"You've Got The Music in You!"

There are times when the thought of going running or doing Pilates or 30 day shred makes me want to punch someone in the face. I really do enjoy walking and running when the weather is so nice like it has been in the evenings, but then I get into these terrible ruts where I'll skip 2-3 days in a row and it's like my body just calls it quits. That's all it takes for me to fall off the wagon. I only worked out 2 days this week and for the past two days, I have eaten like complete and total shit. Pizza for lunch, Popeye's for dinner, Sonic for dinner, etc., etc. All of those people that say "there is nothing that tastes as good as skinny feels" are full of barley and quinoa (I still do not know what quinoa is, but it sounds awful). It looks awful too...see below.

Anyway, my point...I have to constantly bribe myself with rewards, motivational strategies, etc. in order to get out of these ruts. For example, today I wanted to check out the new arrivals that LOFT so lovingly reminded me about via email this morning. So, after work, I went. I tried on a medium in a top that I loved and a pair of pants. The top showed my back fat from my bra and the pants, well, I don't want to talk about them. That slapped me in the face so hard. So, that made me snap out of my little "wah wah (those are crying sounds, FYI) I don't wanna..." attitude. I will get those pants. Dammit. 

Another strategy that is a personal favorite of mine is taking a stroll down memory lane with my comparison pictures. Looking at those pictures when I was large (and not at all in charge) flood back the feelings of inadequacy and misery and make me want to run until there is no more jiggle...anywhere. Everybody say it with me..."day-ummm". Being the fat friend in the middle is NOT cool. EVER.

 

And finally, one of my favorite things to do that actually makes me look forward to going on a run...NEW MUSIC!!! I absolutely love getting on iTunes and seeing what I can find to put me in the fitness mood. I'll Google "best songs of the 80's, 90's, etc." and find so many jewels that I had completely forgotten about. Yes, I know it adds up and that can be obnoxious, but it's cheaper than those new clothes I'll soon have to buy if I keep sitting on my tail feathers. I download my new songs, make a bad ass playlist, and start moving. So, here is my most recent playlist and reasons why each songs keeps me moving and smiling!

• Feel Again- OneRepublic (The chorus really makes my feet move faster with the "oohh ohhh ohhh" part and the lyrics are motivating-"I was a lonely soul, but that's the old me..."
• Cruise- Florida Georgia Line (I just picture myself dancing a really cool country dance to this song...it's so fast and fun)
• Promiscuous- Nelly Furtado and Timbaland (I love this duet. I want to feel like a promiscuous girl.)
• We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together- T. Swift (It's Taylor Swift and she's perfect.)
• All These Things That I've Done- The Killers (LOVE how this song is nice and slow then BAM "I got soul but I'm not a soldier" gets me all pumped)
• Cyclone- Baby Bash featuring T-Pain (simple, I want to move my body like a cyclone, not a tsunami)
• Shot in the Dark- Augustana (One of my favorites. "I know I've still got a shot in the dark" says it all and I really start to believe it.
• Whistle- Flo Rida (It's fun. That's all.)
• Begin Again- T. Swift (I need good, slow songs so I can walk and reflect and this is a great one for just that)
• Some Nights- Fun. (Ohhh this song makes me want to do like crazy kung-fu workout moves)
• Bring On The Rain- Jo Dee Messina and Tim McGraw ("Tomorrow's another day, and I'm thirsty anyway, so bring on the brain"...who wouldn't be motivated by that?)
• If I Needed You- Lyle Lovett (I danced with my dad to this song at my wedding and it makes me think of that and I smile)
• Seasons of Love- Rent Soundtrack (I think this song should be played on the intercom over the world. Maybe people would calm the hell down and just love each other.)

Well, there you have it. My current playlist. I can't wait to download more songs over the next couple of days so I can get my ass back in gear. I hadn't really cared about writing another post this week to be quite honest with you. But, 3-4 people said something about liking my blog and I got excited to do another post. See? We all motivate each other in so many different ways. Keep on keeping on, everyone. You can do it. And so can I. I believe in all of you to accomplish your goals! Here are some laughs...enjoy!