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Something I struggled with more recently, though, is the
idea that if I miss more than the scheduled rest days I planned for that I will
lose all of my progress. I have worked so hard in the gym and running and I have made progress. I went from thinking the only
muscle groups you could train were arms and legs, to adding in back, shoulders,
chest and abs. I think there is this misconception that once you start working out you will get the body you've always dreamed of, but in reality it's a lot of work, it's a lot of slow changes, and you may not always get abs (most of the time you won't).
Okay, Taylor, you’ve talked about your gym successes and
struggles, but how does this relate to Madison Hadler’s podcast? Well, kind
reader, this is how.
No one wakes up every morning thinking “I hope I look really
terrible in the clothes I wear today.” I’d be lying to you if I said I never
thought about being skinnier, had abs, or didn’t have wide hips. Yesterday as I
was getting ready for work I was excited to put on some of my loose, elastic
business pants because there wouldn't be a button or zipper digging into my belly button at my
desk all day. As I put on the pants they weren’t as loose as I expected, in fact they fit my body like
a glove unlike last year. The first thing I thought was about how I needed to
lose weight and prepare for my family vacation, a float trip I’m going on with
my friends, and my birthday weekend. I stopped myself, though, and for the
first time in a long time I recognized that gaining a little bit of weight (and
probably some muscle) is okay. Listening to Madison's podcast helped reinforce that our bodies are not meant to stay the same. We
will grow and change, and that. is. okay.
I can work out in order to make that physical progress that
I hope for but life is too short to beat yourself up because your stomach isn't flat and sculpted. Love yourself & just wear the swim suit.
As I go into all of these events later in July, I may not have the perfect body that I've dream of, but I am me and I am enough. That being said, don’t be
afraid to push yourself to make healthy changes, but also love yourself where you’re
at.
Until next time,
Taylor xx
