Approximately six years ago I added to one of my holiday wish lists that I wanted the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders boot camp workout video. Sadly, this dvd is still in the case, wrapped in plastic wrap and has never been touched.
I religiously watch the reality series and would love to look like those women.
They look amazing. Their perfect makeup, bouncy voluminous hair and rocking bodies make me super jealous.
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Here recently I have been thinking more and more about pulling that dvd out and going to work. My weight has fluctuated since I was a teenager. One week I will drop five pounds and then the next week I will pack on ten pounds. Although I have a small petite frame no one else seems to notice the loss or gain so I frequently hear "what fat do you need to lose, you should be eating more or if I had a body like yours I would flaunt it". I on the other hand do not feel that way at all.
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I feel mushy in the center and can name a few areas that need toning. I just want to feel good about myself come this summer when I am wearing a swimsuit! Ya know?!?!
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No one can tell you how to look or what to do. Although opinions matter, the way you feel about yourself is the most important.
So, I have decided that I will dust off the dvd, wipe away the cobwebs and motivate myself to reach my goal!
I am crossing my fingers and toes that some day I will be happy with my body and that I will reflect back on this post and smile, knowing I did it!
Have you started a new workout routine?
Have you been putting this same issue off?
**Updates to come in the future**
I completely understand! I get the same comments from others and my husband, but I would feel so much better if I toned up/lost a few lbs. I actually starting making some of the recipes on Skinnymom.com and am following the workouts from there as well. With a 2 year old and working full-time away from the home I don't have much time to workout. These workouts alone have helped me feel better and want to stick with it :) Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI TOTALLY understand how you feel! I have a naturally petite frame so people automatically assume that I need to be eating more or focusing on gaining weight, when I don't really feel that way. I don't think I'm unhealthy, just that I could stand to tone and lose some of the extra weight gained in the tummy area. I definitely want to start working out again- pay off for the body and the mind, for sure!
ReplyDeleteI am a HUGE proponent for working out! There are so many other health benefits aside from weight loss and toning!
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