On Monday, I talked about why it is important to respect my body as it is right now and the various ways I honor my body, including exercising because it's fun (versus exercising to burn calories or in an effort to lose weight). When it comes to working out, my philosophy is simple: play not… Continue reading The Fat Woman in Your Fitness Class
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5 Reasons I’m So Excited to Have a YMCA Membership again
Last weekend, BC and I stopped by the Y in our city and reupped our lapsed memberships! I didn't realize how much I had missed it until I started going this week for the first time in a loooooong time.Here are the five reasons I'm really glad to have a membership again:1. ConvenienceWhen BC and… Continue reading 5 Reasons I’m So Excited to Have a YMCA Membership again
Fitness Friday: Week Three
The struggle is real, y'all.For whatever reason -- or, well, perhaps for multiple reasons -- my depression and anxiety have been at peak levels all week. I haven't exercised since Monday and on Tuesday I had a complete freak out over something completely stupid and I'm like crying and texting BC and thankfully he was… Continue reading Fitness Friday: Week Three
Workout Wednesday
Last week was my first week back to exercising since getting cleared by my bone doc. Needless to say I was really, really happy to get back to it.Monday and Wednesday I used my lunch breaks to walk around our warehouse at work. And, of course, on Tuesday, I made my return to spinning!Thursday I normally… Continue reading Workout Wednesday
Spin Cycle
This week I set one goal for myself:That was it. That was my only goal. Well, not my only goal, I always have little ones I try to meet on a daily basis, but it was the really big goal.Now that I've been cleared for (most) exercise, I have to challenge myself to get back… Continue reading Spin Cycle