I met with Abby yesterday morning for my assessment. Nickey went with me. She, too, is on this journey with me. Without these two wonderful, supportive, and positive people, this journey won't happen.
We met at the track by Baptist Hospital. Measurements came first. Then we took "Before" pictures. I'll just be honest, here... they are not flattering. But, they are real. So am I. And so is this journey. That's what you're going to get--honest and real. Be prepared. It may be a bumpy ride.
In case you are wondering (and I'm sure you are), I am starting this program at a weight of 181. It's not the heaviest I've ever been. But, I weigh consistently, every morning. Naked. AFTER I've gone to potty (hoping for the lowest number possible, you know!).
Part of the assessment was the One Mile Walk. Doesn't sound too hard, right? Just walk around a track four times. Piece of cake. Oh, but walk as fast as you can. OK. First lap was fine, feeling good about myself. Second lap was not as much fun, but I was hanging in. My feet started to cramp up a little towards the end of the second lap so the third lap wasn't so much fun. By the final lap, I was ready for it to be over! The fun was gone. And, so, in 17.01 minutes, I walked a mile. Just call me Speedy Gonzalez!
After the walk, we did some more of the assessment--plank, wall sit, push ups. Those numbers were almost a joke for me. How embarrassing. Well, for some people, maybe. Not for me. Just glad I can say I could (sort of) do seven push-ups. Yes, that's right, I said seven.
Following the assessment, we had our introduction to the 5 Weeks to 5K program. Who knew I didn't know the correct posture for running? Well, it wasn't a surprise. I'm not sure that I have EVER run in my entire life; at least not on purpose. There's an episode of "Friends" where Phoebe goes running with Rachel. If you haven't seen it, you MUST, because I'm CERTAIN that's how I would look!
Before we left, Abby handed me a bag with some supplements (I'll be taking 10 tablets with breakfast, and nine with lunch and supper). They stink. And they are various shades of ugly brown. She also gave me lots of information to read through. I was beginning my cleanse. For some reason, I didn't see bacon anywhere on any of this. I did, however, see TONS of vegetables. Mostly the green ones. And the bitter ones that don't taste good. And several with names that you wouldn't find in a small town grocery. The fun begins.
Two hours after we first met, I was free to go home. I made it through the assessment.
Paige you are amazing!! First let me say that I can not do any push ups at all, so to me, seven is holy crap WOW! Also I have a gym membership I'm in a contract for for two years and I only went once. I have no clue what to do there or even why. Then your mile in 17.5 minutes -- AWESOME!! My doctor wants me to get exercise and says I should walk half an hour a day -- guess what? From my house to downtown takes me 20-30 minutes (but I don't walk fast) and it's exactly a mile. So for you to do it in that little bit of time -- freaking awesome!! Maybe you'll inspire me to at least get out and walk on our beautiful riverwalk that I look at every day when I drive by it.
ReplyDeleteRo, thank you so much! You really should get out and do some kind of movement, especially if you have a beautiful area to do it in. I'm not much of an outdoorsy person in general, but I noticed yesterday morning when I was running/walking at our riverwalk, I was able to see nature's natural beauty. It really helped my mood! Take a walk downtown tomorrow and think of me! Then, on your way back, pick up the pace just a little. You'll be amazed at what a difference it makes in the way you feel.
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