Heather Katsoulis - Google ProfileThat’s what I figured all of the seemingly fit guys in the free weight gym were thinking when they saw me today. Not to mention I told myself I had stupid shoes, stupid shorts, a stupid t-shirt, I’m overweight… Oh yeah, I though of all the reasons not to lift weights today. It worked pretty successfully; I bailed.
Maybe that’s not what you would expect to hear from a 33 year old woman just beginning a lifestyle change to ultimately drop 35 pounds. But, hey, it’s reality.
At least I managed some interval training on the treadmill for 25 minutes. :) And, of course, that made me feel better.
When my head isn’t sabotaging my actions – and I act – I feel better. And it’s all about the feelings for me – and most likely you. So I made a plan to help me feel more confident (because confidence can overpower my negative mind chatter): I’m going to go through the motions of my routine tonight; I am going to go to the gym when there are fewer people; I’m going to get some workout gear I’d feel comfortable in.
I’ll let you know how it goes.
