wow do I feel uncoordinated ...

[cupcake_goth]

I tried using the "Tribal Basics vol. 1" belly dance tape I bought yesterday. My body does not move like that. Maybe, with dedicated practice, it will eventually. But right now? I am a clumsy moo-cow. I'm finding solace in the fact that, yes indeedy, it is a form of aerobic exercise.

What possessed me to work out when it's a bazillion degrees even after the sun has gone down? Oh, that's right - the chorus of body image demons in the back of my head.

I think I'm going to look at the WW site again, and make up my mind as to whether or not I'm going to join.

Comments

WW?

[staxxy.livejournal.com]

ok so what is WW?

I am all confused...

and btw, you are not "uncoordinated" my dear, you are simply under-rehearsed.

Re: WW?

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

Weight Watchers.

I have some friends who've had great sucess with it. However, grlykitty (bless her heart), suggested I check out fitday.com first. Which I probably will do.

grump

Stupid body image demons.

Re: WW?

[staxxy.livejournal.com]

My biggest concern is that all of the friends i have had that had success with it ended up regaining most of the weight they lost in the next 5 years. This is why I am not trying to diet so much as actually live healthier. Do more. Get out more. That sort of thing.

I am happy that just moving more in general has been helping tremendously for me. I have gone from around a size 22 to a size 16/18, more towards 16 than 18. :D But, not yet *enough* towards 16 that the size 16 clothes are *that* comfy... but those knickers I wore last week are a 16. :D

That and I have been pursuing multiple avenues for protein each day instead of just meat. I have been eating a lot more edamame (soy beans). I go back and forth with drinking soda, but I drink a lot less soda than I used to as well.

I am not making super fast progress, but I am not looking for it either. I just want to gradually shrink. If I go down an inch every other month I am happy, more than that and I am thrilled. :D

See you friday, and since I am not starting until the 1st I can come down in the afternoon and we can watch TOTORO!!!! ;)