Tuesday, June 21, 2011

I WAS Feeling Discouraged But Now...

I was feeling discouraged early today...

2 weeks away from the Zumba Instructor Convention and then a few days at Miami Beach. I am a solid 144 lbs. I had been working on increasing my stamina and endurance...but 2 back to back trips for work for the past week...really made consistent workouts impossible.

SOO....Tried to shake myself from the funk...

Thought of Non-Scale Victories...That DIDN'T work....Read a few blogging she-ro's sites...Madame's, Ro's, BGGF...That Didn't Work...Tried to think of things to reward myself if I reach my goal (my dietitians suggestion)...Sigh, that really didn't work. The only reward I want is to be in my healthiest body - happy weight.

And the thought of having to write yet another post about how I am not yet there made me sad. And, I didn't want to write a post that seemed to be about whining....

AND THEN.......

I went to teach Zumba....And, we had a Blast! I taught some new songs...and Kicked my own butt and my ladies too. Got back to house and quickly washed up and changed...headed to another meeting a church. But, caught a glimpse of myself in my workout clothes. And, well, things aren't perfect but I did see a thing or two that I liked.

AND THEN....

A bumped into a family friend and church member who asked me about working out. What had I been doing? I told her Zumba. She asked if she could join us and I said yes. She said good cuz I want to look like you. I love your curves!

And, I am feeling better. I can do this thing. I will give it my best try and expect good results!

4 comments:

LOVEOFMYLIFE1924 said...

That's right you CAN do it!!! Its always bumps in the road, just stay on the road!

MissHaneefa said...

That is always nice to hear! Way to go.

'Drea said...

It's cool when someone gives you a compliment (and perspective) exactly when you need it...

MS. Bad Mama Jama said...

Thanks, Chicas...

@Drea - yep it was exactly what I needed. My friend just came back from a cruise and talked about how the rock climbing wall was one of the best workouts she had EVER done. I was telling her about how you do it regularly and love it. I think I'm gonna have to check it out soon...