I've had a bit of a revelation,
which changed my attitude and my self belief....
Let me step back a bit in time to
try and explain....
I used to be very active, in the
1980s BK (‘Before Kids’), but for various reasons the pounds piled on over the
years…. It gets more difficult to move,
to exercise, even to walk…. I felt very
much as though I was being lazy (and I probably was, and I’m sure others judged
me that way too) but its soooooo difficult to move your body when you are
carrying around the weight of two people…..
I've been losing weight for a
while.....
(and I was very big..... more on that story another time....) I’ve lost half my body weight, and I’m sure my body is thanking me, but I’ve also paid a price for carrying around the extra weight over those years…
(and I was very big..... more on that story another time....) I’ve lost half my body weight, and I’m sure my body is thanking me, but I’ve also paid a price for carrying around the extra weight over those years…
I’m imagining life after I lost the
extra pounds
….my knees would be normal again, I’d loose the pain of walking and be dancing around like a spring chicken…. There ARE lots benefits that I’m already gaining:
….my knees would be normal again, I’d loose the pain of walking and be dancing around like a spring chicken…. There ARE lots benefits that I’m already gaining:
- less strain on my heart and other organs
- reduced blood pressure
- less risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease
- ……and I feel 20 years younger!!
Damage done....
Unfortunately the years of ‘23 stone me’ (ugh, I hate saying that) have caused damage to my knees that can’t be easily solved, and I was feeling like I’d lost the weight for nothing…. (why did I bother, I still can’t walk properly… ☹ )
Unfortunately the years of ‘23 stone me’ (ugh, I hate saying that) have caused damage to my knees that can’t be easily solved, and I was feeling like I’d lost the weight for nothing…. (why did I bother, I still can’t walk properly… ☹ )
So back to the revelation….
I’ve been travelling with friends who love walking, and I’ve been trying… I really have…. I can manage 5 miles, (which is a little different to the 100 yards I used to do) but they are very…painful…. miles, and I don’t enjoy it….
I’ve been travelling with friends who love walking, and I’ve been trying… I really have…. I can manage 5 miles, (which is a little different to the 100 yards I used to do) but they are very…painful…. miles, and I don’t enjoy it….
What has changed?...
The resort I’m staying at has bikes you can borrow….. Now you have to appreciate, the last time I was on a bike I was on my way to college after a left school….
The resort I’m staying at has bikes you can borrow….. Now you have to appreciate, the last time I was on a bike I was on my way to college after a left school….
Anyway, I’ve given it a go….
The first
day I nearly fell off, was a bit wobbly (its quite an old bike) but I kept
going.
I’ve been doing a little bit further each day, I’m gaining in confidence and I think I’ve found a new love. Cycling along with the breeze in my face, enjoying the scenery, saying hello to people on my route, and I can do it without pain!
The first
day I nearly fell off, was a bit wobbly (its quite an old bike) but I kept
going. I’ve been doing a little bit further each day, I’m gaining in confidence and I think I’ve found a new love. Cycling along with the breeze in my face, enjoying the scenery, saying hello to people on my route, and I can do it without pain!
What’s the point of my ramblings
you’re asking….? Well I just want to encourage
you:
- Don’t write yourself off….. its never too late to lose weight, or try something new….
- Just take the first step.
- Make sure you surround yourself with people who will encourage and support (try my Live healthy with Lin Facebook group for a start)
- …and don’t give up just because you have a rubbish day, week or even month
Whatever you are striving for ….keep
going, you are amazing, you can do this….
Lin
x
x
PS – I’m going shopping for a bike next
week….. 😊