so little, but so excited!

[duilya]

That's just the thing.. I exude confidence. I simply over judge myself as most of us do. I know we see ourselves differently than others do. I know that I'm able to conceil the things that I don't like about myself. I don't allow others to see it. I'm a size 12 at 5'6" and weight is distributed fairly evenly except a little heavy in one area (chest). Which is great as it detracts attention away from what I am trying to hide This is why I only work out with one friend, at home away from view. That's how daughter is so confident also. I don't let her know the things I'm insecure about in myself because I don't want her to find any faults in herself.

I just can't wait for the day that I can wear something because it's cute, not because it doesn't allow a muffin top to show

I'm not really concerned about the numbers as far as weight or measurements go. I am looking forward to feeling stronger, seeing those extra curves smooth out. One very large goal I have it to be able to run. To go jogging. Silly goal, but it's something I can't do now. The impact is too much on joints at the moment. I always wonder if I need to learn to step lighter, that maybe I'm too heavy footed. Is that possible? To learn to be lighter on your feet?

[Boss Man]

I'm not sure if you could learn that, but if you're jogging by planting the balls of your feet first, you'll avoid Shin Splints.

[meaok77]

I'm not sure if you could learn that, but if you're jogging by planting the balls of your feet first, you'll avoid Shin Splints.

I didn't know that.

[Boss Man]

Shin Splints can often be the result of striking the heel when running.

It could potentially be down to other things sometimes, like weight or a tight Achillies Heel, but often to understanding, it's landing on the wrong part of the foot first, that mostly causes it for the majority.

[meaok77]

Oh lol, I knew it was from landing wrong. I used to get them from time to time when I was a cheerleader in high school, but I never heard of getting them from running. Makes sense though. I used to run all the time about 3 years ago, and luckily never got shin splints.

[duilya]

Thanks. I will pay attention to what part of foot is landing. What's happening is exactly as you're describing.....gravity working against me. That's just how it feels. I'll focus on trying this, once I get a little stronger of course.

Thank you very much!!

[meaok77]

Stinking illness caused be to gain a pound.

Need to work hard to keep it from going up more.

Oh and I tried jogging (very little) with landing on the ball of feet not heal first, and wow what a difference! I felt like I was able to go longer (couldn't though, had to get home to run errands with the significant other before he went to work). I used to always jog with heal landing first and was always complaining of legs and calfs cramping up so soon after. bf also teases me sometimes when I jog, saying I wasn't doing it right but didn't know how to explain to me HOW I was doing it incorrectly. I always thought the way he jogged (he lands on the balls of his feet too) was wrong...I thought it looked like he was doing a fast tip-toe thing, but after trying it the way you guys told us to, it was so much easier.

[duilya]

You're braver than me I haven't attempted yet. I think another reason I avoid jogging is when you run, things jiggle I don't like that much. I'll wait until I don't feel so jiggley

[meaok77]

I've fallen way off track. I exercised for a couple of days after I started feeling better, but then, I don't know what happened. I've lost all motivation to workout. exercise calendar (on the fit tracker) is pathetic looking. I was on a good strong roll. I need to get back into it...fast. I gained 1 pound back. I CANNOT let more be gained back.

[duilya]

calendar on fittracker is really pathetic. I only kept it up for a couple days I think

Believe me, I know about falling off. I seem to do that more often than staying on. You're at least aware that you're slacking off it a bit. But it's not the end. You will get back to it.

Just remember how good it feels after a week or so when you get your rhythm back.

[Boss Man]

Remember that you're worth it an remember why you're doing it.

It's a learning curve and the important thing is to recognise slip-ups and get back on track as soon as you can.

You're a very human person, so don't be too hard on yourself okay and keep pushing .

Overall you're doing great.

[meaok77]

Bf made me get off butt and go for a 25 minute walk with him, on the way home I talked him into jogging, and we did.

[duilya]

Woohoo!! See, there you go

[duilya]

Speaking of getting out of routine This week has proven to be terrible for me when it comes to workout. I have a friend that's going to stay with me for a little while and we've been working on cleaning out spare room, getting it painted, etc. So I haven't had time at all this week to work out. We're working on that until bedtime. It is for sure that I won't be able to get back to workout until this weekend

I can definately feel that I've not worked out in a few days. And I have to say that I don't like this feeling at all

[meaok77]

Some consider cleaning a form of working out. I know it's not a lot...

I worked up a sweat cleaning our bathroom yesterday. Blah, I hate cleaning the bathroom...