February 14, 2007
I Hurt and It’s Valentine’s Day
Turns out, this working out thing, is going to kick my ass. One full hour of cardio and weight training was brutal. My arms ache. My thighs shake when I walk. My feet feel like they’ve ran a marathon on broken glass. Even my buttocks are feeling the burn and I’m not talking human excrement. I’m talking about lunges and squats and pain. Beautiful weight loss pain. I think I lost 0.2 pounds just walking into the gym.
I love it. Even if I do hurt like never before. I can’t wait to go back again. No seriously. I’d never lie to you. I just hope the teeny, tiny trainer takes it easier on me!
Oh yeah, and Happy Valentine’s Day. Go visit Mocha to find out how she loves herself. Then visit Hilly, because it was her idea for a new way to celebrate this love holiday. I’m sharing some link love, today!
What I love about me is that I’m committed to my weight loss plan. I feel healthy. I am eating foods I never thought I’d like. For example, I bought a real mango, not something processed with artificial mango flavor. It was the original fruit. It was strangely similar to pineapple and canteloup in taste, but it was good. Wholesome.
I love my writing. My expression of creativity is voiced on this blog and it feels good. I am grateful for this outlet.
I love that I’m a better person for not letting negative thoughts, feelings and people get the better of me. I’ve eliminated the toxins; mentally, physically and spiritually and for once I’m feeling free.
I feel like me. I’m more confidant and content with Dana. She’s beautiful.
Now, I want all of you to love yourselves, today. Each one of you is amazing! Believe it! Live it! Love you!
And don’t worry, you don’t have to leave a comment about what you like about me. The important thing is that you share love on this great day!
Posted by Dana @ 12:11 pm • Uncategorized
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February 14th, 2007 at 12:13 pm, Janet a.k.a Wonder Mom Says:
Excellent!
That hurt means you were working those muscles…Just don’t over do it..You will get discouraged.
February 14th, 2007 at 12:29 pm, Dana Says:
Janet! I’m not overdoing it, I promise! It felt so good!
February 14th, 2007 at 12:59 pm, Hilly Says:
Hi there - I am so glad you decided to take part in the V-Day Extravaganza!
I completely know what you mean about “the gossip girls” - uch, been there too and I am so glad I am not anymore.
Happy Pink Day!
February 14th, 2007 at 2:50 pm, Balou Says:
What a great post! Kudos to you for the workout plan. But my favorite part was your list of things you love about yourself. You go, girl!
February 14th, 2007 at 8:10 pm, becca Says:
working out , just makes the loving goodness just ooze out of you? Don’t it.
I just got back into it this year and love it!
February 14th, 2007 at 8:19 pm, MamaKBear Says:
Happy Valentine’s Day! Sounds like a good workout…but what do I know? My idea of working out is giving the house a good cleaning, and chasing after toddlers!
Btw..HI! I’m a new reader…found you through Blogger Chicks. My name is Dana too.
February 15th, 2007 at 8:03 am, dana Says:
It has to be the endorphins! The working out DOES make me feel lovey!
Hilly! You came up with a great idea! I’m happy to have seen this! It’s fun!
February 16th, 2007 at 11:28 am, Violet the Verbose Says:
How inspiring! Thanks for sharing! I’ve definitely fallen into a negative rut lately, fed by my extreme lack of sleep. Time to snap out of it. Thanks again - I love how upbeat you are all the time! :o)
February 16th, 2007 at 12:51 pm, motherofbun Says:
Great for you! Glad to hear you got away from the gossip girls. Some women are very toxic.
February 20th, 2007 at 11:38 pm, jennster Says:
this post fucking rocks! i love it! glad to hear you’re feeling so good! WE ALL NEED THAT!