It's mid April and I've been faithful with my walking. I committed to get back where I was months ago and Im sticking with it. Could I go more in distance? Sure, but I've added running to my walks and let me just say that it's challenging. Carrying all this extra pounds does not help and it's not budging either. It's so darn frustrating! I'm still battling with finding the right combo of foods and walk/runs for my body to respond again for the weight to start to come off. I know it takes time so I'm trying to be patient.
On the bright side, I haven't had any of my Hashimoto symptoms, praise the Lord! This makes me jump up for joy. Keeping in tune with how I feel is the key. Listening to my body in response to what I eat and the level of activity I do is very important and to know when to rest.
Last month (March) I only got in a total of 20 miles. I know, pathetic! Well, I can say I've done much better this month and so far to date I've gotten a total of 41 miles for this month. I'm hoping to get in 60 miles and maybe even more. 😊 Now last month that was all walking miles and this month I've added running spurts during most of my outings.
What's New!
Well, first off I got some great walking buddies. One gal and I have clicked real well. She and I meet up daily through the week. We seem to have the same determination and desire to get healthy. We both are proud parents & grandparents so we have plenty to chat (brag) about 😄 and plenty of reasons to get healthy. A few other great buddies join in when their schedules allow them to. It's great to have such a good support system. We all may not be on the same level in distance, speed etc. but we do have what it takes to lift each other up, motivate and support each other. Isn'that what it's all about?! Going on a journey of weightloss, fitness, getting healthy or any other way you want to put it is hard and can make you feel very alone. Especially when you have those days where you feel defeated, like all your best efforts are not even making a difference. Having that one person or a few good supporters to be there pushing you, encouraging you and making you accountable makes all the difference - you can go from not getting out of bed to lacing up and finishing a great 4 miles, dripping in sweat with a sweaty but smiling friend next to you.
Second thing that is new is that I not only have incorporated some running spurts in my walks but I've joined a beginners running club. We had our first outing and let me just say it was inspiring but rough. I ran more and better than I anticipated that evening. It looks so darn easy when others do it. My calves burned, my lungs felt like they were going to cave in and it seemed like an eternity when it may have only been a 1/4 mile stretch. How do others do it? My first goal is to be able to run a mile without stopping. First in order to do that I need to learn to breathe the correct way and loosen up. I'm hoping in the next few weeks I'll do better if I practice more during my weekly walks.
Lastly I have surgery scheduled in 3 weeks that really concerns me with the progress I've already made mentally and physically. I will be down from 2-6 weeks. Depending on my healing progress is to whether I can start back walking earlier than later. Prayers it's earlier. I'm doing all I can now to be able to heal and recover well and quickly.
SHOUT OUTS!!!
My Morning Bridge Walkers!
Thanks for being such supportive and encouraging walking buddies. You make it worth lacing up each morning. See you in the mornings my friends.
To my FB Support Groups peeps.
Thanks for keeping me lifted, accountable and inspiring me with all your daily posts.
To Begginers Run Club
Thanks for taking the time to do this for others, thanks for the support and pushing me and others to go a little further. See you at our next meet.
Well wishes, prayers & ((hugs)),
Janine
