Fitness Changes Aren't Always Reflected On the Scale
It's not always about how much weight you lose that determines success. Girls at PNP also experience loads of changes in their attitude about themselves. They gain confidence in their ability to hang with the big boys OR avoid the stares of neighbors.
We have girls who do all sorts of crazy things to get their workouts in even if they can't do something I have on their schedule. Sherri, a PNP star invented what she calls "funky walking" through her neighborhood. Does she look funny? Probably. Do her neighbors think she's lost her mind. Ummm...yes. But, she also gets her workout in and makes a walk into a WORKOUT.
Funky walking is a warm up of about five minutes. Then you crank the tunes in your headphones and every few minutes you bust a new move: walking lunges, pop squats, backwards jog, side shuffle, push ups, etc. Basically when you feel your HR drop below 75% or so you bust a new move. I'm sure if Sherri reads this she might drop a hot comment down below and talk more about it.
Jamie Is Over Gym Fear...I should start a how-to practice on getting over the fear of the gym. I never realized how many women are just plain scared to workout with the boys. They are all about the cardio and machines but ask them to pick up the dumbbells and they practically get that deer in headlights look come over them. Today, one of my girls posted this and darn it, I'm a proud Momma! You other girls should comment, too. I know I have SEVERAL of you who finally said I pay my dues just like everyone else.
I had an "aha" moment. I went in to do my strength routine that Corinne made - has me mountain climbing, pressing, lunging, squatting, "excuse me, yes that was me that ran by" routine. Well, back in the gym with a vengance today and I'm squatting away when 30 or so air force men came in to the room to have some sort of meeting/PT. (totally NEVER happened to me before) The "old" me would sneak out, feel embarrased, and hope no one noticed me. This new "PNP" me was like "hey, I got here first and if you don't mind I'll squat and lunge across the floor behind you." It felt good to feel like that! It really shows me how far I've come and how attitude can really hold you back. THANKS CORINNE for all you do.
Today's lesson for everyone...not just my girls but all girls...is to find ways you have improved your life with fitness and eating better. Don't always look to the scale to be your indicator of success. Can you walk further than you did two months ago? Do you run now versus walking last year? Has your blood pressure and cholesterol NATURALLY come down as a result of changing your lifestyle? Remember, our lifestyle is about being healthy. If we look hot in the process that's great, but it's not always the only thing that counts.
Ya'll take care and celebrate yourselves today.