7:04 p.m. - 2008-03-26
Paradigm Shift
Be proud of me! I went and bought three sports vests, two pairs of shorts and six pairs of socks for inspiration to work out. When I got home, I put on my old C&C Music Factory CD (what else can you possibly work out to?) and did twenty minutes with my weights. I have to slowly work myself back up to forty-five minutes, plus ab work. I've learned to ease into it... slowly... or risk overwhelming myself and never wanting to work out again.

I don't hate my body. I used to. I just weighed myself, and let's just say, I need to lose about a stone, at least. I have some good raw material to work with, it's just... obscured. I have good calves, and a nice arse (I've been told).

In theory, we're not supposed to work out to look better. We're supposed to exercise to lower cholesterol, lower our BMI, strengthen the heart, lungs and immune system, improve circulation and flexibility, fight the aging process, boost self-esteem and feel more energetic. We're not supposed to exercise to fit into a smaller pair of jeans. Getting thin is supposed to be a side effect of being healthy, not the goal. I'm trying to keep this in mind while getting back into the workout habit... it puts things in perspective, and helps me remember that I'm supposed to enjoy the journey, not just look forward to the destination.

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