Huh. Who IS this chick?

Ok so a few wow moments all at once yesterday...and all revolved around exercising oddly enough.

On the way to the gym I got stuck in a boat load of traffic on 22....and knew I was gonna be cutting it REAL close, if not late, to getting to spin class.  So I sat there quite preturbed...and then realized...I could probably pull a "pee in the cup while driving" stunt like HG and proceeded to get dressed while in traffic in 22.  Yup...kicked off the shoes...changed my pants (I have a low car and there wasn't an SUV in site so we were all good)...even got my cycle shoes on.  And then at a red light put my seat down and did a shirt change.  All because I HAD to get to the gym on time, and would NOT waste any moments getting changed once there.  Old me?  Wouldn't have even attempted...would've just went home and said "eff it"

Got to the gym...class had started.  Granted, only by about 5 mins, but had started all the same.  Spin is done w/ closed doors (glass) with the lights off.  So it's dark...you can hear the noise barely through the doors (although inside it is ROCKING I guarantee it...)Now, this sounds weird...but the old me would have NEVER EVER walked into class late.  A) It drew attention to me B) I was always thinking "they" would think "oh, look at the fat girl....coming in late... C) I would be afraid that I wouldn't be able to "jump" right in and figure out where we were (kind of ridiculous considering the instructor yells out the commands and the routine is completely different each day)   This time...didn't give it a second milli second thought...damn near ran into the room I might even say.

Huh.  Sooooo weird...rushing to get to the gym....walking in late....and loving every second of it AND of the work out?  amazing!

Thanks for listening!

This girl is known as "awesome Pam" - you should meet her some time - we love her!

I agree Maura that girl is awesome Pam. even more evidence that she has changed so much and is no longer letting others or her negative thoughts dictate her actions. I am more proud of you than you know, because that used to be ME too!!!!

That is awesome!!! You continue to be an absolutely amazing inspiration!!! You rock!!! ;-)

Laura

You need to copy and paste this post somewhere so when you're feeling down on yourself for putting on a couple of pounds or just having a 'down' day you can pull this out and have that affirmation that you do OWN your tool - you have come a long way - and you are one awesome chick!!

You are freakin' awesome Pam!! 

I totally feel you on the walking into class late.  I've done it, too, and feel NO SHAME.  It's more like pride because I did NOT go home.  

Keep up the great work!!

A huge congrats . . .  now send some of that over here!!!!

This was a wonderful story to tell us!!!  What an inspiration.  It brought a smile to my face because.. how could us fat girls really like going to the gym right?

way to go Pam.  thank you for sharing this!!!!

You take NO EXCUSES to a new level.  


Way to go Pam!


-Sara

What?  Getting dressed for the gym while driving is a "new level"?  LMAO!