April 29th 2009 was when I started my Fit n 40 quest. How did I go? Well, I gained strength and fitness so I definitely gained some health. I even managed to play softball again. I went from doing circuit training to lifting heavy weights… and then somehow, somewhere, I managed to do a knee injury. I delayed going to the doctor’s which was really quite silly as my health and fitness started to decline. I went in and had my knee operation and then the long recovery and re- strengthening process began.
True Confession
I’ve not been real well lately – physically and mentally. I’m headed to a dark place where I do not want to go. I’ve been there before and I’m headed there again. Yes, my iron and B12 stores are very low. My cardio fitness is near zero. I have no strength and no motivation for anything. I do not want to go back to that place again. I’ve been very tired lately (iron and B12 deficiency kicking in) and not pleasurable company. I’ve been stressing over every thing yet not able to be proactive about the things causing me stress.I do not want to go back to that place again.
I’ve been planning to do a fitness program at home but it’s getting cold and we don’t have room and… and … and … well, you get the idea. It’s all too hard. Finances have prevented me from going back to the gym. But I know that my mental state is connected to my physical state. I can work on the mental state but unless I also work on my physical state I am fighting an uphill battle. This, I have learned through experience. Another thing I know about myself is that I am not likely to feel more positive and better as the next few months roll on. I hate cold weather and I feel the cold starting to bite at me and it’s only May. Cold is just another reason for me to stay inside, hibernate and go further down that hill.
Today I made a decision. And I acted upon it. No more procrastinating or reasoning.
I joined the gym again!
I start tomorrow. I know I’ll have to manage my knee properly and I realise that I can’t just pick up where I left off (speaking as to the state of my fitness) but I am going to start at the beginning again. I have to. For me. For my man. For my children. For my home. For God, so that I can serve others to His glory.
It’s a long road back again… B12 injections, iron supplements, vitamin/mineral tablets, water intake and food intake but I am determined to get healthy, fit and strong again. Hey, I did it once I can do it again. Right?
Go for it Susan! Sounds like its a great decision to head back to the gym….especially for the emotional side of things. I’ve been low in iron too, apparently no stores left in my body, but not anemic. Wow, does it knock you about! I’ve found an oral iron supplement to be great though. As for the physical training…well its a goal of mine too. I’m getting there – slowly! The kids have just started soccer and so I’m joining them to get fit by running laps around the oval every afternoon. We’ve also just joined up to play tennis as a family. More miss than hit, but good fun. Enjoy your time at the gym! Melanie .
Hi Melanie,
What oral iron supps do you use? I use a combination of SpaTone, Floradix and/or Organic Iron Plus by Blooms. I like the latter as it also contains Folic Acid, Vit C & B vitamins. It’s very sweet though. My problem is not in finding good sources of iron supps but remembering to take them!
Good on you for doing some laps. I know being physically active isn’t the easiest for us hs mums but it is really good for us.
You’ve made the right decisions! It’s important to look after yourself not just for yourself but for God and your family!
Go for it and I pray that this winter / season will be better for you than the past!
Thanks Rosemary… very sweet of you. I appreciate the prayers and thoughts.
It is good to recognize the symptoms and attack it head on!
I hope it all goes well and you get back on that upward track. God bless your positive efforts and give strength in time of need.
Thanks Ruby! 🙂
Well, I did indeed head to the gym at 7.30am today. I wasn’t quite as bad as I expected, which is a positive. However the most noticeable area that has gone downhill is my abs/back or ‘core’. But now I am back at the gym and will see improvement. Ooooh, loved the stretching. :rotfl:
Do you know anyone there? Or anyone you can convince to join and go at the same time as you?
I find it easier to stick to things when I know that on those cold, overcast, sure-it-will-rain-any-minute type days (you know the type where it seems criminal to even get out of bed for longer than it takes to make coffee and find your book?) that I will have to ring and cancel, and feel like a slacker, if I don’t go.
The thought of explaining that I am just too slack always makes me get up and get going, and I generally am glad to be working, once I’ve overcome my distress at the thought!
Hang in there. You know it will be worth it to have a fresh mind, and a functioning body. Think of it as banking health. 😀
Hi Joi,
Yeah I know it will be worth it… that’s the only thing that has made me start again. I was so discouraged to have gotten so far only to have an injury and be set back again… but, I think I can. I think I can. I think I can. 🙂
And honestly, I cannot take you seriously! Don’t forget I know what state you live in. You cannot possibly know what cold and overcast weather is like. 😉
No, I don’t know anyone in this neighbourhood. But that’s ok because I did it last year when I didn’t know anyone, I can do it again. I find it easier to get out and go to the gym in yucky weather than attempt to do a workout at home. For some reason my computer calls more loudly than the treadmill. :X-P:
My darling friend… I understand what you mean about that place. It can be such a vicious cycle. I am glad you made the decision and ‘just did it’.
Love ya…
Thanks matey 🙂
Hiya Susan
I understand where you’re at…went there myself every year for 4 years…but back then I wasn’t doing anything about my fitness, just getting fatter and more unfit. You know that I was doing really well with my health and fitness 2 years ago, then early August ’08 I sustained a back injury that set me back, way back!….Now I’m slowing making steps in the right direction….sometimes I get annoyed with myself for letting myself go backwards….but I know for my general well being I need to keep the exercise going in a forward direction….so I’m happy with the small gains that I make and have figured that staying active is has to be a part of my weekly routine.
Hugs for you…and good on you for taking the steps to work on what you can to combat the things that you have no control over, ie the winter weather……xxx
And honestly, I cannot take you seriously! Don’t forget I know what state you live in. You cannot possibly know what cold and overcast weather is like. Wink
Hehehee.. the other day I went to meet my sister (exercise buddy), and *gasp*, it was actually a little foggy! :sidefrown:
If this trend continues, I will be forced to dig out my shirts that have sleeves. :yawn:
It has been a touch cool lately in Brissy town… 😉