Must admit that I do not like to exercise. I especially don't like to sweat. It's so unladylike!! However, now that I've lost 80 pounds I realize that this is my next step in getting healthy. I've been overweight for so many years, my skin is going to need some help finding it's way back to where it's suppose to be. So, I go buy some workout clothes, shoes, special exercise socks, arm band for my IPod, pack up my workout bag and head out to the gym.
I'm thinking to myself I'm really going to see my weight loss increase now that I'm burning all these extra calories. I'd already been doing a lot of walking before starting the gym so I'm expecting big results. Well guess what? I gained 5 pounds. Then I was sick for 3 weeks straight. This was not in my plans and was certainly not motivation for me to continue. BUT I AM! I am at a point in my journey that turning back is not an option. I've talked to a few people and understand now that whenever you start exercising and building muscle that muscle weighs more than fat so you will see a slight weight gain.
The lesson here is not to throw in your sweaty towel! Keep going and going and eventually you'll enjoy working out. Just being honest, I have not arrived at that point yet, but I know I will. My flesh fights me all the time. However, I know that the spirit of God dwells within me and gives me the strength to do what I need to do. One of the songs that is on my "workout" play list is "All Things are Possible". I sometimes have to sing out loud in the gym to keep myself going. Jessica is usually with me and just rolls her eyes at me. It's Ok. I'm getting results and also getting my second wind so look out!
Biggest accomplishment since my last blog - I can now wear a size 18 jean. I'm sure to most of you that still seems huge. However, when you've wore a size 30-32 jean like me it's amazing!!!
