The plan for today was for a small group of Biggest Losers to head to the hill from Hell (Green's Creek). I seriously started rethinking the idea because today ended up being really sunny, hot and extremely humid. With the humidex, it reached about 40'C (104'f) today. I decided that I would push myself to head to the hill anyway with my mother as my support, even if no one else showed up. When I got there, a few ladies were already getting warmed up (in more than one way) and ready to tackle that hill. I have trouble with my asthma in high humidity and react quickly to the sun due to my medications so I was really dreading it. I decided that even if I squeezed in one trip down and up that hill, I would have done well considering the circumstances.
Well, thanks to the amazing support of the 4 Biggest Loser ladies who joined me (as well as my mother and the husband of one of the ladies), we worked out for over an hour and a half. Not only did I do that hill more than once, I managed to complete it FOUR times this time. That is one time more than the last time and in extreme heat! We did that hill 4 times, kettle bells in between the trips, 2 trips through the back hiking trails (which are not flat), followed by an ab workout before our cool down.
I am SO glad I went tonight. If it wasn't for the fact that I had witnesses and my joints are screaming at me, even I wouldn't believe that I did it! I've had to ice fingers, knees and ankles just since I got home but I'm proud of myself. After finishing the hill and on our way back from our second (and longest) trip through the hiking trails, we arrived back to our stuff and found Adrian's truck parked right beside it. Adrian was there just to bring us water! His timing was perfect because we were just finishing our cardio and our water was hot from the heat (to the point that it was no longer quenching my thirst and tasted aweful). I don't think it's even possible to ask for a more caring trainer who takes the time out to make sure we are keeping hydrated, on a night when we aren't even training with him.
Most nights I want to curse Adrian and really hate him (which he takes as a compliment)! However, tonight I simply want to thank him for both his kind actions and for everything he has done for me up to now. I would never have conquered that hill even once without his persistence and support. I will likely be kicking myself and saying "I take it back!" on Friday when I train with him again, but for now I just want to say "thank you Adrian".
Goodnight and God bless.
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
Learning to Get Back Up
This Sunday was Canada Day (our national day of independence on July 1st). I slipped a bit on my meal plan and felt kind of guilty, but at the same time I enjoyed allowing myself a bit of a treat to celebrate. We were downtown all day and there is not a lot to fit the meal plan when you are out and about all day. The temptations were just too overwhelming to resist and if I had not let myself enjoy anything while everyone else was indulging in front of me, I would have been completely miserable all day. Normally a slip like that would have made me feel like I failed and I would have given up all together, but I'm learning that I am strong enough now to get right back up on that wagon.
Although I treated myself to a delicious snack, I deserved it because I managed to walk around downtown for long distances and long periods of time for the first time in years. I overdid it though, to the point that I was extremely sore and my RA wiped me out the next day. Yesterday the fatigue hit me like a Mack truck and I ended up sleeping straight through to dinner time (I was maybe up for an hour mid-day). But I'm so proud of how far I walked which allowed me to enjoy the festivities in several locations throughout the day. That is something I haven't done in at least 3 years. I'm still learning how far I can push myself but I am impressed that it only wiped me out for one day. Normally that would have put me in bed for days or weeks. One day I can definitely handle and it was so worth it to say I did it!
Our weigh-in and measurements have been delayed until Thursday this week instead of tonight. I'm very glad about that because I got right back on the meal plan perfectly today and I feel much better both mentally and physically. By following this program, it's been almost like an elimination diet for me so I am finally learning different foods that upset my stomach. It was too hard to pinpoint the foods before, but it's so easy now. That is one aspect I really wasn't expecting on this program. Even though down the road I will allow myself a treat here and there, my body sure won't let me do it often ever again. I think because of my slip this weekend, I don't feel like I've lost much this week but I guess we'll know for sure on Thursday.
We had a training session with my other trainer tonight (I have Chantal on Saturdays for semi-private sessions with a few other women). She is a lot of fun and high energy all of the time. She gives us a really good workout but has fun doing it and I hesitate to say I look forward to training with her again on Thursday!
