Well, after a lot of thought and some financial maneuvering, I decided to challenge myself. Yesterday, I signed up for Curves – you know the workout for women. I’ve seen the franchise literally all over the USA, and since we travel a lot, it seemed like a good option for me. I can go for 30 minutes three times a week, and lose those extra pounds that I’m always griping about. It was hard to admit that I can’t really do this on my own – I’m too weak. I need some accountability.
I’ve tried having a accountability partner before with weight loss, but none of my friends are mean enough. They all say things like, “Well, it won’t hurt to have a little cake and ice cream. Besides you deserve it.” What? I deserve to look like a blimp on two legs? Ok… on second thought, maybe my friends aren’t so nice after all! :) I guess they don’t really want to say, “You stupid girl – don’t you know that triple death chocolate brownie you are eating is going to haunt you for the rest of your life?” Yeah, I know, but they won’t say it, and I don’t really want to admit it. So to console myself, I have another triple death chocolate brownie with a little ice cream to wash it down.
I have to break the cycle. I have begun what I pray will be a breakthrough in my diet and way of life. I could use the exercise – really who doesn’t need a little more exercise? I am also hoping to meet some ladies in the area and use this as an opportunity to share the gospel. This whole struggle with weight is a very personal, painful, and candid confession. Please pray that I will stick with the challenge, and that there will be positive benefits in my life as a result of this step.
I am asking you to keep me accountable. I could use some encouragement, and I will try to update on any positive progress that I make during the next several months. Those of you who need to step up and take the challenge to get fit, I am encouraging you now. There’s no time like the present! If you click here, you can sign up for a free week at Curves!
I have been going to Curves for almost a year here in Knysna. I also went in Cape Town and while I was in America before moving to Africa. I do love the workout. If you are able to do the Smart system I highly recommend it. Hope it works for you!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Sarah!! I am taking the challenge to learn to skate (possibly life-threatening?!) with the intent to get more exercise. So far it is working out many muscles that I must not have used in awhile- oh, the soreness I'm having ...but also the motivation to keep it up. You'll do great!
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