Kbootylove’s BodyBlog

Results don’t appear overnight…I seem to have a hard time getting this through my thick skull.

I’m too focused on my physical appearance…dangerous place to be for me! I need to ALWAYS remember the benefits I am getting from eating a healthy diet and working out. I know from my past that I run the risk of throwing in the towel out of frustration because my body doesn’t look the way I want it to.

It will, eventually, in the meantime I think I need to stop being so vain

I’m doing the body good…and that is a huge accomplishment for me!

Thank you everyone for the book suggestions! I ordered a couple of them yesterday and I can’t wait to start reading them ) I also appreciate everyone’s support through my emotional and physical battle with diabetes.
You will be happy to know I had an amazing workout today. It was a leg day. I am definitely not a seasoned pro when it comes to weight-lifting, so I had a lot of fun trying new exercises that I would not have had the confidence to try in the past (or I would have thought they were too difficult for me).

There was a beautiful woman in the gym, probably a couple years older than me and in great shape. We always seem to hit the gym at the same time on weekends…and she doesn’t know it yet, but she has been my motivation these past couple weekends! She was working on legs as well but could handle a little more weight than me…So of course, I pushed myself harder!! I think I’ll talk to her next time…she looks great, it would be nice to know what her routine is like. I felt so strong and accomplished. I kicked some ass ;o)
I also started making myself a delicious salad that keeps my blood sugars level and it is simply delicious. I put a mixture of salmon, kidney beans, and hot sauce/spices on top of a bed of lettuce. Add some broccoli sprouts and a dressing of balsamic and flax oil. I love it and it makes me feel great.
I am thrilled to be able to say my workouts, eating habits, and sugar levels are coming together. It gives me that extra boost of energy and confidence in myself that I need to keep going! Very exciting!

So, I have a gift certificate to Borders and I would really like to purchase a fitness or fitness/diet book or guide….but there are SO many, and I want to get something I will actually enjoy and will inspire me.

Has anyone read any good fitness books/guide? I’d love some suggestions!

Over the past couple days I have had amazing workouts…But my food intake could have been better.

I can feel and see my body changing and I have worked out harder than I can ever remember. I think that I may not be eating enough, however, because by the end of the day I will put just about anything into my mouth. I need to revise my diet. I am way too hungry all the time, which makes me want to binge.

As someone who has had a difficult relationship with food, allowing myself to eat more throughout the day is going to take some effort…I’ll have to keep telling myself that it’s better than a BINGE!

Funny how our minds have a way justifying any bad habit…

I look at the amazing bodies on this website (especially the diabetics) and wonder how they are able to maintain such a healthy lifestyle when there are so many opportunities to mess up…. :-/

I had my alarm set for 6:30am to go to the gym. Well, I couldn’t…My blood sugar was too high (as a result of having low blood sugar in the middle of the night) and I felt sick. Not fun. When things like this happen I have to convince myself that I didn’t fail because I don’t have absolute control over my numbers!!

I have diagnosed myself with perfectionism…it can contribute to my self-destruction unless I re-route my thoughts. So, I spend a lot of energy trying to move away from self blame and use my strong desire to do everything perfectly to my advantage. It’s an ongoing process.

Lastly, I would like to say that I am so happy I opened up a BodySpace account. Everyone is so kind, encouraging, and driven. I love it! I look forward to making new friends and learning more from all of you.

So now my day begins…