The above photo is in honour of what I did a lot of last year, and won't be continuing to do this year. I still feel the same...exercise is definitely a love hate relationship with me. My body always seems to fight my spirit...
In light of the fact that we have entered the month that contains Valentines Day, which happens to be my favourite holiday (even though it's not a holiday) I hate to even have to bring up my never-ending saga of good health, exercise and weight loss....BUT since I promised myself I would continue on this path no matter what I did or didn't do, here goes:
In light of the fact that we have entered the month that contains Valentines Day, which happens to be my favourite holiday (even though it's not a holiday) I hate to even have to bring up my never-ending saga of good health, exercise and weight loss....BUT since I promised myself I would continue on this path no matter what I did or didn't do, here goes:
Upon reflection of this past month, I CAN say that I have had successes, and I definitely have had some disappointments, but overall I can see/feel improvement.
I have succeeded in implementing an exercise program. I joined a yoga class that I attend once a week and I love. I also joined the gym, but haven’t started a strength training program yet. I have been using our treadmill faithfully, but have been informed by my Dr. that I can no longer walk/run outside or inside as a form of exercise. This put me in a bit of a tailspin which resulted in several days of eating all of the foods that aren’t so good for me...well, that and the fact that all of my hard work only resulted in a 3 lb. loss. Yup! Exercising vigorously almost daily and eating only nutritious food for weeks resulted in a whopping 3 lb. loss!
Now, I know I've tried to convince myself that I wouldn’t focus on the scale because overall good health was my goal – but COME ON! I had a few days of feeling sorry for myself and “why bothers” mixed in there to boot, until I reminded myself that my insulin injection has gone from 50 units at bedtime to 30 units...triple arm pump to that folks! I also discussed with my Dr. about stopping the injections all together and how “good” my numbers need to be without it. This will be happening in the very near future – I just know it!
As for my feet...well, they’re not so good, BUT on a positive note I have been prescribed monthly pedicures! OK ladies (and gents) I know you are groaning with envy at this one! Trust me, I won’t let a little loss of feeling in one big toe and pain/numbness in my feet and legs hold me back! I’m just working out in my mind the alternatives...like bicycling in -20 degree icy conditions; kayaking on a frozen lake; swimming in sub-zero temps...OK, you get the message. I’ll have to change up my routine and work out at the gym instead of at home, alternating between rowing machine, elliptical machine and stationary bicycle and of course strength training and yoga. I told y’all this was going to take a bit of time!
My dream of running a 5K will not be on the horizon so I guess I’ll have to figure out something else for a goal – like learning how to ride a bike...that would be bicycle – not motorbike, which I already know how to do and doesn’t help with my very large gut and behind...
Update one over and out...thank goodness!!
BEAUTY. That’s what I’m trying to see beyond the fat suit I am currently wearing.
STRUGGLE. That’s what weight loss and healthy lifestyle is to me.
LIFE.IS.GOOD: That’s my daily mantra, and one of my core beliefs.
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