I have discovered a few things in these 6 days...
- Working out after a full day at the office is hard. Really hard. I feel far more worn out and I am not able to push my body as hard as I can on a weekend.
- Swimming after a good workout on the treadmill is divine. The treadmill is like my punishment, the swimming my reward. I love it!
- Proactively taking Ibuprofen before bed ensures that my aches and pains are not too bad the next morning...it is very worth it!
- Eating right before a working out is a VERY bad idea. VERY BAD. I did that tonight, and long story short, I felt bad for anyone working out around me. I will let you use your imagination about what that means.
- Even though I am dedicating about an hour a day to workouts, sometimes more, I feel like I have far more time each day. It is weird.
- In 6 days I can earn 51activity points on Weight Watchers. That is a FULL DAY of points earned. WOW! I was floored when I saw that tonight.
- Having a good friend with me while I am working out makes such a difference - the time passes faster and I feel more motivated to go.
- I FREEZE after working out. I mean, seriously freeze. It's like my body just doesn't know how to handle it. I shiver and shake and huddle under big, winter blankets trying to warm up.
- My favorite workout is when my whole family goes with me. I love to have them all there...I love having family activities revolve around healthy activities versus activities where we sit on our butts and feed our faces.
It's amazing that only 1 week ago tonight I was thinking "working out isn't really for me". Tonight I am thinking "I could make a lifetime commitment to this. I really could!"
These last six days have been fantastic, outstanding, stupendous...but tomorrow...tomorrow I rest.
I've earned it!
Even when I don't feel like exercising, I always feel better after I do...I am new to your blog and joined. I also blog my weight loss journey.
ReplyDeleteGreat accomplishment. Keep it up:)
ReplyDeletePaul, Welcome to the blog! Obviously I am at the very beginning of this journey and have A LOT to learn. Working out is a new adventure for me!! I can't wait to check out your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteThank Leigh! It feels really good!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing!
ReplyDeleteHi Connie,
ReplyDeleteI came to your blog via CJane and just wanted to let you know that I am rooting for you all the way! Your struggle is something that I've seen in my family (extended and immediate--to some degree) and I have a past full of eating disorders. (Long in my past now--which feels great). I know how difficult it can be to manage body and mind. I am cheering you on!
You are inspiring! Well done on your exercise enthusiasm :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Honestly, it feels great! I usually dread it before I go, but by the time I am done, I feel FANTASTIC!
ReplyDeleteMolly, my family definitely struggles with weight issues. Although I have been officially overweight for about 17 years, I have had body image issues for almost my entire life. It feels great to take control where I can and start to replace terrible habits with healthy ones! Thanks for your support! It means a lot!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rita!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog and I am so happy for you! This is NOT easy, in fact to me it's a job. I'll be following your blog from now on-your journey is definitely an inspiring one!
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