves (or talking behind our backs) about how huge my ass is, how much it's changed since I had my kid, since I turned 30, since I stopped moving and started eating more cake...
But the reality of it, is that everyone else is so focused on their own ass, they really don't have time to write a book on yours.
Sorry.
I would love someone to write a book on mine...
But the point is, that yes, someone might think something negative about you, screw her. you don't need her! you have me, and I think you are hot!
So, focus on telling yourself positive things about your body.
I read one time, in some distant black hole, about telling yourself 5 things you love about yourself. And I may have blogged about it before, I've meant to, I really can't remember one moment to the next the random ramblings that go on in my head... so I'm either mentioning this again or for the first time.. 5 things. Once a week. Or once a day for a week if you can't find 5 things all at once!
Just 5.
Wanna hear mine? No, you don't. Because no one cares. My 5 aren't 5 things I've gotten compliments on, or 5 things I think should be my 5, it's 5 things that are my 5.
My 5 favorite things about my body.
Having trouble? Take a different approach, how about 5 things you never even thought of?
Maybe you have amazing ear lobes! Maybe you love the size of your feet? (easy to find shoes that fit?) maybe you love that any colour looks good on you! Maybe you love your eye colour, or your hair?
5. No one is quizzing you. So please, for your own sake. Pick 5.
Then, once you pick 5, keep going! I think you'll be surprised.
Your body is with you 24/7. I've tried leaving mine behind, but it's usually my mind I leave at home, and I'm at the grocery store with an empty body!
Doesn't work.
So you'd better start to learn to love that body.
And what's a better time than RIGHT NOW??!?!!!
For those keeping track, that ^^ was about last week, this week (Feb 8-12) I only missed one day while Mr. was working out of town. I thought about going to an evening class, but, you guessed it! The couch and my new while-chocoloate-raspberry chocolate bar from my Mommy, was way more appealing.
Here:
Bliss in a Chocolate Ball
Follow that link. They make amazing balls.
Balls full of energy that I ate before the Gyme for 2 weeks! there are still some left in my fridge!!!!
For more inspiration follow Kayla Itsines on instagram, or facebook, or pinterest... or just find her in the streets and start following her... she's a fitness master, and she posts really inspirational tidbits. She cares about her self-love, and she cares about you.
So go there.
Then, go here:
Let Me Clear My Throat - DJ Kool
For the greatest pump up jam. Ever.
Or, try here:
You Make My Dreams
Actually, listen to both.
Good times. Now you feel like hitting the gym don't you? or at least dancing your heart out!!! I am dancing right at this very moment!
You are absolutely most welcome for all the inspiration, it is brought to you by my own perspiration!
Now I am off to rest for 2 days. And make bad choices. What are you doing this weekend???
