Here I am at Genghis with my kiddos, my mother-in-law Jean, and her sister Carol. Carol was visiting from CT. We had a nice lunch and I was happy for the great company!
This past weekend I had a bunch of fun with some seminary friends that were in town. Friends are part of a healthy life too and my health got a boost with the laughter and chatting I enjoyed with these treasures.
Blurry pic, but here I am 2 weeks in with my bulletin board.
Week two was TOUGH!! I hit a plateau on the scale-totally frustrating! I think it may have finally budged, but I'm cautious. Ultimately I'm in this to get healthy, so even if the scale doesn't say what I wish it would, I'm sticking with it. I can tell that my body is changing.
Unfortunately, I'm having a little trouble with my achilles tendon. It's the same leg that I had the knee injury. I'm guessing that since I'm still weaker on that side, that it's affecting that as well. So, I'm taking it easy and doing low impact cardio. I talked to a PT friend about it yesterday and I have the name of a good doctor in case I need it. Lots of ice and stretching and no overdoing it.
I'm really glad I have a personal trainer because he is helping me pace myself and has told me to stay out of the gym on certain days. He keeps me in reality. And then he kicks my butt every time he works with me. By the way- I always thought of personal trainers as a luxury because of the expense. But think about the medical bills from the effects of being overweight and unhealthy. That cost is far above the cost for a personal trainer for a little while to help get you jump started and teach you the proper way of doing things. I'm SO glad we got one for me- I have 12 sessions total and every time I feel like it's a last chance workout on Biggest Loser. And every time, I feel strong and empowered. Totally worth it!!!
So, normally, I would be derailed by the events of the past week, but I am determined like I never have been before. I WILL succeed!
you're doing great!!!
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you, Katie!! I love my trainer, too. I just said to Jeff that I might even consider paying for another 12 sessions with him once the contest is over!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are doing so well! How amazing to have a personal trainer to help you. That seems like a great strategy.
ReplyDeleteWay to go Katie. We are very proud of you. keep it up.
ReplyDeleteI am so inspired by you! Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing a skinnier, healthier you in April.
ReplyDeleteLove Aunt Carol
So excited for you that you have this opportunity and for your chance to see seminary friends recently!
ReplyDeleteHow fun you got to see the Gibbs! If you're out of town, do you get to eat at other Genghis Grills? Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteYes, we just let them know and then we eat at the closest GG.
DeleteYou are (as always) an inspiration, love reading the blog, and thanks for the pictures. I'm grateful for you sharing this challenge, and keeping you and your family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteJackie B.
We are Genghis Grill fans in our house...there's one right around the corner. I'm pretty sure R is slightly obsessed with it, haha!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work...you're doing awesome!
Wonderful and inspiring! Carol and I enjoyed spending time with you and the children.
ReplyDeleteYou know we got your back!
ReplyDeleteLuv ya...Mom