Let's Be Workout Freaks Together

[freakofnurture]

All you busy people here, I salute you!

Apparently the stomach ache and nausea are all in my head. Should I just start to work out again and flip that stomach the bird? I mean, without a physical illness there's no need to keep a low profile, is there?

What do you think? I'd so love to work out again o.o

 

[Loloma]

(((FON)))

Even if the it's in head, you can still feel it in your body. I went to the gym yesterday and woke up this morning with a stomach ache (again). Won't go today feel to crappy. We are all different and keep a low profile for a variety of reasons.

I have a lot of physical illness, but am trying to use mind over matter in an attempt to push forward. Some of my illness has been caused by internalizing my problems. Other due to self destructive behaviour and over eating. Too much of my time has been spent making excuses and feeling sorry for myself. What I am doing now is extremely hard, painful and pushing limits. However it is what I must do to feel better about how I see myself and improve my health.

Try it, as the distraction itself is good for your brain. ;)

 

[Sazza]

See how it goes FON. Loloma hope you feel better soon. I have lost my mojo I just want curl up exercise is last thing I want do. It isn't helping that I'm comfort eating.

 

[Loloma]

Still went to the gym today!! Waited till this afternoon when I felt better and off I went. Glad I did feel so much better again, although still stomach problems. Just trying to put them aside and get on with it. If I don't I'll never get anywhere. Cut down the bike and treadmill to 15 minutes each and did the circuit. :)

 

[Loloma]

See how it goes FON. Loloma hope you feel better soon. I have lost my mojo I just want curl up exercise is last thing I want do. It isn't helping that I'm comfort eating.

No that's true, but sometimes we just need that break from it all. I have been naughty a couple of times over the last week and eaten a packet of cookies and a cake, only to get very very mad at myself. For me it's bad. :mad: :oops:

So tonight it's chicken Maryland with brussel sprouts and broccoli. No potatoes, sauce or anything else.

 

[James B.]

Just saying, after being through hell and PTSD forever, I have to be really careful w/ my goals. If I try to be super-person, I can trigger a subtle stress response, and the anxiety will play hell with getting in the zone, or getting out the door.

 

[Loloma]

Yes James, I hear you. Sometimes I forget my age 62 and push beyond my limits. That's also a PTSD thing for me. My dad always said to me no matter what I did or achieved, "you can do better than that". Guess it stuck with me.

We are all different and our symptoms vary only you know what you are capable of. ;)

 

[James B.]

Had a good work out and swim in the pool. Half hour plus. Managed to swim underwater for 25 meters. Water was a little cool, but nice day.

 

[Loloma]

Went to the gym again today, managing to stick with it which is great. Getting a lot of encouragement from other regulars and the owners of the gym at my dedication going there everyday. I don't think they realise that it's also another form of therapy for me. I really need this now, and it's healing and helping me in many ways. Not just the exercise and seeing my belly retract, but also helping with my eating problems. Now I can be a lot more vigilant as I know if I stuff up it's all a waste of time. And for me the clock is ticking time wise.

 

[Loloma]

Another day at the gym, went well getting stronger. I'm hanging in there thank goodness, and don't know where the strength is coming from. But now I'm so tired, just want to lay on the couch and chill out.

 

[James B.]

I love reading your workout reports, Loloma. It reminds me of the times I have enjoyed going to the gym. Each time seeing one of your workout posts, thinking a bit about strategy, and look forward to going to the gym again. It's really motivating.

Thanks for the continued reporting.

 

[Loloma]

Okay finished three full weeks at the gym, without making excuses to stay home. Some days it was a real struggle and very painful. Pushing through the pain barrier is good for the mind and body. I am starting to like my stomach that has already retracted more than 50%. I can do squats without holding onto anything, can lift my legs to put my socks on. Can bend over without grunting and can run up and down the stairs.

So if that's not progress then I don't know what is. Just imagine 3 months now the track. ;)

Increases the weights and getting faster on the bike and treadmill. Full steam again and the sky is the limit. James get out there and go to the gym, will help you mind, body and soul. :tup: