I did it! I woke up at 7:15, made breakfast and then went back to Curves. The weigh in part was a bit horrific. Watching her push that little bar…further, further, further…stopping? No, further… further… back a little…up a smidgen… there! HOLY SH*T! I gained that much?
So then I got on the platform and started my workout. Curves is great, especially for us out of shape people who can barely walk up stairs. It’s really you working at your own level, since the machines are resistance geared. And as I was working out, making my rounds on the machines, my gaze would drift around the walls with inspirational quotes and pictures. And then I saw it. Something that instantly gave me new motivation to be published in NY. The book exchange shelf. An entire bookshelf full of romance novels, the occasional mystery and some other random books.
See here’s how it would all go down. Me, walking smugly into Curves in my fat pants, t-shirt, and restrained afro of curls atop my head. A copy of my fabulous just released novel clutched in my hand, I walk to the shelf and set it down. Calm and with a regal smile I’ll say, “Oh, by the way, I wrote that. Tell your friends.”
And the whispers will start… “That young lady wrote that book?” Because at Curves, where the average woman is 50, I am but a child at 29. Ah yes… the fantasy.
Now the reality? I’d rush in with my book, whisper to the lady at the desk that I’m published and if should please make a sign that it was written by a Curves member. And then I’d begin to beg people to buy it as they say congratulations.
All right, I’m off to meet my friend Patricia at the mall for coffee, so Emma can play in the indoor play area. I haven’t even drunk coffee yet this morning. Only water. Do you SEE?! See how fabulous I’m doing as of 3 hours ago. Yes…this time it will be different.
IT HAS TO BE, I CAN’T FIT IN MY PANTS!
Here’s my Halloween, costume, pic of the day. Oh to be a man…
GOOD FOR YOU, Shelli! You’ll be running circles around your elderly workout buddies in no time.:D
LOL!!! You know, if a woman came up with a similar costume, Free Penile Exams — Insert C**k Here, she’d be mobbed with takers…(g)
Dreams do come true! And I can’t wait for this one to come true! Woot! You go Shelli! I am so proud of you!
LOL, that is the funniest picture.
Good luck with working out. I so need to do that. I started a diet a while ago and lost 18 pounds. I was so proud of myself. So proud i celebrated which chocolate, candy, ice cream, ect. Now I can get back on and gained back 10 pounds!! I need to snap out of this and get back to dieting.
YAY! Shelli! You can do it!
I can related with Kelley. I celebrated my weight loss with food.
Great motivation for writing!
So, are you sore tonight? Sore in a good way??
Yey Shelli! Sounds like you’re getting into it!
LMFAO @ the picture!
I’ve heard a lot of great things about Curves! I’m thinking of joining here in my town. Marriage has packed on the weight…hehehe, yes it’s true. I didn’t weigh this much when we married! Damn hubby!
Good luck! You can do it!!!
With Love,
Tara M.
Yay Shelli! You can do it! I sound like that dude Rob Schneider…
That guy on your side bar whacking that bell struck me as damn funny.
Can’t stop laughing at him!
Well done on going to Curves, our version would be Weight Watchers or Slimming World. I tried the SW diet and lost really quickly.
Shame I put it all back on really.
UGH.
:o)
Way to go Shelli! I keep saying I need to get back to the gym and I just haven’t done it yet. I LOVE the Halloween pic of the day. LOL Thanks for stopping by my blog.
I liked curves when I went….hmmm why did I stop??
LOL, my husband LOVED your picture LOL
Congrats on Curves! I always hear nice things about that place. But, I recently sprung for an elliptical machine so I literally have zero excuses to exercise, so no group exercise activities for me!
I’m glad you signed up for curves! Get your money’s worth and keep going regularly! Glad you enjoyed your workout and have the inspiration for the book shelf!
Way to go, Shelli! I know EXACTLY how you feel! Keep up the good work and motivation.
Men are so predictable…
You can do it!
What a great dream! I look forward to your reports about Curves. Know that we’re all cheering for you!!