Just Do It.

You might have guessed it. I work out. A LOT. But I love it oh so much. I've found a new love for my body and what working out  does for it. I used to be so self conscience all the time. It's been weird to think that I've been in this "new body" for about a year. It all started last May when I lived in North Carolina. I was working with a bunch of gym rats and they taught me how to work out. It changed my life. During Christmas vacation I got down to 121 which is the lowest I've weighed since Jr. High. Take into consideration that I've gained quite a lot of muscle. Working out has changed my life and I love it. I found these Nike ads online earlier and thought you'd like them too.

"My butt is big

And round like the letter C

And ten thousand lunges

Have made it rounder

But not smaller

And that's just fine.

It's a space heater

For my side of the bed

It's my ambassador

To those who walk behind me

It's a border collie

That herds skinny women

Away from the best deals

At clothing sales.

My butt is big

And that's just fine

And those who might scorn it

Are invited to kiss it.

Just do it."

"My shoulders aren't dainty 

Or proportional to my hips

Some say they are like a man's.

I say, leave men out of it.

They are mine.

I made them

In a swimming pool

Then I went to Yoga 

And made my arms. 

Just do it."  

 

 " I have thunder thighs.

And that's a compliment 

Because they are strong

And toned

And muscular. 

And though they are unwelcome

In the petite section,

They are cheered on in marathons. 

Many years from now 

I'll bounce my grandchild on my thunder thighs

And then go for a run.

Just do it."

"My legs 

Were once two hairy sticks

That weren’t very good at jump rope.

  But by the time I reached the age of algebra 

They had come into their own.

  And now in spin class

They are revered. 

Envied for their strength

Honored for their beauty

Hairless for the most part.

  Except that place the razor misses

Just behind the ankle.

Just do it."

 

"My knees

are tomboys.

They get bruised and cut

Every time I play soccer.

I’m proud of them 

And wear my dresses short.

 My mother worries 

I will never marry with knees like that.

But I know there’s someone out there

who will say to me: 

I love you

And I love your knees. 

I want the four of us

To grow old together.

Just do it."

 

"My Hips

Return to Puberty

When I’m in dance class 

Music affects them like hormones

Making them crazy

And spontaneous 

And optimistic

And prone to drama

And I don’t understand them

And sometimes they 

Don’t understand themselves.

When the music stops

They’re still charged 

Don’t touch me 

Sparks will fly. 

Just Do It. "

It's never too late to get back into shape. Just some serious motivation. These just might be my favorite motivating ads. Ever. So get your butt up off that couch, chair, whatever it is that's holding you back and go for a run. It'll hurt so good. I promise. Just do it.

Blurred.

It's weird I know. But sometimes I like seeing things blurry. My eyes begin to get tired from contacts and wearing glasses all the time. I need to let them be natural, without being so focused all the time. And as weird as it is, I like it. 

Starved

I am starving. Seriously. But I'm almost done with work, and after work, it's the gym. THEN I'll go home and start making this for dinner.

 

 

It's called Chili Tortilla Bake and it's deeeliissh.

Here is the recipe:

1 pound ground beef
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (8 3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can (4 1/2 ounces) chopped green chiles, undrained
2 tablespoons  Minced Onion
2 tablespoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Cumin, Ground
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder with Parsley
1/2 teaspoon Oregano Leaves
6 flour tortillas (8-inch)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart baking dish with no stick cooking spray. Brown beef in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain fat. Add tomato sauce, beans, corn, green chilies and seasonings; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.

2. Cover bottom of prepared baking dish with 3 tortillas, overlapping as needed. Layer with 1/2 of chili mixture and 1/2 of cheese. Top with remaining tortillas, chili mixture and cheese.

3. Bake 30 minutes or until heated through.