Eye of the Tiger

Over a year ago I was in a horrible state:  After having one of the worst years professionally, I found myself in a bad place mentally, emotionally, and physically.  Physically I found myself at a weight that reflected an  area code.  I saw blood pressure numbers that made me a walking/talking stroke waiting to happen.  As a result, I made changes in my eating.  However, besides line dancing I did not have any other real physical activity -  until the last 2 months.  In August I joined the world of Zumba...My body had not hat that much cardio since I played basketball during my adolescence.  It was torture at first.  However, I had started the journey and I was dedicated to finish it.

I'm sure many of you have experienced this same thing.  Looking for something to be your motivation/inspiration.  In the middle of all workouts searching for the eye of the tiger to get you through it.   So this week's 20twoquestions are dedicated to all those who trying to get in shape mentally, emotionally, and definitely physically....

1.  Why can't I just wave a magic wand or click my ruby slippers and lose as much weight as I would like? 

2. Who does Kanye think he is can ask Kim to lose weight?

3.  Why am I more obsessed with the workout clothes than the workout? 

4.  Why do all the lazy people end up in the back of the workout class like the teacher won't be able to see them? 






5.  Is there any excuse that is valid for skinny people to not exercise? 






6.  How do I have more stamina in Zumba than people half my size?

7. Am I the only person that thinks running is for when you are being chased or in trouble? 

8.  Is anyone else horrified by the calories being placed on McDonald's menus? 






9.  Why are most combo meals half the caloric intake a person should eat in a day?

10. Why is losing weight the only cure doctor's give for all the issues overweight people have? 






11. What the heezy was I thinking deciding to do 6 AM Zumba?

12.  Was I the only one that was so young that I actually thought this song was really about exercise? 

13. In modern day contrast, do you think any young child thought this song was about exercise? 

14.  Did you know just losing 10 pounds made this big of a difference? 

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15.  Can you believe I did two 5Ks in September? 

16. Why do people who have never had a weight issue always trying to give advice to those of us who have? 

 17.  Does anyone else have personal workout mantras? 

18.  Do you still have Tae-Bo tapes and/or DVDs?

19.  Am I the only one who still uses TaeBo DVDs from time to time? (head down in shame)





20.  Why do people have to stare at themselves in the mirrors in the gym the entire time they are working out?  (kind of creepy) 


21.  Am I the only person who does not thinking walking is an enjoyable type of exercise?

22. Would you like to join me in bringing sexy back? 

Happy Sweating,
- N