I thought I would try the effects on my computer camera to give myself a very x-treme sports look
I tried out my new goggles this morning. I was terrified to go to the gym thinking it was going to be packed so I waited until about 8:30 and much to my surprise, the pool was mostly empty. I have totally rediscovered my love for swimming and have been told by more than one trainer that it's the best thing I can do (especially at first) to burn through some fat.
It hasn't been easy by any means. I was taught to swim really well when I was young so I know the basic strokes etc. but I still felt like a moron amongst the Michael Phelps types. After a few trips though, I've realized that absolutely no one cares what I'm doing! Really! It's very liberating. I've worked my way up to 40 minutes now which is when I feel my breakfast wear off. I had to rush home and have a hard boiled egg which probably means I need to add a little protein to my breakfast which is currently steel cut oats with some raisins and dried fruit. Now I'm sitting down to work and every muscle in my body feels tired but great.
My weigh in day will be Fridays from now on and with absolutely no peeking in between. All it does is frustrate me so I'm simply not going to do it. I'm continuing to focus on what's good for me like eating well and exercising and not the numbers. If I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing, the weight will come off as a very pleasant side effect. Have a great week everyone!
For those of you who asked in the last post, Groupon is a group coupon deal based on the city you live in that is sent to your inbox every day. Usually it's for a restaurant gift certificate or services for half off or more. If enough people buy it then then deal is on. I used it for the first time on the produce since that's about the only thing I can justify spending money on but some of the deals really are amazing
The goggles, and special effects, are good looking!! You'll be swimming laps around those Michael Phelps wannabes in no time!! Have fun. Sounds as tho' you are really well on your way this time. Good for you.
ReplyDeleteLook at you super cool swimmer!
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you!
Weighing in too often does me damage too. That damned number changes too much.LOL I've looked into the indoor pool here- they have a water aerobics class I was thinking about signing up for. I'm just not sure if I'm ready to try and brave a swimming suit in public.LOL Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteToo bad I don't live closer cause all you'd have to do is have one swimming session with me and you'd think you were Dara Torres! I'm a once a week weigher myself - those day to day, salt and whatever fluctuations drive me nuts so I'm better off looking at an "average".
ReplyDeleteVery cool goggles! I've done swimming on and off for the last year at our University Pool and am always amazed at how fit I feel after swimming - even though I'm the slowest tadpole in the pool!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really awesome picture! So proud of you for swimming - I took many years of lessons but am pretty klutzy at it and therefore won't try it for exercise. I know, how lame.
ReplyDeleteFor however lame you think you are, remember - there are people like me who never progressed beyond dog-paddling. You look super cool in the goggles! It's great that you're back at it.
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! Congratulations on your great attitude and return to the pool. You're an inspiration. Have you thought about joining a Masters Swimming program? I'm in one and it really helps me with my fitness and it's a great place to meet some fun folks. And, you don't need to be a "Michael Phelps" type to join.
ReplyDeleteI miss swimming - have fun with it! Try adding a scoop of protein powder to your morning oats. I love it!
ReplyDeleteGREAT JOB TINA! You are ROCKIN' IT!
ReplyDeleteJust caught up on your last few posts. Good for you on putting up the pics and blogging regularly now. That co-op and Groupon thingie sounds cool. Love your produce list! And I love swimming, too!! :)
ReplyDeleteSwimming is a great workout - I'm super jealous that you can do 40 minutes in the pool. That's awesome!!
ReplyDeleteAnd love the special FX photo of the goggles. :)
That pic looks so cool.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are really on the right path. Keep it up - you are doing awesome!!!!