He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40: 29-31
Conclusion of today - I HATE EXERCISE! I hate walking, running, treadmills, elliptical, bikes, free weights, circuit training, kickboxing, aerobics, zumba, big colorful bouncy balls, yoga and any other thing that you do to help you lose weights but literally hurts to do and after you do.
I say this because I do hate doing this stuff... I hate the thought of getting my ass off the couch and moving but alas lately I have been actually done some of this activities.
I went to the gym today. I walked on the treadmill for 45 minutes and then did the weight machines. It wasn't so bad but I hate going alone. I wish I had some friends to go with me everyday but right now I just don't. I have heard that there are some zumba classes going on around town and I would love to go but I am scared to go by myself because if you know me at all you know I cant dance. I want to be more involved in physical activity but I'm not sure how to get involved... its not really an excuse but it is. I want someone to hold my hand on this because alone.... I'm gonna feel like I stick out like a sore thumb.
Is it normal to hurt after you exercise everyday? I don't know if I am doing too much or not enough or what but my body aches the next day.... I don't know if that is good or bad so I just keep on doing it.
I have set a goal for myself and I don't know how achievable it is but I would like to be a size 6 by MacKenzie's wedding which is Oct 1. I don't want to sick out there like the fat cow so a 6 would still be bigger then most of the girls but its acceptable. Someone tell me... is it too much? I'm a 14 now... it doesn't seem unreasonable except for the fact I cant ever remember being smaller then a 14 so it seems like a place I don't belong, an unknown.
you're doing great! Yes, it is normal to hurt for awhile. Ice your muscles and get a good nights sleep to limit the swelling. I've tried Zumba myself in a class environment and felt ashamed when a 65 year old woman out danced me. Still, it is fun and if you are afraid of the way you look, get Zumba on the wii or xbox. I have it and the workout is just as good as in the class, and it's not as embarrassing! :)
ReplyDeleteWith regard to the size 6 goal that seems like a really difficult goal to achieve by October. If you want to safely lose weight you should only be dropping 2lbs/week. At first the weight falls off but then you hit plateaus and will go lengths of time where you don't lose weight but tone muscle. These periods are frustrating. I would aim for a size 10 to make sure the goal is achievable. Then, if you get anything smaller it is just a delightful bonus. Keep up the good work. I love reading these.