I could give excuses, but it all boils down to not doing it. I've learned over the past few months that I truly am an emotional eater. As mentioned in previous posts from last year - we had some struggles and my only silver lining at the end of the day was that warm cookie and for that brief moment, I found bliss. Pretty sickening, eh? I should have found bliss at the end of my run or from a passionate hug from my husband. But he was kicking his own tires so we were in the same boat. Either way, what a huge eye opener for me!
What did I accomplish? I've learned that thru my years of gymnastics (15 years of hard tumbling to be exact), I can't push my body like I wish. It seems as if my warranty ran out after this past birthday in October. My ankles snap, crackle and pop as I walk down my steps in the morning - enough to wake the kids up! My knees aren't quite failing, but are definitely on weak side. I've had chronic back problems for years and the past few months, my back has gone out more times than I would have liked. My youthful dreams of being Nadia Comaneci wrecked havoc on my body and I've learned to be wise and not push thru the pain, but listen to my body so I don't take myself completely out of commission.
The running would have been met had I followed thru with my goal of running a half marathon this past December. I got about 6 weeks into the training and had to abandon it due to ankle pain. So I've realized I'm not a distance runner. I'm not completely crushing my dream, but am putting it aside until I'm more fit to accomplish it. The added weight did NOT help in the training process. I'm planning on revisiting this once I'm back to goal weight.
Another accomplishment I've made is that I have found a new passion in Zumba. I love to dance and feel the music - what an easy workout without feeling like you did a monotonous treadmill run. Plus the calorie burn is awesome!!
I purchased a Body Bugg to measure my caloric burn. I don't care for the calorie tracking as much as I thought I would, so I'm planning on sticking with the new WW's program to track my calories. Then maybe I'll enter in the plan on Body Bugg every few days or so.
So, in a nutshell - I'm back to square one. I haven't gained to my starting weight, but have once again left "Onederland" if only briefly. My goals I'm setting are realistic and attainable. When I started this whole journey, there wasn't an epiphany moment - just a choice to do it. That's where I'm at now. There's no passionate drive - just a choice. And I know I can do it! What are your goals?
4 comments:
looking forward to following your journey this year!
Hi! I'm back after an extended break as well. We can't beat ourselves up, just know we are doing the best we can at any given moment...it's when I know I'm doing less than omy ur best that get's me down. My goal is to keep on doing my best!
Gaining sucks. I ended up taking the month of December off to try to get my mental health back on track (I've been struggling with depression for a few months). I was doing fine until I stopped tracking my food over Christmas: I managed to pack on 6lbs.
I so want to try Zumba, but I'm totally intimidated! I've heard nothing but great things about it, though! :)
Thanks for the comments and encouragement, ladies. It always feels good to know you're not in the boat alone rowing by yourself!
Oh and, @Chibi - you should totally try Zumba. There are all shapes, sizes and levels in the class. From professional dancers (I am in Vegas) to those completely rhythmically challenged. It's fun and you move. Try it and lemme know!
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