I have been having a bit of trouble with my knee. Unfortunately, I think it is due to the Zumba. It makes me move my legs (and knees) in ways that they don't really want to move. I had some trouble with it week before last (first week) and just brushed it off as it was a new movement. This past week though, I had some "catching" going on, and with each "catch" some pretty severe pain. I have talked the feeling over with Robin, the trainer and my husband, and have come to the conclusion (reluctantly) that the Zumba will have to take a backseat to the rest of my workouts. I don't really seem to have trouble doing my weight training, but when I try to walk (even just at the store and such), it is painful. It is feeling a bit better today. I have been babying it over the weekend, and trying not to push it too much. I just don't want to go to Zumba and have it start hurting again, and then not be able to do the rest of my stuff. I really enjoy the Zumba, and will go back, but have to get my knee better and stronger before doing so.
I am committed to the weight loss goal I have set for myself, and if one exercise makes the goal unobtainable (as I can't do anything else), then that has to be put on hold for awhile. I also have been pretty lax in my calorie intake. I know I have not been posting what I eat, but probably need to get back to that. I have a goal of 1500 calories a day, but have been eating about 1600-1750 almost every day. I met with Robin at Anytime on Friday. I have lost 6 pounds by her calculations and over 5 inches, since the last time we met. Which is awesome! She asked me if I was happy with the results. I said I was happy, but not satisfied. I am happy there is a decrease. I am not satisfied, because as heavy as I am, I should have lost more. So, she talked with me about "cleaner" eating. Which I haven't really been doing. Also talked about limiting carbs after about 2-3 p.m. So, some great input on what I could be doing to lose more/faster. Also, did another exercise routine, and it really kicked my butt! I am still feeling the effects of that workout today! Hopefully the change will kickstart the loss again, and I can add some more stones to my "happy" jar!
I have gotten much farther on this journey than any other I have started in the past. The past journeys have been kinda half-assed (so to speak). I try wholeheartedly in the first week or two, but when I have only lost 3-4 pounds in that time, I give up. Since I am back up, my total weight loss is only 9 pounds, but I won't give up this time. I have too many expectations to meet. Mine, and other people's. I have too much to live for to spend another day unhealthy and fat! I have mountains to go, but have started by climbing the hills.
I am disappointed in myself. I am trying, but not trying hard enough. I need to stop trying and just start DOING!! There is no reason I should not have a smaller amount than the day before, every day I step on that scale!
I am working hard on my willpower. I am working hard on my attitude. For years, I just didn't care. I was a very healthy overweight person. I have no high blood pressure. I have no issues with diabetes. I have no heart problems. The problem is....ALL THESE ISSUES RUN IN MY FAMILY!! If I don't change my ways, very shortly I will probably have developed all of these conditions. I want to live to be 100 (may not happen...), and living to be that age, I don't want the burden put on someone else to take care of me. The time is now to change, before I can't turn back the clock on those conditions.
I won't say I haven't had a Dr. Pepper, because I have. But I can say, is that I only have one when I do consume. I haven't had any sweet tea (which was the drink I kept in the house when there was no soda) since the first of the year. I have tried not to deprive myself of anything, as if I do, I will gorge on it at a later time. I have had chips, I have had cake, I have eaten out at fast food. I just try to make the best choices I can, and try to keep it in my calorie goal (which I have for the majority of them).
This is such a change from my previous habits, I am still getting used to them. If you have any lower-carb recipes (for dinners, mostly) that will feed a whole family (some of them picky eaters), please send them to me! I could really use the help. Again, I just want to thank everyone for all the encouragement you have been giving. It really does help to motivate me. I am doing this for myself, but when I gain or stay the same, I feel like I am letting down more than just me. Keep it coming!
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