Friday, October 5, 2018

Flappy core, motivational whipping, probably going to die

This has been a fairly insane week. I committed to a lot of things this week because I'm at the point now where I'm getting really angry about not being at the level that I used to be. Realistically, I can't be at that level. But I'm angry. So I sign up for a lot of things, can't do them, then I'm angry at myself because I can't do it and let people down. Cue shame and guilt and that my friends... is what's keeping me around. My therapist will flat out tell you she doesn't work with me on any of that because if that's what keeps me here then it needs to stay.
Sigh. 

I started the week off with therapy. I feel like that's a really good way to start the week, to be honest. I make a lot of my therapy appointments on Monday. But this was in the evening so I have a friend who got Olivia to dance and I was able to pick her up. (But also cry in my car for a solid hour after without her seeing, so that's a bonus win.) Therapy was tough and I can't imagine not having that safe space to get out everything I hold in during the week. 

Also this week I made a goal of wanting to work out in some capacity three times a week. I know, I know, I KNOW I have made this goal a lot this year but I am sticking to it. I just can't handle this weight anymore and I'm getting so frustrated. Clearly moderating my diet is doing nothing because I'm down to a structured 1200 calories a day for the last six months and I've gained ten pounds over that time. Like... what the hell?? 

So in my quest of finding something low impact to get my started I settled on a pre and post natal workout program on Beachbody on Demand. I figure if pregnant and just given birth women can do it, I can do it. 
 Lucy tried participating as well. That was her version of a modified plank. She mostly just whipped me with resistance bands and that actually started to hurt once she got the hang of it. 

I did that on Tuesday and to be honest, I felt like it was more of a stretching workout and that this maybe wasn't going to have much impact at all. Like maybe it was TOO low impact. 

Wednesday I couldn't get down the stairs and had to scoot. I couldn't sit on the toilet, let alone get off of it. (Obviously, I did not take a Linzess pill.) I was so surprised at how badly my legs and my arms/shoulders hurt. 

Yesterday my legs hurt so bad that I had a hard time walking as much as I did. My workout yesterday consisted of hauling Lucy in/out of her car seat a LOT and walking her in and out of buildings. Which I know sounds stupid, but we walked about a mile and a half in all. I was EXHAUSTED by the time I got home with Penelope and Lucy. 
 I have to just share this photo. This was on Tuesday and for a good portion of my workout she sat in the chair, patiently waiting for her lunch time movie. She was pretty good about it after she stopped whipping me. 

But all of this freaks me out because tomorrow? Tomorrow I do the first 5K I've done in oh.... three years? I'm doing the Fitger's Harvest Run with my friend Amy and we're both going to walk the 3.1 miles. The kicker is that I did not finish my "training" so technically I have not actually walked three miles in about three years. So yeah... I am confident I will make it across the finish line but I am not confident I'll be able to move on Sunday. 

Stay tuned. 
Super great share from this week came from my friend Jennie. Her sister was having her baby at the same hospital I've had all of my kids but when you first come in on the window sill is the plaque I gave them in recognition of saving my life. It has the picture of when I first met Lucy (while awake) and basically saying this hospital is equipped and capable of saving you should this happen to you. It was really pretty but it's kind of nice to see it again. I've actually had people say (after hearing my story) that they saw something at the hospital and I say, that was me! So maybe not everyone knows what an AFE is, but they see this and maybe decide to Google it. The more people know about it, the more we can save. 

So that was my week. Wish me luck for tomorrow. I'll take pictures and report back on Monday!

9 comments:

Neely said...

You got this girl! No seriously you got this. DOn't ever doubt yourself :)

Shooting Stars Mag said...

Oh Lucy, she's a rough trainer! LOL I love that picture of her waiting though. And you got this - it's good you have a friend, and you might be really sore on Sunday, but you can do it!! I totally thought this was in November too, by the way. Whoops!!! I love that plaque at the hospital. I hope it does get mroe people to look into AFE.

-Lauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net

mypixieblog said...

Best of luck tomorrow and I’m sure you’ll do great (and hopefully you can still move on Sunday!!). Omg how sweet is that pic of your daughter in her chair, patiently waiting :) that’s amazing re: the plaque at the hospital (thanks phone, for typing plague 🤦‍♀️). Have a great weekend, Sara!

Lisa said...

Good luck on the 5K! We're all rooting for you!

Anonymous said...

You've got a cute workout partner! She sounds like a tough trainer. :)

Mary Yaroscavitch said...

You got this girl! Also I am excited to see how well you've done on the run on Sunday. I can't wait to see your next update post on monday.

Julie H said...

Well by now you are probably done! I hope you aren't too sore afterwards!

Beth (Coffee Until Cocktails) said...

I missed this post on Friday because I was crazed, I hope the 5k went well! You'll have to report back! I love the plaque you gave the hospital and that it was on the window sill in your friend's sister's room. That is awesome!

Why Girls Are Weird said...

Sara you have totally got this, I believe in you!