I'm not sure what has possessed me, but I have decided to take up a few other team members on their offer for us all to get together tomorrow at Green's Creek. In case you forget what that is, that is the horrendous hill from last Tuesday! I have decided to make up for the fact that I slipped a bit this weekend so I need an extra workout before weigh-in on Thursday. We will not have a trainer with us so we will simply be pushing each other and working together to get in some good exercise. My goal before I leave that hill is to get in 3 trips down and up the hill again and this time I won't have Adrian to push me, so I will have to push myself (no matter how long it takes). I'd be more than happy to have other friends join me there too; I will be there at 5:30pm!
On top of the training tonight and tomorrow, we also have our regular training on Thursday from 6-7, weigh-in and measurements from 7-8, then a food preparation course from 8-9 (3 hours at 180' on Thursday night)! I have a make-up session on Friday night withAdrian
Goodnight and God bless.
Although I treated myself to a delicious snack, I deserved it because I managed to walk around downtown for long distances and long periods of time for the first time in years. I overdid it though, to the point that I was extremely sore and my RA wiped me out the next day. Yesterday the fatigue hit me like a Mack truck and I ended up sleeping straight through to dinner time (I was maybe up for an hour mid-day). But I'm so proud of how far I walked which allowed me to enjoy the festivities in several locations throughout the day. That is something I haven't done in at least 3 years. I'm still learning how far I can push myself but I am impressed that it only wiped me out for one day. Normally that would have put me in bed for days or weeks. One day I can definitely handle and it was so worth it to say I did it!
Our weigh-in and measurements have been delayed until Thursday this week instead of tonight. I'm very glad about that because I got right back on the meal plan perfectly today and I feel much better both mentally and physically. By following this program, it's been almost like an elimination diet for me so I am finally learning different foods that upset my stomach. It was too hard to pinpoint the foods before, but it's so easy now. That is one aspect I really wasn't expecting on this program. Even though down the road I will allow myself a treat here and there, my body sure won't let me do it often ever again. I think because of my slip this weekend, I don't feel like I've lost much this week but I guess we'll know for sure on Thursday.
We had a training session with my other trainer tonight (I have Chantal on Saturdays for semi-private sessions with a few other women). She is a lot of fun and high energy all of the time. She gives us a really good workout but has fun doing it and I hesitate to say I look forward to training with her again on Thursday!
I'm not sure what has possessed me, but I have decided to take up a few other team members on their offer for us all to get together tomorrow at Green's Creek. In case you forget what that is, that is the horrendous hill from last Tuesday! I have decided to make up for the fact that I slipped a bit this weekend so I need an extra workout before weigh-in on Thursday. We will not have a trainer with us so we will simply be pushing each other and working together to get in some good exercise. My goal before I leave that hill is to get in 3 trips down and up the hill again and this time I won't have Adrian to push me, so I will have to push myself (no matter how long it takes). I'd be more than happy to have other friends join me there too; I will be there at 5:30pm!
On top of the training tonight and tomorrow, we also have our regular training on Thursday from 6-7, weigh-in and measurements from 7-8, then a food preparation course from 8-9 (3 hours at 180' on Thursday night)! I have a make-up session on Friday night with
Goodnight and God bless.
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Cones, Bells and Bands, Oh My!
We all knew we were in for some trouble tonight when mid-day we got an email telling us to meet at the gym and then we'd be heading to one of the world's largest indoor tracks. When we met at 180 Fitness, we were told to each get a kettle bell, tension band and mat. We loaded up the cars and headed up the road.
When we got to the Louis Riel Dome, after our warm up, he had us run around the track. For those of us who couldn't run, he had us speed walk in the opposite direction, meet up with the group then turn around and head back with them. I swear Adrian might as well have had 2 heads the way I looked at him when he asked me "why aren't YOU running?!" I mean, seriously?! It almost wasn't worth answering but I knew I had to (or I'd be in serious trouble). I said, "my ankles, feet and knees are hurting. My RA is not 100% and NEVER will be!!" I was so frustrated I practically stormed away (what can I say, I'm 29 going on 9 and being defensive is my specialty)! Even walking the track is a huge success for me and I hate being made to feel like I'm not pushing hard enough.
