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Well, one time a year you should treat yourself. Especially since you’re still moving and your weight is holding steady. Right now I’m just working out to not gain. I’m not eating a ton of food, but it has been a bit more calorie dense.
You’ve got to be on day 350, I’m right around there. Way to go! 350 days of continuous exercise with planned rest days is quite an achievement. Have you considered writing a book about your experience on losing weight? Reading the down and dirty details from someone whose done it, struggled, succeeded, and kept on going no matter what would be a great addition to my library. I’m not just stroking your ego, either. Think of all the other people that have tried and let the mishaps stop them, how wonderful would it be to read about someone who has gone through it all, and kept going! You’ve made more of an impact on me than you can imagine, lots of times I do something just because I think it may make you proud. You are loved, and we are blessed. Thank you.
Thank you Bree! I don’t post outside my own journals much, but I do read and keep up with what everybody’s doing! And yes, you often inspire me and I am proud of your accomplishments. And you have the distinction of posting the first response in my journal that was so moving it brought tears to my eyes! So thank you for that!
Paula suggested a book some time ago, and I’ve been thinking about it, trying to get a handle on the idea. The first thing I need is a focus, a way to bring it all together; I haven’t found it yet. But I am thinking about it...Thank you for the encouragement to keep thinking.
You might try just starting to write and figure out how to put it together later. . . . Also, rereading your own posts might give you an idea.
I know that I think of you often, especially when I get discouraged, and then I think that I have to keep going no matter what. So you are an inspiration.
It’s a bit uncomfortable saying this right after Joan says she thinks of me and has to keep going no matter what...Thank you Joan!
But I’ve decided to take a few days off...The list of pains when I walk has been growing steadily in the past several weeks...If I have truly given myself the gift of caring for myself, then I can’t ignore those symptoms. Caring for myself not only means working out when I don’t feel like it, but also giving myself the rest and recouperation I need to continue...Hopefully I’ll be rested and ready to go next Monday…
You’re right, Deb. Taking care of yourself means giving your body a break when it is feeling overworked. Get some rest and yI hope you feel better soon.
Sorry you’re feeling so many aches and pains--and that I wasn’t clearer about my “no matter what.” I should have ended the sentence with “no matter what I feel like doing.” I was thinking of attitude not of the signals from my body. I’ve been very careful along this journey to monitor my body and make sure I listen to it--and that’s what you’re doing. Although my mind feels young and I think I don’t act old, I have to keep reminding myself that I’m far from being in my 20s or 30s and that I could hurt myself if I don’t impose some limits. . . So I would never mean for you to keep going through pain.
I understand Joan. It’s just that these pains started out as little aches that I could work through. Then suddenly I realized the little aches were no longer little, and they were affecting the way I walked, which caused further aches...I guess that’s one more thing I now know...Master the methods...hmm?
Deb, I think a rest week sounds wonderful! Pamper yourself, girl, you definitely deserve it! Sleep in, take long hot baths, lots of reading, naps, and snuggles with that adorable grandson of yours. Have a great week! We, of course, will continue to use you as our source of strength and inspiration. And as the pillar of this community, you definitely need to take extra good care of yourself. Listening to your body is the most important thing you can do. Enjoy it.
Bree, my idea of pampering is a bit different that yours, but I did have a good week and took good care of myself. My pains have retreated, I’m back to just having achy knees when I walked, which I am grateful for. See ya’ll next year!
Thanks Sadi. The idea of a book is a daunting one, but surprisingly, not one I’m fleeing from in fear...which is unusual for me! I’ll continue to contemplate on this...hmmm....
I’m not eating a ton of food, but it has been a bit more calorie dense.
And yes, you often inspire me and I am proud of your accomplishments. And you have the distinction of posting the first response in my journal that was so moving it brought tears to my eyes! So thank you for that!
