This week has been really positive. I have been really disciplined with my eating and used my points well. I haven't eaten anything I shouldn't have and everything I have eaten I have tracked. In addition, the peadometer has really stepped things up and with Daniel starting pre-school this week there has been even more walking. On Mondays and Tuesdays we walk to Megan's school and back and then straight up to Dan's nursery and back without a break!!! My peadometer clocked 35 miles this week and I can tell you my calfs know about it. I really need some new shoes! I have averaged 14000 steps a day this week (some days have been as high as 18000 steps!) and I feel amazing for doing it.
I have been more experimental in the kitchen this week, trying out new recipies for myself and also for the family and I really enjoyed it. I am definately finding a new confidence in the kitchen and long may it continue.
As for the task I set myself last week, I have researched extensively for another form of excercise that will be gentler on my poor, old (28 lol) knees. I do love swimming but just cannot afford the fees to commit to it on a regular basis. I have discussed with the relevant medical people and I feel I may have found something that could work for me - yoga. All the information I have read and been given tells me it is none impact and has no sudden jerky movements. So, I have ordered a set of yoga dvds which have good reviews from around the world and am looking forward to trying them when they arrive, hopefully tomorrow.
Finally to weigh in, and none of us can ever predict those dreaded scales. I have to admit I did go hoping (more like praying) that I would lose something more than 1 pound. Even 1.5 would have made me extatic because of all the extra effort I put in. But alas, it was not to be, one pound again. I know every pound counts and I am really pleased but I was a little disappointed not to see even a little more in recognition of my hard work. I don't mind too much, I did all the extra walking because I enjoyed it and wanted to do it, not just to lose a few extra pounds. For that reason alone I will continue to do it.
I guess I am finally coming to the acceptance that taking thyroxine will not magically fix everything, especially when my dosage is still being tested and changed every few months. I have realised that the condition will probably still slow my weightloss even with the medication. But on the very bright side of it, a long, slow journey is better than no journey at all. I am thankful for where I am at right now. Up until I started the medication last September, I couldn't lose anything at all and I was desperate to lose "only one pound". So if all I can do is lose 1 pound a week then I will happily take it for the next 100 weeks!!!!
So on to another positive week, hopefully with a bit of yoga and fingers crossed for another "only lost a pound".
Sarah x
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I know it's almost a cliche, but taking the weight loss slowly really does work. I think as much because it gives you so much extra time to learn new habits and ways to cook, and to accept that it is a lifelong commitment to change. Stay positive, you're doing great. :)
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