Well today is my last official day off work. I am finally done with my sick leave and will be heading back to work on Monday.....and hopefully back to the gym!!!!!
Isnt it funny how things change??? Three months ago I would have looked for any excuse not to workout! I would have been happy to have had surgery....well not really...but happy to have the excuse not to do anything!!
Today is a very different story! I have been thinking about jogging, the treadmill, swimming and curves! I have been gazing longingly at the gym in my apartment building waiting for the day I can sweat again. I have been jealous of the people actually using the gym and I have been paranoid about putting on weight!!!
Isnt it strange how a little weight loss can be a huge motivator to keep going? I admit that whilst recovering from the surgery I have been thinking less about what has been going into my mouth...mainly because I have been told I need to eat to get my strength back. But all i can think about is getting back into the gym, going back to curves, getting back into the pool and figuring out a way to finally lose my arms and my belly!
It is certainly not a bad thing that I am thinking this and I am surprised by myself and my desire to do this. I went into 2010 thinking that this was my year....looks like i have been right to think that this far!!!!
I downloaded some free podcasts about learning to think positively...that is the one thing that is letting me down at the moment. I can want to workout as much as the next person, but I still have trouble controlling my negative thoughts...especially when it comes to the way that I look at the moment and the desire to meet a partner. So....I guess what I am saying is that I am doing all things possible to come out the other side of this journey, a stronger, happier, sexier, more alive Sarah!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
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- Sarah
- I am a girl who is trying to find the goddess underneath all the layers....physically, emotionally and mentally!
Im not alone on this Journey.....
3 comments:
Those podcasts must be working cos this is one VERY positive thread!
Please go easy on the gym work. Years ago I had my appendix out and couldn't wait to go jogging. Did it within 3 weeks of surgery and ended up quite unwell. Just cos you're healed on the outside doesn't mean it's all good on the inside yet. The trouble is, after feeling so awful, it's good to finally feel good, so you think you can conquer the world.
Be gentle, but remain positive!
Hey Sarah,
The podcasts sound great - I can totally hear what you're saying with regard to controlling negative thoughts - they are the unfortunate bane of my existence!
I also wanted to say good on you for staying so motivated even though you've been through a tough time with your recent surgery and convalescence, etc. I admire your passion for exercise - am yet to find that myself but hope to do so soon!
Just continue to be gentle and kind to yourself with regard to the exercise! Maybe some gentle exercise in the pool to start with? I work with kids with physical disabilities and we always recommend a course of hydro after any surgery... it's the gentlest way to get moving again!
All the best!
Hi Sarah,
You do sound so positive in those last couple of threads! I also want to echo the be careful with the return to exercise. The last thing you want to do is stuff up your recovery. But, you're an intelligent woman, you already know this!
BTW, I think you are already gorgeous. The profile pic of you is great!
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