Most of us struggle with weight and our own body images... and New Year's resolutions typically involve eating better or eating healthier or some combination of both. I'm not one to make resolutions, but I think this is my year that I have to do so. I've been slacking way too much!
After years of fitness, I admit I am battling a fluctuation of about ten extra pounds, and snuggling in versus hitting the treadmill at 5 a.m. has been a lot more appealing to me. HOWEVER, I am just not happy with how I feel... which is thick. And not in the good way!
I was injured in September 2020 and am still suffering pain in my left side and just under my heart, so I know that I need to be gentle with myself. This acceptance made me want to re-boot my blog here and invite you to do the same. Or, if you don't share these goals, offer my advice and guidance to anyone you know facing this right now.
You don't need to "go hard" or thrust 200% to each workout. Yes - there are times and places for boot camp style workouts, but if you are your own coach, I suggest being a team and supporting yourself. We all beat ourselves up far too much each day - don't let fitness be your tough love time.
I used to run about 1.5 miles three times a week in addition to my other workouts. Today, I barely did one full mile. It takes time and patience to get back... neither of which I am known for having! This is very important to me, though, so it's going to have to work.
My 2022 bloom planner has an entire intro section for goals. I have a lot of goals - too many, in fact. But they are all important to me, so I need to figure out how to meet them. Even if I don't accomplish them all within a year from now, progress is key. And that is my point to my getting-back-to-Marni fitness stats.
Feel free to join me - and please offer comments and your experiences, if you can. #strongertogether!