After the trip around the track, we headed to the bleachers and had to do step-ups on the lower seat or the lower foot rest. We did 8 sets of about 15-20 each. That was followed by yet another trip around the track. It was still just the beginning of our session and we were already cursing Adrian (and no, we aren't particularly silent about it either)! His goal was 4 trips around the track by the time our hour was over so that we would have completed a full mile. Those of us walking managed about a half mile.
During my last walk on the track, he brought over two kettle bells and made me carry them. I explained that they hurt my fingers and he couldn't figure out why. So again, I had to explain that the RA in my fingers has caused swelling for the past two weeks and has been very painful. He didn't seem to believe me and asked me to show him (which I did)! He suggested I use a looser type of grip, which doesn't make it much easier, but he walked next to me to keep an eye and help motivate me. I made it about half way down or 3/4 of the way down one side when my elbows began to hurt. So he told me to push it for 10 more seconds and then he took them from me and let me continue walking without them. That was such a relief!
Adrian explained that he just wants to push me so I can keep losing weight like I have been (right now I'm in 4th place out of 18 of us, having lost 4.83% of my total bodyweight already in just 2 weeks). I understand that, but I told him I'm not willing to hurt my joints or I won't be able to come back (and that would break my heart). I was very stubborn tonight and frustrated, so I definitely fought back but he takes it in stride. He sure knows how to stand his ground but I think he's starting to learn where I draw the line too.
We also had to do some jogging tonight during a "T" exercise he had us do using cones. It's too hard to explain so just believe me when I say it was not easy, but I did manage to jog that one. The next set he had us doing were arm exercises with our tension bands and kettle bells. I really hate kettle bells. While the others are dicussing purchasing their own, I'm busy plotting ways to rid them from this planet for good!
We finished off the evening by doing some abdominal exercises which he decided would be chosen by playing "spin the bottle" (using a water bottle of course). Each person it landed on had to pick an ab workout. I was cracking jokes pretty much the whole time we did the abs because if I didn't, I might have cried. It was intense and I sure learned to hate more than just Adrian by the time we were done! At one point during an exercise working our bums, he said everyone leaves his bootcamps with a booty...of course being the person I am, I piped in with "I don't think most of us here have a problem with that to begin with!"
One of the exercises made us feel like we were sort of in an awkward type of position and the woman next to me was saying how it felt like something we shouldn't be doing in public. I assured her that we are all going to get to know each other REALLY well by the time this is over! Even though the end of the session was intense, it felt good to laugh. I think as a group we are really starting to bond and build some amazing friendships.
Goodnight and God bless!
When we got to the Louis Riel Dome, after our warm up, he had us run around the track. For those of us who couldn't run, he had us speed walk in the opposite direction, meet up with the group then turn around and head back with them. I swear Adrian might as well have had 2 heads the way I looked at him when he asked me "why aren't YOU running?!" I mean, seriously?! It almost wasn't worth answering but I knew I had to (or I'd be in serious trouble). I said, "my ankles, feet and knees are hurting. My RA is not 100% and NEVER will be!!" I was so frustrated I practically stormed away (what can I say, I'm 29 going on 9 and being defensive is my specialty)! Even walking the track is a huge success for me and I hate being made to feel like I'm not pushing hard enough.
After the trip around the track, we headed to the bleachers and had to do step-ups on the lower seat or the lower foot rest. We did 8 sets of about 15-20 each. That was followed by yet another trip around the track. It was still just the beginning of our session and we were already cursing Adrian (and no, we aren't particularly silent about it either)! His goal was 4 trips around the track by the time our hour was over so that we would have completed a full mile. Those of us walking managed about a half mile.
During my last walk on the track, he brought over two kettle bells and made me carry them. I explained that they hurt my fingers and he couldn't figure out why. So again, I had to explain that the RA in my fingers has caused swelling for the past two weeks and has been very painful. He didn't seem to believe me and asked me to show him (which I did)! He suggested I use a looser type of grip, which doesn't make it much easier, but he walked next to me to keep an eye and help motivate me. I made it about half way down or 3/4 of the way down one side when my elbows began to hurt. So he told me to push it for 10 more seconds and then he took them from me and let me continue walking without them. That was such a relief!
