I opted to treat Sunday as a day of rest. After 6 days of working out - I was feeling the need to take it easy. It was nice to talk with both Katrine & Tish on Sunday and Mom tonight.
Our whole group ventured out to one of the local fitness stores to pick up new sneakers. I found that my feet were craving a switch from wearing the same pair of sneakers every day. When I put on a new pair - it was like they jumped for joy! The rest of the group are coffee addicts - so we hit Starbucks on the way back - I opted for water - and bypassed the baked goodies that looked very yummy.
By Sunday evening the euphoria of completing my first week began to fade as I contemplated another week full of classes and working out. I made great progress this past week and made great strides towards achieving my goal - (see tracker above :-)) I realise that much of this is because of the fact that I was 100 times more physical than I have been for the past year. I recognise that as my body adjusts to being physically active that things will slow down a bit. I went to bed, resolved not to let it get me down.
My gremlin was up bright and early this morning ready to remind me that I had a full day ahead. I pushed on and added 10 mins to my treadmill work out and agreed to meet up with Tim at 3 to work out on the weight machines. I was quite chuffed when I completed the entire route on the treadmill in good spirits and headed off to my first lecture of the day. I wasn't expecting to get the results of our fitness test - and ...well.. when I saw my report...I found it to be a little demoralizing- I knew that I had let myself go this last few years - but seeing the results in black and white was a hard pill to swallow.
We had lunch immediately afterwards and I soon discovered that none of us were thrilled with our results - it was good to share how we felt. I then went to a fabulous class - Gyrokinesis - http://www.gyrotonic.com/Gyrokinesis.asp it was exactly what I needed today! I left the class in much better spirits and headed to our next lecture - on weight loss goals. It was a good class and put things into perspective.
I am thankful that I have connected with a few people here - this, coupled with the support of friends and family from all over. I realised today that I have a long way to go - and that the 50 lbs that I plan to gift Structure House is only the start. I didn't get here overnight and know that it will be a few years before I truly reach my "optimal healthy weight".
Until then, I will continue to dance, move, play and just be the best that I can one step at a time and take each day as it comes!
Lots of love,
Norma
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