Strike a Cheeky Pose!

 Now, and again, a person needs to feel confident enough that he or she can simply lean against a weight stand, cross their ankles and take a photo of themselves in the gym mirror! Do it! Do it to prove your worthiness.  Do it to prove you've been diligently working out and working toward a goal.  Do it to giggle a little inside and to show others who may have cut you down for being a bit fluffy, that YOU are back! You are the one to be contended with. YOU are beautiful, and nothing can stop you, not even slow you down now!  YOU ROCK!

    I'm not quite at that stage yet, but I could be. I mean, from the weight I was before to the weight I am now is a gloriously wonderful difference, but I'm still a bit dissatisfied with the overall shape, so I'll hold off on that cheeky pose for just a few more months. When the time comes and I do have it all in place, I'll be there with my camera, ready to show the world. The thing is, it just feels so very rewarding and so very satisfying to show off a bit knowing you did your work. You achieved a goal, and you can be the person you want to be and know you should be. 

    I'm not saying that all heavy people should show up to the gym and make themselves thinner by exercise. It's a good habit to get into for sure because no one needs to be unhealthy. What I'm saying is, if you didn't feel that you could achieve something but you did in fact make it happen, you rock, and you need to shout it to the world from the rooftops! If that rooftop happens to be a full-length mirror at the gym, DO IT.  Just don't turn around to see if someone is watching you, that may be a bit arrogant. (OK, just be a tad arrogant if you need to be. You deserve that too.) Good on anyone who makes their mind up to make a difference and then carries through with the plan.  It takes a LONG time to lose weight and build muscle. It's not an overnight fix. It is a lifestyle change. It's work!

    Today is Doga day, then around 7:30 p.m. my friend and I will go to the lake again. This will be the 3rd day in a row that we do that. I have to think it's not only a great plan, but it's also so pretty, and we meet up with some really cool people. Last night there was a cover band. We didn't have seats, but we could hear them. We walked 6.1 miles, took in another gorgeous sunset, watched a young 15-year-old girl have her professional photos taken for her Quincecera, and we watched the boats race on the lake for hours! It was an amazing time. I can't think of a better way to spend my long summer evenings now. I do believe the walks will be the way to go. Have pockets will travel. I don't carry things when I walk.

    Perhaps in a few months when I am able to afford the cryoablation process on my belly and sides, I too will strike a cheeky pose at the gym. I'd have to go inside of a gym to do that of course. I have my workout equipment at home, but I can go into a gym and borrow their mirror, why not?  Why cryoablation? I'm old, I've had babies, I've gone through menopause, and the simple truth is women don't lose weight in the abdomen like men do. It takes removal at some point. At least I can do what I can and make the process as painless and inexpensive as it can be. It's not invasive, and it's permanent. PERFECT.  I don't mind claiming I accepted and paid for assistance. Why lie? 

    Long live the healthy choices and life changes we are making. Let it be that our mantra is one of good blessings and prosperity. Our bodies are temples, aren't they? We should not let them become ruinous. Don't let someone lie to you and say it's OK to have a bigger temple than you need; be prudent!  Work out, make it happen, live well, eat well, drink only good things, and remember to pray. Prayer is the key to the entire change you are trying to make - - without God there is NOTHING. With God, there is no limit.  Be blessed. (Proud of you, Tex. I really am!) 

    

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