I remember taking an aerobics class, years ago, at the YMCA in Monroe. The instructor started off by telling us to wear loose fitting, comfortable clothes. Good advice, but in retrospect, if I had comfortable, loose fitting clothes, I wouldn’t be starting a massive exercise plan. (When I say massive – it’s really still in the planning phase)
So where am I at? Three weeks into this little adventure I am 4.8 pounds thinner.
“What? That’s all? Slacker….you suck?” says my inner voice.
“Shut the hell up! Contrary to popular belief fat people are NOT jolly, we’re very unhappy with our belly that jiggles like a bowl full of jelly. NOT JOLLY,” says my outer voice.
Just so you know, I have many conversations with myself, some I win, some myself wins.
So – what have I been doing? Mostly visualizing me as a much skinnier me -flat stomach, tiny waist, thin arms, smaller thighs, and a smaller butt. No, this is not some fanciful dream that is unattainable; it was me 10 years ago, so it will be me again.
To my credit I have been doing swimming exercises in our pool, legs and arms. I’ve been making healthier food choices, but not depriving myself of things I like, just smaller portions. Ooooh and I’ve been using Jergens Natural Glow lotion. Kim Kardashian says a tan body naturally looks thinner. Not that K-Dash is my life coach, but tan is always better than pasty. I’ve got some sun on my face and arms and ooooh, I bought a pair of jeans that promised I would look 10 pounds thinner. Sometimes perception is everything and according to Annabelle (work friend) I do look thinner in them. Best $7.50 I ever spent (clearance rack).
Now I haven’t quite made friends with crunches or sit-ups yet, but I spend at least 8 hours a day sucking in my gut, sitting up tall – so as to elongate my mini-Michelin rolls, and wearing taller shoes. It gives that long lean impression……at least that is what I see in the mirror.
I plan on getting cozy with the treadmill again, perhaps even the elliptical machine. My goal is to dip down below the 140 mark by Monday. (Again very attainable)
Can I do it….abso-freakin-lutly. I find that becoming a thinner me is a lot like quitting smoking. You really have to want to do it. 10 years, 4months, and 14 days ago I smoked my last cigarette – quit cold turkey. It was hard, but I did it. So now I have to really want to be that thin girl from 10 years ago. It will seem hard at first, but when I get there, I will sit back and laugh and wonder what all the fuss was about. And what the hell took so long for me to do it.
Duh…..Winning…simply by losing!
