What a beautiful day here in New England - and, from what I gather, many other places. I sent out a challenge to my buddies at Dotties Weight Loss Zone that starting today, for every day in Spring, we should do something - either for the delight of it, or to bring us closer to a goal. I especially thank my friend Babs for posting this picture. She has been particularly diligent about following the 100-Days Challenge. She started out thinking that she would be at least a week behind me, but actually she is a week beyond me. She has gone through many trials (literally) and tribulations recently and I congratulate her for not losing sight of her journey to better health. Be sure to read her blog. I especially love that she said today that she realizes that blogging is not an option - it's what keeps the issues at the forefront. Bravo Babs - I'm on board with you there...
So I went to the Y tonight to work with the trainer. What a doll. Someone else wouldn't have given me a second thought - but he really put a lot of thought into how to work with me and to keep me part of the group. But first - as soon as I walked in he handed me a YMCA water bottle. I had won the prize for the largest weight loss the week before. I told him no wonder he wants to keep me in the group! We spent the time doing PT-type exercises - and I told him that I had come to the realization that is exactly what I need right now and it was funny that he was astute enough to get that himself. Then, we talked about how I will approach the rest of the classes (I decided I will see the classes through to the end, and not make promises right now for the next session). I told him that I think what was aggravating my knees so much was not the exercise regimen but rather the up and down from the floor. So, I will either do all standing exercises or all floor exercises while the other gals are up and down.
I will still weigh in at WW at 5PM then cross the road to the Y for the class at 5:30, and just either skip meetings for the next 2 weeks (that's all that is left to the group) or sit in on a different meeting. Then I can decide what to do.
Seems I'm honing in on what to do about all of this. FINALLY.
Miriam
Oh, my, Miriam....I am blushing! Thanks so much for the very kind remarks! And CONGRATULATIONS for being last week's Biggest Loser!!! How cool is that!?! You are also very lucky to have such a considerate trainer. Amazing, isn't it, how it all works out!
ReplyDeleteI will go back to blogging tomorrow...I sometimes draw a blank with some of Linda's topics and today was one of them. How do you write about "when food disappoints you" when I had a delicious meal (spinach ravioli)?? Maybe I'll just skip that one....
I love the idea of the "New Beginnings" Challenge! Glad the image fits so well, though as soon as I saw it, I knew it would. : )