I’m so sore right now.
Two days after taking my first Body Combat class at my gym I completely am feeling it in my arms. All those punches were fun but since I haven’t done much in, um, months, I’m totally feeling it now. Is it weird that I actually like the feeling? It’s nice to know that I’ve worked hard.
I am working hard. I’m working hard at trying to achieve my fitness goals, I’m working hard trying to write and earn money for the wedding, I’m working hard to try and find jobs here in NZ (not going as well as the others).
I’m telling myself that if I work hard at these things they will all work out like I need/want them to. Hard work = success, right? I think I just need to hear that from someone else besides myself. Even though I know it’s true, it’s hard to remember when you are doing all the work upfront to see rewards later down the road. Delayed gratification is not something we as a society are very good at accepting and personally I’m trying to be okay with it in all aspects of my life.
On the plus side, today I realized my collarbones (one of my favorite body parts normally covered by fat) are pretty much always visible now. So cool.
Not the best photo, but I think you get the idea. Collarbones make me happy and remind me that all my hard work will eventually pay off completely for me (and for you).
I guess I just needed to give myself a little reminder before hopping on the stationary bike. Kind of inspired by Roni’s notes to herself, this is one to me:
HARD WORK = SUCCESS.
I’m off to continue the hard work. Hope you do too.
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I had someone tell me they really liked my hipbones this weekend. Bizarre, but I don’t think I’ve EVER been more complimented.
Celebrate the collarbones lady!
Tara´s last [type] ..Laughing With
Um. I just realized that this comment might not have been ENTIRELY wholesome.
I hope you’re not offended….
Tara´s last [type] ..Laughing With
LOL! I’m okay with the less than wholesome comment. I think that’s awesome. You and your hipbones rock on. ;)
Yes, hard work does equal success.
Those are some lovely collarbones you have there. I just recently uncovered mine too. Now where did I put those V neck shirts – it’s time we show these collarbones to the world. ;) Have fun on the bike.
MB´s last [type] ..101 Days of Summer Challenge Finale
Glad to know I’m not alone on the collar bone thing! I LOVE a good collar bone an always strive to make mine a bit more visible. You look great!
Diana @ frontyardfoodie´s last [type] ..Pita Chips for Cheap
Ooh collarbones are so freaking exciting woo hoo. Glad you enjoyed combat, it does make you Bella sore though ;-)
D…´s last [type] ..Guilt trips
yeah collarbones!!! And I LOVE the feeling or soreness. It’s like proof to me. :-)
Blubeari´s last [type] ..48 pounds!!!
Hard work totally equals success. The next year of your life will go by so ridiculously fast (well, my year of wedding planning did, anyway) so make sure you take time to enjoy it. Let the chips fall where they may, and everything will work out the way it’s supposed to. :)
Jeremy Logsdon´s last [type] ..May experience some glitches…
Yes hard work DOES = success! Stick with Combat – it’s a GREAT class – I just got back from one tonight in the UK! I love it and it’s totally helped tone my bod. Keep it uP! xxxx
Yep – I like to think the same way – muscles soreness means I worked hard:)
Karen´s last [type] ..Twiddling My Thumbs Again
Piece of advice: As long as you’re married at the end of the day, the wedding was a success. Keep that in mind, it’ll keep you sane through the planning and the inevitable screwups that will happen… :D
Re Hard Work: I’m a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -Thomas Jefferson
Lynn C´s last [type] ..My Safe Place
Your collarbones reminded me of when I used to work in a daycare and one of the kids really hated my collarbones. She’d ask what they were and ask me to get rid of them lol. Even though I showed her that she had them too! I am definitely an instant gratification type person. I have NO patience whatsoever, and get bored really easily. That combat thing really sounds gratifying though, speaking of..do you get to hit things/others?
merri´s last [type] ..4 Yrs Ago- 9-12-06- Golden Gate Bridge
LOL! Little kids are hilarious sometimes.
I kind of wish I got to hit things, but nope. Body Combat is like a aerobics kickboxing class. I should try to find a class where I do get to hit things – that would be nice!
Love that soreness! I had BODYCOMBAT soreness when I did it in Amsterdam after a week away from the gym; that upper body soreness… I know it well, owie. >_<
Marshmallow´s last [type] ..Kek- Through the eyes of others
Collarbones were the coolest new accessory I never knew I had.
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Hard work pays off for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Check out my Thursday post for more on keep on trying & don’t give up!
