Weigh in week 6

This week I weighed in the same, no loss and no gain.  I've been sick this week with a virus, started off as a tummy thing, then lost my voice and now full on head cold.   Grrrrr 

On a positive note I saw an Exerciseologist who met me at the gym and set out a program for me to do at the gym.  She also set out a water program and a program to do at home.  I was very surprised to see what I can do at the gym seeing I can weight bear on my left foot.

As for this weeks weight loss or lack of, I'm happy that I didn't gain and I realise it's going to take time to shift this weight.

Feeling crook

My tummy has been off now for over a week and it really gets you down.  I've also woken up with a really sore throat so I'm thinking it must be a virus.  I'll just eat lightly and take some panadol and go to work.  

I miss my early walks :(

Weigh in week 5

Last night I weighed in another 1.2 lighter woohoo, that's a total of 5 kilos so far.  I am so pleased with my achievement and it's made me even more determined than ever.  At WW we had a trainer come and talk to us about getting into some kind of exercise.  It has got me thinking that there is a real need for a very easy low impact exercise group for people like myself who are starting out.  Looking around the group every person there had medical reasons which prevented them exercising and going to a "normal class" is just out of the question, they would end up a cripple the next day and would need to start off really slowly.  Maybe someone out there might read this and take up the challenge.

I did a aqua class today, aqua deep, it has to be my favourite class.  I just love the freedom of the deep water.  I had a chat with the trainer and asked her about other aqua classes and is it still possible to lose weight by just exercising in the water.  She suggested I try water jogging.  This is something I would definitely like to try.  Maybe tomorrow afternoon.

I visited my Doctor today who was delighted with my weight loss and she totally understood my frustration at not being able to walk.  She suggested I see a sports physiologist who can cater a program for me with minimal weight bearing on my left foot.  She referred me to one who goes to my own gym and I have an appointment with her on Thursday.

I'm starting to feel like there is ways around this injury. :)

Plan for this week:  try water running, work on the bike and also the cross trainer and try the Pilates DVD I got a few Christmases ago.

podiastrist

I went and saw the Podiastrist today and he didn't have good news for me.  Apparently I've done some damage to my foot from walking on it while it was sore.  He told me I must stop walking for 6 weeks otherwise I will need an operation which will put me off my feet for a whole year.  I have had a burning pain in my toes and a tingling sensation running up my toe, apparently that's nerve damage.  Ok so I have to rethink my exercise plan.  I can use the cross trainer and deep water exercises, so that's my plan, I only hope it dosent set me back in the weight loss side of things.

As for my stomach it hasn't been good either, boy sometimes I feel like I'm really getting old with everything falling to pieces on me.  I don't understand why my stomach is playing up, the only thing I can think of is grapes, as I have had a few problems before, it seems I can only have a few not a bunch of them.  Grrrrr sometimes this IBS really sucks.

My aching feet

This is so frustrating, my left foot has been sore since I started walking, at first I put it down to my foot not being used to all the walking, then I thought it the extra weight that's causing the problem, but it didn't get any better, rather it became worse.  So I consulted Dr Google and followed the suggestion of doing more calf stretches, so I did that and hey it did feel a bit better.

It was worrying me as I was getting a burning pain going along my second toe and into the ball of my foot.  It would wake me up at night with a shooting pain, like a burning sensation.

I took myself off to a real Doctor today who told me to stop walking. I exclaimed in a loud voice that it's impossible to stop walking and explained how hard it has been to set this routine and to keep up with the routine.  He didn't understand and sent me for X-rays and said stop walking or you won't be able to walk on it at all.

He told me to remove the orthotics that podiatrists made for me, and I know for a fact, if I take them out I will be in worst pain (Been there done that).  

So I'm going to make an appoint to see the Podiatrists and take the X-rays and hopefully he can help me.

On a positive note, I'm going to hit the gym tomorrow and work on the bike and then go for a swim in the pool.  Also, the picture shows a beautiful rainbow today.

Weigh in

I weighed in tonight and am happy to say I lost another 1.7 this week.  All the walking is paying off, even if it is hard going and leaves me stiff and sore for the rest of the day lol

My goal for the next week is to keep up the walking of a morning and go for a swim at the gym in the afternoon.  

The colours of the morning

I just love to see what colours of the sky will greet me of a morning, it never seems to amaze me how beautiful it can look.  

I feel very motivated today and my walk was refreshing and energising.  Today I feel I can do anything lol

As for my IBS it has been not so good, no idea why as I am basically eating the same thing.

Walking record

This week I walked just under 18 km.  It's amazing how it builds up over the week.  My IBS has been a bit off the last few days but that could be due to a bit of stress.  I find the weekend the hardest to stick to my diet, I really need to plan the whole days food and just stick to the plan and maybe tick them off as I eat them.  Tonight the family want home made pizza, I can do a WW version of that :)

This morning I came across this beautiful black swan.

Weigh in

Last night I weighed in to WW and lost .2 which was a little disappointing but if I look at the big picture I have lost 1.9 in two weeks and that's pretty good.  It's so easy to be put off by the scales but I am so determined to keep going and lose this weight.  Go me!!!

On a good note my muscles are finally get used to the exercise and I am not as tired any more :)

Morning ducks

Good morning 

Tired

The magnesium seems to be working and my muscles are feeling better and joints rant as stiff.  I've been getting up every morning and walking, the getting up is fine and I love the fresh air and the slight autuum chill to the air, but by about 10.30 I'm ready to have a Nanna nap.  Maybe I need some multivitamins so I think I might give them a try this week.

After the weekend my stomach is finally settling down and I've got back into tracking and sticking to healthy choices.  I have been using the WW app and it makes it so easy to keep track of what I'm eating and maybe choosing a healthier choice.

Tomorrow is weigh in day and although I have been pretty good all week, I am a bit worried about what damage I did over the weekend.

My weekend away

I had a scrapbook weekend away where all my meals were prepared for me and I had no control over what I could eat! I asked for gluten and dairy free with no onions or garlic but today my stomach is really off and I have bad pains in my tummy.  It would be so nice if more people knew about low fodmap, maybe like gluten free people might be more aware of it and understand it's requirements.

On the WW side, the weekend was manageable as I just kept away from the home made cakes and slices and as scrapbookers are notorious for lollies and chocolate saying no to these was easier as most did not fit in to the low fodmap side of things.

I did however really enjoy the location and walking around the beautiful Stanwell tops, I made sure I walked every morning for 30 minutes and dodge the rain.  I managed some scrapbooking even though I have a sore wrist, it was nice to see the beautiful work of other talented ladies.