Resting and Shopping

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Today was rest day. I woke up well-rested after a rice-induced 10-hour sleep. Carbs knock me out, so I don’t do them often, even for treat meals. Slept until almost 8 am. I’ve been getting up between 4 and 5 for a few weeks so it was strange waking up to daylight!

I got up and stretched a bit, vertebrae sounding like bubble wrap, but in the best way— just the noise of the air leaving the joints and the relief felt great. No back pain this morning! Yesterday was likely just soreness from all of the core exercises I’ve been doing. Waking up free from back pain always puts the biggest smile on my face. I’m working toward having most of that pain resolved by weight loss and core strengthening so I won’t have to have an epidural again. 

After my morning walk, I sat down at the computer and spent some time with my friend who is an illustrator and she helped me finish my logo for my blog. It looks so great and is absolutely “me.” It feels like a dream to be finally starting a writing career. I am forever grateful to this program for helping me build the confidence and discipline needed to pursue all of my dreams, not just the health ones. 

Sundays are mostly a rest day, but it’s also my grocery and meal prep day. The husband and kiddo did the grocery shopping while I shopped for a new swimsuit and a few workout clothes that don’t threaten to fall off of me like my current ones do. New clothes aren’t in the budget, but I had to fit them in. I can’t be dropping pants in the gym or coming out of my suit in the pool. It surprises me how much I like shopping for myself now. I finally love myself enough to dress boldly and confidently. Many rainbow and neon things were purchased instead of the black and gray I have always hidden beneath. 

On the way home, I noticed another NSV. My stomach no longer touches the steering wheel! There’s a gap there large enough for my thumb to fit! That was an exciting development I hadn’t noticed was happening. 5 weeks ago, the steering wheel was poking into my stomach. 

I hope you all had a great weekend and are pumped to head into these last three weeks. I’m going to ramp it up and finish this round strong! Whatever excuses you’ve been making, whatever lies you’ve been telling yourself; whatever fear is holding you back; it’s time to let it go and give yourself this gift of health and strength.




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