Well here we are. I did not post much in November or finish the Nanowrimo this year. I started a new job, I love it! I also had my first attack of gout and some other fun.
When should I start? I am now working in Downtown Minneapolis about 3 blocks from my old location. I am driving and busing to work and waiting until spring to start biking to work.
I have been trying to keep my weight stable or lose some. I had been on a roll but it gets tough as you know when you don't workout on a regular schedule. I had been doing morning workouts 3-4 days a week and kickboxing 1 evening with my daughter. Well mornings are out and the kickboxing class filled up for the session. We will be doing it again next session.
I worked out the night before Thanksgiving and was feeling pretty good. Then came my sore foot. Thursday it got sore, Friday it hurt more and was swelling, Friday night I work up in the middle of the night in pain. Every time the sheets touched my food I cringed.I went to the ER in Grand Marais the next morning and the DR put me on medication for gout. He didn't need to look to long since I have a family history through my grandpa and my mom. He gave me a non steroid anti inflammatory. He also said I could start working out a little when the pain was gone. He suggested cycling or swimming. Well I figured I would be back walking around that day or the next.
It turned out it took me a week for my foot to go back to almost normal. Saturday we stayed in Grand Marais but I didn't do much. Sat around and iced my foot. It was really hard for me since I love to walk around. I actually really have a hard time sitting at all. Then Sunday we packed to go home. We visited Bentlyville and the kids pushed me around in a wheelchair. I am sure this was a lot more fun for them than for me.
We made it home Sunday night and over the next week my foot got better. Saturday I did the 2 hour spin for World AIDS day and felt pretty good. Next up is for me to get back into weight loss and get to a comfortable weight.
The plus side is I have been hitting the weights more. My bench is increasing and my arms are really coming along. Now on to losing some tummy flab!
I just read an article about loving your body and I agree. I need to love myself and embrace that I can weight less or more but I need to not hate my body or the way I look. We all need to love ourselves more and then we can love others better.
Its not a war against food it a life with moderation. I will always keep trying.
We are in the month of December and more food and sweets gets consumed from now until new years than any time else. We can choose to embrace friends and gatherings with moderation and still have a great time. This goes for booze as well as food. Many of you know I don't drink much but for those who do, try to keep it reasonable.
I will commit to doing cardio 6 days a week for the rest of the year and a goal of feeling happy about my body. What is your rest of the year goal?
Wherever you are on your parenting or body journey keep up the good work. Nothing gets better without effort.
I am here for you!
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