Day 10: Work It!

Photo by Herb Ritts

Today was a good and affirming day. Several people have actually said how good I look and it shows that I am losing weight. I personally think it's mostly bullshit just to be nice, but I'll take the compliment anyway.  It's an ego booster, even though I still don't feel like there is a physical change in the way I look, nor did I expect any transformations 10-days into my FLABulous to FABulous journey, thus my hesitation to believe people's accolades.

I am walking a little more confident and there's a little perk in my stride. I guess feeling good about what you are doing is part of the road to a healthy outlook to ones image. So maybe one day, the healthy outlook and the healthy appearance will actually mesh to one cohesive description of my image of myself. I know...it takes time!

I took a 3-mile walk today, towards the beach at lunchtime. It was great to walk with a friend, gossip, and sweat a little. I forgot how nice that feeling is. My body thanked me for getting some cardio in it too. The only disappointing part was when I was almost back to the office and I passed several glass windows and just happened to look at my full profile as I was walking by. I have to say I was a little let down because my mid section (tummy area from the bottom of my chest to my waist) still protruded further out than the rest of my body. I know...get a grip, changes don't happen in 10-days! If we are speaking truths here...FLABULOSA has not even attempted sit-ups yet. I realize that I have lost some weight but was hoping to have "miraculously" shrunk more than what is realistic. I know, I Know, I KNOW changes don't come that quickly.

Talking about body transformations, I am finally going to start my P90X DVDs, which is supposed to transform bodies in just 90 days. I've actually had the DVD sets for about a year now and they are still sitting in its box. I have dedicated myself to start this exercise program on February 1, so that I have a better way of tracking my 30-day progressions on a calendar.  I will see how it works out for me. It's supposed to be an intense workout, but maybe it will help transform my body to the way I want it to look. I'll track my success and failures and give you tips as I start yet on this new venture on my journey to being FAB!  Maybe I'll be paid for endorsing the product if it works out for me...wishful thinking.

Sadly, I have not done much in the exercise department than the occasional cardio. I did start my daily lunch walk today, which my dear friend Elena is holding me to on a daily basis. The reason why I have not started an "in-home" program is partly trying to find the energy to do it and another is finding the time to do it. Working out at home while the family is up and settling in for the evening is just too chaotic. My other option is to do it in the morning - which is probably the best time, but I just need to motivate myself to get out of bed before 6AM. Trust me I try...but even though it feels like summertime here in Santa Barbara - this bear is still trying to hibernate. Rest assured that I am going to find that motivation and I am going to WORK IT.

Today is the end of my chicken and tomato meal for the week. I am SO looking forward to a change in proteins! What I have discovered these last two weeks is that I really don't care for chicken all that much, well at least white meat so I am looking forward to changing it up. For the next three days, I get to eat seafood...SEA...FOOD...and green salad! I'm especially excited to having my spicy tuna sashimi salad, minus the dressing, at a local Japanese restaurant...yes I am going to eat out...it's just one day for lunch. However, I have stocked my refrigerator with some of my favorite seafood to cook and looking forward to not having chicken for at least the next four days!

As the week comes to a close, I am totally looking forward to seeing how much I have lost this week. I am not expecting anything as dramatic as last week, but any weight loss is a good thing. In addition, as I end the first month of 2011 on a positive note, I am looking forward to the rest of my journey from FLAB to FAB!

Facts for today:
What I did for exercise: Walked 3 miles in one hour
What I ate for lunch: Roasted chicken and sliced tomatoes (so over that meal)
What I am looking forward to: Eating Seafood and starting P90X
Body Image: Comme Ci, Comme Ça - wish my body would transform faster

Anyway, thanks again for hearing about my ramblings on this journey to wellness and fabulousness! Let me know how I can support you!

-Percy