Adrian explained that he just wants to push me so I can keep losing weight like I have been (right now I'm in 4th place out of 18 of us, having lost 4.83% of my total bodyweight already in just 2 weeks). I understand that, but I told him I'm not willing to hurt my joints or I won't be able to come back (and that would break my heart). I was very stubborn tonight and frustrated, so I definitely fought back but he takes it in stride. He sure knows how to stand his ground but I think he's starting to learn where I draw the line too.
We also had to do some jogging tonight during a "T" exercise he had us do using cones. It's too hard to explain so just believe me when I say it was not easy, but I did manage to jog that one. The next set he had us doing were arm exercises with our tension bands and kettle bells. I really hate kettle bells. While the others are dicussing purchasing their own, I'm busy plotting ways to rid them from this planet for good!
We finished off the evening by doing some abdominal exercises which he decided would be chosen by playing "spin the bottle" (using a water bottle of course). Each person it landed on had to pick an ab workout. I was cracking jokes pretty much the whole time we did the abs because if I didn't, I might have cried. It was intense and I sure learned to hate more than just Adrian by the time we were done! At one point during an exercise working our bums, he said everyone leaves his bootcamps with a booty...of course being the person I am, I piped in with "I don't think most of us here have a problem with that to begin with!"
One of the exercises made us feel like we were sort of in an awkward type of position and the woman next to me was saying how it felt like something we shouldn't be doing in public. I assured her that we are all going to get to know each other REALLY well by the time this is over! Even though the end of the session was intense, it felt good to laugh. I think as a group we are really starting to bond and build some amazing friendships.
Goodnight and God bless!
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
To the Limit and Beyound
Well, we are now two weeks into the program and tonight's training session was intense. We arrived at the gym and were immediately told to head to Green's Creek. I didn't know what that was at first because I didn't know the name. Instead of being in the gym, we had to go down and up a massive hill. Put it this way, as a child, it was the ultimate tobogan run (and still is) when it's full of snow. I hadn't been there since I was very young and now I know why...going back up is brutal!
I knew I could not handle running or jogging it without injuring myself, so I walked it. Walking down really put pressure on my knees and it hurt quite a lot (they are still hot from the pain and some swelling). But heading back up felt like being punched in the lungs! I think I took my inhaler 2 times just on my way back up. After I made it up to the top, Adrian had us do some weights and then told us to do the hill again. I explained that it really hurt my kness and for the first time since starting this, I felt like he wasn't really taking my RA into consideration. I began to feel overwhelmed and the tears began to flow. He told me I had two options, I could do it or give up. He explained that he didn't think I was that kind of person, the kind to give up. I'm stubborn but have had issues giving up on things when they get tough my whole life (like never quite giving things my all so if I failed I could say I could have done better). So the thought of giving up tonight made me feel like a failure because I really didn't think I could do it again. I don't handle failure very well.
It was really hard, but not only did I do it again that second time, I came most of the way back up the hill backwards like everyone else and then I did it again a third time!!! Then we went up, down and across walking paths along the top of the hill, stopping for different exercises, took a group photo at a lookout (will post in the next blog) then back to the hill for a forth trip down and back up. This time Adrian was willing to accept that I (and another woman) had pushed beyond our limits and would not manage another trip down that hill unless he was willing to carry us back up! So instead, he worked our upper body while the others were on the hill. He worked our arms until they were ready to fall off and wouldn't let us stop until the last person made it back to the top of the hill.
After our workout we headed back to the gym (180 Fitness) to do our weigh-ins. After 2 weeks on the program, I have now lost 15 lbs! I'm quite pleased with myself because after last week's amazing weigh-in, I was aiming to hit that 15-pound mark this week but I wasn't sure I'd quite get there. That's over a pound per day!!! Next week we do more measurements which I'm hoping goes really well since I'm really starting to feel a difference in my clothes. For now I'm off to get some well deserved rest and just hope that tonight's workout doesn't give me nightmares...
Good night and God bless!
