Already got in a workout for today. I did an hour of Zumba! I LOVE that class! And I've got a great Zumba instructor. It's just a fun way to get moving and burn some calories. I'm sure that I probably look like an idiot 90 % of the time, but I just don't worry about that and have fun!
Update on my back after yesterday's test run with jogging. I have had a few twinges of aching/pain. But honestly, that's not too odd at all! In fact, it's pretty typical. So I don't know if the aching is because of the jog or just the normal ache. I think that I'll give it 2-3 more days before attempting another jog, just to be on the safe side. In the meantime, I need to make sure and do core exercises every day.
Today is actually the last day for over a week that I'll be able to make it to the gym to workout. I'll be able to workout on my own, but no classes. I'll have to see how creative I can get! That, and it's time to search netflix for some good workout videos!
Friday, April 27, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Accountability
So I'm going to take my friend M-Cat's advice. She recommended that every day I post what I did for my workout. That way even if she doesn't see me at the gym, she knows I'm keeping on track. So here goes!
Today I decided to test my back out with a little bit of jogging. I'm not sure if my back is up to it yet or not. I did Week 1, Day 1 of the Couch-2-5k program. Then I'll give it a couple of days to see if my back has problems or not.
It's been so many months since I jogged that I felt like I was back to where I started. I was able to finish the full jogs, but I was really struggling with my breathing.
Hopefully my back responds all right, and I can work back up my stamina. Otherwise, I'll have to wait another couple of months and for now focus on strengthening my back and core.
After the jog/walk, I spent a good amount of time doing some if the stretches my physical therapist taught me.
Today I decided to test my back out with a little bit of jogging. I'm not sure if my back is up to it yet or not. I did Week 1, Day 1 of the Couch-2-5k program. Then I'll give it a couple of days to see if my back has problems or not.
It's been so many months since I jogged that I felt like I was back to where I started. I was able to finish the full jogs, but I was really struggling with my breathing.
Hopefully my back responds all right, and I can work back up my stamina. Otherwise, I'll have to wait another couple of months and for now focus on strengthening my back and core.
After the jog/walk, I spent a good amount of time doing some if the stretches my physical therapist taught me.
Two steps forward, One step back
I know that I've mentioned struggling the last few months, but I think I've been in denial still. I think that the only way to truly get back on track is to admit to exactly where I am now. In the last month I've even found myself avoiding the gym because I didn't want my friends to realize that I've gained weight back. Well, if I admit it to the world, there's no longer anything to hide. I can head back to the gym and start getting back on track!
From my highest weight, I lost 45 lbs. Since December, I've gained 22 lbs back.
I'm certainly not happy about those numbers. Especially when I realize how much more weight I could be down right now if I hasn't fallen off the wagon the last 4 months! But it's time to stop hiding from it, and beating myself up about this all! When I'm beating myself up, all that accomplishes is helping me to get farther and farther from the path that I want to be on. When I'm down on myself, I tend to sabotage things even more. I just give up and stop trying!
It's time to pick myself up off the floor, dust myself off, and get back on track. I KNOW THAT I CAN DO THIS!!! Time to believe in myself!
So one of the ways I plan on motivating myself is by making a small goal. I am going on vacation in exactly 13 weeks. My goal is to lose 32 lbs before my vacation. That's about 2.5 lbs per week. Wont be easy, but at the same time it's VERY doable!
I could also very much use some accountability. I would love it if over the next 13 weeks if my friends would send me a text, or a message on Facebook, or a phone call, or a question at the gym. Just ask me how I'm doing on this goal. I'll be 100% honest with each and every one of you. It's the only way that I know to make a change. I could really use that accountability and support! Thanks in advance!
And for anyone that reads this, that has ever falling off the wagon when reaching for your goals. This is the perfect time to get back on track. Don't beat yourself up over losing a few steps. Be proud of what you have accomplished. And be proud of the courage it takes to admit that you've made some mistakes and that you are ready to continue on the right path.
From my highest weight, I lost 45 lbs. Since December, I've gained 22 lbs back.
I'm certainly not happy about those numbers. Especially when I realize how much more weight I could be down right now if I hasn't fallen off the wagon the last 4 months! But it's time to stop hiding from it, and beating myself up about this all! When I'm beating myself up, all that accomplishes is helping me to get farther and farther from the path that I want to be on. When I'm down on myself, I tend to sabotage things even more. I just give up and stop trying!
It's time to pick myself up off the floor, dust myself off, and get back on track. I KNOW THAT I CAN DO THIS!!! Time to believe in myself!
So one of the ways I plan on motivating myself is by making a small goal. I am going on vacation in exactly 13 weeks. My goal is to lose 32 lbs before my vacation. That's about 2.5 lbs per week. Wont be easy, but at the same time it's VERY doable!
I could also very much use some accountability. I would love it if over the next 13 weeks if my friends would send me a text, or a message on Facebook, or a phone call, or a question at the gym. Just ask me how I'm doing on this goal. I'll be 100% honest with each and every one of you. It's the only way that I know to make a change. I could really use that accountability and support! Thanks in advance!
And for anyone that reads this, that has ever falling off the wagon when reaching for your goals. This is the perfect time to get back on track. Don't beat yourself up over losing a few steps. Be proud of what you have accomplished. And be proud of the courage it takes to admit that you've made some mistakes and that you are ready to continue on the right path.
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