Monday, April 9, 2012

Exercise notes and more

Twice now I have participated in a couch to 5k program with my good friend B. She has a program on her phone that tells us when to walk and when to run. I believe it takes a half an hour. There's only one day a week that we know for sure will work, so I am planning on buying the program so I can do it on my own the other two days. It's not entirely challenging yet for me, but I know it will be soon. And I'm fine with easing back into exercising. Today when I came home I decided to do some push ups and planks. I managed to do 3 full pushups, but then I had to switch to being on my knees. I did 7 more on my knees. My goal right now is to be able to do 10 full push-ups. I also did a 20 second forearm plank, and 15 second side planks on each side.

In other news, I'm still looking for a ceremony location for my wedding. I did pick up my wedding dress this past Saturday though. While I was changing back into my clothes my mom made a suggestion about cutting out starches. I was kind of taken aback by that. I think instead I will try to eat healthy, and work out regularly. I'm trying to learn to value my body for what it is, rather then punishing myself for not fitting some societal bullshit requirements.

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  1. Why do mothers insist on making little comments about weight? Mine does this, too. "you should join weight watchers with me." I have a friend whose mother offered to pay her per pound lost. Perpetuating the cycle of poor self-esteem and body issues.

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    1. To be fair, mine also tries to promote a healthy lifestyle. She's always encouraged me to exercise, to eat well, and to treat myself moderately. I think it's just that our parents are human, and haven't defeated the Must-Not-Be-Fat fear in themselves.

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