July 14, 2010

Time to get down to business

This is weigh-in day of course, and I was actually a little surprised at what the scale said this morning.  I'm pretty much where I was last week, where I was the week before.  I suppose this morning I "felt" fatter, my pants felt a little more tight.  (Then again I think I was wearing a dress last week.)

I'm okay with that.

Not happy, but okay.

I run with the Sisterhood

When I decided to start weighing myself again, to stop the gain, I decided to be more moderate this time around.  No fretting (or celebrating for that matter) over a 0.4 pound gain/loss.  Water retention, what I had to drink this morning, or a number of things could make the scale bounce around a little, why stress over it?

Friday when I went to the doctor (and got the all clear to train just in case you hadn't heard) I was up 5 pounds from 3 weeks earlier.  FIVE POUNDS!!  Apparently I'd had a big lunch or not enough water or something because there is no evidence that it stuck around. 

My doctor (who's a very funny man) said "I see we gained 5 pounds, that's good."  Then he looked up at my horrified face and then said "Oops, I mean not good."

Honestly I'm afraid to diet.  The word "restriction" scares me considering lengths I had to go to in order to refill my body of a vital nutrient.  My exercise/calorie restriction probably didn't have anything to do with the anemia.

Probably.

But since he didn't pinpoint just what did cause it, it leaves me to wonder.

Did I do this to myself?

So this time around (just in case) its different.  As I shop at the store, the first thing I look at on the food label is iron then calories.  Spinach in my salad instead of romaine lettuce.  And a multi vitamin daily.

Come September 26th I'm totally gonna rock that triathlon.   I can truly say I just want to finish.  Even if I finish last, it'll be a hellova accomplishment. 

Looking over the training plan yesterday I thought it looked perfect.  I remember thinking the first time around that the first few weeks were a huge decrease in my activity level.  This time around they look like the perfect way to ease myself back in.

So today at lunch I'll walk/run 15 minutes, then follow that with a 5 mile ride on stationary bike.  (I had to combine 2 in 1 because I'm getting a late start on the week.  (The training plan is an 11 week plan and the triathlon is exactly 11 weeks away!)

I had to laugh at the compliment Kim gave me in the comments yesterday.  "you are the most successful 'all or nothing' person I know!! :) "  That is a compliment, right??? :P

So how'd your week go on the healthy & fitness front? 

23 comments:

  1. I'm so glad to hear that you've been cleared for exercise. You have 11 weeks until your tri and I have 12 (or so) weeks until my half-marathon. We are going to do this - despite injury and be successful!

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  2. Sweetie - you are so inspriational! I've been thinking of doing weight posts on my blog but I think I'm afraid of the accountability part of it. But after reading your posts, I think I could probably do it! Can't wait to read more!!

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  3. You are totally going to rock this Tri. I have total faith in you.

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  4. 1. That is a complement.

    2. You are going to ROCK your Tri.

    3. You are an amazing person and you can and will do anything you put your mind too.

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  5. You are going to totally rock the triathlon!!! I wish I had enough in my to give it a try, but I'm too much of a wuss. I'm sure that as soon as you start training again your weight is going to go right back to where it was. :-)

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  6. Have I mentioned that I'm really excited that you are "normal" again? And that you are going to take that triathlon by the horns and rawk it, like only Super Boo can.

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  7. Haha, she's totally right! You ARE "all or nothing" and you ARE quite successful with that attitude! And you WILL rock the triathlon!! Happy training!

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  8. I'm so glad you are getting back to your "normal" self! You are going to kick that tri's butt and take names. Way to go about not obsessing about your weight, too. As a chronic weigher, I envy you. :)

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  9. Yeah for getting the clearance to get back to exercising! I know it has to be hard for someone as active as you are to not do something they are so passionate about!!

    I just know you're gonna reach you goal...if anyone has the persistence and follow through, it's YOU!!

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  10. So the doctor thought it was good that you gained 5 pounds and instead of asking why is that a good thing you got mad. LMAO

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  11. I am so excited to see you back to training for a tri- I know you will do great! I'm not sure when I will do one- so many things are getting in the way, most importantly, not enough time (and no bike! and no money for a bike).

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  12. Girl, you're going to rock that triathlon!! :)

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  13. Of course you're going to rock the tri--I have no doubt. Crap is Sept coming that fast??

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  14. You are going to have a great tri!!

    And maybe it was just me, but you seem a little down in your post. Be nice to yourself...you're so caring with everyone else (based on what I read in your blog comments)!

    Lastly, have you read anything by Geneen Roth? I really enjoy her stuff and it's about moving away from dieting!

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  15. I hate when I start to feel frumpy yet have 0 motivation to do anything about it!!!

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  16. Hooray for the all clear to train! You're going to do great!

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  17. Your attitude is awesome. I love that you're not fretting over the little things anymore. That is a huge accomplishment. And that triathlon you got later this year? You're gonna rock it, hooker!

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  18. I love that your doctor said it was good that you had gained 5 pounds!! I know I'd be like you (bothered by it), but it kinda cracks me up! :D It sounds like you have a healthy perspective about it all. I'm thinking the 11 week plan sounds like perfect timing! & I would take that comment as a compliment!

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  19. So glad that all is looking up and you are feeling better. Give yourself some time on your emotions around dieting - You are amazing and as long as you are looking at eating healthy and leading a lifestyle marked by honoring your body, you will be fine. So excited you are doing a tri! That is awesome!

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  20. YAY for low-stress weighing...and you are SO going to rock the tri or any other race you're in, just because you're awesome :)

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  21. OF COURSE it was a compliment!!! sheesh! you have to ask??? ;) j/k

    OF COURSE you will rock that tri!! I can't wait to hear all about it! :)

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  22. OF COURSE it was a compliment!!! sheesh! you have to ask??? ;) j/k

    OF COURSE you will rock that tri!! I can't wait to hear all about it! :)

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  23. you are amazing and i am so glad to see that you are feeling again like you are gonna rock that tri! we knew you could all along!

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