It's so easy to fall back into the pattern of using excuses not to exercise. It's difficult to overcome them. Seems like negativity is so easy while doing anything positive takes work.
After falling from grace over the winter and settling in with ease in my comfy, pink recliner, happy to spend my evenings catching up on soaps, using excuses (as legitimate as they were) of various stresses such as financial, emotional etc. there was always tomorrow.
Spring had sprung and I made half hearted attempts at going to the gym until the excruciating pain of sciatica set in, again legitimate but and excuse I was somewhat happy to have to give up the exercise.
After some time, cortisone shots, and muscle relaxers, the pain went away and I still couldn't get my ass off the comfy, pink chair. Every night, settling in with my bowl of popcorn, almost Archie Bunker like (if there is anyone young enough reading this who does not get the Archie Bunker reference, you tube it).
I hadn't walked down to my basement in weeks because of the extreme pain I had been in but now that the pain was gone I made the attempt and found it quite difficult to go up and down the stairs, chalking it up to letting myself get extremely out of shape (yet again) something I vowed to never do. I guess never say never right? I also noticed that I was having some shortness of breath just on the shortest of walks say from my car to my office. I never said anything but I was really amazed at how I could go from walking miles to not even being able to walk 20 feet.
It was time to go for my physical (I had made the appoint back in January and it was now July). I had explained to my doctor that I had been doing so well with my weight loss journey and I just lost control again. I mentioned my shortness of breath as a side effect of gaining weight back. We discussed many things, such as seeing a dietician, medication etc. She wrapped up by saying I want you to start walking again, and go get your bloodwork done. Pretty routine stuff.
I went on a Saturday that I did not have to work and went about my day. Around 2:00 on a that Saturday, I get a frantic call from my doctor telling me to get to the hospital right away. She rattled off a bunch of information that I just didn't understand. I was in a bit of a shock being told that I had to go to the hospital now. All I heard was your bloodwork came back extremely abnormal (me, freaking out thinking, oh God, I'm dying...I've got cancer...etc.) the she tells me that there are two numbers I need to write down, my hemoglobin was 7.2 (it should be 12-14) and some other big word I can't remember but basically it was my oxygen level was a 24 and should be 35. She continued on saying I may need a blood transfusion and at this point all I heard was Charlie Brown's mother (wahh wahh wahh).
Long story short, my low oxygen level was the real reason behind the shortness of breath, I did not get the blood transfusion but they did send me to see about 5 different doctors in a weeks time. I've since been taking my iron faithfully and feel amazing. Sounds strange but I did not realize that I wasn't feeling well.
Now that the health issues seem to be out of the way it's time to get back to it, time to get real. I started Monday getting up early (no joke...those who know me well know I'm not a morning person) but yes, been hitting the gym for mini work outs, back home to shower and get to work. Tonight I walked a mile. I'm not going to lie....it wasn't easy. It's pretty much like starting over. So I did the gym this morning and a walk tonight. I did the mile in 20 minutes, not too bad as when I stopped walking I was doing a mile in 15 minutes.
A friend of mine told me today that there is such a difference in my mood when I work out and the encouraging words of "you can do this" kept me moving on my walk tonight. I know that this is all me, my journey, but every little piece of encouragement motivates me. It's like a quilt. Small words from all of my friends woven together to make my journey a success.
It really all works together, watching what I eat, exercising and writing. If I stop doing one, the rest stops also. So I must keep going I have much to accomplish.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Back to the gym
It's been months since I've been to the gym. Just when I wanted to go back I had sciatic nerve issues. Took awhile to go away. Past few days I've been feeling good. Tonight I put on my new black and pink sneakers and got ready for a walk. Just my luck, gray skies came rolling in. I reached deep within and grabbed my keys and headed to the gym.
I must admit I sat in the parking lot for a few minutes but I got out and got my butt in the building.
It felt good. Ok, so pep talk to self. You did it...keep at it... go again tomorrow and each day you go add a few minutes. Remember there are goals to meet and you can do it.
