Revelation of the Week: Even though I knew in my head that I would experience some soreness, I didn’t prepare myself for the extreme soreness I’ve experienced this past week. Just walking up and down the steps has been a major ordeal. This is one case where I have had to keep working out even though my motivation level has been low. It is getting better but SLOWLY!
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The short answer to “How am I feeling this week?” is……”I AM IN PAIN.” Although I have been working out pretty regularly since the beginning of the year, switching up my workouts to focus on certain muscle groups with my trainer has left my body in a state of shock! Just moving my quads and triceps hurts. I have been purposefully working out extra in my cardio workouts to try to get some of the soreness to go away. Maybe this coming week I will see some relief. In my head I know it is all for the good but after a ton of squats, push-ups, running stairs, jumping jacks, and—let’s not forget our favorite—abs), my body is talking to me and it is not saying nice things! ;-)
It has been a long time since I felt like this. This is harkening back to my days as a real athlete when I played volleyball and ran track. Somehow, going through it at 39 is a whole lot different than doing it at 19. The body doesn’t bounce back as easily. Some advice for the masses: When you get ready to do this, make sure you have a heating pad, some muscle rub, and some ibuprofen on hand. You will need all of these things. Also, whatever you do, make sure you take the time to stretch after you work out. It will certainly help you get out of bed the morning after!
The other challenge I have been having this week is weaning myself off of my love of sweets. It’s hard. You know, the things you often like to eat most are the things that are the worst for you. I am working on eating sweets in moderation, but being real about the fact that there are just going to be some times when I am going to have to just give it up! Sharon (the RD) has given me some great options to keep sweets in my eating plan but it still is not easy. I mean, you really want to have more than just one! I am doing alright though….
I am dealing with it all. Talks with my mother have been a great source of support this week to help keep me focused on what I need to do to lose this weight and continue to get in shape. I have also been trying to get a decent amount of sleep. I am just going to continue to take it one day (and sometimes, one minute) at a time till I reach my goal.
Feel Great Weight Stats:
Original weight: 256
Current weight: 253
Weight loss this week: 0 lbs
Total weight loss: 3 lbs
Comments (1)
Could you share the tips/options on dealing with sweets that Sharon gave you? That’s my Achilles heel too, and I realize I too will have to eventually give it up. Thanks.