3 is a magic number, yes it is

Posted on April 4, 2015

I have the old Schoolhouse Rock song running through my head today. Three is a magic number. Three months on this path to a new healthy me AND I'M STILL HERE! Those who have been reading my blog will know that sticking with things is not my modus operandi. I'm a giver upper. Here's a good example: I hate jumping jacks. I do about five of them, my shins say "Ow!" and so I stop. Every time. I have a mental block or something that makes me stop when I feel uncomfortable. Hunger pangs? Stop dieting. Boredom? Start eating! You get the idea.

So the fact that I am still here is so huge. This one is pretty big too: Today I did jumping jacks for the full 30-second set. Laughable for some, but enormous for me! I bounced up and down (with things flopping about that shouldn't flop about), shins crying, for the full set! A minor mental step forward.

And that's my theme for April: Minor Steps Forward month. This month I am upping my healthy meals (no excessive binge cheat days this month, even if I can come back from it and still lose weight). I'm doing the next harder thing, whatever it is. At the end of this month I have a recheck on my bloodwork and a yearly physical. I so want to rock it!

So that's a look back at the journey and a look forward to April. One step at a time. This month, I'm lengthening the stride of those steps just a bit. Who's with me?

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AnnieT

04/22/2015 6:11AM

Hi Kirsten, I just wanted to tell you that my shins always hurt when I exercised, but I really wanted to take up running. I decided to ignore the pain and just keep going. This was quite a while ago so I don't remember how long it took, but basically the pain just stopped. I don't get it anymore. I hope the same thing happens to you!

Kirsten

That is good to know! I think that my brain is fearing pain, and I need to push through that a bit. I'm working through some Jillian Michaels cardio these days, and she is pushing me into the uncomfortable zone for sure! I wonder if I will take up running someday. I think I might, but I keep thinking it will be easier if I get smaller first. Thanks for your insight!

AnnieT

Good luck! Sounds like you are doing awesome!

Leeann N.

04/05/2015 6:13AM

Love this! Congrats on that Number 3! :) You are absolutely killing it. :)

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Les

04/04/2015 3:33PM

Although I am a different mindset, I will say that part of my success has been from this community and the daily reminder that I have made a commitment to me, and to the community, to take it as real....................one step at a time, but it is a step forward! You will do it - go with intention, eat MINDFULLY and, you get it:) Just chant it - I think it helps bring one back to real..............I have faith in you!

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Kirsten

Thanks for the faith, Les! I wouldn't be where I am today without the support of this community, that's for sure.

Travis

04/04/2015 11:45AM

Awesome Kirsten, I love minor steps. A whole bunch of minor steps turn into great big leaps. I'm proud of your dedication, keep up the great work, thanks for sharing and being inspiring.

Kirsten

Nice to hear from you, Travis! I'm glad to see you're still trucking on.

Marsha B.

04/04/2015 10:57AM

Kristen, that is great. So happy for you. I have a mental block for jumping jacks also along with burpees. But because of this. I am going to add them in. I will start tonight and keep going until I can do a full minute of each. Great post, and thanks for motivating me. I needed this push at this time. I have been faulting a little the last couple of weeks. I don't want to give up. So Yeah!!! As of today no cheat meals the rest of this month.

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Kirsten

I'm so glad to see you're still chugging along, Marsha! Don't get me started on the burpees topic; my daughter has had to listen to my burpee rants more than once, ha! I envision a great month for you, where you look at your challenging life and decide to rock it anyway. I know you have the spirit it takes to kill this fitness thing!