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[mrs-level-cleared]

So I’ve been avoiding looking at myself or weighing myself since I’ve been running and weightlifting a couple times a week. I just don’t want to see lack of progress you know? My body feels great and my back doesn’t hurt as bad when I get in the floor and play with Trystan. Those are good signs to me so I haven’t felt the need to validate anything. Mostly because I don’t want to discourage myself. I bought a couple shirts a few days ago and I wanted to wear one today because it’s long sleeved and would keep me warm today. I put it on and looked in the mirror from the side like normal expecting to see a huge tummy bulge from my mommy belly… and I didnt. Of course it still there but… it’s finally not disgusting to me. It’s smaller, less noticeable. Don’t get me wrong, I love my mommy body because I carried my perfect son there. My husband never once has ever complained or treated me differently. Nor has any of my family. Just me. And I finally feel good, you guys. Finally. I have so so so much farther to go because this is only the beginning but who gives a shit. I feel good with myself.

[annamannix]

Shred day 7

Less than 12 hours after day 6.

My legs wobbled for a whole day after day 1, and now I don't even need to sit down for a break after my workout.

I can't say I'm seeing changes in the mirror yet and I don't have a scale at home so I'll have to wait to get to work for that. I'm resisting taking out the measuring tape or taking more photos until day 10.

Which reminds me that I still haven't posted the first photos. Maybe I'll wait and post them all on day 10 for dramatic effect? (ha.)

Also, I don't think I've ever posted so regularly on Tumblr. Y'all should really blacklist this #fitsummer30 tag.

[annamannix]

Shred Days 5 and 6.

Day 5: Worked out. it was OK. Tried to push a little harder at each exercise, Cardio a smidge easier than day 4, etc. Tired at the end but feelin' good.

Day 6: (Today) Almost didn't work out. Was gonna do it at naptime, which ended up being a car nap so no go. Then was going to do it after Ro was in bed, but we went to a friend's for dinner. Ate copious amounts of wings for dinner, drank beer. Winning!

Anyway, it was nearly eleven PM by the time we got home and got the baby (When do I have to stop calling him 'the baby'? I plan on never) to bed. I'd almost given up on working out, thinking it's late and it will only cause me to be unable to sleep, but ultimately decided to listen to that part of myself that was utterly pissed about the thought of missing not one but two workouts in the first week alone.

In case you're interested, here's the pep talk I gave myself while I stared at the pile of workout clothes on the bathroom floor, deciding whether to brush my teeth or put them on:

'No excuses. You won't be sleeping anyway when you're lying in bed angry at yourself for not doing it. One of the muscles being exercised in this 30 day challenge is invisible, and it's called WILLPOWER. The more you use it, the stronger it will be! Your tumblr friends will stop loving you if you don't.'

et cetera.

First time shredding with hand weights. Certain exercises (those involving shoulders) felt a lot more difficult, but chest/back/biceps weren't any harder than using cans/books. Maybe I need a second, heavier set?

Anyway. it wasn't my best workout ever, I spent the first half being resentful that I wasn't in bed and the whole thing feeling those wings heavy in my stomach, but I found my groove and no matter what it's way better than having skipped it.

[annamannix]

Shred day 3

Significantly less difficult than day one. Probably related to the fact that I hadn't just eaten a big meal. If it keeps getting easier quickly, I might move up to level 2 sooner than day 10.

I have a poorly little today so probably won't get around to posting my 'before' pics/stats yet again.

I haven't changed the way I eat much, but I  have been much more aware of how bad night shifts are for me nutritionally. Going to make an effort to pack healthy snacks for tonight, lest I fill up on Dixie cups and digestive cookies again.

[annamannix]

30 day shred: day one

A note: not a workout for immediately after lunch. Ohmygod.

Took photos and measurements today, but probably wont get a chance to post til tomorrow.

[annamannix]

Taking Tumblr's Temperature

I've been really lazy and eating poorly lately, so I'm wondering...

Would anyone down to start a 30 day shred challenge with me starting friday (July 19)? I'm doing it with a friend IRL and the more support that's out there, the more accountable I know I'll be.

I'll be posting a before picture friday (eep) and maybe a couple along the way, along with updates of how it's going, how I'm feeling, etc. I'd love to see any of you all doing the same, with the hashtag #fitsummer30.

I'll probably be focusing on healthy eating too, but not adhering to any crazy diet.

Join me! It'll be fun-ish.