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.
My First 5K Fun Run!
I never thought in a million years I would register and complete a 5km run. My husband’s bank organizes an Environment 5km. So I registered in order to support him. Every year my friends would nag me to register to any runs that was happening, but I never did. It is out of my comfort zone I must say. I don’t like running and never thought I’d ever do it. Once I registered for the event, I sent out an email to my staff at school to register if they were interested. Next thing I knew, most of my P.E. department had already registered. They were already training daily. Was I? NOPE! I kept telling everyone I am going to support my husband and that I didn’t care, nor minded being the last. As the day got closer and closer everyone was talking about it and I still couldn’t believe that I had registered.
A dear friend of mine also registered and we said that we would walk it as princesses and that we would not worry even if we were last.
There were about 10 of us from AIS – it was so good to see people there, some that I didn’t even know had registered. We took pictures, stretched and waited to begin. Right at 8am we started. I began my walk with my friend. We jogged, then walked, and stayed like that till the end. After the first lap I was ready to stop, everyone was passing us on their second round while we were still on our first. We laughed and enjoyed it. When the final round came I kept saying, “Let’s go, 1, 2, 3 run!” We ran for 20 seconds and then she stopped, I continued then walked. I was tired, exhausted and ready to collapse. Mid way on my final round I saw my husband who waited for me so that we could finish together. He said that we were going to
run to the finish line. When we hit the corner, we ran but mid way I stopped because I got cramps in my legs and stomach. He continued and then my friend caught up. As we got closer the cheering and clapping gave me that adrenaline rush and I sprinted the last 30 seconds. I wanted to finish and catch my breath! As I ran through the finish line, seeing everyone felt so good. Next thing I knew, my PE staff came running and hugged me!
I was so happy. It turns out that we weren’t the last and we finished the 5km in 53 minutes. I was shocked because in my mind I thought it would take about 1.5 hours. I was so excited when I saw my name and saw that I wasn’t the last to finish.
Would I do it again? I don’t know. Maybe for next year’s run I will train properly and try to beat 53 minutes and beat 204/211. Who knows?! But I loved the experience and loved that we were all there and the support I got from everyone. I didn’t think I’d complete it and never thought I’d do such a run!
Until my next run!
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 take 50!?!?
I ended my last blog in my health journey by saying: With my luck let’s see. Will I be able to get back on track before traveling for the summer? On Tuesday I will try once again. I hope and pray this is the end of the curse on me and working out!
Tuesday came… did I workout? NO! Why? Because my daughter was sick yet again and I was stuck at work till about 4pm. I messaged Ondrej and canceled our session and rescheduled for Sunday. Friday night my nanny returned and I thought to myself, I will finally have the time to do everything I need to do!
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.