Confession Time
I have two confessions to make. Here it goes.
I’ve been going to my gym since the end of October. I didn’t want to wait until the new year to make a resolution to get fit, but believe me I thought about it. I decided it was time to be held accountable for my actions (or should I say, quite literally, my inactivity.) It’s the best thing that I have done for myself in a long, long time. That said, earlier this month, on Curvy Girl Guide, we Reinvented the Resolution in an effort to define our lives by a number other than the one that pops up on the stupid scale. That number on the scale is not who I am or who I want to be, so I took it back.
I said,
“My number for 2012 is 2. Since joining the gym, I have tried various group fitness classes, and I love them all so much. They provide me with a great workout, but, beyond that, the instructors and my fellow “teammates” inspire and motivate me immensely. With this new year I am committing to taking two RPM, two BodyPump, two BodyFlow, two CXWorx (core training), and two Zumba classes, every week!”
Two-and-a-half weeks later I have not been able to acheive this number. But, I’ve worked really hard at getting there. I go to the gym about five times a week striving to get to my 2-2-2-2-2, but life and work and schedules and sickness have gotten in the way. I’ve had to look at my goal and stop beating myself up about it if I only get 2-2-2-1-1 or 2-2-1-1-1 because, quite frankly, I’m still working my ass off. I have all of 2012 to get to the point that I want to be at, and you can believe that I will definitely get there.
My second confession is a little bit unbelievable. It’s even hard for me to believe, but, truth is, I havent’ picked up my big camera since January 5th (and on that day I only took a handful of pictures of Davey riding his big boy bike in the cul-de-sac.) It could have something to do with the winter. Or life. Or work. Or schedules. Or sickness. Or whatever.
The saving grace in this confession is the camera on my iPhone. Oh my gosh, that thing is incredible, and I ultimately think that the reason I haven’t picked up my beloved DSLR is that I have been having an amazingly fun time with the ease of use of the camera on my phone. I’ve been snapping numerous photos, daily, often updating Instagram. I’m even taking part in a photo-a-day project over there, complete with prompts. So, while it’s a little hard to believe that I haven’t used my big camera in a few weeks I’m comforted in the knowledge that I’m still taking pictures and telling stories with my images.
Now that I think about it, I’m just switching it up. Just like how I do at the gym!
I recently learned about photo books from Mixbooks, and cannot wait to try it out. Since I’ve been taking a photo a day I plan on creating a photo book that will tell the story of my days.
Mixbooks look easy and fun to create, with software that is seemingly non-complicated. You simply upload your photos and get creative. There are templates to use or you can totally personalize it by creating your own.
“Customize photo books to your liking. You can make your photo book unique with text, cropped and rotated photos, various fonts, and more! There’s no limit to what kinds of photo books you can make! Be completely satisfied with your printed photo book. Our photo books are printed on archival-quality silk 100 lb. paper with full photo wrap covers. Whether you choose a softcover or hardcover photo book, each product is 100% satisfaction guaranteed.” -Mixbook.com
I might even have to create one ahead of time because they look so easy and fun (and affordable, to boot.) I better order soon because they are offering 30% off, until January 23rd. The coupon code is BOOK30. Now I have to figure out what pictures to use!
[Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Mixbook.com, but the feelings expressed are purely my own.]
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4 Responses to “Confession Time”
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I am so beyond proud of you and your achievements at the gym, you’re doing such an amazing job and are an absolute inspiration to me! You’ll achieve your goal and when that happens we should go have a smoothie in celebration!!
Good for you going to the gym! I got into it for a bit last year and am planning on getting back into it. Also, the camera on my iPhone and Instagram have been getting their own workout the past week or so. Love, love, love them.
You should be so proud of yourself! Going to the gym is a HUGE commitment, let alone taking classes! And I totally understand- the iPhone gets in the way of photography. I love mine and wish I could do all my shoots with my phone instead of my massively huge camera! :)
Hey girlfriend – I have not been by in a really long time, just checking in and can’t be any prouder of you! The gym is a massive commitment – and your proposed schedule is actually pretty insane – don’t beat yourself up over it if you can’t squeeze those classes in – but I agree, those LesMills programs are awesome and most of the instructors just rock.
I haven’t taken the CMX class yet (just started here at my local gyms) but my goal is to get to the gym 3 times a week, 2 Bodyjam classes and at least 1 Bodycombat. I try the machines for weights, but it is so tough working fulltime and with the kids schedules – well you know the score.
Happy new year to you, and good luck with your 2012 goals.
(Neat writeup on the mixbooks, I’ll have to check it out – if I have time LOL!)