Within the last three days, I got two big reality checks. It started when the weather became gorgeous this weekend.
Chicago had its first taste of spring weather, which meant I was out getting fresh air and checking out the stores for cute new spring clothes.
Enter reality check number one. Old Navy was having a big sale on skirts and dresses, both of which are my spring wardrobe staples so I was ready to stock up.
But after a long winter, trying on spring clothes shopping can be a…harsh wake up call.
And the reality check I was written said: get back in shape.
Sure, you can say Old Navy’s clothes are cheap and that styles fit differently, but seeing my fat a** in a piece of jersey was a self-esteem deflator.
So I only bought one of the dresses that fit but was slightly snug and am now using it as my inspiration to get back in a routine at the gym.
This brought me to reality check number two.
I used to go to a bootcamp class regularly at the gym but lately haven’t been able to because of a busy work schedule. But hey, I still go to the gym regularly, it’s a piece of cake!
WRONG. FAIL.
I was down on the ground and I couldn’t get up.
The level of pain I felt was insane. As I laid on the ground, legs and arms aching, I thought, “please God take me now.”
And to add to the misery, there was a “woo” girl in the class, screaming “WOOO I LOVE IT!” Seriously, I wanted to punch her in the face.
But hey, I made it and (hopefully) it’ll get easier again with time. And that dress is going to be good motivation.
Has it started to be spring by you? What are you looking forward to this spring?
Review blog update: It’s not a “formal” review but I took part in an Oscar pool, check out how I did :)
