I'm in rare form tonight. I'm still stressed, still somewhat depressed, still crazy...but slowly this week, my goals have been coming back to me. Especially the whole getting n shape thing, which was such a big part of my life. When I first starting hanging out with Mi-Mi and the gang, I told her I wanted to be a personal trainer, which of course she thought was weird, especially since I met her because we're both geography majors. Her response shocked me though. She was actually mad. She was mad at the whole world that "tells people how they should be". I don't see it that way at all. I see it as this is the way I want to be, and if you're interested I will help you, too. But I think her words somehow stuck with me, and ever since I have been a non-gym going, eating everything in sight person. Tonight it was really hitting me. Actually it started the other night when I was complaining about my weight to JC, and he of course, told me that I'm beautiful inside and out and he loves me no matter what, but if I was going to keep complaining and blaming him, I better get my ass back in the gym. I asked him point blank if he could tell I've gained weight since I met him, and he said, very honestly, that yes, he could, but it didn't matter, I could gain 20 more pounds and he'd still love me and be attracted to me. But, ultimately it's what bothers me that matters. AND IT BOTHERS ME! ALOT! I just haven't felt the same since I stopped going to the gym. The confidence that I had gained has slipped away. When JC called me a few minutes ago and asked what I was doing, I said, "Laying here hating myself, wishing I was in shape, and feeling no sense of any kick assedness!" That right there is the point. I no longer feel powerful, strong, and like I kick ass. I've tried a lot of different things to boost my confidence in life, and I know it sounds crazy, but being able to do more push-ups than your boyfriend or husband makes me feel powerful, strong, and like I kick ass. So, I've got to seriously get it together and stop talking about it. It's just kind of a daunting feeling when you have to start from scratch. I don't have Aaron the Beast or Ray Ray the Savior (my old trainers) to keep me on track. I've got to get this one going for myself. And it does help that I have JC behind me pushing me, encouraging me, and supporting me in anything I want to do, but all that power and strength has to be found somewhere in my messed up mind. I ate perfectly today and I feel so much better, and I have a sense of accomplishment. I ordered all my gym supplements on Monday to help me feel better as well. I have had such an amazing last few months, and I've fallen in love with a wonderful man, but I've still felt like I was in a weird kind of self-depreciating slump, and I think it's because I gave up something that I loved. So, time to find it again...wish me luck!
I went out Friday night, and....I met someone. We really, really hit it off. I think some of you who know me really well would be shocked at how good looking he is. His name is Paul, he's 29, and he's only been in San Antonio for about a week. Anyway, we talked all night, I drank a little too much, and so did he, so the night didn't actually end that well because there was an argument between him and Andrea. I thought he was a little rude, and also maybe he would be scared off. But we were texting last night, and we're going to meet up next Friday. I really do think he should apologize to Andrea first though. Although, I'm so green with this dating thing...I almost think that's too much to ask when you're getting to know someone. I don't know, you tell me. Saturday I pretty much did nothing but recover. And then Sunday, Andrea, Gabby, and I went hiking. We did a Level 4 out of 5 trail for an hour and a half. I'm not sure how many miles it...
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i want you to be happy and it's good that you found happiness in your love life.i just like to hear how your doing it makes me happy when you are.:) so please don't be angry at me, sad or stressed Elizabeth.
John
john
from my heart to yours.
john