Well, it’s
a new day and I’ve got a lot of things bubbling up inside and I’m ready to
start working on them. Last night I went on a date, and I think that will be my
last first date for a while. It really confirmed to me what I want in this life
and that I no longer have the patience or tolerance for anything that will
distract me from that goal. I had a pleasant time, but I couldn’t wait for the
date to be over. I don’t want to play anymore. I don’t want to keep getting
disappointed when others don’t or can’t meet my expectations. I didn’t quite
realize what those expectations were until this weekend. They’re quite high. I’m
tired of being hurt or let down. I’m tired of putting my heart out there, when
others are unwilling to put their own. I’m a risk taker. I’m an adventurer. I’m
not lazy in anything, and that includes love.
So, what’s
on the agenda? Well, that included a LOT of things: I’m working on body, mind
and spirit. I’m going to really sharpen my focus on my physical, mental, and
emotional well-being.
Let’s
start with the physical: I’m healthy and active. I’m not skinny, but I’m not
obese. I work out so that I will be able to participate in the activities I
enjoy. Being single I am WELL AWARE of how important the physical body is when
it comes to attractiveness. I don’t have an issue with it. I personally would
never date someone extremely obese because it’s unattractive, unhealthy, and detrimental
to my own healthy lifestyle; however I think a few extra pounds on a man looks
good, healthy, and not so vainly arrogant. I do have a stereotypical reaction
to men who are what I call ‘gym rats’ and I know it’s not fair. I’ll stop thinking
they’re overcompensating for either a lack of intelligence or penis size if
they will actually try to see a woman beyond the first two layers of make-up
and skin. Don’t get me wrong, I love being sexy, I love men being attracted to
me, and inside a relationship I love to have lots and lots of sex (I mean,
really a lot of sex). But, I don’t fall in love with someone based on their
sexual appeal. I fall in love with souls, not faces. I have loved some really
plain faces that had such beautiful souls. Anyway, my physical health is very important
to me and it’s time I amp up my workouts and start focusing on setting and
meeting some physical goals for myself.
1. Body Boarding – I got to experience
it for the first time on Easter, and I love it. I want to do more and do it
often. During the experience I realized I need to focus on my upper and lower
body strength because trying to get passed the breakers required a lot of energy.
It’s the hardest part of the whole process. So, now that it’s getting warmer, I’m
planning on spending more time at the beach working on my upper and lower body
strength, simply swimming passed those breakers. I also want to start working
at the gym/home with strength conditioning – using weights, yoga, and workout
routines centered on strength training.
2. Bike Riding – I plan on doing a lot
more bike riding around my town. Not only is it great exercise, but you get to
see and experience the world around you with an open view. I see so much more
when I’m riding my bike. I feel so much freer. I’d love to have a riding
partner, but I’m determined to go alone because riding my bike also gives me
time to think. With my job and all the other things I’m doing, I really don’t
have a lot of time to think anymore. Everything is rush, rush, rush, rush. I’ve
sometimes considered getting a physical labor job, because when my hands are
busy my mind is free, but then I think about the heat or the toilets and change
my mind. Maybe with a little more bike riding I’ll be able to figure out the
perfect job for me.
3. Swimming – Because I do live near
the ocean and have daily access to a pool, I want to become a really strong
swimmer again. I used to be one, even competed for a time, but these last few
experiences have shown me that I’m not that strong of a swimmer any more. Also,
swimming is great physical exercise. So, I plan on doing a lot more swimming. Also,
being in the water is really helping this white girl get a beautiful golden
tan. I just hope I don’t get that dark leathery skin that makes you look old. I
look so much younger than I am because of my porcelain skin.
So my new workout
routine will involve:
·
Monday
– Friday: Early Morning Yoga, Afternoons - 500 Stairs, 30-min swimming, 3 miles
on the treadmill, and strength training on the machines – targeting legs and
arms. (12,000 min on FitBit)
·
Saturdays:
Bike Ride & Beach
·
Sundays:
Lazy Day – Off (Video Games/Writing/Binge-watching)
My new diet
will include:
·
M-F
Mornings: Grapefruit/Cheese/Coffee/Water
·
M-F
Mid-Morning Snack: String Cheese/Trail Mix
·
M-F
Lunch: Smart Ones – 3 Cheese Ziti & Water
·
M-F
Late-Afternoon Snack: Cottage Doubles/Pineapple
·
M-F
Dinner: Lean Meat/Green Vegetable/Starch/Tea (Less than 1000 cal)
·
NO
EVENING SNACKS
·
Weekend
Morning: Bagel w/cream cheese, bacon
·
Weekend
Lunch: FREE – whatever I want
·
Weekend
Dinner: FREE – whatever I want
I’ll blog
tomorrow about my mind and my soul.
Until next
time,
~T.L. Gray
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