Today we did measurements and a weigh-in. If you've been following the blog for any recent amount of time, you know I was dreading measurements, primarily due to the week-long visit at Chesapeake General last week, coupled with the fabulous heart healthy diet they fed me. At any rate, the good news for me is that I did not gain an ounce during my stay there. It solidified for me that I have learned something on this journey. It's only been five months, but I have learned something. Anyway, I digress.
So we did measurements and I finally saw some movement in my hips. They had stayed the same for the last three months. Total inches lost this month was 12. Total pounds lost since last measurements was 21. To top it all off, despite being hospitalized for a week, I still made the top ten users list for August!
Today was a workout like no other. First, I had training with Danny at 7:00 a.m. This consisted of treadmill on incline, modified burpees, snatches, sit-ups, and something else, but I don't remember what.
After that, at the gym, there was a Body Challenge Alumni Reunion. I didn't participate in Body Challenge this year. I didn't get back to the gym legitimately until it was almost over. Phil and Danny led this workout. It was like no other. I'd heard a joke about "Phil minutes" prior to this workout, but now I can say I have experienced them for myself. Phil minutes are supposedly 60 seconds; however, I think they lean more toward 90 seconds or 2 minutes in some cases. It's all good...no pain, no gain, right?
At the end of the workouts, I actually felt nauseous. I think I guzzled my water too quickly, and too much of it. That was an awful feeling.
While I was recuperating, my mom came over to me in the gym with this rolled up paper. She had made a banner for me that said, Congrats on the 100 pounds. She apparently then had everyone sign it. By everyone, I mean choir people, gym people, family, church people and of course, Danny! Then she told me that people had donated money toward my next pair of running shoes. I was floored. Not only was there enough for the shoes, but there is enough to ensure I have a little bit saved for the next time I will need shoes.
After the workouts, I weighed again and it showed a loss of 112. I don't know how legitimate that is, so I'm sticking with 110 for now.
So now, I will end with this: Danny, you were right. I will keep going with the cardio, as much as I hate it. It does work, and it is totally worth it.
To the rest of you...thank you for your encouragement along the way, for your push (even when you didn't know you were pushing) and for listening to me drone on and on about fitness and health/nutrition.
Pictures to come next week.
