And today was day one of what I'm calling #TamoraRAWR preparation. I turned 35 this year and my body decided to change on me - I've gained 5 pounds and I want it gone.
I know what you're thinking - 5 pounds? Really?
Here's the thing - I've always been fit, healthy, active, etc. Never super-skinny (though it does run in my family), but always on the thinner side. I turned 20 and moved to London for a year, where I quickly gained nearly 40 pounds (something about being fat & happy!) which freaked me out a little bit. Turns out my body wanted to keep about 20 of those pounds as I suddenly had breasts (I went from a 34B to a 34DD) and hips (baby got back!). I was 142 at my highest weight.
Then, I started working out, eating better (cheap food = pasta which equals weight gain for me!) and settled at a comfortable 128 for the rest of my 20s. My 30th birthday came and I jumped, quite suddenly thanks to some fun new medication, to 135 (fluctuating, every few days or so, between 133 and 136, so I just claimed 135). Since turning 35, I'm now steadily back at 142 (and depending on the day, the scale, and if I'm wearing shoes, as high as 145). I've still been working out - at times with the goal of getting back to 135 pounds, at times with the goal of 'having more energy' and at times with the goal of 'I'm super stressed, I need to go sweat NOW!'.
Now I have a new goal: I want to be Queen of the Goths. Tamora is a warrior. She is strong - and I want to be strong. I've already invested in the gym membership financially, but now I'm investing time, energy, and focus. Eyes on the prize. If I happen to shave those 5 pounds off in the process, yay me. (and yay not having to go clothes shopping cuz the jeans from last year ain't fittin' so good no more!)
Also, I haven't received it yet, but I bought a "Nutrition Pack" from Arbonne that includes a 60 day supply of protein supplement, fiber supplement, and 40 energy drink packets...let's see if it makes a visible difference in the workout plan.
#TamoROAR Day 1 - 16 laps in the LAFitness pool + 1 veggie & protein filled smoothie