I took a 2 week "workout vacation"

Which really just means that I was too (lazy, busy, stressed, sick, sleep deprived, anxious). Any of these will do. It's so hard to get back into the flow of things after taking a break. Wedding planning is STRESSFUL. So many decisions to be made, and cookies and ice cream seem to be the only thing that will make the pain go away.

After some encouraging/bullying words from some of my favorite trainers and fellow gym mates I forced myself back into the gym on Wednesday. As soon as I got into the parking lot, I was trying to think of as many excuses as possible why I had to leave. Then I decided to stop being a baby, and just go back in. I guess in my mind I always think that people are going to give me a really hard time about not being in the gym...which of course makes every day even harder to go in and get back into it. And of course, I am wrong about this. Everyone was so happy to see me, and they were so encouraging about me being back. D'oh. I should have guessed I was wrong.

Working out felt good and bad all at the same time. Good in the way where I knew I wanted to do it, and I would feel better when I was done. Today, working out felt like I was going to pass out a little (Brittany will do that to you). I guess basically I'm saying if you are trying to make excuses why you can't go to the gym, I understand. I understand, but I will also encourage you to just get back in there. Your body will be happy that you did.

As I was leaving the gym, Natalie, one of the trainers at EQ, told me that she was proud of me and that I deserved to be "member of the month". Member of the month?!?! Man, don't I feel like an ass for not going back to the gym sooner. What kind of example am I setting? :)

"Decide to do it"

With my 26th birthday quickly approaching (it's this Sunday, Aug 9th, in case you want to throw me a party :) ) I have been feeling the urge to really kick my own butt. The only problem is that with all the traveling Scott and I have been doing lately, it's hard to get motivated.

Yesterday, against the way I was feeling, I forced myself to go to Body Combat. It also was some encouragement from Heather. I always feel better when I am finished, but it's hard to get started. Just as I was feeling like I couldn't do anymore, and that I should try to slip out of the back to avoid passing out on the floor...Brittany said "decide to do it". It was exactly the motivation I needed.

Decide to do it. It sounds so easy, and yet we can make it so hard for ourselves. I am not going to lie, I complain about doing things all the time. "I am too tired, sore, busy, etc.." You just have to decide to do it. Decide to make the commitment to getting healthy, and getting in shape.

Thanks Brittany for encouraging me and always bringing the hurt!

It's About Time!

I am transferring from one blog to another. I have been for the last 11 weeks participating in Equilibrium Fitness (San Luis Obispo, CA) Transformation Challenge. Whew, that was wordy. Knowing that this 12 week program is quickly coming to an end I decided that I would continue blogging my journey. If you want to hear about the other 10 weeks, please check out http://studiofitnessforwomen.blogspot.com/.

I know that without this outlet I will lose some motivation for my ever continuing goal to get healthy. Now, in this blog I will also be sharing my life experiences with everything. I think that mental health is a HUGE part of feeling good. Feel good on the inside and the outside. So I have already been starting my journey to make myself feel good on the outside. The inside might be somewhat of a larger challenge. Baby steps.

And as a sports psychologist who spoke to us at the gym said, "Take it one day at a time". I know this also the theme of AA. But I think it's great for just about anything, don't you? I am only going to get one day better each day. I am only going to succeed if I keep working toward my goals.

Thank you for reading or continuing to read on about my journey!