Could you get right on that, Eclipse and Orbit? Thanks!

At July 22, 2008
By Lotus, aka Sarcastic Mom
In Body/Health, Weight Loss/Getting In Shape
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When I wrote recently about how I’m re-motivated to attack my fat rolls, get in shape, and lose some more weight, some of you said, “Me too!” and others said something like, “Tell us how it goes, we need encouragement!”

So, um, I’m going to keep you updated on how I’m doing and what’s working for me, and you can chime in and let me know the same. In this way, I get held accountable by all of you to actually keep doing this!

It’s really very easy to sit on the couch and eat popcorn and M&Ms. Eating healthy all day (or rather, just NOT EATING ALL DAY LONG) and keeping myself moving is the hard-to-do thing!

Since the last post I wrote about all this, I’ve actually hung out with Billy Blanks 4 times. Yes, I know that is a small number of times to write on a page this big. But I actually feel REALLY triumphant about it, because I wanted to give up EVERY TIME and I DIDN’T. (I also had to wait out a nagging lower back pain - remember to listen to your body when it tells you to wait a couple days!)

I still fall on my face at least 5 and a half times each time I try to do all the stuff Billy’s doing, but at the end when he says he loves me, it makes me all gushy and stuff. And the bruises really do fade away after a couple of days if you make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D and K. So, you know, I keep at it.

The cool thing is that I actually am getting better at that crazy Tae Bo crap, and I’m able to complete more of the video each time. When I get winded, I grab a glass of water, sit on the edge of the couch, and keep moving my arms and legs while I sip the H20. That keeps me hydrated and gives me a little time to catch my breath while I’m still keeping my body moving (any movement is better than none). When I feel stronger again, I jump right back in with what Billy’s doing and keep at it. There is no shame in this! In fact, practicing this type of acceptance about what your body is currently able to do will help you actually stick with the program long enough to see results and improve your performance over time. So don’t ever feel bad about listening to your body.

I have yet to re-attack Miss D’umo specifically. But you just wait. I am going to do that before long, and I will make sure to post pictures for all you lovely people.

My snacking curb tip for right now is that I drink a ton of water and I chew gum. It really actually helps dispel some of the pointless snacking I want to do. (As for meals, I’ve been eating stuff like this.)

If only they’d come out with ChocolateCakewithWhiteIcing flavored sugarless gum, then my life would be complete.

What works for you?

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That skinny b*tch…

At January 12, 2008
By Lotus, aka Sarcastic Mom
In Body/Health, Humor, Weight Loss/Getting In Shape
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Theme for January 12th, 2008: “Skinny”

That’s right, I said it. Look at her, when she was just a kid:

Um. Where did those long, skinny legs go!?

(Please try to ignore the very, very poor fashion choices. Please.)

And then, just a couple of years ago! *gasp*

Just ridiculous…

And did you know she thought she was too chubby THEN!

That stupid, skinny b*tch.

Kevin & Leroy?
Back Fat Roll

They laugh in the face of that stupid, skinny b*tch’s replacement.

They slap their knees (Don’t see knees, huh? They’re covered in a gelatinous substance.) and they GUFFAW.

Well. I’ve got news for you, Kevin & Leroy. Today? I bought a couple of workout DVDs. I’m going to dance (as recommended) and kick (with Billy Blanks, awwww yeah!) myself thin.

I hear you crying, my backfat buddies. And it sounds so sweet to me.