Getting Back on Track

Little Yangie, Coffin Bay NP

The weather has necessitated me being on the computer for very short periods the past few weeks however, my journey toward a slimmer me continues.

Since the reported gain of 1.5 kgs in the last post which put my weight back up to 97.4kgs, I have been very slowly dropping back down to the previous 95.9 kgs again. The cause of the gain was indeed my blood pressure which had rocketed through the roof and water retention was at a maximum. This necessitated bed rest and my dissolving Nat Mur under my tongue again to settle my system back in order. I am in control once more.

Weigh-in 13/05/07 was 96.2kgs, a loss of 1.2 kgs.

Week 15:

Weigh-in 26/05/07 is 95.5 kgs, a loss of 700 grams.

This puts me 500 grams lighter than I was before the 1.5 kgs gain.

Total Loss since beginning my journey: 9.6 kgs.

Have to be happy with that hey? I am back on track.

My walking has been spasmodic due to a various factors but I have been compensating with other exercises both on days I haven’t walked as well as the days that I have.

Exercises Regime:

Walk = 1 hour.

Wall Push-ups, (joints won’t hold me on the floor), = 20

Bum Walks across floor forward and backward = 10 min

Elliptical Walker = As long as possible x 3tds at least. This ‘kills’ my knee joints so I get on it often for short periods. I figure it’s better than not doing it at all.

Can lift to shoulders, elbows bent, front = 20

Can lift to shoulders, elbows straight, side = 20

Gym Ball = Set of exercises which came with the ball. I also bought a book last week which was on special and is exclusively gym ball exercises so once I’ve had a chance to look at it I may add more to my session.

Thai Chi. I have a video: ‘Thai Chi for Arthritics’ which I have retrieved from the cupboard and am once again learning.

I have also pulled out a book dealing with stretching which I intend to utilize in the near future.


All is positive...toy