Floor to ceiling, wall-to-wall

I have been working out at my gym for a year now and am so happy that it is part of my weekly routine. I don't ever miss a scheduled day and managed to increase from two days a week to three. The people in the classes are friendly, the trainers are excellent and I truly look forward to working out and am having fun doing it.

With that said, at the gym the work-out classes are scheduled in a studio room with a gymnasium floor and their is exercise equipment along the walls. One wall however is completely mirrored. Floor to ceiling, wall-to-wall. It's rather intimidating. I usually try to stay closer to the back of the room to avoid my reflection and any attention or stares from behind. In almost all the classes, I am probably the heaviest person in the room and the idea of being too far up front is an uncomfortable feeling.

So, yesterday when I took a class that I never tried before (JAM! A mix of kickboxing and Tae Bo), I found myself somehow towards the front of the room, less than ten feet from the MIRROR. Oy! I was confronted with every inch of my body. To make things worse, I was then jumping, kicking and punching and jiggling in front of the magic mirror that strips you of all your lies and excuses you have made about food and your fat and all your left with is the damage you have done to your body. Instead of pity or self-depreciation, I decided I was going to kick ass in front of that mirror.  I am in weight loss mode and I was there to BURN IT! I gave it my all and am 'work-out sore' today. Which is good because I worked out different muscles in my body. I felt great, because 12 pounds down really has made a big difference already in my work-outs. I'm not breathing nearly as heavy and have a bit more stamina.

Also, a room full of women kicking and punching (albeit air) has an incredible vibe to it. Awesome! Moving forward today getting things in order and planning my meals. Love the feeling that I am in control of the food, instead of food controlling me. If you are also in weight loss mode or exercise mode or just trying to be a bit healthier today I wish you a good food day and that you get in a little fitness. At the end of the day you'll feel great and sleep wonderful!