It’s been a pretty crappy year since I last blogged… My Dad died suddenly last April, my Mom has Alzheimers, work has been hell (tho, thankfully I have been working – no unemployment at all), I still feel like ass, and yeah, that pretty much sums things up.
I don’t know where I was at weight-wise this time last year, but I think I’m pretty much at the same place – haven’t had to buy any bigger clothes at least. I’m trying to get back on track with the Evil Trainer, and Pilates, and Cardio – if for no other reason than the hope it will help me feel better. Next Monday I start doing water workouts from 6-7am twice a week for 3 months at the Rec Center – the hours suck, but what are you gonna do. I’m shooting for seeing the Evil Trainer on Tues & Thurs, and then Pilates on Saturday. Friday & Sunday I get to rest.
Oh yeah, and I turn 50 in 10 days, and I just got my first membership offer from AARP in the mail yesterday. BLARGH!!!!
Well aren’t I just a little ray of sunshine? :)
For the next 2 months, my goals with the Trainer are modest – and they mostly involve me just moving more, and staying away from the pizza binges & junk food. No weight loss goals at all. We are easing me back into things. Starting completely over – rather than dwelling on the past. And I think that is a very good way to get me going again. I guess he does sometimes know what he’s talking about… Though I can never admit that to him ;)
I’m also looking into therapy – seriously. I thought I had found a place, but they only do Intensive Outpatient Therapy – and that translates to 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. But they had a recommendation for another place, and that as it turns out is right across the street from where I work (well, until my office moves in 2 weeks – but it will still be close enough for a lunch session if needed).
I have some travel plans in the Spring, and I’m pondering a week at Lake Austin Resort & Spa in the Fall – a little health & relaxation trip just for me. It’s kind of pricey, but I’m thinking it will be my 50th birthday present to myself. I saw it on the first 5 episodes of Heavy on A&E and it just looks LOVELY!