Early Morning Victory!

Jan 23, 2011

(repost from VSG message board)

I wake up really early on my off days (I'm talking 2-3 AM usually) so I decided to go to the Y this morning when they open at 5.  My hubby and I have been going almost every day this week for cardio and racquetball, our daughter really seems to like the toddler area, so we have loved it so far.

Going that early in the morning and by myself was a totally new experience because I only had to focus on myself.  I did about 25 minutes of cardio and 15 minutes of weights (specifcially arm stuff because I have the worst batwings on the planet.)  So I'm on the elliptical trainer by the window, and I'm doing my thing..watching the news.. and I glance over.  Who is that?  ...

Me?  That streamlined individual? no friggin' way...

I freaked myself out a bit because I haven't seen the weight loss yet.  It's there.. the numbers, but as far as how I view myself- I don't see it at all.  I know a lot of you feel the same way.  I actually saw myself.. and I looked really good!

LOL!

So.. number two happened when I decided to get in the hot tub.  This one was harder for me.  I had to actually make a concious decision to make this happen, bringing a bathing suit and towel, things to shower with, etc.. It was pretty empty in there- a couple of lifeguards and a couple of people doing laps.  I thought to myself, 'just get it over with, already!'

I pulled off my shorts and started to step into the tub- I half expected all of the bullies of my youth to come running out shouting, "no fatties allowed in the hot tub!!!", when out of my peripheral came one of the life guards.  I thought, "oh my god! she's going to tell me that fatties aren't allowed in the hot tub!"..

no.. she was just checking the temp before I got in.  And I did.. and it was glorious.

I parked in front of one of the massagers and let it go crazy on my back while I melted into oblivion.  I stayed in there until I looked like a cooked lobster, then I took a shower, got dressed and came home.  I think the public showering thing would be an NSV also, but they have stalls and plenty of privacy.  Although.. I did notice that my towel closed completely around me.  Woah, that's number three!

Not bad for one morning!!!

It's kind of funny that only two short months ago, I was here..regretting my choice, complaining about crappy protein, bemoaning my decision to have the surgery... and here I am today-

LOVING my sleeve. :)

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