Adjusting the the "Stan" has been a bit easier than I anticipated. I was told how hard it would be to get my sleep cycle strait and how running would make my lungs feel like they were going to explode! Well, my sleep cycle is ok but running makes my lungs feel just like I was told. This has become a challenge because not long ago I was running 6-8 miles no problem! Now, I'm starting over and that's ok. This is my project for myself in the "Stan". I will get into shape.
So, I've been here a week and a half, closing in on my two week mark and feeling good. I have to say though, it's been a rough road with fatigue and lack of physical energy. I have all the mental energy one needs in an environment like this but it's making my body do some work that has been hard.
I spent a while being nauseated and having indigestion because the change in my diet and the quality of the food here. I don't even crave meat anymore but I eat it because I need the protein. Bread and carbs, for me, a thing of the past right now. I'll eat carbs but I get them from fruit and potatoes. I've resorted to eating a lot of eggs, strawberries, melons and oatmeal for breakfast and for lunch if I don't workout I eat cucumbers, celery, tomatoes and more fruits. If I workout then I have a ViSalus shake or some tuna and rice and peanut butter with an apple or bannana. For dinner, more of the same for lunch.
It's weird how the things I craved before coming here, I no longer have a desire to eat. I MUST admit however, I have had cake, cupcakes and cookies... C'mon, don't judge! I love pastries and chocolate...that's my cryptonite!
Included with my change in diet, I've successfully worked out every day but two days. I have to admit the workouts have been small. I've managed to do some sort of cardio and strengthening exercise and I'll tell ya, I can certainly feel it!
I've done so many varied exercises here that each day is unique and challenging. This type of exercising keeps me interested. Sitting in a gym lifting weights certainly doesn't motivate me and I get very bored. It's sort of like running on a treadmill. It drives me crazy to have to workout like that.
I have done kettle bell workouts, crossfit workouts and TRX workouts since I've been here. mixing it up keeps me going and keeps my muscles guessing.
So, if anyone out there has any ideas on how to keep my workouts unique and challenging let me know! I'd love to spice up my workouts. Keep in mind, I'm still out of shape and have a lot of work to do but it won't take long.
So, I've been here a week and a half, closing in on my two week mark and feeling good. I have to say though, it's been a rough road with fatigue and lack of physical energy. I have all the mental energy one needs in an environment like this but it's making my body do some work that has been hard.
I spent a while being nauseated and having indigestion because the change in my diet and the quality of the food here. I don't even crave meat anymore but I eat it because I need the protein. Bread and carbs, for me, a thing of the past right now. I'll eat carbs but I get them from fruit and potatoes. I've resorted to eating a lot of eggs, strawberries, melons and oatmeal for breakfast and for lunch if I don't workout I eat cucumbers, celery, tomatoes and more fruits. If I workout then I have a ViSalus shake or some tuna and rice and peanut butter with an apple or bannana. For dinner, more of the same for lunch.
It's weird how the things I craved before coming here, I no longer have a desire to eat. I MUST admit however, I have had cake, cupcakes and cookies... C'mon, don't judge! I love pastries and chocolate...that's my cryptonite!
Included with my change in diet, I've successfully worked out every day but two days. I have to admit the workouts have been small. I've managed to do some sort of cardio and strengthening exercise and I'll tell ya, I can certainly feel it!
I've done so many varied exercises here that each day is unique and challenging. This type of exercising keeps me interested. Sitting in a gym lifting weights certainly doesn't motivate me and I get very bored. It's sort of like running on a treadmill. It drives me crazy to have to workout like that.
I have done kettle bell workouts, crossfit workouts and TRX workouts since I've been here. mixing it up keeps me going and keeps my muscles guessing.
So, if anyone out there has any ideas on how to keep my workouts unique and challenging let me know! I'd love to spice up my workouts. Keep in mind, I'm still out of shape and have a lot of work to do but it won't take long.
