Now I have never been this heavy or close to it my entire life other than when I was pregnant with the six kids I have. But the past few months I have gone through severe depression, OK since I had Mary and the pounds keep coming on no matter what I do. So I decided things needed to change...I made sure my thyroid levels were right (because remember I don't have thyroid due to cancer a few years back) and decided to do slimfast and Wii active...after two weeks I had actually gained five pounds, so I decided that was not the plan for me (granted Valentines candy and cookies were everywhere to be seen, or not be seen because I was eating them like crazy...ok cookies and doughnuts are my weaknesses).
So I made a goal with myself and Steve and on Tuesday (yesterday) I started Insanity Workouts. Now the fit test yesterday about killed me, I don't think I have been that sore since High School basketball workouts(which was twenty years ago). And then just now I did the first real workout...now a few things I found out..,.
- I cannot jump anymore...six kids killed that a long time ago, and what it didn't kill the emergency hysterectomy incision did. So I have to modify the jumping ones so that I don't pee my pants the whole workout.
- My calf muscles have not been worked like this in a long time so I got lots of muscle cramps to where they were almost numb.
- I am really really really out of shape
- I cannot do a real push up anymore...really sad...I can barely go down
- My kids find it funny to watch the video and then see mom try and look like the TV...easy entertainment for 40 minutes....
So my goal is to challenge my husband and anyone else who wants to read this to go out and get moving, eat right, and get healthy not only for yourself but for your friends and family so they will have you around a lot longer. Good luck, and hopefully tomm. I will be able to do the whole workout without resting for part of it...:)
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go adrienne! I know that exercise helps me be happier but when I'm feeling down i just don't feel like it... it's all about getting in that good cycle and routine! Thanks for the pep talk to help me start doing something about it and get back in a good routine!
Depression and weight gain is so tough. I'm proud of you for deciding to make yourself healthy physically and mentally/emotionally. Depression is very difficult to understand but remember that the atonement covers all needs and sickness, not only physically but emotionally as well. I'm cheering you on in your new goals!!
I will definitely be keeping track here! I've had Ben by my side since Nov, but our bodies and outcomes are just so different, it will be nice to hear about someone more like me. And I don't know a ton about Insanity, so it will be great to hear how you're doing.
Maybe I should go join you:)
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