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March 27, 2008
I already regret this entry
So, I'm back at the gym. I didn't want to write about it, because letting everyone know that I'm going inevitably means letting everyone know I've stopped. This time around I have some different goals, and I think my new outlook will help me achieve them. One of these goals is to improve my heart. I am getting to that age where you start thinking of having a family, and if a parasite is going to be sucking the life out of me for 9 months, I'd better have enough strength for the both of us.
The other reason, as superficial as it may seem compared to the first is I want to have a better body. It's a simple motivation, but it's strong. I have to confess that as I'm getting older, I'm getting scared about my attractiveness. It's vain as can be, and while I'm not looking for suitors, I have realized that what used to be a somewhat steady stream of compliments and flirtations have plummeted. Mind you, I spend most of my day wrapped up in a sweater that comes down to my knees. It is a distinct possibility that people need to see a body shape before determining hotness of said body, but we'll see how that goes.
During my workout today, pumped full of endorphins, I took a look in the mirror, sucked in my cookie jar and saw for the briefest of moments what I used to look like and what I am hoping to get to again. I won't get into details, but it was pretty nice. It's only been two weeks of exercise, but it's been an intense two weeks. I know these changes aren't real, they can't be yet - but there is hope on the horizon.
I hope to be fitter, thinner and healthier in my 30's than I ever managed in my 20's. Let's hope I keep this up!
Posted by lysa at March 27, 2008 9:15 PM
Comments
You only get more wonderful as the days go by.
Posted by: Kbee at March 27, 2008 10:14 PM
you can do this! you ARE doing this! and you WILL keep it going. and we're all here to support each other.
Posted by: DivaRat at March 28, 2008 8:13 AM
It's always fun when people say wanting to look better is "vain" or superficial. I beg to differ. "Looking better" usually equates to "less body fat". There is absolutely NOTHING superficial about losing body fat, especially around your midsection. It has been linked, countless times, to heart disease, diabetes, and now dementia; the list goes on. I also enjoy the fact you referred to an embryo as a "parasite". There's my girl.
And just so you know--I'm far healthier in my 30s than I was in my 20s. So keep on rocking on.
Posted by: Reid at March 28, 2008 4:14 PM
You're right, Reid, except the first draft of this didn't just say I wanted a better body, it said I wanted to smoking MILF hot - that was a little superficial :)
Posted by: me at March 28, 2008 4:48 PM
parasite sucking the life out of you? Ok Ms. Ripley.
what I'm most worried about is the long sweater -- if you tell me that you're wearing stirrup pants and ankle boots, then I will personally drive out there just to bitch slap you.
Posted by: scottie at March 28, 2008 9:09 PM
Okay, I will once again forgive you for calling a baby a parasite, even though, well, they are. But here's something to consider:
You might get more compliments if you didn't give every pervert on the street "The Face" ;)
Posted by: Robyn at March 29, 2008 12:32 AM
Whoa whoa whoa, lets not rule out stirrup pants and ankle boots shall we? Lets all keep a level pervy head now folks...
Though, if she whips out the 80s leg warmers, i think that does deserve at least a wrist whip with the two fingers.
Posted by: booboo at April 1, 2008 4:34 PM
Coming over from my blog to say hello to yours. Very nice to meet you!
Posted by: lane at April 2, 2008 12:28 PM