The last few weeks have been pretty eventful. My exercise schedule is back to normal. I've picked up the intensity again on the
strength training and have added a number of cardio classes to the mix. It’s been good to work out with so many
different instructors, all with different styles and approaches. That variety helps to keep the work fresh and interesting. The diet has been good, though on a few heavy
work out days, I ate into my exercise calories.
We found a couple of Halloween parties to attend, so I did
wind up buying a costume. It wasn't one
of the costume ideas that I'd been considering, but it did have one crucial
element that the others lacked: It matches
my wife's costume! LOL! The first party
is a week before Halloween, the second is on Halloween. I’ll post pics from the second event. I bought my costume online. It was nice to be confident enough to buy it,
knowing that it would fit. I couldn't
have done that less than two years ago.
About the “mirror’s” change in attitude…
I've noticed some very positive changes in my physique
lately. Actually, that’s not quite
right. Said more correctly, I’m very
happy with the changes in my physique lately.
The image that I see reflected back to me is so much closer to the goal
image that I see in my mind. I like the
way I look in my clothes. I like the
muscular development. I find that I’m
seeing more of the positives and less of the negatives.
Now, when I make an assessment of my physical condition, it’s
less of a criticism and more of a critique.
I’m not sure when I turned this corner, but I’m glad to have done
it. I don’t think that I was ever
hyper-critical of myself, but there were times when I doubted my progress.
Now, when I look in the mirror, the change is pretty
obvious. There’s no longer a question of
if I’m succeeding. My reflection says, “Yes.”
Getting used to my “New Normal”
As I was doing an orientation of with some new employees,
the thought hit me, “This version of me is how these people will think of me.” They never knew the heavier me or any of the
stages in between. This got me to
thinking about my grandsons. They’re all
pretty young, the oldest being six.
Chances are, as they grow older, they won’t remember my former look. It’s all pretty strange and exciting.
Motivation
- While shopping for underwear, I came across a sale brand which sized their product different than I’m accustomed to. I'm used to a waist size large as being designated as 36-38". Their large was 38-40". Their medium ran 34-36". I went with the medium, which were a perfect fit!
- I was mistaken for being younger than my age (This one is always a morale booster!).
- Someone assumed that I’d reached my goal state and asked what was next for me.
- A couple of people complimented my exercise ethic.
- A few people complimented my physique and weight loss.
- We had a pre-Halloween party at work and someone took a snap of me. I paired it with an earlier picture. Here’s the result:
Reps and steps, baby!
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