It is no secret that I am unfit. This is not acceptable. I used to be an athlete. I've run two half marathons and countless 5ks and 10ks. Somewhere along the line in the chaos of the last 2 years, I have given myself permission to become my worst nightmare, unfit and middle aged. Frumpy. While I cannot control my age, I can control my fitness level.
When I was waiting in the Botanical Gardens in Christchurch, after the earthquake, I was facing a night sleeping on the ground with no pillow, blanket or red wine. It seemed impossible. Luckily, I was able to get our before nightfall so sleeping on the ground was not necessary but I was surprised by what my reaction was. I was thinking about how my back was going to hurt, how my feet were hurting, stomach (acid), _____fill in the blank. I am a mess and it is my own fault.
My husband and I decided to make this life change and knew it would be challenging but I was very naive about it. Not only do you have to be mentally prepared to live in a foreign country, you should also be physically prepared. Along with new languages, you are exposed to new allergens, bugs, germs and terrain (HILLS EVERYWHERE !) Luckily, I have a good immune system so have been spared most of the ailments afflicting many of the Americans at post but the hills in Wellington are kicking my butt. I love walking and hiking but am not fit enough to keep up with even the old and infirm. This has to change.
My husband and I have vowed (again) to get in shape starting yesterday. So, you may want to avoid this blog for a bit, it is going to get boring. The next 3 months of posts will be for me, as an online account of my progress or lack of. I am not going to post my weight or how much I intend to lose but will post if I lose or gain any. And, if I reach my goal weight, I will confess my starting weight.
Day one: (yesterday)- Quit sneaking cigarettes. We're not fooling anyone anyway. Limit myself to a glass of wine with dinner only when dining out. No chocolate or potato chips (I ate Doritos)
Day two: (today) No Doritos. Go for long walk.
See you tomorrow.
Go Amy! I need to start doing something too to shed the baby weight...
ReplyDeleteWe've all been there. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteYou Go! I started doing yoga daily about 2 months ago and I am feeling better, less back pain and more flexibility but I am going to have to start adding in some cardio (GAG!) to see the kind of results I want. I am stalling until after we get back from our family vacation later this month. Maybe you will inspire me to get off my butt and tackle the next step to fitness.
ReplyDeletegood luck! i am heading into beach season and I can't be the white beached whale. I also just started picking up the workout routine..though i just cant escape the tacos!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to all the tips I'll learn from your blog in the "boring" coming months! You're always so smart about everything; this is going to be great!
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