I don’t think I have been this completely exhausted since I
started this journey. Today was my first
day back at work after vacation, and it was beyond busy. I had so many emails and tasks to manage I
barely got a break for lunch. Then, when
the work day was over, it was time for exercise. I went to a muscle challenge class followed
by a yoga class. I really wasn’t sure I’d
be able to finish. Somehow I did. I think the combination of mental and
physical exhaustion is going to make this a very early night.
On one hand, I’m really proud that I made it through. I pushed myself really hard in the muscle
challenge class, doing many, many reps with medium-heavy weights. That class finished with lots of ab work, and
I was so glad to have a couple minute break between classes. Then, the yoga class started. It was an active night with a lot of sun
salutation sequences. I don’t think I’ve
gotten up and down from the floor to standing so much in the last year as I did
tonight. I am definitely going to feel
this in the morning!
On the other hand, I get so frustrated with myself. There is still so much that I can’t do. I can’t support my weight on my wrists, so I
can’t hold a basic down dog pose for more than a few seconds. My stomach gets in the way of a lot of poses,
so I can’t get as deep of a stretch as I’d like. And, my balance stinks. But, I think I did more tonight than I did
last week. And, I hope I will be able to
do more on Wednesday than I did tonight.
So, even though I get incredibly frustrated, I still have hope. And, hope is what keeps me going. Hope, and all of you following along and
supporting me. That does mean the world
to me!
I think you're doing awesome! I wish I had the willpower to do two classes in a row at my gym! as it is, I just started doing the 30-minute ab class only a few weeks ago and it's a huge challenge for me. especially when my shoulder decides to go out on me 4 minutes into the class! UGH! But as for your progress, just remember, baby steps! the strength has to build everywhere!
ReplyDeleteAb classes scare me! I tried one pilates class and that was it! So far there have been 3 classes I did once and never want to experience again - pilates, spinning, and kick boxing. I might try them if I ever get to my goal weight. But until then, I will leave them to the experts. So, if you are willing to set foot in an ab class, you have my complete admiration!
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