Breaking News: I'm Not a Gym Enthusiast!

As I looked around the cardio area of the gym and saw various gym enthusiasts, I realized... I am not one of them. How I envy those that crave their exercise time or enjoy repelling down the face of Half Dome. I, on the other hand, can't wait for the elliptical machine to tell me I am all done for the day! Is that wrong?

Suggestions??? I have tried just about anything anyone has suggested! "Switch it up a bit- keep it interesting", someone once told me. How in the heck do you keep something so "not interesting" "interesting"? I could switch it up on a daily basis, but I doubt I will ever truly LOVE running, lifting weights, swimming laps, hiking steep dusty trails, stationary cycling, or the like.

So, as I continuously tell myself "Don't worry, self, we're almost done" I realize that I have just begun. And to be honest... That SUCKS! Anyways, I went to the gym and worked up a sweat only to know that I have to go back tomorrow.

Why am I doing this? Oh, that's right- I don't want to be 300 pounds searching for new sheet fabric so that I may sport the latest trends in obese fashion! I know, maybe I should be more optimistic. Ah hah! I've got it!!!!!

Let's Get In Shape

As I said before, it is time to get fit! For all who know me, I have struggled with staying the same size for any extended period of time. I go up and down, up and down. It is not due to a lack of education, knowledge, self-esteem or love. I have them all. I think it may be due to how chaotic my life is at a particular time and how I choose to deal with the chaos. (But who really knows, there are a handful of psychologists debating this exact theory right now!!!)

So here is my commitment to the entire connected world: I have started a fitness routine with a main objective of focusing on my health and well-being. I can guarantee you that I am not doing this so I can fit into some ridiculous dress- instead, I want to spend the next 7 months focusing on health and finding a routine that fits my personality and lifestyle. There will be no crash or fad diets for me. I plan on getting fit and staying fit- so my routine MUST be sustainable!

Here goes everything.... Wish me luck!!!

Engaged and Confused!

Okay, so I have been engaged for 3 months now and as confused as ever! Since when does wedding planning turn people into completely different beings? I don't think I have changed much. Well, OK, so I have gained a few pounds and dread the questions of "Have you found a dress?" "What are your colors?" "What will the bridesmaids wear?" "Who framed Roger Rabbit?" OK, enough!

I am not good at planning, never have been. To tell the complete truth, my mom and dad are planning the entire thing. All I ask is that the wedding is casual and people don't make a huge production out of an intimate occasion. Let me just say, here and now, that wedding planning, production and execution is a gold mine business. Have you ever seen the prices these people charge? Outrageous! $200.00 for a topiary rental- you don't even get to keep the darn plant for that price, only borrow it for a few hours!!! (Of course we crossed it off of the "Decorations Proposal"- but I still can't stop thinking about it!)

So, as I sit here in my living room, contemplating whether or not I should elope, I decided to chronicle my journey to wedded bliss! There is really no purpose to this blog, except to offer me an outlet to vent and maybe create a revolutionary uprising of women against unfair wedding prices, or WAUWP. No, but really, it is an alternative to expensive therapy sessions!

Don't misunderstand me, I am incredibly excited to be married to the man I love, I am just not excited about all of the unnecessary hype that is centered around wedding planning and execution. I want to ensure that all stresses are minimized for all who are involved- but am finding this to be a conundrum.

So here goes nothing. I have 7 1/2 months to get in shape, find a dress, choose colors for the bridesmaids, pick out invitations, get in shape, choose our music, choose vows, calm down family members, get in shape, choose a honeymoon destination, figure out how to fund a honeymoon with cash only, and get in shape (have I mentioned that yet?). So yes, I have a lot to do still. I better get a move on it!!!