Sunday, June 6, 2010

Cowgirl Up








Time to get back in.











Yep. Time to get back in the saddle. I think this is how I've been doing it:


I've been really having a hard time keeping the binge-eating under control, but that doesn't mean I can't continue to exercise, particularly strength training.


Greta from Big Bottom Blogger has a challenge for us called "Race to 10." We are to lose 10 pounds of fat while increasing lean muscle mass, and we are using our % body fat measurements to monitor the changes. The scale may not show a weight loss, but the fat% numbers should. Click here to read more.


I like the idea of not relying on the scale, and measuring is more time-consuming than a quick weigh, so I won't be doing that every day. I guess I better get a plan. That would help. I'll work on that after I post this.


I'll admit I have this nagging fear of failing (again). I can't give up, though (I think that would be the ultimate fail). So, I'm gonna get back on that horse and show it who's boss.

9 comments:

  1. You can do this Gina! YOU ARE BOSS!!!!

    The only one who can tell you you can't is you. And you don't have to listen!!!! NIKE

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  2. I know how you feel! But you are right... we'll show failure who's boss, and totally succeed... right?

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  3. Giddyup, cowgirl!! You can do it!!

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  4. Very cute photo of the lion on the horse. Does seem appropriate for this situation. Just don't dig in your claws too deep.

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  5. We can do this, Gina! Great analogy to get back in the saddle, correctly...not facing backwards. :)

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  6. I read it somewhere-- "just observe and correct."

    And then there's always, "What could you accomplish if you weren't afraid of failing?"

    Why don't you start a challenge? I'm ready for a good one!

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  7. I know it's hard to hop back on after a fall off the wagon, but you CAN do this. Just don't focus on being afraid to fail. That will get you know where.

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  8. Ok, so I just used that body fat calculator .. and apparently, I'm carrying around 76 pounds of fat !! That's a depressing thought .. but motivating ?

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