join the aquatic centre

I had my first swim today! It was my first time swimming in 2 years, and first time lap swimming in more than 5 years – and it felt great! Of course it was hard, but a few laps in I felt more ‘into it’ and I had a great time! It feels good to have conquered a fear and self doubts. I’m starting to realise that the only person judging me is ME.

So I’m adding a couple of swims per week into my exercise and am really looking forward to getting even better.

I did it today! I went along, talked to some people there and checked it out and it looks AMAZING! I’m so thrilled and can’t wait to get in the water :) I’m not checking this one off until I’ve had my first swim, to make sure I still don’t chicken out.

..........that when I lose another couple of kilos I’m going to reward myself by buying some new funky swimmers and finally joining the aquatic centre. I guess this also goes along with ‘caring well about what other people think of me’. I know I have nothing to be ashamed about with my body….it’s just a comfort thing I guess. I find starting new things difficult, because I put too much pressure on myself to be perfect and know how things work straight away. I really need to challenge this.

Okay I’m still too self conscious with this one. It’s crazy, because I’m in the best shape I’ve been in for years. But this one is still going to have to wait a bit longer…

Still struggling to get the courage up for this one. I know – it’s so silly! Everyday I say to myself that I’m going to drop in and check it out, but i keep making excuses! But I’m really looking forward to starting swimming again, so I guess i’ll get there in the end!
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