There are just so many issues wrapped up in this whole self care thing.It just does not fit in well with the whole chaotic ADD/self defeatest lifestyle I have become so accustomed to.There are two main issues I need to deal with if I am going to make these changes stick.
- GET OFF MY ASS AND EXERCISE which I hate btw
- Encourage myself and get that bitchy ol' inner critic to shut the hell up!She has got 24/7 PMS!
Lets tackle these issues one by one shall we?
#1 EXERCISE/TORTURE
I know I need to get moving.Part of the problem is that the mere thought of going to a gym gives me hives. Perhaps I might join once I am confident that I am not going to hurl on a treadmill. (SEXY! I know!) Have you ever watched "The Biggest Loser"? Those people go through some amazing transformations and work their asses off to get to where they want to be. I bet those trainers keep the editing department busy with all the barfing that takes place back at the ranch workout room. I don't think that yaking all over the spining bike down at the local gym will be a very good motivational tool to use to make me want to go back.Then, there are the financial obligations to consider. I am not ready to dole out the buck-a-roos till I am SURE I will stick with it.As you can see I already have a self defeating mantra in place to "ensure success"
Which leads me to my next issue.....
#2 THE SHIT WE TELL OURSELVES
I don't know about you but, if a person talked to me the way I talk to myself I would smack them in the face walking away never speaking to them again.Instead I am SO HARSH on myself. It's more like I have asked that person to move in with me. Then asked them to follow me around and give commentary on how I live my life. Let's not forget the all important reminder of what a screw up I am.The crotchety inner critic always there when you need a little self doubt. I even pay this bitches rent!
So now what?I have decided to send out a search and rescue mission. I am determined to find the women hidden some where underneath all this....YUCK! I find the threat of public failure to be quite motivating so I am asking you all to do this with me. I have joined a web site called SPARKpeople. This web site is completely FREE and filled with easy to use tools, recipes and mobile apps. Did I mention it's FREE ?
I have my own team on there called: Object in mirror may be larger than it appears
So join SPARKpeople with me and join my team.Lets get our boo-tay in order..K?Come by here and check out how I am doing. I will try to keep my whining to a minimum.What do you do to maintain a healthy lifestyle? Are you a gym person? Or a home girl? How do you stay motivated and excercise fun?
7 comments:
Perfection! Made me laugh out loud. I too, hate that mirror and am thankful I most likley will never have to use that shower ever again!
One of the lame things about traveling is that all the hotels have WAY too many mirrors. I always have such a complex when I get home.
I cracked 200 lbs for the first time a couple months ago. That and my IT diet of a coffee/cigarettes breakfast and cigarettes/Altoids lunch have told me I'm headed for an early heart attack. Me and the ol lady have a treadmill being delivered tomorrow, punching bag and weight bench will be next. I'm feeling pretty motivated just to feel a bit more active and not so tired after work. Hopefully a better a diet will follow. I've always eaten like shit, so that will be tough.
Once my arms get bigger, I will name them Locked and Loaded. The three of us shall regain command of the house from the cats.
I am so harsh with myself, too. And as wrong as that is, full-length mirrors should be banned. Especially with a lot of natural light! Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest! :)
Ugh- totally understand. It takes a lot of work to silence the inner critic. If I exercised as often as I thought about exercising I would be totally buff. But that's not how it works, is it? damn.
Hey Sara just got a catch of your blog. As for the butt, I knew I had an issue when I was in a Sharper Image store and accidentally knocked over a radio with my fat butt - I thought I had plenty of room. The there was the time I was in one of those tiny commuter jets and while getting out I accidently bent over while getting my bag and this creep in his suit spoke under his breath "Fat Bitch" but I heard him. Then there was the time I was trying to pass by someone and my butt accidentally hit that person and she was ready to punch me one. Soooooooo, I try and try to do something about it and sometimes it works and sometimes that big butt just reappears. The sick thing is I thought I was fat when I wasn't like when I weighed 122. Now I am fat and try to love myself no matter what. I just don't want my butt to be a hazard to someone else. As for growing up, I am 61 and still trying to grow up. Actually, I think I am now working in reverse. I try as hard as possible to be a kid and I feel the best when riding my bike and feeling the breezes, boogie boarding and the rush of a good wave or being a kid with your kids - one of my favorite things of all. As for you, you are Sara, we love you just the way you are. Enjoy the ride. PS. You are a sick and dirty writer. Peace. Midgie.
Hi there, I joined your sparkpeople group! And I'm doing the body after baby challenge to. Good luck reaching your goals!
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