Here’s an update from some past articles.
I want to share how being at the gym is going for me. In the beginning I wrote “Wow, it’s really humbling. Here I am making my comeback to fitness and I am now seeking corners to hide in at the gym. Wow. What a tremendous difference. I’m usually right out there with everyone else.â€
In my first week I hid in the background and I knew within a few weeks I’d be in every part of the gym and thankfully I was. I advised everyone not to be too hard on themselves because we are all different. Some people love being in the front with others, talking and working out and others like just being alone. I love being alone and focused when I work out. It’s not that I love being alone per say, it’s that I stay in the zone when I’m not distracted. There are some exceptions this; for instance if I’m bicycling with my husband I enjoy his company – we bought the bikes to spend time together. I wouldn’t mind every now and then talking to someone while I’m on the treadmill, but for the most part I need to be focusing on working out.
I’m over the part of explaining to others why I gained weight or why I’m not losing it as quickly as I thought I would. Everyone’s accustom to seeing me heavier and they also know I am doing everything I can to get back to the lean, healthy me so no one says a word.
I must say though, since my dads passing I don’t like being up front and center in the gym. I have to force myself to go some mornings but for the most part I go. Today I worked my way back up to the front again and that’s why I’m writing this. Every once in a while during my workouts I think of dad and want to cry so I don’t want to be up front crying. That would be kind of weird, don’t you think? But, it’s getting better and better by the day.
So here are all the things I am doing to stay on the journey since April.
I joined the gym.
I’m going to the gym. While going through the grieving end of things I skip a day here and there but I’m still going and making the effort.
I bought a bicycle and ride with my husband.
I joined Weight Watchers last month, after all the craziness, to make sure I stay on track.
I’m keeping a journal and keeping track of my food intake/points.
I’m drinking a lot more water.
I am writing about my experiences and sharing them.
I’m not beating myself up.
As I said in my first article – I believe there are three things I need to live a healthful life.
To know my eating must be mindful, every couple of hours, healthy for the most part, and in moderation.
To think positive and be optimistic about my life, my weight and body.
To know my loved ones are supportive of me and if they are not then I know how to say no.
I have all I need and I am moving forward. Have I had some set backs? Yes. Will we always have set backs in life? Yes. We just need to hang in there and wait for life to go back to normal.
As far as the pets and trials and tribulations of all that, I found a time and a schedule that works for me and works for the pets. I know the best times to go to the gym and the best times to be on the road.
Everyone is accustom to my routine and it’s life as usual now. If I don’t go to the gym or work out at home now it’s not normal and doesn’t feel right.
So, on this journey back to health I’m enjoying sharing with you because I feel you know you are not alone. In turn, I know I am not alone because you are reading this. Thank you for following my trials, tribulations, accomplishments and everything else. I’d love to hear about yours. How are you eating more healthfully? What are you doing to get more exercise in your day? Let us know.