So, I've had to start over, I have had to push some deadlines back, but hey, at least I didn't give up on the project.
Here we go again. If at first you don't succeed, try and try again.
I must admit I sat in the parking lot for a few minutes but I got out and got my butt in the building.
It felt good. Ok, so pep talk to self. You did it...keep at it... go again tomorrow and each day you go add a few minutes. Remember there are goals to meet and you can do it.
So, I've had to start over, I have had to push some deadlines back, but hey, at least I didn't give up on the project.
Here we go again. If at first you don't succeed, try and try again.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Plans
I think one of the biggest downfalls to losing weight is not having a plan. Yes plans change, and if you have a crazy life like I do, your plans will change minute to minute. That being said...it's Memorial Day weekend. What's your plan?
It's the kick off to summer, and summer means festivals, food and fun; back yard bbq's, vacations and more. It's important to me this summer to really take advantage of the fresh fruits and veggies. Because I was so terrible over the winter, I have a lot of making up to do to myself.
So one day at a time, starting with this weekend. Good news is I have to work Sunday. That is the most controlled day, I'm stuck in the office so I must plan what to have for lunch, there's no vending machine, I'll bring my water, some kind of a fruit snack. Sunday...check!
Saturday I'm hosting a Bridal Shower for my cousin....keeping it very simple with the menu. Ordered cupcakes so there will be no left over cake to yell out to me at night during tv time.
Monday...I have no plan. The plan is to come up with a plan.
One day at a time. I got this!
Happy Memorial Everyone! Have a safe and healthy weekend!
It's the kick off to summer, and summer means festivals, food and fun; back yard bbq's, vacations and more. It's important to me this summer to really take advantage of the fresh fruits and veggies. Because I was so terrible over the winter, I have a lot of making up to do to myself.
So one day at a time, starting with this weekend. Good news is I have to work Sunday. That is the most controlled day, I'm stuck in the office so I must plan what to have for lunch, there's no vending machine, I'll bring my water, some kind of a fruit snack. Sunday...check!
Saturday I'm hosting a Bridal Shower for my cousin....keeping it very simple with the menu. Ordered cupcakes so there will be no left over cake to yell out to me at night during tv time.
Monday...I have no plan. The plan is to come up with a plan.
One day at a time. I got this!
Happy Memorial Everyone! Have a safe and healthy weekend!
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Back on the road
Hello, Hello......It feels good to be writing again.
It's been a very long and depressing winter. I have been a very bad girl, bad with eating, bad with exercising and bad with writing. I wasn't in a "I want to kill myself" depression but I know it was a depression none the less. One would ask why? What on earth does she possibly have to be depressed about, she has a good job, a wonderful family, health so what's the issue?
Honestly I couldn't tell you. It wasn't any one thing in particular, just got myself in some kind of funk. But today the sun is out, the weather is warm and I've had a wave of inspiration this weekend. Honestly the winter weather sure didn't help things. I need my sunshine. It's finally here.
So, here I go...back on the road to thin. I am finally feeling that fire again that first prompted me on my journey.
Though at this time the exact source of my inspiration is something I want to keep private (it may be revealed in my book) I will say that you can hear things over and over and it gets ignored, but then you hear it one more time, or maybe someone different says it and something clicks and makes you think, and boom, you've got your inspiration.
Went grocery shopping today and bought fruits and veggies and ZERO junk! Good start.
Mom used to tell me that every day you have a chance to start over....today is that day.
It's been a very long and depressing winter. I have been a very bad girl, bad with eating, bad with exercising and bad with writing. I wasn't in a "I want to kill myself" depression but I know it was a depression none the less. One would ask why? What on earth does she possibly have to be depressed about, she has a good job, a wonderful family, health so what's the issue?
Honestly I couldn't tell you. It wasn't any one thing in particular, just got myself in some kind of funk. But today the sun is out, the weather is warm and I've had a wave of inspiration this weekend. Honestly the winter weather sure didn't help things. I need my sunshine. It's finally here.
