Promise to Myself
I originally wrote this on my fb, but I think it needs to go here as well. I am determined.
Right now I am at "con weight"...generally the weight and size I am after DragonCon...which also happens to be the smallest I tend to get throughout the year. Now that my knee is healed and I am able to get a couple of other (very) important health things checked out and *hopefully* taken care of...I believe it is time for me to start working out again.
Last year after DragonCon, I decided that I was not going to gain the weight I generally do in the 5-6 months after con. I managed to keep the weight gain at a minimum and started slowly by strengthening my knee and various other old injuries to keep from re-injuring them. Next I added dance exercises that I could do at work and at home (mostly stretches, balance work, and leg work). Now I've gone back to working with my rifle, which works most of the muscles in my body. I've also gone back to my forearm/wrist/hand exercises as well as some limited pushups (real ones...not the girly crap). I also have stepped up my bellydancing and general dancing (modern, hip hop, jazz) to build cardio.
Last year I started eating healthier and this year I started with a few selected supplements to boost my energy and the efficiency of my metabolism. I have already started to see and, more importantly, FEEL the difference.
My goal is to be more fit and toned without losing my feminine curves. I *like* my T&A, so that is NOT going anywhere. I am not doing this for anyone but myself and my health.
Another goal is to be able to do a pullup, something I have never been able to do. I would also like to run a race and not feel like passing out or not being able to breathe at the end. I want to be able to wear sexy clothes and not worry about waaaaay too many excess jiggles when I dance. I want to look amazing in my costumes and performances.
I will do this. I promise myself.
Right now I am at "con weight"...generally the weight and size I am after DragonCon...which also happens to be the smallest I tend to get throughout the year. Now that my knee is healed and I am able to get a couple of other (very) important health things checked out and *hopefully* taken care of...I believe it is time for me to start working out again.
Last year after DragonCon, I decided that I was not going to gain the weight I generally do in the 5-6 months after con. I managed to keep the weight gain at a minimum and started slowly by strengthening my knee and various other old injuries to keep from re-injuring them. Next I added dance exercises that I could do at work and at home (mostly stretches, balance work, and leg work). Now I've gone back to working with my rifle, which works most of the muscles in my body. I've also gone back to my forearm/wrist/hand exercises as well as some limited pushups (real ones...not the girly crap). I also have stepped up my bellydancing and general dancing (modern, hip hop, jazz) to build cardio.
Last year I started eating healthier and this year I started with a few selected supplements to boost my energy and the efficiency of my metabolism. I have already started to see and, more importantly, FEEL the difference.
My goal is to be more fit and toned without losing my feminine curves. I *like* my T&A, so that is NOT going anywhere. I am not doing this for anyone but myself and my health.
Another goal is to be able to do a pullup, something I have never been able to do. I would also like to run a race and not feel like passing out or not being able to breathe at the end. I want to be able to wear sexy clothes and not worry about waaaaay too many excess jiggles when I dance. I want to look amazing in my costumes and performances.
I will do this. I promise myself.