Exorcising the Exercising Demon

This morning’s stats are:

Weight – 258.8 (271.8 – March 28, 2013)

Waist – 44” (49”)

Chest – 48” (53”)

Thigh – 25” (27”)

My body is slowly changing. My pants are looser, and my boobs are less “bulgy” over the top of my bras. My progress has been slow the last two weeks, but I’m pleased nonetheless. My health issues are still present, but easing. I seem to have gotten a grasp on the IBS by watching what I eat and taking a fiber supplement and a probiotic. My back is definitely still an issue, but I've started seeing a chiropractor and am continuing with my pain meds when needed.

At this point, the exercise is the only thing that’s missing from this equation, and it’s a hurdle I’ve yet to jump over. I see so many pictures of people exercising, AND THEY ARE SMILING. Huh? This is a little more accurate…

 

 

Have you ever been scared of exercise? I am. I don’t like to run because I’m self-conscious about my chest. I don’t want to go to the gym because I’m FAT. I constantly and consistently sabotage myself by not rising to my full potential. Can you imagine how quickly those numbers above would move if I actually exercised? Jeez – I’d be swimsuit ready in no time!

Since I have a delightful black-with-white polka dot suit to wear to the beach this summer, I vow right here and now that I will exercise EVERY DAY. Since I now schedule my food, why shouldn’t I schedule my exercise? Here’s the plan:

Monday – 10 minute yoga routine @ 6:15 AM. Walk with Colleen at a brisk pace for 30 minutes at 6:30 PM. (Thanks for offering to do this, Colleen!!)

Tuesday – 10 minute yoga routine @ 6:15 AM.  Just Dance on the Kinect with Jameson at 6:30 PM. 30 minute Pilates after dinner.

Wednesday – 10 minute yoga routine @ 6:15 AM. 30 minute walk around dog park fence at 5:30 PM.

Thursday – 10 minute yoga routine @ 6:15 AM. 30 minute walk around neighborhood w/ the dogs at 5:30 PM. 30 minute Pilates after dinner.

FAT FRIDAY! – 10 minute yoga routine @ 6:15 AM. Just Dance on the Kinect with Jameson at 6:30 PM.

Saturday – 30 minute walk around dog park fence.

Sunday – 30 minute walk around dog park fence.

Maybe someday soon those walks will turn into runs.  Maybe someday I’ll realize a distant dream of mine, to become certified and teach children’s yoga. Maybe I’ll start teaching dance classes again, and become a nicer, prettier version of Abby Lee Miller. Until then, this is my solemn vow to you, dear readers: I will exercise, in some way, EVERY DAY.