It’s been a month since I rededicated myself to becoming a track and field athlete — a long jumper to be specific. You’d think I’d be excited to write this edition of the report, but I’m not. It almost didn’t happen, but it felt dishonest to not write an update just because I had a bad week. I’m sure this will be funny or inspirational in some random way in a couple months, but it sucks today.
For starters, I ate and tracked my intake poorly. I had a lot of carbs in the form of bread and fried food in the past seven days. Well, more than I’ve had in the last month at least. And on Friday night, I had a few drinks, which led to me smoking a cigarette, which led to the beginning of a head cold, a slightly sore throat and a reacquaintance with my sporadic asthma. It’s Monday and I’m still feeling the effects of Friday night in the form of fatigue and sinus dryness. I’m still reaching for my inhaler when I hear my lungs imitating bagpipes. I’m still disappointed that one night cost me two workouts on top of the other days I missed last week.
To add on to the anti-fun, I’ve had a nagging pain in my left knee over the last few days. When I woke up Saturday morning awkwardly positioned on the couch, it was on fire and I had to limp to my bed. The pain dissipated over the course of the day, but I was frustrated to even be having such an issue. Knee problems are foreign to me. I’ve strained and torn muscles, but I’ve never had an issue with my joints. It’s a little scary. Maybe it’s my body’s way of reminding me that I can’t partake in the foolishness that I used to if I want to make this dream into a reality. Maybe it’s my body’s way of pointing at the proverbial watch on its wrist.
Even with all the unpleasantness that was last week, I did manage to find a couple highlights: the two workouts I did accomplish, and my weight dropped to 220.7 pounds when I did my Wednesday weigh-in. I was down two pounds from the previous week. Pretty dope all things considered. I’ll lump in those two workouts in next week’s report to show the progress (or lack thereof).
This week is a new week. This week will be a better week — bagpipe lungs or not. I’m trying out a supplement for my joints and I’ve incorporated a multi-vitamin to give me a nutrient boost. Now all I need is some unicorn tear extract to add to my smoothies. I hear that cures everything.
Slim
This is almost like the weekly weight watchers meeting.. I dig
I lost 5.9 lbs within the last 2 weeks. However it wasn’t done properly. I haven’t worked out at all. The weight loss was just through not having time to eat. I ‘ve also been pretty sleep deprived and I know my scale moving to the left will be short lived if I don’t straighten up.
This week I hope to get in 3 workouts… before my family arrives Friday afternoon
I need to get back into running consistently. First, I need check my diet. Last Friday night, I fainted and completely blacked out. It was the most terrifying experience — not being able to control what’s happening to you. So, be careful and pay attention to your body. I hope your aches go away.
Sometimes, I have a habit of working a lot because I love what I do. It’s when passion goes wrong lol. I have the best time being in my space, I forget the vitals– like eating.
Stay great,
A
We all fall off the proverbial wagon on occasion. Maybe it’s a blessing in disguise; if your knee is acting up, you may have caused some damage if you had worked out this past weekend. Now nearing the end of my 30′s, I’ve learned to listen to what my body is telling me – or else. Some pain you can push past….you’ll learn quickly which pain means “stop”, or maybe just slow down and modify.
That said, your discipline is inspiring! I have to get back on track myself. Sharing your ups and downs makes it more real for all of us on a similar path. I’ve started the shakes too and I can feel a definite difference in my energy level and ability to eat better throughout the day. Thanks!