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When I go to the gym my worst fear is that people are watching me and being critical. I’m sure it’s the same for most of you. Why is it that some people feel it’s ok to rip people’s attire or make-up when they work out? If you’re comfortable, wear it. If you feel pretty, do it. Today I was at the gym and there was this young over-weight girl there who was probably just starting her fitness regime and she, no word of a lie, looked like a done up amy winehouse, full on hair and make-up. When I first saw her I thought WHOA. But really what business is it of mine? She’s at the gym doing something positive, trying to get in shape. Who cares what she’s wearing or how her make-up is done ???? Next time you feel your inner voice criticizing someone for how they look at the gym, ask yourself if you would like it if they were scrutinizing you in the same way? We are all the there to get in shape or maintain our bodies. Live and let live I say.

I didn’t really realize it but I took almost a week off from the gym. Between not feeling well and having to be a full time mom, I missed 6 days . I was worried that everything would seem harder after a break. It did. I am still not feeling 100% so I didn’t do a ton of treadmill, just ran enough to get sufficiently warmed up, then I did a modified weight program. Even with those changes I was wiped. I do want to be sure that I don’t over do it. It would suck to go too hard and really make myself so sick that I miss a whole bunch of days… again. Although….. I am one flu away from my goal weight. Just joking. Touch wood. I really hate being sick.

I have been online this morning trying to figure out what my body fat percentage is. I have tried a few different calculators with some staggeringly different results. For instance according to one I was underweight and then using the same information I was borderline obese with another. I can assure you that neither is the case. I was hoping maybe someone knows a site with a reputable calculator, seeing as though I can’t get it measured at the Gym. Or if any of you have a formula my measurements are: Neck- 12 Waist-27 Hips-37
Forearm- 9 Wrist- 6. these seem to be the recurring measurements that they are looking for.

I am officially 40 pounds down!! So crazy. Under 7 pounds to a BMI of 22. I don’t know what I am doing differently but the weight is coming off again. I am actually exercising less, not because I want to but because my kids have a 5 day weekend and I can’t get to the gym as easily. I’m not really feeling well either so the motivation is lacking. I’m just being really conscious of what I’m eating. Still have my treats everyday but am aware of them, no absent minded indulgences. I stepped on the scale this morning and it said 159.7!!!!!!! I seriously have not been in the 150’s since I don’t know when… Puberty???? I am LOVING it. Madness!!!!!

I am getting soo tired of forever looking for work. I think it may be time to grow up go back to school and get a job that’s not so unpredictable as waitressing. At any rate, I am interviewing at the local ski hill. I hope to get on in the bar. The commute would be a pain in the ass but I would get free skiing and I think the tips would be ok. Wish me luck.
I realize this had nothing to do with weight loss.

I am so close I can almost taste it. My goal of a BMI of 22 is only 7.5 pounds away. Right now I weigh 161.5 and I want to get to 154. I really think that I can do this. Last year this time I never would have thought that this would happen. I am so strong and so healthy right now it feels strange. When I remember back to how it felt to be me at 200 pounds I can’t believe I ever found the motivation to do anything about it. I was always tired and lethargic. I have energy to spare now. I know I am tooting my own horn a bit here, but I am sometimes shocked by the changes in me. My husband gets freaked out alot lol. At one point he told me he wanted his lumpy wife back, he was having a hard time getting used to the one with the harder body. So weird, but our sex life actually suffered for a while, because he could not get used to me looking so different and having a higher level of confidence. I think things are getting back on track.
those of you who are married or with a significant other. How have they reacted to changes in you?