Day #2 - Half a Success

Today was only partially a success... As today I was expecting to do boxing this evening, I did not get up at 6am, but I did get up at 7am, had lots of time to do a nice hair do and have a healthy breakfast!

Bad news though, they cancelled one of the two boxing classes per week earlier and then, after I thought 'well, one will be enough'... when we arrived at Boxing, we had read the time of the class wrong and it actually started an hour later. Well, since my friend works at 7am everyday, she wasn't able to do it so late and I figured it would just be best to cancel. So, I am now on to plan B for Thursdays. Since I am taking part in the YMCA Spin-a-Thon this year, which is a month earlier than last year, I think it is a good idea to take a spin class a few times a week. Therefore, during part one of my self-challenge, I am going to commit to doing spin class at least 2 times a week, if not 3, followed by a strength training session.

Once I dropped my friend off, I did go to the gym because really, the guilt of not going to the gym is much worse than the pain and inconvenience of going to the gym. So, I did a high intensity cardio work out followed by a core workout. This is why I am calling today half a success. Even though I didn't Box and therefore violated my get up at 6am rule, I did, however, get in a good hour long work out and got 10 Weight Watchers Activity Points earned, VICTORY!!!

I was just told about an article today that is written by a man talking about "New Year's Resolutioners" at the gym and he made a very valid point... Many overweight people, such as myself, when they join the gym, fear that they are being watched and judged because they can't run as fast on the treadmill or lift as much in the gym, but in reality... No one cares. You are there for your own reasons and they are there for theirs. Everyone there is working out and concentrating on their own workout and routine. I once was a newbie at the gym, I was always worried about what others thought! But after meeting people and chatting with others, I really realized that no one was judging. Those who are super in shape will often assist you if you have a question and simply ask them. And other times, talking to another person who is just starting out will help you and them become more confident. The past year at the gym, I met some of the nicest people that I hope will be in my life forever. If I had just been worrying about what other people thought, I wouldn't have ever even spoken to them. Sure, my trainer assisted with some of the introductions, but even just talking to him at the beginning was a challenge!

So  my point here is... don't worry about what other people might think. The point is, you are there! You have taken the first step. I am starting over, but I once was new and, this time last year, I was cowarding worrying what others thought, 6 months later I was doing demonstrations in classes with the trainers, helping other people train, organizing a boot camp and having a great time. I am still heavy, I am not yet fit, but even after a set back and not being as good as I once was, I can still feel good about the work I am doing and will openly talk to whomever I meet while at the gym... Especially those that I know look uncomfortable because I am proud of them, even if I don't know them, for being there with me!

Anyway, there is my babble for today! Take the step... If you've never been, get into fitness... If you are already there, keep going... If you used to go, get back in there! You will thank yourself for it!

Much love...
Ash