Day 82: Don't Get Discouraged

Hey hey hey!

Sorry I didn't post Wednesday...I thought I did.

Any who....today was an amazing day!!!! Great weather and had a delicious lunch with a friend and shopped.  I started my day off with Pilates and yesterday I went to my first Boxing class.  OMG!!!! I love boxing! It was a cardio type boxing class so we had started off with 3 rounds of jump roping and then we got to hit the bags for a good while.  We went into the boxing ring and the coach had us hit his hands and what not (my favorite part), and then ended with intervals of going extra fast punching the bag and then slow.  It was a great workout and I sweated it up.  If you haven't tried it I would highly recommend it! I have 10 classes at a place near my home so I can't wait until this week and I start boxing more!  My shoulders and arms are still kinda sore but that makes me feel good haha!

Now the topic above is don't get discouraged! I get discouraged sometimes so I have decided not to get on the scale that much.  When you gain muscle I know you weight may not change as quick or you may gain some but I think it henders my progress because I sometimes focus on numbers when I should focus on how I  feel and look!!! How my clothes fit and things like that!  So I just wanted to say to any reader who feels discouraged because the pounds are not falling off like they want or fast as you want to keep at it!  I talked to a lady at the gym and the way I am working out is good for losing my belly fat and all that.  I have a huge variety and have been working out with various things 6 days a week like strength training with weights and working certain body parts, running, interval training, yoga, pilates, body pump classes and boxing.  When you change it up it keeps your body guessing as well as keeps it fun for you because you not always doing the "same old thing".  Everyone's body is different so find out what works for you.  I really want less body fat by the end of May.  She told me to give myself a full 12 weeks.  When you are working out and eating right it takes time.  I'm not doing any special fad diet or anything so I keep telling myself I will get the results I want.  So please know that this is a process and keep at it!  Have a treat meal (or two) every know and then just don't over do it and stay on track.  Spring Break messed me up for my evening meals when I went out but I am on track again and staying focused!

YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!!!!!

Until next time, leave a comment about your favorite exercise or workout!  I need ideas to keep changing it up and sharing can help others as well!!!! Stay posted for Monday's post!  If you don't read every post, I noted that I post on Monday, Wednesday and either Saturday or Sunday!  Take care everyone!