You guys....I am really enjoying the gym. WTH...did I just type that? No, seriously.
Running that race last October has changed me. I feel legitimate when I walk through the doors, where I used to feel silly and out of place in work out facilities.
I love the weight machines, and that I've had to increase the weight a few times. I can feel the changes in my strength...which is an exciting new thing for me.
I love that I am not losing all that progress I made last summer. There is no way I could run a 5K right now, but I can run 15-20 minutes, which is WAY better than last spring. I couldn't run 3 minutes back then. And I haven't really been trying to get my time up more...I'm having fun playing with interval workouts and incline challenges, etc. I'm just in better shape all around.
I love dropping the kids off for an hour in the afternoon. And I love that they enjoy the play room and the classes they are taking during that time.
I love the open swim and how it is making all 3 kids more comfortable with the water.
I'm proud of myself for going 3-4 times a week...for making the time a priority.
I like that it has motivated me to change the way I am eating. And that I've been good now for 2 whole months...which is some kind of a record for me.
I am sloooooooowly losing weight. I think my muffin top has reduced a bit, but otherwise I don't see any changes in myself. In 2 months, I've lost 8 pounds. But rather than get frustrated and discouraged and quit, I am somehow just continuing on. Jeff thinks I should reward myself at 10 pounds. But all I can think about is food rewards...hot fudge sundae, breakfast out, etc etc. Seems a little counterproductive, eh?
I cannot think of a reward for myself. I have not lost enough weight to need new clothes...that will be my 20 pound reward. I am sleeping enough and reading enough and getting out with my friends enough...life is very good in those regards. I'm stumped. And quite happy that life is so good I can't think of a little reward for myself.
What would YOU do as a reward?
8 comments:
Awesome! That is great. Exercise becomes a little addictive once you get going.
I'm terrible at making reward suggestions. I'd probably go buy some new sheets or something.
Pedicure!
massage? Trip to NYC to see a show? Trip to California to see some old friends? ;)
Okay no laughing but my 10lb reward (also 2 lbs away) is new underwear! I can't wait!
If it were me I'd go shopping for a few hours, but I'm guessing that's more like a punishment for you?
Colum says you should reward yourself by signing up for another 5K...
Maybe upgrade something you wear/take to the gym. Get a new really great water bottle, towel, sneakers, etc.
I heard a lady say today when she loses 8 more pounds she is getting a tattoo for a reward. Bet you haven't thought of that!
Love the tattoo idea! What about a massage? Unless that idea skeeves you but I'd totally do that as a reward. Pedicure as the weather (hopefully) gets warmer sounds good too- get rid of winter feet and pamper them a bit after your diligent work outs :)
I would ask Justin to take the kids out for a couple hours while I stay home and curl up with a good book.
And an Oreo shake ;)
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