Ive just remembered someone told me years ago that the first thing I should say at the beginning of a new month is "white rabbit, white rabbit, white rabbit". Anyone? Just me again then ....
However those were not my first spoken words today, the 1st of a new month. It was "morning Zaid". Whoever thought those words would be spoken by me at 930am on a Friday morning. Yes, morning! It was a struggle as I didnt get to sleep til late (again, as always) and the PT session was nearly delayed til Saturday. LL, I said nearly!
I warmed up on the bicycle (the one where Im sat with straight back rather than bending my back forward), and then moved on to a variety of moves using the TRX (I want one, its for home and it travels too!), weights, step, some of the machines for arms and right leg and that bouncy ball thingy. Squats were still hard, so I need to do more and more. But I do like them actually. Weird thought! Exercising my right leg did make it a bit wobbly at times, but Im presuming this is a good sign. Regardless, it has to get strong over the next 4 weeks, it needs to be ready for my return to bootcamp for Sun 31 July. Outside bootcamp that is too, darkness thankfully as its the month of Ramadan, and the hottest month of the year, nevermind the highest humidity, so why am I doing this again? Ah yes, 95kgs MINIMUM by 19 August. Sky Diving in Mauritius : )
It was a good session, Zaid is working around my back problems/weakness and my weak right leg. Ive got exercises from him and my physio that will ensure I continue to improve daily and moving forward. Hoping that these combined will bring back my right foot and toes too so I can get more balance and get back into some small heels. Though I think I will need to practice wearing heels again just like I did when I was younger.
Towards the end of the session, with the stretches I began to feel sick. I kept it together but I had to have something in my stomach. I didnt eat breakfast before hand, was too early. But Ive learnt my lesson today and will make sure next time I have at least a Pocari Sweat and some walnuts even if its still early and I dont feel like eating. I didnt like that sicky feeling, yuck.
I dashed home to get changed and ready for brunch, knowing that I had done something positive to erase what I was about to eat and drink. And I felt even better knowing that I have another session with Zaid tomorrow at 9am! Pre brunch to get my metabolism kick started. Apres brunch for a detox. And thats the last alcohol to be consumed until Mauritius holidays. Well at least til the Dubai Emirates departure lounge!
So for a 2nd day in a row my first words will be "morning Zaid". Followed by 2hrs in the spa with LL (not together, just at the same time!), followed by my last physio session until I get approval from my new medical insurance, followed by some nice lunch - will be hank marvin by then. Shame our deep sea fishing trip has been cancelled though, was looking forward to it. But now that gives me time to go shopping and get my snacks ready for next week, my first week in my new job. It looks like I have some social working lunches, however, I will ensure I have my breakfast at home (9am start is more me and civilised), mid morning snack and afternoon snack. It will be difficult til I get settled into the new role, routine and I am not at the mercy of an induction plan. But THE biggest saviour will be finishing at 5pm. I will be packing my gym clothes for my car so I can head straight to Fitness First on the way home. I am DETERMINED to do some exercise every day of the week and have at least 1 session per week with Zaid at the weekend.
This is July. This is my month. Time to get back some control. 14th July will be my final jigsaw piece and major turning point, and I will let you know about this when the date arrives. The hardest and possibly most complicated but in the end, I am hoping the easiest jigsaw piece, that has the biggest impact on my weight loss, healthy lifestyle and fitness routine. Stay tuned : ). Night night for now xx
However those were not my first spoken words today, the 1st of a new month. It was "morning Zaid". Whoever thought those words would be spoken by me at 930am on a Friday morning. Yes, morning! It was a struggle as I didnt get to sleep til late (again, as always) and the PT session was nearly delayed til Saturday. LL, I said nearly!
I warmed up on the bicycle (the one where Im sat with straight back rather than bending my back forward), and then moved on to a variety of moves using the TRX (I want one, its for home and it travels too!), weights, step, some of the machines for arms and right leg and that bouncy ball thingy. Squats were still hard, so I need to do more and more. But I do like them actually. Weird thought! Exercising my right leg did make it a bit wobbly at times, but Im presuming this is a good sign. Regardless, it has to get strong over the next 4 weeks, it needs to be ready for my return to bootcamp for Sun 31 July. Outside bootcamp that is too, darkness thankfully as its the month of Ramadan, and the hottest month of the year, nevermind the highest humidity, so why am I doing this again? Ah yes, 95kgs MINIMUM by 19 August. Sky Diving in Mauritius : )
It was a good session, Zaid is working around my back problems/weakness and my weak right leg. Ive got exercises from him and my physio that will ensure I continue to improve daily and moving forward. Hoping that these combined will bring back my right foot and toes too so I can get more balance and get back into some small heels. Though I think I will need to practice wearing heels again just like I did when I was younger.
Towards the end of the session, with the stretches I began to feel sick. I kept it together but I had to have something in my stomach. I didnt eat breakfast before hand, was too early. But Ive learnt my lesson today and will make sure next time I have at least a Pocari Sweat and some walnuts even if its still early and I dont feel like eating. I didnt like that sicky feeling, yuck.
I dashed home to get changed and ready for brunch, knowing that I had done something positive to erase what I was about to eat and drink. And I felt even better knowing that I have another session with Zaid tomorrow at 9am! Pre brunch to get my metabolism kick started. Apres brunch for a detox. And thats the last alcohol to be consumed until Mauritius holidays. Well at least til the Dubai Emirates departure lounge!
So for a 2nd day in a row my first words will be "morning Zaid". Followed by 2hrs in the spa with LL (not together, just at the same time!), followed by my last physio session until I get approval from my new medical insurance, followed by some nice lunch - will be hank marvin by then. Shame our deep sea fishing trip has been cancelled though, was looking forward to it. But now that gives me time to go shopping and get my snacks ready for next week, my first week in my new job. It looks like I have some social working lunches, however, I will ensure I have my breakfast at home (9am start is more me and civilised), mid morning snack and afternoon snack. It will be difficult til I get settled into the new role, routine and I am not at the mercy of an induction plan. But THE biggest saviour will be finishing at 5pm. I will be packing my gym clothes for my car so I can head straight to Fitness First on the way home. I am DETERMINED to do some exercise every day of the week and have at least 1 session per week with Zaid at the weekend.
This is July. This is my month. Time to get back some control. 14th July will be my final jigsaw piece and major turning point, and I will let you know about this when the date arrives. The hardest and possibly most complicated but in the end, I am hoping the easiest jigsaw piece, that has the biggest impact on my weight loss, healthy lifestyle and fitness routine. Stay tuned : ). Night night for now xx
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