Hey all

[Guest guest]

Back again.

I've been really really trying to make this work (again).

I started my challenge in November (I think) and lo and hehold, the

holidays snuck in, and bam. It was almost a month before I could get

up the self confidence and willpower to go to the gym again. I just

have this huge self image thing that wracks me every time I visit that

place. I have to be honest, and say that I've gone, parked in the lot,

and was just paralysed...I turned around and went home without ever

working out.

So, I've been going on and off. It was mostly off until this week,

when I managed to go every single day. I had a lower body workout on

Sunday, and I was still mega sore through yesterdays lower body

workout. My upper body workout was such that two days later it was

still painful to lift the laundry out of the washer.

So...I'm keeping at it this time. I've got my favorite outfit hanging

on my dresser, just taunting me, and I've got my goals taped right in

front of the kitchen pantry, so when I go over there snooping for a

snack, I have to look right at it...

I've decided that my body is my body. I just have to " suck it up " and

get into the gym and move those weights.

I have my kids who are very supportive, but are afflicted with the

" mommy do " syndrome...and thats also been a challenge.

I'm so thankful for everyone thats shared their story here, as its

been wonderful to know that my story is so similar to many others, and

that if you all can do it, so can I.

Makenna