A bit over four years ago I was a pregosaurus that got up to 250 lbs. That's right. 2-5-0. As soon as I forced the Mini Moose into the world, I lost 30lbs. Instantly lost 30 lbs, only 10 of which was actual child (I have always retained a lot of water, but sometimes it is ridiculous ;3 ). A couple of years after that I had a massive breast reduction going from an O cup to a G, they took 12 kilo's (almost 26.5 lbs) off of my chest and I dipped down to 200. I was ecstatic for that... only with little to not support team to help me in recovery with a rambunctious toddler, there were a few complications and my recovery time was far longer than it should have been. Boop, back up to 230 lbs I went.
Yea, that's right 230 lbs. I already suffer depression and had self-image issues, and now I could see how large I actually was. Never was I a dainty woman. No, I come from hardy, child-baring Viking stock. Because of this, I tend to carry my weight well if you see me from the front. From the side is an entirely different matter. Add to all of that being constantly in pain, high blood pressure, becoming diabetic, oh and not having slept for more than 2 hours a night over the span of 8-12 hours a night, and I was in a really bad place health wise.
Part of this health lapse is because I was referred to a dietician to help with my eating (in an effort to drop some weight without exercise). She was very nice, supportive, but... failed to grasp the concept that I have the metabolism of a 70-year-old. What does that mean? I cannot eat anything. My caloric intake needs to be a lot lower than other people my age. Significantly. Actually, I was only 215lbs when I began going to see her and left her services at 233 lbs. Seriously, I was going to her for a year and all she did was tell me to eat more and more, and I went with it because of insurance even though I knew better. Nope, no more of that.
Thanks to the people I love, and a sleep study, I finally got myself off of my butt and into a gym. Slow going? Definitely, but it is a start. I am back to eating an amount that works for me too, and have cut out almost all processed sugars. Lean protein and vege are my staples with a smidge of carbs here and there.
So far, I am down 10 lbs now. It is slow going and yes, I wish that I was losing weight faster. Solution to that? I need to work out for more than an hour three days a week. Boop! Time to increase that go time! Also, I was working out at night, but now I am back to making myself get up at 5am and go to the gym. RAWR!
Who has this? This lady. DOUBLE RAWR!! RAWR RAWR!
When I get down to a healthier weight, I will stop looking at the numbers as much and begin paying attention to other things. Until then, I desperately want to hit 200 so I hurt less and it is easier to move in all the fun things that I can do. Sure, I can do some flipping amazing things as is, but imagine how much easier and nicer it would be to swing around less mass while doing it. Not to mention being stronger while doing it!
My current workout regime is the following:
- 35 minutes of cardio (elliptical or 5k training, depending on machine availability and my knees), while listening to Zombies, Run!
- 15- 20 minutes on various weight machines (this needs to go up) doing lighter weight reps... except for my legs. Damn, my legs are still buff "AF" and require a higher weight level than I expected. Not a ridiculously high level, just a lot more than I thought it would be.
- 10+ minutes of ab workouts using the Six Pack Abs app
- A few minutes of push-ups with Runtastic Push-Up Pro, but I will likely switch over to the Push Ups (Chest) trainer as soon as I become more skilled in the upper body department. Seriously, push-ups. Work-In-Progress
- And then a handy workout with the Runtastic Butt Trainer.
- Finish that off with a smidge of yoga and stretching for flexibility and that is where i am right now in the workout routine.
That is where I am as of right now, and I know that I can keep this momentum going.
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