As Feb continues…
Wow… I’m making amazing strides in so many aspects of my life. It seems I’m more focused on myself. At the gym, my "head is in the game". I am visualizing my goals and they are becoming reality. It’s also a good chance for me to be alone, clear my head, and do some soul searching. I’m gaining a better understanding of myself, of what I want in life, and what I deserve.
My fitness goals are easily obtainable. I feel like a sprinter in a marathon. I can see the finish line and now I’m sprinting full force to the end. 30 lbs from goal!! That’s it!! I’ve already lost over 82 lbs…. What’s 30 lbs more??? I just can’t get there fast enough now… lol….
I can’t even lie. I love the compliments I’ve been getting lately. Everyone seems to notice the new me. I’m smaller, healthier, and happier than I have been in a very long time!! Even in the gym… Random guys have stopped me to tell me what progress I’ve made or they noticed how hard I work when I’m in there and respect me for it. I’m talking about people I’ve never even seen before. It’s flattering (and a bit nerve-wrecking) to know I’m being watched at the gym. Guess I’ve been so focused for so long, that I haven’t been paying attention to things around me. I’m going to continue to focus on my goals while I’m there, but will try to be gracious as possible whenever needed. Don’t get me wrong!!! I ABSOLUTELY appreciate the kind words, but I don’t like my workout being interupted.
Also, I’m picking an occassional workout partner. Usually it’s a girlfriend from my old gym, but I’ve managed to drag a co-worker with me a time or two. She’s trying so I’m going to be supportive as possible. The days I work out with her, I usually go back later and do my regular workout alone. I feel like I’m not gettingmuch out of it when I’m training her. And I think the wierdest part is working out with a couple of the trainers. Kat is amazing and has really given me some new insight! I would have never imagined I could do pull ups or chin ups all on my own. She forced me to try… and what do you know??!! lol… I can do it. Now I’m working on my one-handed pushups!! I’ve almost got them and wow-they are killer!! I feel like GI JANE doing them!! haha… And my pal, Sean- he’s not even training at my gym anymore, but is willing to drive across town to workout with me. He’s giving me some great pointers when it comes to working my glutes and abs. And Sean is a BIG GUY!! He was 2nd place Super Heavyweight in the same contest I want to do this summer. So- he’s been a wealth of knowledge. And, I’ve been running into my ex-fiance alot lately. Don’t want to date him, but I am certainly enjoying the laughs we are having now. Might even ask him to train with me a night or two, to keep my lifting form in check. His brutal honesty will make sure of that. HAHA… I’m just glad that I’m doing so well at the gym that I can feel comfortable enough to joke with him or even train with him again.
Had an incredible workout yesterday. Sore as heck today, but getting ready to go back and hit it some more! I’m on my way and I see where I want to be. It’s so close I can taste it… And it tastes GOOD!!!
Anyone got any pointers or tips?? Think it’s time to shake things up a bit.
