One of the biggest changes that I have noticed lately in my 110 pound lighter self, is my willingness to be more active. Before, "old Amy" would fear, dread, LOATHE the thought of someone saying "Hey, let's walk over to [insert location here]. Or "Hey, do you want to go play paddle ball on the beach?"
Some specific examples:
My office is located about 3 minutes away from the main hospital. When coworkers would want to walk over for something I would either not go, figure out a way to drive, or walk behind them with my shins burning the entire time.
Yesterday collecting shells on the beach we walked a very long way. The "old Amy" would have not been able to make it. Or would have not enjoyed it.
Grocery shopping. I notice that I walk lighter, quicker, and longer. It really is a little thing but kind of refreshing!
Public speaking. I remember once, not too long before being banded, that I was speaking to a group of managers about nonverbal behaviors. One person wrote a comment on their eval noting my "breathless speaking". I got winded. Embarrassing. This is gone now.
I guess overall I just move more. Skip more. Twirl more. Dance more. It's pretty awesome when you think about it. I can't wait to see if it changes even more over the next year!
Monday, December 21, 2009
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Yes Amy it will!! I too had all these problems & I am now enjoying walking, etc much more now! I haven't even taken my walker with us on our nightly walks!!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great & I look forward to seeing how much more you accomplish from now on!
Thanks for this post! I live in NYC so walking is a necessity. Before my surgery I would order breakfast and lunch everyday. Most of the places that I ordered from were very close - but would I walk there - Hell No! I would always blame it on having too much work to do and that I couldn't leave - but now I know that I was just plain lazy.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that you have noticed an improvement in your energy level. I can't wait to feel that!
I need to get myself in gear and exercise! And its the small ways of working that in that I need to figure out - like you're trying to do! I'm glad its easier for you - just think how much easier it will be in 10lbs, 20lbs. I need to think about that too and get my butt moving!
ReplyDeleteI used to get the 'Mom, I can hear you breathing' comment every night...and I was like, HUH? well, I need to breathe! :) Looking forward to all the little changes you hav noticed too.
ReplyDeleteWalking without gasping for air is something we can all look forward in 2010!
ReplyDeleteGreat things to look forward to, these little things mean lots to many of us who know exactly what you're talking about.
ReplyDeleteAll wonderful NSV's I have noticed much the same!!
ReplyDeleteawww, soooo super happy for you :) these are wonderful, amy!
ReplyDeleteI agree that even though I'm not exercising as much as I'd like, I'm way more active in daily activities. Just my daily walk to the work from the garage is easier. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeletethe breathless comment, omg, that sucks so bad! i've done that before where i'm trying to tella story alllll excited and I'm moving around and it causes the "dreaded breathlessness" and w/ my close family and friends i'd stop and say "hold on, huh huhhuh, ok..." and go. haha! i don't have to do that anymore.
ReplyDeleteglad you see and acknowledge the wonderful things about smaller amy!