The Last 20 Lbs Part 9 Fighting our demons

It has been about a month since I finished with Scott.

The demands of our lives can sideswipe our best laid plans. I step on the scale and I am ashamed, appalled and aggravated with myself. Losing weight is a challenge. It requires full time diligence. That can be hard to do when you are trying to live a “balanced life”.

It is safe to say the result you yield is in direct proportion to the effort you put in. I know, that is very frustrating. I wish I could take off for a month to some secluded fat camp with a private trainer 4 hours a day, planned prepared meals and lots of support and no distractions, a la “The Biggest Loser”. Life, wcareer, and social calander do not usually allow for such luxuries in our real life reality. What is important is that we do not give up. When we start to slip we must get back on track, not throw in the towel. That is why I have signed up to take AM Fitness Groove (a 6:30 am bootcamp style workout) with trainer Ajia Max.

This is the second week of class and even though I have not yet lost any weight, I certainly feel firmer!

A group class is a great, affordable way to be held accountable by others.

I am certainly the oldest most out of shape person in the class and my competitive nature and pride has me doing my very best. Last week, I pushed my joints a little too hard and now have to modify parts of the workout for my injuries. (as we get older there are frequently more “dings” to work around.) This is the part that is psychologically hard for me. Decades ago, in my 20′s when I taught, choreographed and performed professionally as a dancer, I was slim, toned and in general, made of steel. Now at 40, there is wear and tear from past injuries and other factors. A slower metabolism, and the fact that I no longer workout for a living is something to contend with. Did I mention I am the oldest, slowest, most out of shape person in the class? The important thing is too check your ego at the door and just keep going!

I have never been a morning person, but having to get up supper early for class has added a couple of hours to my day in which to be productive! An added bonus!