I knew I could not handle running or jogging it without injuring myself, so I walked it. Walking down really put pressure on my knees and it hurt quite a lot (they are still hot from the pain and some swelling). But heading back up felt like being punched in the lungs! I think I took my inhaler 2 times just on my way back up. After I made it up to the top, Adrian had us do some weights and then told us to do the hill again. I explained that it really hurt my kness and for the first time since starting this, I felt like he wasn't really taking my RA into consideration. I began to feel overwhelmed and the tears began to flow. He told me I had two options, I could do it or give up. He explained that he didn't think I was that kind of person, the kind to give up. I'm stubborn but have had issues giving up on things when they get tough my whole life (like never quite giving things my all so if I failed I could say I could have done better). So the thought of giving up tonight made me feel like a failure because I really didn't think I could do it again. I don't handle failure very well.
It was really hard, but not only did I do it again that second time, I came most of the way back up the hill backwards like everyone else and then I did it again a third time!!! Then we went up, down and across walking paths along the top of the hill, stopping for different exercises, took a group photo at a lookout (will post in the next blog) then back to the hill for a forth trip down and back up. This time Adrian was willing to accept that I (and another woman) had pushed beyond our limits and would not manage another trip down that hill unless he was willing to carry us back up! So instead, he worked our upper body while the others were on the hill. He worked our arms until they were ready to fall off and wouldn't let us stop until the last person made it back to the top of the hill.
After our workout we headed back to the gym (180 Fitness) to do our weigh-ins. After 2 weeks on the program, I have now lost 15 lbs! I'm quite pleased with myself because after last week's amazing weigh-in, I was aiming to hit that 15-pound mark this week but I wasn't sure I'd quite get there. That's over a pound per day!!! Next week we do more measurements which I'm hoping goes really well since I'm really starting to feel a difference in my clothes. For now I'm off to get some well deserved rest and just hope that tonight's workout doesn't give me nightmares...
Good night and God bless!
Saturday, 23 June 2012
Constant Reminders
This morning during our training session at 9:00 am we went outside to do circuits. There was a light breeze and it was slightly cloudy when we started. By the time we had been outside pushing hard through the exercises for 40 minutes, the sun had grown much stronger and the sky was completely clear. For the average person this would pose as difficult. For me, it became impossible.
I am on a medication called Rituxan (Rituximab). My medication is administered once every 6 months. It is a chemotherapy drug and is administered in a high dose by a 5 hour infusion twice in a two week period. I am not scheduled for another one until August so occasionally I forget that it's still in my body and can still have side effects. It suppresses my immune system so that my immune system will not attack my body. A side effect of the multiple medications I'm on is sensitivity to the sun. After 40 minutes into our workout, I had to go inside because I began to feel very nauseous and dizzy. Once the others finished their circuit outside, she brought them in to join me where we all finished the workout for the last 10-15 minutes. Unfortunately, by then I also began to feel very weak and shaky so I had to take it all very slow.
All of this was just another constant reminder than I'm different and have extra hurdles to overcome. I've been careful to make modifications for my joints but forgot to think about the side effects of my medications. I feel bad that I couldn't push as hard in my workout today, but I need to learn to accept that sometimes that is out of my control and must be done as a matter of health.
Following our workout I had a discussion with Chantal (my trainer on Saturday mornings), explaining that even with a hat and sunscreen, I just can't handle the sun and heat. I told her that I may not be able to participate in the Saturday morning training sessions if it is sunny or extremely humid. She then said that in the future while the others are outside, she will remain inside with me so that I can continue to work out. It's so amazing to know that the trainers are so supportive and willing to make any changes necessary to help me, despite my disease.
I am getting very anxious for the next way in on Tuesday but for now I'm off to enjoy my afternoon cooling off inside and hope that all of you stay safe and cool too.
God bless.
I am on a medication called Rituxan (Rituximab). My medication is administered once every 6 months. It is a chemotherapy drug and is administered in a high dose by a 5 hour infusion twice in a two week period. I am not scheduled for another one until August so occasionally I forget that it's still in my body and can still have side effects. It suppresses my immune system so that my immune system will not attack my body. A side effect of the multiple medications I'm on is sensitivity to the sun. After 40 minutes into our workout, I had to go inside because I began to feel very nauseous and dizzy. Once the others finished their circuit outside, she brought them in to join me where we all finished the workout for the last 10-15 minutes. Unfortunately, by then I also began to feel very weak and shaky so I had to take it all very slow.
