My regular readers probably know that I'm usually a very positive person. Especially with the prospect of a fresh year ahead but honestly, I totally dread this time of year. The new years resolutioners clogging up the gym cause my anxiety levels to skyrocket. This year seems better so far since I have a smaller gym with less members and a trainer. Yoga on the other hand is going to be a nightmare tonight. The more people in the hot room the hotter it is which makes it hard to breathe and the smell is unbearable. I do have a plan though. Park far away. Arrive early to claim MY spot (all the regulars know my spot). Put a little Vicks or lavender oil under my nose. I WILL get through it KNOWING that half of the people breathing up my oxygen won't be back next week.
A survey of the damage from the holidays yielded only a 4 lb. gain but boy do I have some dark circles under my eyes from too much drinking and too much sugar. I only exercised about a quarter of what I usually do but I look at that as a victory! Last year I didn't do any. A week of clean eating and exercise will get rid of all of that.
Now for the goals for 2012:
1. Onederland by June when the Lulu Lemon store opens a store in the city. It's only 35 pounds and then I can buy my fancy pants. They only go up to a 12. I know I can do that.
2. Successfully do Floor Bow without being handed my left foot. (This is the only pose I can't do in Bikram!)
3. Take a spin class - totally terrifies me.
4. Walk the 3-day for the 3rd time in honor of my Aunt Carol who passed away after an 11 year battle with Breast Cancer. She died 2 days before Christmas but was in so much pain it was a blessing!
5. BLOG MORE!
There's going to be a lot going on up in here this year so stay tuned!!!
Spin classes are intense but I was able to do it so don't be too scared lol. I've never been hugely fit.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I know what you mean about the gym. I don't know about you, but I get really antsy around too many people. I walked in to my gym yesterday and there were triple the people usually there. :<
Even our Muay Thai class was PACKED tonight - I saw people I hadn't seen in 6 months lol! My feeling is hang in there and in a month or so they'll be slacking off again.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you blog more Tina, it's always nice to see you around!
Well, I like #5 the best - I've missed you! I have to rejoin my gym - my membership lapsed last month while I was working instead of swimming, and I'm feeling the same dread of fighting people just to get to the membership person, and then fighting for a pool lane. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteMy sympathies on the loss of your aunt...
"Take a spin class - totally terrifies me."
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about a spin class. It will be fun. You will see it very effective.
at least you know when you stay and everyone else dwindles away - you have what it takes. Look at it as a motivation booster to beat them all! good luck with your goals this year!!
ReplyDeleteSpin is meant to be fun not scary! I teach a class for all levels and I know as well as any good instructor that everyone has their own limit, you know your body and your limit so get to it!
ReplyDeleteI feel depressed about my sagging skin tooo..... But well instead of asking sad questions.... let us be back in the groove with the bilion people
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