So, here I go...back on the road to thin. I am finally feeling that fire again that first prompted me on my journey.
Though at this time the exact source of my inspiration is something I want to keep private (it may be revealed in my book) I will say that you can hear things over and over and it gets ignored, but then you hear it one more time, or maybe someone different says it and something clicks and makes you think, and boom, you've got your inspiration.
Went grocery shopping today and bought fruits and veggies and ZERO junk! Good start.
Mom used to tell me that every day you have a chance to start over....today is that day.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Happy New Year 2014
Happy New Year Ya'll!
Hope everyone had a great holiday season. I must say the holidays kicked my ass this year. I'm terrified to get on the scale but in true Lisa fashion, I will not let this get me down. So I over indulged, bad girl. There's my slap on the wrist.
Get up and get back to it. I'm back at the gym and boy did I not want to go tonight. It's just crappy out, it's rainy and I was tired and that stupid voice in my head made me go. My muscles are sore but give it a week or two, I'll be back in routine.
I haven't written anything in awhile, not on the blog or in my book. Here I am....I'm going to do this, I'm going to get this done. I feel that old burning desire slowly creeping back. All I have to say to myself is get going, work hard do this because spring will be here before you know it and if you have not done anything you are going to be kicking yourself. All the spring clothes you will be staring at and leaving behind, come on girl...get the job done.
That being said... I found an interesting recipe for a fat flush water that I'm going to try. Think I'll visit the local grocery store tomorrow and get my supplies. I guess this was on the Biggest Loser show and there seems to be many varied recipes but this seems to be the most popular one.
Read More: Fat Flush Water- Recipe | http://kisselpaso.com/fat-flush-water-recipe/?trackback=tsmclip
Something else I made this week, if you like it is homemade cranberry sauce.
1 cup of water
1 cup of sugar
4 cups of fresh cranberries
bring water to a boil, add sugar and dissolve. Add cranberries, bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes. Cranberries are so good for you and there is no fat and from what I can figure out there is less than a 100 calories in a half a cup.
Welcome to 2014
Hope everyone had a great holiday season. I must say the holidays kicked my ass this year. I'm terrified to get on the scale but in true Lisa fashion, I will not let this get me down. So I over indulged, bad girl. There's my slap on the wrist.
Get up and get back to it. I'm back at the gym and boy did I not want to go tonight. It's just crappy out, it's rainy and I was tired and that stupid voice in my head made me go. My muscles are sore but give it a week or two, I'll be back in routine.
I haven't written anything in awhile, not on the blog or in my book. Here I am....I'm going to do this, I'm going to get this done. I feel that old burning desire slowly creeping back. All I have to say to myself is get going, work hard do this because spring will be here before you know it and if you have not done anything you are going to be kicking yourself. All the spring clothes you will be staring at and leaving behind, come on girl...get the job done.
That being said... I found an interesting recipe for a fat flush water that I'm going to try. Think I'll visit the local grocery store tomorrow and get my supplies. I guess this was on the Biggest Loser show and there seems to be many varied recipes but this seems to be the most popular one.
- Ingredients, per 8-ounce serving
- Water
- 1 sliced grapefruit
- 1 tangerine
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- 2 peppermint leaves
- Ice – as much as you like
Directions
Wash grapefruit, tangerine cucumber and peppermint leaves. Slice cucumber, grapefruit and tangerine (or peel). Combine a
Read More: Fat Flush Water- Recipe | http://kisselpaso.com/fat-flush-water-recipe/?trackback=tsmclip
Something else I made this week, if you like it is homemade cranberry sauce.
1 cup of water
1 cup of sugar
4 cups of fresh cranberries
bring water to a boil, add sugar and dissolve. Add cranberries, bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes. Cranberries are so good for you and there is no fat and from what I can figure out there is less than a 100 calories in a half a cup.
Welcome to 2014
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