For months I have been going nuts about not being able to run because I am recovering from an injury (I am sure that I have driven my husband and close friends bat-shit crazy about it) I sucked it up (so I won't have to suck it in) and bought a pool membership.
The first time I went I wore my two piece tankini bathing suit - well it must be a little small cause every lap I swam either the top rolled up or the bottoms slid down (Now there is a mental image I am sure you didn't need) I swam for almost 1/2 hour. I would rotate between laps and treading water (running) in the deep end. I was so week that I could only do 10 laps before I would need to tread or run.
The second time I went I bought myself a one piece (the sight of my thighs in the mirror of the store scared myself) Felt just a bit stronger when I was swimming plus I wasn't worried about body parts escaping ;)
Then I went last night and man what a difference it made I can now do 20 laps before I need to switch to treading.
Just that small advance in a stronger body felt so good! I know that I am ready to lose this weight this time. Its finally clicked and its all about me! My eating has been pretty good, keeping the portion sizes normal & treating myself once in a while so I don't feel deprived. That's the key isn't - don't deprive yourself. It will just make you feel worse about yourself in the long run and cut out the negative self talk.
Well it's off to the pool for me!
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