finding fitness

Getting through last night’s cardio was much tougher than Monday’s cardio session. The stair climber was really kicking my butt! Somehow I managed to push through another 8+ miles and get it done. I admit that once I hit my minimum trainer-required 1,000 calories, I got a little excited and wanted to see how much more I could push myself. I was able to get in an extra 50 calories. Despite being dreadfully tired, seeing myself Push Past the fatigue really got me even more motivated about getting this body Fit and Fab. My poor clothes were weighed down with sweat…I think I was walking around with four pounds of sweat drenched clothes.

The good thing was that I after my workout and a quick shower, I got to go to Vertical Fitness Dallas for Flexibility, Stretch & Contortion Class. This was a great way to stretch out my tired and sore body, giving it some much needed relief. And I’m so glad that they are offering this class twice a week now. By attending both days, I’m hoping that I can really fast track my progression…especially when it comes to mastering my left split and getting my back bendy again. New flexy pictures coming soon! Right now this class and the Pole After Dark class at Zensual Dance are my two favorite and weekly must-have classes!

So, even though I’ve been back in the gym with my trainer I haven’t really been hitting it as hard as I need to be…and my cardio game is seriously lacking. And despite being serious in talk about losing these last 15-20 pounds I don’t think I’ve been serious enough in my actions. I guess I’ve come to a point where I feel like I’ve been dragging my feet long enough and I’m tired of being in this in-between stage. I’m not sure if I’m a fat skinny girl or a skinny fat girl. So today I text my trainer (as I was doing cardio) and let him know that I AM READY. Change my diet, up my cardio and let’s get the last of this weight off.

To get this final phase kicked off I hit the gym tonight and got my cardio in on the stair machine. The assignment from my trainer was to do an hour of cardio. I pushed myself super hard and got in my hour and then some. I left the gym with wobbly jello legs but I felt great and reenergized. Oh, and hungry! Tonight is only the first night and I know that I still have a long road ahead. To help me stay focused and motivated on the last leg of this transformation I’ve committed myself up for some pole competitions/performances. And to add just a bit more pressure, my high school reunion is this summer (yep, I’m getting old!) and if I’m going back to Cali then I’m going back look and feeling GOOD.

I’m hoping that with these events on the line it will give me the additional drive and determination that I need to make it to the finish line…because that’s where my goal is…at the finish line. This year’s mission: Get fit or die trying.