Sunday, February 20, 2011
On Anatomy and Melancholy
The thighs have it, folks. After months of café au lait-fueled complacency, Nero's contracted a bad case of blogger bum and generalized body blues. And so the time has come to whip it and whip it good. This will not be a path of least resistance, nay, there will likely be resistance training a-plenty paired with down dogs galore, cuz when you're fighting an uphill battle methinks it's best to do so with chin held high rather than tail betwixt legs.
But how exactly to cut the fat? To, in brief, shed skin and get lean, mean shagreen -- know what I mean? Any of my fair readers have any fitness gems to pony up? -- poultices, voodoo potions, exercise exorcisms or simply, sveltering advice? It is written that with steadfast moderation comes physical liberation, but that can ring awfully dreary and even keel. So do tell, how do you, my faithful, keep from packing meat? Nero logged a six-miler today -- a small penance, an introductory offering to the Gods of Fit. And now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to pull a Paltrow.
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13 comments:
If you can already run 6 miles, you don't need much help!
So deliciously penned, my dear! And yeah, did you RUN for 6 miles today? Whoa, if that is the intro special, I tremble to hear what you are aiming for in the mid level stakes, let alone the high~ achievement levels....
I went for a brisk walk on the beach last night ~ that has got to be the most wonderful place to exercise!
I think Appletree up there is on to something. I don't think I've logged six miles over the cumulative course of my lifetime, at least not while running. Hence, I've no advice for you, but I do have faith. You can do it Nero, yes you can!
Ditto all of the above- if you've already put in a 6 mile dash, I'm hightly doubtful you need any kind of advice. Godspeed lovely- quite sure you'll conquer whatever quest your heart desires. xo
Cheers Appletree, Virginia, Nelya and Christine ;)
Thanks for the pep talk ladies -- it was a veeery slow jog.
The endurance is in there somewhere, it's the goblin sitting on my shoulder with a laptop, some nibbles and a latte that's the real problem!
Nonetheless, thanks for the support, it's just the kick in the pants Nero needs to keep me up and at 'em.
Alcira
Wow 6 miles, I am impressed, you are way beyond most of us I have a feeling! That exercise studio is GORGEOUS, I would go just to stare at the pretty room:)
I too, am facing my body blues...its always "tomorrow is the day" and then it comes and nothing. I know me, though when spring hits, so does my inspriation and motivation to get back in shape...so keep up the inspiring posts, and good luck.
Are you serious? I am reading this while washing down my danish with coffee and cream. Also, I refuse to exercise. Still, I am a small person. I think it's just genetics. My ass looks like pudding, though.
Good luck with your reshaping regimen!
Morning Enchanted Home,
Isn't the studio sublime? Apparently the images above were from a Stella McCartney fashion show -- great idea -- showcase the exercise togs with a little glamorous sweat equity ;)
Yes, there's something about Spring and the warmer weather that strikes a cautionary note. Time to unfurl and unfold, time to spring into action!
Cheers, Alcira
Howdy Erin,
Hey, a busy blogging mom needs to get her jollies somehow -- enjoy that Danish and "real" coffee.
God bless your genetic makeup and good for you for standing up to the demon pressures of exercise!
Hey, if it's working for you, carry-on happily, says I.
And btw, pudding can be mm-mm good.
Alcira
SIX MILES?!!! I don't care if it was a plod - I tried to hang with some ladies this past weekend, and slowed to my "cardio-walk" pace after the first mile!
I hear ya, sista - this second baby did me in. I've been doing Pilates twice a week, and am slowly seeing my muscles try to fight their way through what is still a nice, thick layer of padding.
Unfortunately, I know it's gonna take a lot more cardo to thin this flesh. *sigh*
One thing I do recommend (my BS is in Nutrition) - do a food diary for a week (there's great iPhone apps for it) - It really gives you an idea of 1) Portion sizes and 2) Just how much it takes to burn off that latte!
Cheers Alison,
Wow, Pilates twice a week is a great commitment.
So glad you're seeing steady results.
How interesting that your specialty is nutrition -- I'll have to put you on speed dial when I feel sweet jones coming on ;P
I might just look into those apps -- could be very useful for me.
Alcira
After spending 9 mos barfing and bedridden and the last six in bed nursing a newborn, I am part of the skinny pudding ass club. If having a gorgeous face, fantastic hair, impeccable taste and a nimble mind are not enough for you my dear, then sully forth in good health!
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