Well I am living proof that it is very easy to very quickly get back out of shape. I did not lose any weight, nor did I gain any in the last three weeks of vacation. One would say “yahoo” to the “did not gain” portion of that sentence (normally) but I certainly did lose lean muscle. I can tell and it’s yucky. I feel absolutely horrible, physically and emotionally. I’m trying really hard not to take it personally and beat myself about what is done and moving forward from it. But I feel sick. Actually physically nauseated and I KNOW it is from not being active and not eating as healthily as I should have. I did not overeat (otherwise I would have gained weight) but I drank alcohol and ate some junk (chips… I love chips). I had complete good intentions, brought my bands, instructions, exercise mags, lots of apples, ate bananas every day (I have to eat those or I get cramps in my legs), but I did not exercise other than walking the dog twice a day (and thank goodness for having Katie around).
My BF is very inactive and it was so easy to get sucked into that inactive void. I spent most of my vacation upset with him and if he wasn’t going to exercise with me (like simply walking the dog), then the heck with him (and exercise). I walked the dog alone but not aerobically. Man I need to let it go and not get so upset with him. I swear I spent most of the last 3 weeks feeling sorry for myself rather than enjoying my time off of work. Maybe it is because 2 weeks out of the three I was cleaning up after and feeding guests (3 adult children, 1 10 year old… and a dog … and a BF). OK, I’m done with the moaning and now it’s time to get over myself and move on and get back into the swing of things.
Since I slept a little longer than I normally do (8-9 hours per night) in a bed that wasn’t all that good for my hips and back, I’m in a bit of pain. Not walking much didn’t help much and since I’ve lost some lean muscle mass, my core is probably most affected. I need to elongate my hip flexors , get them stretched back out again and re-strengthen my lower back. I walked my 2 miles to the train station this morning and about half way there, my hips started to really hurt. Not a good thing. So having experienced that this morning, I am going to have ease back into my learning to run program (C25K) and back up a few minutes (I was at 3x8 minute sessions before I left). If I push it right off the bat, I will hurt my back and put myself backwards even further. So this week I am going to concentrate on walking (lots) and core strengthening. Then next week I’m going to head strong into my jog/walks and Chalene Extreme weight workouts.
And I must stop drinking beer.
And I will blog everyday to be accountable.
And now I have 800+ blogs to catch up on reading
I hope everyone is doing well.
Ttyl
Sandra
It is so hard to be on vacation! I easily fall into the trap of thinking that I can take a vaction from my healthy lifestyle, and I always end up feeling icky when I come back. HOWEVER, it never helps to dwell on the past either, so I don't let small mistakes become big ones. Just correct your course, and you'll be back on track soon.
ReplyDeleteI hope the pain goes away!
It is much easier when you are back into your own routine and with that renewed determination, I am sure you will do brilliantly.
ReplyDeleteGo for it!
Good luck on those 800 blogs! I always did find it easier to stick with my plan when I was home.
ReplyDeleteYou'll get right back on track!