On December 7th I wasn’t feeling like myself. I sneezed twice, coughed once, had 0 appetite and my body ached. Living during a pandemic I thought, uh-oh I got Covid, I need to get a PCR test. My husband and doctor both laughed at me and thought I was crazy for even thinking that! I ignored them and got a PCR taken regardless of what they thought. The wait killed me. I was sleeping and at 2:13 am, I received the message from the Ministry of Health saying that I was positive! I cried and was scared. Little did I know it was like a normal flu but a lot stronger with no taste and smell. I stopped exercising and isolated myself for 12 days in my bedroom away from my kids and husband. I got annoyed and frustrated as I was doing so well with my workouts. But I knew that I couldn’t change anything.
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Measurement Day!
Measurement day was finally here… I was convinced and was sure my numbers were lower from last month! I was SURE my weight had changed. I woke up and got on the scale. I shut my eyes and was scared to look down! When I finally did I was in SHOCK. I wanted to scream and cry! I got off the scale and got back on to make sure what I saw was true. I did that three times! And all three times I saw the same number! I did NOT go down half a kilo, 1 kilo or 2 kilos! I WAS THE EXACT SAME weight I was when Ondrej last measured me! I was so MAD, annoyed name it… So I thought to myself ok this means my measurements would at least be down! I knew I had gained muscles but figured I’d be down in inches! I remember I had NO appetite for breakfast that day.
Frustration…
As many of you know, when I came back after the summer holidays from Lebanon, my trainer measured me. Even after an active summer, my measurements and weight had increased. I felt defeated and felt that I would never reach that figure I have always wanted in my head.
I began to not care if I trained or not. When I would train, I wasn’t focused and my trainer would begin to lecture me. I’d listen but wouldn’t say a word. One day something flipped after chatting with a friend of mine. After our conversation, I called my nutritionist and booked an appointment.
Lost weight or NOT lost?! That is the question…
Four days after I arrived from Lebanon, I got on the scale. Ondrej was coming and I knew that he would be asking me for my weight after doing my measurements. When I got on the scale I didn’t want to look down. When I did, I was shocked and couldn’t believe the number that I saw. I checked it about 3 times and each time it showed the same number. I felt like crying. How did I manage to gain 4 kilos 4!? I was so active this summer and worked out every other day! My clothes fit well and I didn’t goof off with food. WHAT IS GOING ON?!! There’s no way that it’s all muscle! If that’s the case then no more workouts for me! As my mind was racing with 101 things I heard the door open and I knew it was Ondrej.
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An Active Summer!
With not having PTC this summer, it meant that I actually had 2 months off without having to worry about anything. I took this summer to focus on my mental health and myself. After the rollercoaster year that I just experienced as my first year as an AP, I wanted to do nothing, see no one and just be a couch potato for the first week of my summer vacation. The school ended and we traveled to Lebanon. When I arrived, I was physically and mentally exhausted. I saw no one and spoke to no one for the first 7 days. I was in my pjs for 3 days straight and all I did was sleep, eat and play with my children. It felt so good since I didn’t have any days like that during the school year.
HIKING?! ME?!
June 26th marked our 10 year anniversary. I suggested to my husband that we should do something crazy! I said, “Let’s go hiking instead of the yearly dinner that we do.” He looked at me and thought that I was joking. All of my friends enjoy hiking and after seeing some pictures I’ve wanted to try it. So my husband being my husband started researching and contacted someone and gave him our details. A few hours later we got a response back with the location for beginners along with some pictures and information that we needed.
Workout..Me? Say what??!!
As most of you know since February I have been having a hard time when it comes to working out. For the past three years I have been working out consistently.
February hit and my back messed me up. I had to take a few weeks off from working out. When I was cleared, I had to start back from square 1 which I did not like at all. Once I started getting back on track my kids decided to get sick which resulted to many sleepless nights. When it came time to work out I was unmotivated and I found myself not concentrating during my sessions. Even in this state of mind I still tried my best and continued.
2nd one to inspire!
Out of the blue I received a whatsapp message from my colleague asking for my trainer’s number and to help her. She had reached her breaking point and couldn’t take how she looked anymore. While she was talking I dozed off and remembered myself 3 years ago. I remember feeling exactly how she felt. When someone asks for my trainer’s number I reply back by saying, “Are you sure?”, “Are you committed?”, “He doesn’t like it when you say yes and then cancel last minute, he is strict.” They either nod their heads or say, “yes yes of course.” So when she asked for his number I said ok, but I didn’t give it to her on the spot. A few days later she called my office phone and said, “Dana send me the number please!” I went quiet and said, “Oh wow, so you are serious?” Her reply was, “Yes, of course I am. I need him and need to change my lifestyle.” I felt she was desperate so I then sent her his number. That night he came to train me and so while he was there they chose the days and timings.
February = Body Reset!
February comes and my body decides to shut down every year for some bizarre reason. I have known my trainer for three years and according to him every February my body shuts down and I need to reset everything. I had never realized it before. Every February something happens and it’s always to do with my back and sciatic nerve. Why? I have no idea but it is frustrating. My disc always acts up as well. I see my orthopedic once a year and noticed that as well. I always need to do an x-ray to see, then I start physiotherapy and during my workout sessions I focus more on stretching.
Guidlines to follow from my Dr.
Three minutes later I received the text from Dr. Lemia.
1) No screen time at least 1 hour before bed. It can’t get easier than that. You would think so BUT in today’s world it’s actually not as easy as I thought. Yes, I normally take my phone to bed and let it charge by my side. Usually whenever I wake up for anything during the night I tend to grab it and check my msgs. I never reply back in the middle of the night but I would definitely read them. Then it would take me forever to go back to sleep. I am now leaving both phones in the sitting rooms at night. I am now on day 4 of no phones in the bedroom and WOW! What a difference it made in my sleeping habits. I am actually sleeping well. If I wake up for my kids then I’m going back to sleep quicker than usual.
