I know that day one does not sound like success to you but if you read on, you will see why it is a success to me. Please have patience with me as I say a little about myself. 3 years ago I was very depressed and overweight (176 lbs.) The depression was part of having hypothyroidism and other circumstances of life which led to continued weight gain.
I kept telling myself that I would go see my Dr. when I lost some weight. I didn’t lose weight, so I didn’t go to the Dr. I then went on a backpacking trip with my husband and 3 teen to adult children. I was in terrible shape, I still can’t believe I made it, we hiked 9 miles in and 9 miles back along the Olympic Peninsula coastline. I lost 7 lbs. and finally felt motivated to see my Dr. He got my thyroid balanced and gave me a short term prescription for phentermine. The phentermine gave me the energy I had been lacking to exercise. I lost a total of 47 lbs. through excercise and eating better. I did pilates and Cathe videos. I kept the weight off for over a year.
Then my parents came to live in our home (my father has terminal cancer) and I gradually put on 15 lbs. Once again I was not taking care of myself. I finally started to work out again so that I could lose the weight. Then in October of 2009, I developed a kidney stone. I went to the emergency room, they gave me something for the pain and sent me home. They did not do a urinalisys. I had a kidney infection. I developed a high fever, by the time I got back to the hospital I had gone into septic shock with a gram negative infection and my body began to shut down. I suffered a type of heart attack called broken heart syndrome (which we were able to heal with medication).
I spent 9 days in the hospital. My chance of survival was less than 30%. God saved me through the awesome Doctors and nurses. Needless to say I have had a hard time getting my strength back up, in February I tried a simple 20 min workout it wiped me out for a week. It was a beginning workout that I thought I should have been able to handle.
It is now Septmber 28 and I weigh 165 lbs. I finally made myself do a 10 minute pilates routine and I am going to try to do 10 min. on my eliptical and once again incoraporate my Cathe workouts. My husband is awesome and very supportive. I am looking foward to the day when I can say I am totally back in shape, but for today I feel I have success.
Rene,
Good Luck. You can do it!!
Rene, although I haven’t experienced such traumatic events over the last year I have been wrestling with my own demons and share your frustration. If you need a “buddy” for motivation and check-ins I’ll gladly help out – I need the same!
You rock, Rene!!! I know you can do it! We’re rallying around you in spirit!! Go for it!
You have a great positive attitude, and I believe you will reach all your goals. One small step at a time. You will do it!
Keep working, Rene. It takes time but don’t give up. Just making the effort helps your body (and mind) heal. Keep us posted on your progress.
It sure sounds like you have been through a lot.
I wish you all the best as you resume your fitness journey.
Thank you for sharing your story with us – it is very motivating.
Keep that positive attitude, listen to your body and you will be back in shape before you know it. Thanks for sharing your story it is very inspiring.
You will make it. With your determination and motivation, I know you will succeed. I am glad you are on the road to being healthy again. Working out and taking care of yourself should be the number 1 priority. Without a healthy you, how can you take care of your family. They will love you for it.