All of this was just another constant reminder than I'm different and have extra hurdles to overcome. I've been careful to make modifications for my joints but forgot to think about the side effects of my medications. I feel bad that I couldn't push as hard in my workout today, but I need to learn to accept that sometimes that is out of my control and must be done as a matter of health.
Following our workout I had a discussion with Chantal (my trainer on Saturday mornings), explaining that even with a hat and sunscreen, I just can't handle the sun and heat. I told her that I may not be able to participate in the Saturday morning training sessions if it is sunny or extremely humid. She then said that in the future while the others are outside, she will remain inside with me so that I can continue to work out. It's so amazing to know that the trainers are so supportive and willing to make any changes necessary to help me, despite my disease.
I am getting very anxious for the next way in on Tuesday but for now I'm off to enjoy my afternoon cooling off inside and hope that all of you stay safe and cool too.
God bless.
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Throwing the Punches
Both figuratively and literally speaking, the heat is on. Today temperatures reached highs of around 40'C (104'F) with the humidex. I was dizzy all day then developed headaches and nausea. My energy was completely drained and I wasn't sure how I would get through my evening training session with Adrian.
As usual, Adrian pushed us and tonight he focused a lot on strength training. In other words, by the time he's through with you, you leave there feeling weaker than you did when you arrived. However, over the next few days and weeks, I know I will begin to see major changes in the number of sets I can do and begin to lift heavier weights. Eventually as I shed more weight and inches, I will be able to start to see those muscles and I can't wait for that moment.
All of this heat and exhaustion has been compounded by the fact that my RA has decided to rear it's ugly head again. Let's think of RA as a really ugly opponent in a kick boxing match (I mean really ugly, like Stephen King ugly!). I have been doing my best to fight hard and win, constantly throwing punches and kicks at it for a week and a half. It seems like the RA has sat back barely fighting, throwing little jabs as though I wasn't really serious about doing this. However, I think it is finally starting to take me seriously and fight me back with a lot more strength. I'm noticing a lot more joints are sore today and painful nodules have begun forming under my feet again and on my elbows. I was a little more careful tonight with some of the lifting because one of my elbows was giving me a hard time as well as my ankles and knees. This just makes me more determined than ever to fight back and beat it. I think the likely cause of the extra pain is the weather, but I'm not taking any chances. Bring it on, RA, you will not win this fight!
I decided this weekend that this new lifestyle needed new workout clothes. As the program progresses they will begin to look better on me, but for now they are comfortable, trendy, pink and match my running shoes! It feels nice to be interested in fashion again too. I'm practically counting down the days until I can shop for a new wardrobe and I haven't been this excited about shopping for clothes for myself in a very long time (which is rather sad for a fashion designer). Perhaps this new life will help me reconnect with my old one. Maybe I will decide to take up designing and dancing again? Only time will tell...
Goodnight and God bless.
As usual, Adrian pushed us and tonight he focused a lot on strength training. In other words, by the time he's through with you, you leave there feeling weaker than you did when you arrived. However, over the next few days and weeks, I know I will begin to see major changes in the number of sets I can do and begin to lift heavier weights. Eventually as I shed more weight and inches, I will be able to start to see those muscles and I can't wait for that moment.
All of this heat and exhaustion has been compounded by the fact that my RA has decided to rear it's ugly head again. Let's think of RA as a really ugly opponent in a kick boxing match (I mean really ugly, like Stephen King ugly!). I have been doing my best to fight hard and win, constantly throwing punches and kicks at it for a week and a half. It seems like the RA has sat back barely fighting, throwing little jabs as though I wasn't really serious about doing this. However, I think it is finally starting to take me seriously and fight me back with a lot more strength. I'm noticing a lot more joints are sore today and painful nodules have begun forming under my feet again and on my elbows. I was a little more careful tonight with some of the lifting because one of my elbows was giving me a hard time as well as my ankles and knees. This just makes me more determined than ever to fight back and beat it. I think the likely cause of the extra pain is the weather, but I'm not taking any chances. Bring it on, RA, you will not win this fight!
