Big question is…why? Fuck if I know. Well, I know bits and pieces, but overall I just got discouraged. I got so used to seeing results that when I stopped seeing them I felt discouraged. I kinda lost the spark I had going and I'm having a tough time getting it back. Next big question is…what the hell am I gonna do about it?
Well, my husband (thankfully) happens to be a huge meathead. I haven't always liked this aspect about him, in fact I used to hate it and hold it against him because I felt he made the gym a priority over me. But, Mr. Meathead and I have decided to team up and make some efforts together. He wants to bulk up and I want to do the opposite, both of which require discipline when it comes to diet and exercise. He keeps saying he'll gain the weight I lose, which I'm down with. The bigger he gets the smaller I feel and I'm sort of a sucker for big arms, so it's win/win.
So, yeah I haven't talked to him about this, but he won't argue. Tonight, we'll place a little online order…protein for me and weight gainer for him. We'll have that by the weekend. Then, Sunday we'll meal plan and grocery shop for the week. I may or may not have a friend that's a trainer that's giving me some recommendations for exercise routines for the week. I also found out that my gym is going to start opening half an hour earlier, which means I can start at 5:00, hell yes. Why am I typing all this out? Why am I asking all these questions out loud? Lay off me. I want to be held accountable, it's when I do my best.
He'd like to get back to being the size he is in the picture(s) below and I'd like to pretend that was a picture of me instead of a picture of Jillian Michaels with her head cutoff. Either way, stay tuned, we're about to get big/small and toned. I'll aim for some progress pictures.
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Get it, Tara. GET IT! #beastmodestartsnow and yes, I hashtag everywhere. Don't judge me.
ReplyDeletei also learned (when i stopped seeing noticeable results) that my motivation to go to the gym shifted... it was less about losing weight and more about feeling good. i feel gross (just like you described) when i dont go... the gym keeps me energized, feeling level headed and wayyyyyy less stressed... so to me, that and the endorphins are what make it worth it today, and not the changes in my weight or pant size, just throwing that out there :)
ReplyDeleteI always thing in the fitness journey it's nice to have a partner, especially when that partner IS your partner. My husband won't workout BUT he will eat right. So I have 1/2 the battle won. I just have to be my own personal trainer and motivator when it comes to the difficult task of staying motivated! You got this, both of you!!!
ReplyDeleteGet it! You are such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHubs and I are the same as you guys! He is bulking (and former body builder) while I am losing, its tough to cook for between my portion and lowcarb options and then having to cook or prep his gainers and starches and such.
ReplyDeleteMy piddly calories are a snack next to his gaining metabolism. Punk.
(sssh..I do enjoy looking smaller next to him when he's bulked)
GROSS is the perfect word to describe how I feel when I don't go to the gym. Having a buddy helps sooo much! My teammate and I make sure we get into the weight room and do all our sets and reps.
ReplyDeleteI love the big/small challenge, ha! Pole dancing does wonders to tone! ;o)
ReplyDeleteThat's great that you guys are willing to work together for a healthy lifestyle. My husband is supportive but I wish he would exercise with me, that would get my booty in gear. You guys are seriously too cute!
ReplyDeleteMy husb and I want to lose but the most challenging thing for us is curbing midnigh hunger.
ReplyDeleteAlso for me its stress.
Good luck to ya. I know ya can do it.
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