Changing My Thinking

I know it's been a while since I've posted. Life has been pretty hectic! I know I don't have kids and I'm not married yet, but working 2 jobs, giving art lessons and trying to finish my Masters program are sucking up most of my time. I have been committed to my trainer at the gym though. I've done about 4 workouts with her so far and I've managed to squeeze in a few on my own. I'm noticing a shift in my thinking since I've actually stuck with my workouts. Before, when I got home from work or school I would snack or have a cocktail and I didn't put much thought into what I was eating for dinner. While I'm by no means "perfect" in my eating habits, I think I'm improving. I'm trying really hard to actually think about what I'm putting in my mouth. I don't want to ruin all of the hard work I'm doing at the gym. I'm also motivated by my wedding and my other friends who seem to be shrinking or continuing on a healthier path in life. I'm thinking about what ingredients are included in the food I'm eating and trying to make things from scratch when possible. I don't want to be lazy about my health. It's the one thing I feel like I have control over right now and I'm trying to hold onto that.

I think my confidence has gotten a boost since working with my trainer as well. I'm starting to remember what my body is actually capable of. I WANT to be stronger and leaner and healthier. I've taken a liking to the TRX equipment at the gym and I'm even working on pull-ups. (Thank God for the assistance machine!) I know now that I have a better base of exercises that I can do on my own or with my trainer and I'm reminded that I really can handle an hour-hour and a half of exercise a day without sacrificing much of the other "life" stuff I need to attend to (like homework, cleaning, laundry, planning for school, etc.) I'm very much looking forward to Spring Break and hopefully Spring weather. I want to start running outside! My foot is feeling a lot better and I'm hoping to be able to do some more challenging workouts or runs very soon.

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  1. ChelseaMarch 22, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Sarah, I've loved reading your posts and wish you the best with losing your weight/being healthier. I worked with a trainer for 4 months before my wedding and I was so happy I did it (I mean, mostly for the photos, but that's me being vain...) I am trying to lose baby weight (plus some...) now and you've provided some motivation! You can do it!

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  2. Overthinking ItMarch 23, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Thanks Chels! I appreciate you reading this stuff. It's definitely motivating me to have comments and input from others :-) I totally know what you mean about pictures! I have a hard enough time looking at myself in the mirror at the gym while I'm working out. I just have to remind myself that losing weight is a process and just because I'm not noticing an immediate change in my body, I will if I keep working at it. I wish you the best of luck losing the baby weight! I know you can do it! Feel free to message me if you need to vent or compare notes. Love ya!

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