Hello People that click on random links on fb!
Just thought I would post a small update about this weight loss journey stuff.
I gained weight back. I don't know how much, but I know that I did. Some people have (rudely) asked if I am going to go back on Medifast. And the answer is definitely not. I think it was a band aid for a gushing wound. I'm pretty convinced that the body can't sustain itself on such a low calorie, high processed, fake food diet for very long. I did some research about all the soy protein stuff in medifast food, and no, I have no desire to eat it.
I wanted to make a change, so guess what I did: I joined a gym! I joined the 24 hour gym, which is right around the corner from our house. I have received from flack from friends here in Las Vegas because I didn't join the most popular gym here (Las Vegas Athletic Club).... I choose 24 hour fitness because of it's close proximity to my house, and it's a national brand.
Additionally, my food intake includes whole foods... For breakfast today I totally had grilled asparagus, grilled mushrooms, and orange... I'm so weird, but it's okay, it's my truth.
A couple of months ago, I decided to try a studio class that my gym offers for free. I showed up to Yoga.... I used to think that only people who lived in rv's had sported the hippie look participated in yoga... But much to my surprise, I enjoyed it! I have continually gone back. I am the youngest in the class (the gym has a much more "mature population." ) Which used to bother me, but then I decided to let it go, I go to the gym for myself; no one else.
I was presently surprised to discover that this particular yoga class reminded me a lot of dance conditioning class, back when I was dancing.... I also discovered that some of the poses that she does multiple times in a row, in high rate of change, I shouldn't do more than 3 times.... My brain aneurysm made sure to remind me it still exist. Cue very high dizziness and feeling like I was going to have a seizure. Last week I talked to the teacher (also a UNLV alumni) I told her my health concern, and we worked together to find accommodations for me. Success!
This gym going routine is about getting healthier, not necessarily getting skinner.
I do not currently know what my weight is. I kinda don't care. I feel like people are going to love and appreciate me for being Tiana, regardless if I am a size 00, or size 100. This journey is for me, not for anyone else!
You may wonder why I chose yoga class to attend; because it fits in my schedule (for now; I'm hoping to get a full time job, which would bounce me out of this particular class).... but I believed I needed the constancy of "I have class on these times and dates"..... and since I am at the gym to do yoga, I take that opportunity to do weight lifting and cardio... haha... I manipulate myself into doing more than just yoga! LOL.
I feel like I have made progress, for two reasons. When I first started going to the gym, I could barely do a mile on the bikes in under 12 minutes, on Tuesday I completed 2 miles in under 10 minutes..... and two pairs of my pants that I just bought in January.... are getting too big! HAHAHA.
I'll check in periodically, probably not weekly like before.