I decided this weekend that this new lifestyle needed new workout clothes. As the program progresses they will begin to look better on me, but for now they are comfortable, trendy, pink and match my running shoes! It feels nice to be interested in fashion again too. I'm practically counting down the days until I can shop for a new wardrobe and I haven't been this excited about shopping for clothes for myself in a very long time (which is rather sad for a fashion designer). Perhaps this new life will help me reconnect with my old one. Maybe I will decide to take up designing and dancing again? Only time will tell...
Goodnight and God bless.
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Just Call Me Loser
Last week a colleague of mine passed me in the hall and said "hey, Loser" with a wink. I've never been more proud to be called a Loser in my entire life!
Tonight was my very first weigh-in since starting Biggest Loser Ottawa a week ago. I was terrified, afraid that I may not see the results on the scale that I was so badly hoping for. Because this was two weeks in for most of the participants, they also did our measurements (measurements will be done every 2 weeks). They measure our arm, thigh, waist, hips, above and below the belly button, etc. My first measurements were taken two weeks ago just "in case" I got into the program so that there was a starting point to compare to. But since I have only been on the program for a week, I felt good but wasn't sure my numbers would be as high as others (obviously).
I was the last one to have my measurements taken tonight and last must be very lucky because boy was a I wrong. I lost the MOST inches out of all of us. I have lost 25.5" in just one week on the program!!! I was so blown away and it's an incredible feeling. I was feeling so good that I really wasn't too worried about what the scale would say because even if I didn't lose a lot of pounds, I lost the inches which matter more, right? I got on the scale and couldn't help but grin ear to ear, I lost 9.4 lbs on top of all of those inches!!! What an incredible night.
Adrian pushed me so hard tonight and even though I'm exhausted, I feel great. He obviously can see where he can push me. If there is something my joints or asthma can't handle (like running or the ridiculous humidity today), he makes the adjustments and then pushes me harder. I was sure I'd be sick today and I'm so glad he pushed me through all of my "oh my God, I can't do this" moments!
I am SO blessed. I have had a rough few years with many things happening. I can't help but think of one of my favourite poems, "Footprints". God has clearly been carrying me all this time when I felt so alone and now he is opening my eyes to see how far we have come. He has been by my side all along, even in my darkest moments, and I've finally made it through to the other side. I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel and I can just feel that things are only going to get better.
Goodnight and God bless,
"Loser"
Tonight was my very first weigh-in since starting Biggest Loser Ottawa a week ago. I was terrified, afraid that I may not see the results on the scale that I was so badly hoping for. Because this was two weeks in for most of the participants, they also did our measurements (measurements will be done every 2 weeks). They measure our arm, thigh, waist, hips, above and below the belly button, etc. My first measurements were taken two weeks ago just "in case" I got into the program so that there was a starting point to compare to. But since I have only been on the program for a week, I felt good but wasn't sure my numbers would be as high as others (obviously).
I was the last one to have my measurements taken tonight and last must be very lucky because boy was a I wrong. I lost the MOST inches out of all of us. I have lost 25.5" in just one week on the program!!! I was so blown away and it's an incredible feeling. I was feeling so good that I really wasn't too worried about what the scale would say because even if I didn't lose a lot of pounds, I lost the inches which matter more, right? I got on the scale and couldn't help but grin ear to ear, I lost 9.4 lbs on top of all of those inches!!! What an incredible night.
Adrian pushed me so hard tonight and even though I'm exhausted, I feel great. He obviously can see where he can push me. If there is something my joints or asthma can't handle (like running or the ridiculous humidity today), he makes the adjustments and then pushes me harder. I was sure I'd be sick today and I'm so glad he pushed me through all of my "oh my God, I can't do this" moments!
I am SO blessed. I have had a rough few years with many things happening. I can't help but think of one of my favourite poems, "Footprints". God has clearly been carrying me all this time when I felt so alone and now he is opening my eyes to see how far we have come. He has been by my side all along, even in my darkest moments, and I've finally made it through to the other side. I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel and I can just feel that things are only going to get better.
Goodnight and God bless,
"Loser"
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