Monday, April 2, 2012
Motivation switch
Well, down to 323. I finally found the motivation, one way or another to get out of bed at 6:08 this morning to try running. I stress "TRY". Being a larger guy, running is going to have it's challenges, of course. I didn't anticipate the challenge of the titanium plates/screws in my left leg. I can walk, power walk, miles at a time without a problem. I guess the extra shock (even with shiny new Under Armour running shoes) on the feet adds a bit more of a limp. I made it almost all the way down the street before needing to stop. It didn't help that it was 28 freaking degrees outside. Either way, this was a good start to be motivated. I could deal with the challenges of having a desk job, not being on my feet as much, even the fact that there is free soda here. I just don't think that I really had any idea of the challenges ahead of needing to learn to walk again; or learning to over come the fear of daily activities and putting any pressure down on that leg. I need to get past all of this to get where I was with Gold Cross Ambulance. Back then it was easy, all gear in hand/on back, 8 flights of stairs to a cardiac arrest, no problem. Now? yeah I'll need a nap by floor 2. Oh well. past is past, I'm just glad I found the switch in my head to move forward.
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Good going Ron! I know how tough it is, and i have been in a world of lazy lately. I keep setting my alarm for 7 and just reset it and go back to bed :(
ReplyDeleteI need a good support group and have been thinking about starting one, but not sure where it would go.
Keep it up! you may want to switch to swimming or even power walking until the weight starts to move. Then it will be much easier on your body.
terri
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DeleteHi Terri! Thank you for the support =) I thought about swimming, but I am too OCD about keeping track of how many calories I'm burning. The "run" this morning ended up being a 1/4 mile run and a 3/4 mile power walk....never again will I leave my gloves at work.
DeleteI am way too sensitive about wearing just shorts at a pool these days. If this was 18 years ago, when I was heavily involved with Martial Arts,gladly. These days, in the arts of donut eating, not so much.
I think a support group would be great. As with any part of a transformation such as a diet, or lifestyle change it all depends on what the participants contribute. Let me know if you get one going!