I'm Doing This For Me, Because I'm Worth It

[Britt.f7]

Well, KP, I jumped out of bed this morning and made it to the gym. I was only there for ten minutes on the treadmill, but it's a start right? Usually I just sit on my bum in the morning. I do want you to know I did think of you while doing all of this. I didn't back out(though my head started having those thoughts). So thank you for your strength!

 

[Only 1 of me]

I went to rugby training tonight even though I was tired, stressed and tearful. Had a brilliant time and feel energised by getting out of the house and being part of a squad. Coach and captain know about my PTSD / anxiety so if I melt down it's understood. I've not played any games but training is really building my confidence.

 

[KP the nut]

Now I feel guilty. I didn't go to the gym this afternoon and I can't go tomorrow either. I went to the post office earlier and felt decidedly shakey.

I'll be back at it next week. I have had a couple of comments, even from my husband who isn't the most observant (bless him, just as well I love him:rolleyes:), that I have lost weight. I bought a new top yesterday and guess what, 2 dress sizes smaller, woo hoo.

 

[Only 1 of me]

Don't feel guilty, remember most of us have spent a lot of time not listening to our bodies, and not allowing ourselves to have needs. The need for rest and nurture is the yin to the yang of exercise :-).

 

[KP the nut]

@Only 1 of me. Thank you :hug:

 

[Britt.f7]

Oh no, please don't feel guilty. You go fairly often and regularly. It is important to listen to your body.

Congratulations on your loss!

 

[Deleted member 12723]

KP you are doing great. Congratulations on your determined efforts.

Next week I will go and get my hair dyed and my nails done.

When I get my check I will take my car in and have all of the body work done and get my tires aligned and a new hubcap put on my car.

 

[KP the nut]

Another pound lost this week. Every little bit helps. I'm actually surprised I lost anything as I had a wee binge over the weekend :oops:.

Back to aqua fit this morning, I enjoy it so much.

 

[Only 1 of me]

Sounds like your metabolism is really picking up. The body can deal with the odd blow out as long as the general trend is healthy. Well done you!

I have a stinking cold, spending a lot of time in semi hibernation mode waiting to feel better. Have some chest pain today so off to the GP for a check as I have complicated lungs from surgery so have to be careful. I'm sure it's fine though.

 

[CraftyCath]

Congratulations an all you have achieved so far KP and I know you will achieve even more!

And a big well done to all of us who are really trying!

Well I have had a very strange week. I went to a Viking/Medieval fair on Saturday and spent hours just walking around. We knew the chap who organised it all from way back and got chatting.

He had done a TV show about lost treasures a few years back and invited us to be extras on a documentary he is filming so myself, H and our eldest spent Sunday morning dressed as foresters and Sunday afternoon dressed as knights!

This meant I had to wear a metal helmet and carry an axe, shield and a 6 foot spear. I had to jump out of a ditch by a stream and 'attack' and arrest some other people. That shield was so heavy and it was really hot! I had layers of authentic wool clothes on and we just boiled!

Now that was enough exercise for one weekend I think!

(The film is a documentary and will either be on UK TV or straight to DVD but as an extra there might be only a glimpse of us in the background or nothing at all - the stills look good though).

A very exciting and exhausting day!

I went to the hospital today for a DEXA scan (deep bone x-ray used to check bone density) and was told my BMI and weight were fine, it seems I have lost 7 pounds!

More running around in the woods is predicted for late November/December!

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I am finally going to get the repairs on my car done. I need so much work on it. My daughter will go with me and help me to get a rental car as well.

My daughter has a very special hair stylist and she is going to make me an appointment to get my hair trimmed, dyed and styled.

I am so glad that I am pushing forward in spite of how bad I have felt.

 

[KP the nut]

I have a stinking cold,

Me as well (KP sniffs and grabs a tissue :sick:).
Because of the cold, I haven't been to the gym, I just want to hibernate but can't. Hopefully, I'll be back on track next week.