I went to a doctor who placed me on Adipex, which makes losing weight not as impossible as it usually feels. Instead of constantly thinking about food or eating my emotions, I'm eating only when I'm hungry. I've also been making healthier decisions when I eat. Instead of fatty fried foods, I've been eating more fruits and vegetables.
For the first week, I walked 2.5 miles every morning. For the second week, I started trying to walk 5 miles in the mornings. After 2 days of this, I had hurt my right foot and left ankle. The third day, I decided to swim instead of walking to give my feet a chance to heal. The third day, I was back at it, but only walked 2.5 miles. I was walking my dog in with my workout walks, so that he could get a workout too. I felt like I was over doing it because my dog was having trouble keeping up, and he was limping and having trouble getting into the truck after the walks. I decided to scale it back some because I don't want to hurt him.
So this morning we only did 1.5 miles. It wasn't as long of a walk, but we did do it at a fairly brisk pace. This seemed to work better for him. I felt better at the end of the walk knowing that he wasn't hurting. Since I've decided to scale back the walks, I need to step up my other workouts.
I haven't worked very hard on my sit ups, crunches, or push ups. I will start changing that. I need to go by the gym after my walks to work on my upper body strength and abdomen. I don't want to lose a bunch of weight and end up with loose flabby skin.
In the morning, I plan to do my walk at the park with my dog. Amber is going to come by the house to exchange a few items that she left behind for a few things of mine that she took. If I have time after that, I will go to the gym. I still have to have time to do laundry and go to work tomorrow night.
Tomorrow is my family's BBQ/Fourth of July celebration/ Family Reunion. I'm kind of upset that I'm having to miss it to work. I could really use being around my family right now. I've been lonely and emotional since Amber has left. Weight loss is hard when I'm not emotional, but when I am, it's even harder.
I just have to keep reminding myself what I'm doing this for!
So this morning we only did 1.5 miles. It wasn't as long of a walk, but we did do it at a fairly brisk pace. This seemed to work better for him. I felt better at the end of the walk knowing that he wasn't hurting. Since I've decided to scale back the walks, I need to step up my other workouts.
I haven't worked very hard on my sit ups, crunches, or push ups. I will start changing that. I need to go by the gym after my walks to work on my upper body strength and abdomen. I don't want to lose a bunch of weight and end up with loose flabby skin.
In the morning, I plan to do my walk at the park with my dog. Amber is going to come by the house to exchange a few items that she left behind for a few things of mine that she took. If I have time after that, I will go to the gym. I still have to have time to do laundry and go to work tomorrow night.
Tomorrow is my family's BBQ/Fourth of July celebration/ Family Reunion. I'm kind of upset that I'm having to miss it to work. I could really use being around my family right now. I've been lonely and emotional since Amber has left. Weight loss is hard when I'm not emotional, but when I am, it's even harder.
I just have to keep reminding myself what I'm doing this for!
Hi AshleyPlus,
ReplyDeleteGood job on your efforts to move forward with your weight loss. It looks like you are just starting your blog. That's an awesome way to hold yourself accountable and report to all of us that will be watching. Don't let us down ;)
As you know, the hardest part is getting out the door to do your exercise, once you're out the door, the rest is easy. So keep doing what you've been doing!
Don
210Again.com
Thanks Don! This is the first time I've tried a weight loss blog. Before, I've always tried to do it without any help or support. I'm hoping that this will keep me on track! I love reading your blog. It's inspirational to see that other people are going through the same struggles that I am!
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