Log: Day 31
I had a great day at the pool this morning! Felt good in the water, walked up the ramp without too much difficulty, and walked pretty much like a normal person into the locker room. Woo hoo! I also had a very nice visit with a woman in the pool. I’d met her when I first went to the rec center several years ago, but hadn’t seen her since. I say this in the kindest terms … this woman is heart-breakingly obese. Her pain on entering the pool was apparent on her face and the limitations of her steps. Her movement was seriously compromised by her girth. We talked a lot about my workout and how I got to this point. I told her about my experience with Gary Zappa, a PTA at Premier Bone and Joint in Laramie – explaining my 90-minute water workout and why I do what I do. She is slated to do regular PT later in the week, so I did tell her that at least for me, that was not nearly as helpful as the aqua therapy. I felt deeply sorry for her, her pain level, and limited mobility. But her condition also really put my progress in perspective. Today, I felt like I did most days when I left the Laramie pool – pain level down, and grateful that I got some exercise. I hope this is the sign of an upswing.
Second happy news of the day (this is actually out of order) – I wore a shirt I haven’t been able to wear in quite some time, and it wasn’t even snug. AND I had actual space between my tummy and the steering wheel. This is a gauge of success that I particularly enjoy. When I first got the Kia, I rubbed the steering wheel. It was a combination of irritating, annoying, and embarrassing – I used to always have to check this in car rentals. So, good news for me!
Nap time …
Great detail now in your posts. I’ll try to check twice a week. Dietician here says the secret to weight loss is not just the diet and exercise plan, it’s the snacking you do not on the plan. She recommends Walmart Clear Ice no calorie flavored water as much as you want, and watermelon. Hope that helps and keep up the progress!