It's been almost 8 weeks since my surgery. I never thought I would see this day! The aqua therapy and physical therapy has paid off (as well as the surgery). My leg and back are pain free. Yesterday at my last physical therapy appointment I hopped, skipped, jumped and ran on the treadmill for 2 minutes! Pain Free!!! I never thought I would hear myself say the words: "I ran". My recovery time for this surgery was a lot tougher than the surgery I had last year. It feels like I can start to move forward. Unfortunately during my recovery time for comfort I've done a lot of eating. When I was actively exercising/running I would get a runners high. I think that was a big help to keeping me on track with my eating. The endorphins gave me a comfort high. However when I feel stress and lack of control and running isn't an option I tend to gravitate to food. Food and the pleasure of eating it is something I can control. Unfortunately there is a down side and that is we
I'm starting this weight loss blog a year after my weight loss journey began. I'm a stay at home mom and I'm in the process of losing weight only this time I'm keeping it off!! There's no going back!
I've just found your blog....such great work you'd done. Please get back to loving yourself and doing what you need to be healthy and feel great. I am astounded by what you were able to accomplish in a year! And then keeping it great for another year. This health of ours is like a small child....in need of constant care and attention.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words and encouragment! I'm currently on a weight loss roll. A lot had happened with surgeries hence being inactive for a long while and a huge weight gain. In working hard in the gym again and counting my calories. Thank you for reading!
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