prudence

I’m pretty proud of myself. I went to the gym twice today. I haven’t been basically since the beginning of June. I’ve been working a lot so I’ve been using that as an excuse. I decided after attending a pool party on Sunday that I can’t make anymore excuses.

I woke up this morning and went to the gym just because I knew I needed to. I did some light cardio and read my TIME magazine. I figured I’ll catch up on the world and get moving at the same time. Then as I was getting ready for work, I decided I’ll pack my gym bag and really work out tonight.

 I went. I had a nice hard work out. I even got hit on haha

Has anyone ever done it? I tried the lemonade diet last summer. My brother swears by it. I felt like it made me lose muscle tone so I didn’t complete it. I also tried a cheap pill form one from GNC. I wasn’t really impressed.

 Are there any good ones that actually make you feel “cleansed?”

Thanks

Getting into a workout routine is tough. Getting into a workout routine is even tougher when it’s been months since your last visit to the gym.

I got off work at 10 this evening. Hauled my bum to the gym. Turns out I’m in much worse shape than I thought I was. I didn’t even do the work out I brought with me (it’s weight training and interval cardio). I did 30 min on the eliptical and it was tough. But I got through it!

I made the decision I would work out and I actually followed through this time. I saw a sign on the wall at 24-hour fitness. It said something to the effect of “Goal is achievable if you believe in yourself.” I thought that was kind of nice. So, people, don’t stop believing!

So I just joined this site today. I just moved back home for the first time in about 3 years. It’s really weird to be back. One thing has not changed though. My mom is still super critical of my appearance. Every day she tells me I need to go to the gym. Although I know I need to, the more she tells me to, the more I don’t want to go.

About a year ago, you couldn’t keep me away from the gym. I had a set routine and meal plan. I was 125 lbs and 17% body fat. School and life got in the way and I put on quite a few pounds. So many, in fact, that I have put my scale into storage because I am afraid of it.

It’s summertime and I would love to be out at my pool or down at the beach. I just don’t have the confidence I used to have because I have gained weight. It’s a very sad thing.

Now I am here and trying to change. I have to work until 9:30 tonight, but I am going to the gym after. Tomorrow I am going to costco to buy fruits, veggies and PROTEIN! Good luck to me.