Behind the Screen: Rubber legs
February 2nd, 2010
I keep talking about how I want to get back in shape and sadly I haven’t had the time to pursue my workout goals as much as I’d like. Every time I plan to blog about it, I realize, oops I haven’t done more than run 15 minutes on the treadmill twice a week.
Last night I had a work meeting and jumped on the bus hoping I’d get there at least 5 minutes early. Turns out I was on an express bus that was making no stops until it got to the train station, which is about 5 or 6 blocks away from my work.
As soon as we reached the train station I had about 3 minutes to make the meeting, so I ran like I’ve never run before. All of a sudden my legs felt like rubber. And I fell *splat* my face just barely hitting the pavement. I was thankful that my pants didn’t tear but they got a little scuffed on the knees. And that’s when it hit me. Boy am I out of shape! My lungs were burning from the cold air, and when I did get to the meeting (2 minutes late) I was trying to hide my huffing and puffing. It seemed like forever before my breathing became normal.
Although I’m out of shape, I did notice how good it felt to have all that adrenaline. I miss that. Whenever I start working out I feel like it’s dragging, but there is this point that you hit where you just feel amazing and like you can keep going. It’s just hard honestly to keep a routine when everything else in my life is chaos.
My work schedule is all over the place, my husband commutes an hour to and from work so he’s exhausted by the time he gets home, and in the end the easiest thing to do with two kids is wait until they go to sleep for the night and relax in front of the television.
But I have to say I’m sick of watching The Biggest Loser and knowing that I’m totally doing everything they say not to. I binge on junk food to keep my energy level up, I don’t get enough sleep, and I spread myself too thin.
I think I actually gained 5 pounds in the last week, which is making me even more frustrated. Not to mention the fact that I can’t quite squeeze into all my pre-pregnancy clothes.
So what am I to do?
I have to walk the walk. It’s time to stop making excuses and make myself a priority. I’m going to hit the gym tonight, and I’m going to get rid of my candy stash.
I’m counting on you guys to hold me to it. Remind me to check in with you every Tuesday on my progress. 
Any of you having success getting back in shape for 2010?
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I gained 20lbs since I got married. Birth control, having no stairs at home, and having a hubby that loves his chocolate is not helping me. So, i swore off chocolate…and trust me..THAT IS BIG!
so far so good..haven’t had a chocolate bar since 09.
Also been eating less carbs..ie. less portions of rice and bread.
I did the working out, but I just cant. I did 30 min on the elliptical, and I swear, I was going to have a heart attack. :S
My motivation is my sister…she lost 60lbs and looks hot! In terms of size, I’ve always been smaller than her, but now I think she caught up to me, and I cannot let that happen..lol.
Salaam alaikum, I actually was working out before January went on vacation and have went to the gym once since. I had it all planned to go last week and my husband actually had stuff after work all week. So Inshallah I’ll go this week. My gym is all women so it is nice. Ok Illcheckin on you if you check in on me lol. InshAllah. Next tues it is than. See you than Inshallah!
Its always about portions! Eat what you want but not much of it…and workout a few days a week. Cardio always makes you skinny, so run your heart out girl
I gained 30 lbs since last April when dh was released from corporate drudgery.
I stay up super late because that’s the only time I can get work done, and then up at 7 to get the kids going. (Plus the now almost 2 year old still doesn’t sleep through the night, and she manufactures messes day and night).
Anyhow, I’m with you!
As strange as it sounds… i think this post and the comments made me laugh so much to the point that i’m actually really motivated to loose weight
… i’m in and i’m going to go to the gym today inshallah.
I’ve been battling this weight war and health eating forever it seems. My sister in London keeps emailing me about Atkins and low carbs as for her she lost much weight on that and she can’t understand why I won’t try it! I asked a nutritionist about that and she said no, no, no…that we can do this ourselves by eating healthy portions (not ‘Americanized’ portions!), exercising 3x a week, keeping a food journal, staying away from sugary drinks and more healthy veggies and fruits. I was so fed up that I was desperate reading about the Optifast medical diet! I know I can do this, it’s just hard because with me I go off on binges in the evening and at night because I’m so hungry! I don’t eat enough during the day thinking I’m ‘dieting’ and probably just punishing myself! So having accountability is good and I’ll look to every Tuesday as a ‘Skinny Tuesday’ to check in and see how we are all doing! lol I just want to feel better, eat healthy as a lifestyle and ward off health problems! Oh…and I want to look good and not fat and frumpy!! lol So I’m with you sister!
Afshi you’re funny hehe.. but that is definitely motivation. I don’t have a sister so I don’t get to have those little competitive things going on lol. So what’s her secret to losing 60?
Lisa go for it! I know how it is when you have to wait on someone before you can get to do your thing, so definitely do it and don’t feel guilty about leaving the hubby and/or kids behind
Amany you’re absolutely right. I think my problem though is not portions.. it’s sweets .. I find myself substituting meals with them.. :\
Kelly I totally feel you.. my husband is in a precarious work situation these days. I also have to do my work at night after picking up the tornado in the living room. Never ending… but I keep telling myself there is a light at the end of the tunnel lol. I try to dance with my almost 3 year old, but I find that going out away from her and getting alone time to work out is much more practical.
Donna good luck and let us know how it goes!
Jodi.. I’ve tried some random stuff like the “fruit flush” after my mom kept telling my husband and I about it (this was years ago). Let me tell you I was so hungry that when we got to eat the lettuce and veggies for a meal I almost bit my tongue off! lol. I honestly think that once you get over the hurdle holding you back.. literally it’s a hurdle that holds you back.. and keep at it you will do amazing. It’s just that there is a little voice telling us we can’t do it, or we’re tired, or it wont make a difference. But wait a few weeks and you’ll find that you can’t go a day without making some healthier choices and working out.
So in conclusion..
I went to the gym tonight.. I feel SO MUCH better.. and hopefully I can keep it up through the week. I will make a few sentences with my schedule each day and post it at the bottom of next week’s behind the screen. Let’s do this!
Aww, inshaAllah it’ll be all good! I was losing weight before he came home, I lost 30# without really trying. When he came home though it’s all “can you make us a snack” “I need some tea” “want some coffee?” etc.
I think I’ll try to squeeze in the gym tomorrow but I’ve got a full schedule and miss didi has major seperation anxiety. So, we’ll see.
As far as random diets I tried the Rice Diet. Which would be awesome if you could eat biryani lol. Instead it’s plain boiled rice with no salt or oil. Oh, and a few fruits and veggies. Minimal. Didn’t last too long on that one lol.
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