I’ve been wanting to add Sunday posts to my editorial calendar for a while now, but I’ve been unsure what to do. Have you been noticing my fitness tab has been gathering dust lately? Yeah, me too! I want to change that, and way more importantly change my health.
Lately I’ve been getting winded going up a few sets of stairs and I am not cool with that. Life is way too short to feel old at 24! I’m a real girl with real struggles and my weight is one of them. I figure we could encourage and support one another as we all tackle our fitness goals. Here’s a video explaining a little bit more about The Weekly Sweat:
Progress
No real progress to report yet. I’m a size 12 in pants right now and am determined not to let myself cross over to the plus size category. That’s where I’m really hoping to see some progress in the upcoming months!
Workout Log
Thursday: Mixxed Fit Class
Friday: Barre Burn Class
Saturday: Pilates Mix Class
Total: 3/7
Not bad, but I can definitely do better and am hoping for a stronger start to next week!
Biggest Success
Doing three workout classes three days in a row! It was hard to pull myself out of my no-workout funk and just make myself go to the gym, but I did it!
Biggest Setback
Ordering Dominos pizza at 10pm on Friday night. Josh and I were binging on Next Food Network Star episodes and decided some late night pizza was necessary. While it was delicious, it was definitely not necessary, and I would have been better off without the late night calories.
Favorite Product
I love my Lululemon mat. I have the 5mm one and love how thick and plush it is. I can get a grip without slipping, but also move easily when I need to. It’s perfect for my Pilates classes.
Motivational Quote
This is so fitting for so many aspects of my life right now, including fitness. Here’s to new beginnings!
Questions of the Day: What are your fitness goals? Did you have a big success this week? Do you get tempted by late night pizza?
I’m too impatient for late night pizza, but late night chips is becoming a bad habit! Way to kick up the exercise this week.
Thanks Coco! Here’s hoping I can keep it up!
I love that last quote. Perfect for when you want to be starting something!
Right? It’s such a beautiful quote!
Congrats on getting in shape! I love Barre classes and have that pink water bottle!
Melanie @ meandmr.com
I love that water bottle! But it make a funny slurping sound when I drink! haha
Forget late night pizzas…late night ice cream is always my downfall! That sweet tooth is so hard to fight sometimes, but I love how accountable you’re being with this new series! Maybe something to think about for my own efforts…
Grace || gracemccrocklin.com/blog
Thanks so much Grace! I really appreciate the support!
I love Barre classes! You can do online ones as well, that helps me! I use http://www.barre3.com 🙂 Also, I love the yoga mat, I use it too!
Emily, http://www.freshpuresweet.com
I’ll have to look into those classes! Barre is so hard but so fun!
I love how you are holding yourself accountable by posting weekly on your blog. Great idea! I’ve been slacking in the gym department and need a push! Love the quote too 🙂
Thanks Jolleen! We got this! 😀
Great job on getting back to the gym. I love the quote at the end!
Thanks Cynthia! I thought it was such a great quote!
LOVE that quote!!
Isn’t it great? I love a good motivational quote!
I can totally relate to your post, I send you alla the courage you need to accomplish what you aim for.
I, myself have to start on Monday for good this time 😉
Thank you girl!! I appreciate that so so much! And good luck to you! You got this!
Getting motivated to work out is so tricky! Good job making it three days in a row. Good luck with your goals!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support! I was proud of making it to the gym as much as I did!
What an inspiring post! Great job and congrats on your progress!
Thanks girl! I’ve got a lot of work to do but I’m ready!
Good luck with the “sweating!” #Inspirational
Thanks Claudette!! I appreciate the encouragement! <3
I’ve been working on losing weight since May. Ever day is hard! I just keep plugging away, and if I mess up one day realize there’s always tomorrow. The best of luck with your journey, and I’m here for virtual support 🙂
That’s a great perspective Shann! We got this!!
I hear you on the no-workout funk! Traveling has left me with little time or motivation to exercise. I’ve been getting back into a better routine, but it’s hard. 3 out of 7 days really isn’t bad- gotta take the little wins.
Aw thanks Shannyn! You’re right! 3 out of 7 is nothing to be ashamed about!
I love the motivational quote. Congratulations on completing three workout classes three days in a row. It’s been raining a lot lately where I love and I haven’t been walking. I should start working out at home.
I have a hard time motivating myself to workout at home but I need to be better about that too!
Good for you! But don’t forget to reward yourself from time to time. If you’re really worried about your health, it’s easier to just plan your meals rather than do different exercises. Just make sure you still do something to keep your body active, like walking or jogging.
Food is my biggest challenge I think because I love to eat so much!! I’d rather put my body through hard workouts than give up on yummy food but I realize that’s not how that works. 🙁
Congrats on getting back into a workout routine. I struggle with ordering out late at night too. After a long day I don’t feel like cooking so it can seem easier to just order out.
You and me both girl! But we got this!!
I admire your determination. My fitness goal is to just get moving! Yes, I’m busy with a baby but it doesn’t quite count. I’m thinking I should take up yoga at the very least.
Some of my friends do yoga and they find it super relaxing! I hope you enjoy it!
I like that mat too. The pink would ensure the fellas wouldn’t take it over, it’d be all mine. 🙂
Isn’t it cute? haha I love Lulu’s yoga mats! They’re great!
Good luck on sweating! I need to get back in shape again. I never been to any pilates class
Pilates is really fun! I like it much more than yoga personally!
oh pizza…..i miss it. i’ve made/eaten cauliflower crust pizza which is still very good but not the same. i haven’t had an actual pizza slice since feb 3 (when i cut grains out of my diet) *insert weeping here*
Aww I’m sorry! That sounds really hard! But I hope you’re starting to see the changes you want from cutting out grains!