I am chronically intimidated by people at the gym. If there are more than 5 people there at a time (mind you I go to a VERY small gym) I get panicky. I start thinking, "I can't do this, I look like a fool, they're in such good shape, they must be laughing at me". But then I stop and remind myself that they didn't START OUT being in great shape. They had to work for it. Just like I'm working for it. And the fact that I'm sitting here, grunting and sweating while I kick my own ass is awesome. And anyone who can't see that is stupid. (Very mature thinking, I know)
Right now I'm lifting 3 days a week, and am actually starting to enjoy it. Even look forward to it! (which is something I never EVER thought I would say) I'm waiting for the pool to open again (August 25th) so I can increase my workouts to alternating between lifting and swimming 5 days a week, and give myself the weekends off. Swimming is great, because it's the one form of exercise I can do that doesn't cause me pain. Plus it will be good for me to practice, sense I'm an awkward swimmer. (I had a friend try to teach me the "correct" breast stroke once. She said "put your hands together like you're praying". I did, and I sank.)
Exercising has started becoming a habit, which is great, but my eating has been sub-par. So I'm trying out "MyFitnessPal".
You log all your food and it calculates calories, protein, fat, carbs, all that good stuff for you. I've spent this first week eating like normal and just logging everything as I go. Man do I need to be more conscious about what I put in my mouth!
3 more days till check in!
Love,
Mango Kitty
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