And it seems like my steps are backwards right now...
I have been super frustrated the last week and a half. I figured I would hit the 10 lb loss mark last week. But I keep fluctuating between 6 and 8 lbs lost. Just can't for the life of me get there, or at least that's how I feel right now.
I tried really hard last week to exercise and eat right. Went to spin class twice, did 2 days of C25K and played softball. Also did wall pushups, squats and crunches almost every day.
Saturday came and I was super pumped to do Run Amuck in Quantico. I had so much fun at Foam Fest that I was excited to face this next challenge. And boy was it a challenge! It had rained for a few days before the race and to say the course was muddy would be an understatement. I was pretty proud of myself for running a lot the first half mile. Then I went over the first wall, came down and OUCH!!!!! My fat ass managed to sprain my ankle at the beginning of the race. Fan-freaking-tastic! I was determined to finish though. I focused on the many obstacles in front of me and made it to the finish line. The obstacles were pretty awesome - one trench that was so deep it went up over my chest, crawling through the mud and my favorite wasn't even really an obstacle, just a hill so muddy you couldn't run down it and had to just slide down on your butt. When else can you play in the mud as an adult?
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After the race, I took a nap hoping that my foot would feel better. It didn't. So I went to CVS and bought a brace. Wore it all Saturday night, but it didn't really help. On Sunday I couldn't take it anymore and went to Urgent Care. They took x-rays and said it was, in fact, just a sprain. Got the lovely air cast and crutches.
So I've been sidelined all week. No exercising (although I DID go to a spin class earlier in the week, but that was a bad idea). And I have been down all week. I know that the weight isn't going to fall off and that it takes time and effort. But I feel that it with everything I've been doing I should see more results. I'm wondering if I need to do more, or if I'm just destined to be this weight forever...
you can do it, Allyson. you are better than this.
ReplyDeleteDon't give up! I know it sucks when you work so hard and the scale doesn't show progress. You've been working out a lot and building muscle. Did you do your measurements before? If not, try taking them now and see how that changes. Every little thing you do, whether the scale shows it or not, is making you healthier. Great work so far!!! By the way, I'm working on losing quite a bit of weight. Feel free to connect with me, if you'd like.
ReplyDeletewhat Kate said!! Don't give up! It IS hard but you can do it. You will remember your triumphs, not your minor setbacks. Success comes from carrying on after the setbacks so that you CAN triumph. You are doing awesome - mud runs, exercise, all of it! As for the food just remember that moderation is a great tool. Coupled with healthy choices it can be your best friend. :)
ReplyDeleteBe proud of your hard work and don't let your human hiccups get you down. It happens to all of us. ;)
(Found your blog through a friend. I've ridden the weight loss roller coaster and it took me many tries to find the right recipe of choices to get my body to a healthy, comfortable place. I still have the occasional struggles with food choices and lack of motivation but it passes and I keep moving forward. :) .)