Jody – Fit at 52´s last [type] ..Is the Past Destroying the Now
yep, hard work done in a boringly repetitive matter over weeks and months produces spectacular results.
Enjoy your collarbone..I enjoy mine.
lol.
I have to remind myself of this all the time because my natural tendency is to be very impatient. I want to see changes NOW! I have to remember that slow and steady often wins the race, and that eventually I’ll see success so long as I keep plugging along and giving it my best. :)
hooray for collar bones! I can’t wait until mine come out of hiding.
Emily´s last [type] ..Post Vacation Weight Verdict
absolutely! that’s, like, defying gravity or something :)
Alexia´s last [type] ..on responsibility
I’ve found that hard work totally equals sucess but usually not the kind of sucess that I planned on. I’ve done this to myself so many times. I have one definetion of sucess and then suddenly I’m looking back going “Oh, I didn’t suceed the way I planned but this is way cooler.” I’m living for a year in South Korea to teach English and I’m taking the time (all of my family, including my other half is back home) to lose the weight that I have been carrying for far too long. I totally know what you mean about having trouble getting a routine set up in a foreign country. Thankfully mynew laptop plays my workout DVD. I really love your blog. Keep it coming.
yay collar bones! lots to be proud of. May not happen overnight, but will be well worth it :) I need some of your motivation!! Keep at it girl.
YES IT DOES even when some days months years we can not yet SEE the successage.
YET.
MizFit´s last [type] ..Are you my guru
I absolutely love collarbones – I can’t wait to see mine. Ribs and hipbones are right up there too.
My legs are sore right now from walking – I can’t wait to have a sore upperbody. Soon!
Yep….. it works!!! I am living proof!
Thanks Mary!
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Rob Dyess´s last [type] ..Well- This is hard to believe!
Hard work does equal success. You worked hard to get to where you are (moving to another country is not easy, but you are there — you and your collar bones).
I’m an instant gratification person when it comes to breaking the bad habits that got me fat. In all other areas of my life I work until I get that success. “Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming.” – Dory
Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42´s last [type] ..Award II – The Lie About Me Revealed
I’m so glad that I came across your blog. It’s good to see another person who finds it important to stay fit and healthy. I have lost over 125 lbs. myself and will be featured in the November 2010 issue of Shape magazine. This is VERY exciting for me! Anyway, my blog is located at http://www.LauraGetsFit.com if you’d like to check it out. I added your blog to follow, so feel free to follow mine as well. I look forward to reading more of your journey. Take care! <3 Laura
Hard work and perseverence always pay off in the end, and I’m certain it’ll pay off for you. I’m just as fond of instant gratification as the next person but have had to admit that life just doesn’t work that way mostly, which is not good since I have a tendency to impatience. Good luck on the job hunt.
Collarbones! Woohoo. That’s awesome. I loved seeing my collarbones appear, too :)
Cilla´s last [type] ..Two New Dinners
I need to remind myself that hard work pays off.
Congrats on the collarbones. I, too, love seeing mine (they were hidden for so long). I think they might be my favorite body part.
Arlene @ Adventures in Weight Loss´s last [type] ..insidious perfection
Good job Mary! I know that sore feeling well…I like it too. It’s nice to get that feedback from your body that you’ve worked hard!
Melissa @ Journey to Marvelous´s last [type] ..Mega Food Recap- Part 2
I’m with you on the collarbones – I get super excited when I can see mine, too. They’re such an elegant body part!
Body Combat is my FAVOURITE class at the gym.
Sagan´s last [type] ..HITT and the City
Just have to say that I LOVE my collar bones too!
FatGirlsCanRun´s last [type] ..Strong like bull- bounce like brick
Collarbones first and guns next :) You are on a roll!!
Sana´s last [type] ..Happy 100
Great job! I LOVE that sore feeling – it lets you know you’ve really worked hard and are making progress. Sadly, the more regularly you work out, the less and less you get that feeling. Nowadays, it can feel like I’m working my butt off in the gym. But the next day, I’m hardly sore at all, and I start doubting whether I was really working my hardest or not.
Embrace the soreness while it lasts! It’s your body telling you you’re really working, and not just going through the motions!
AWESOME! I remember when I first noticed I had collarbones… it felt great. Here’s to continued success!
Sarah @ Fat Little Legs´s last [type] ..Must DO IT
Hell yeah for collar bones, I just recently found mine again!! Its awesome, my skinny friend utterly didn’t understand when i was shouting “i have bones i have boneeess”
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