Running1spirit’s BodyBlog

My GI illness has flared up really badly over the last month and a half and I’ve been on a liquid-only (medically supervised) diet for over a week now. It is awful. I haven’t been able to workout and I’ve lost a considerable amount of muscle mass. I have to slowly transition back into eating solid food, so it will be a while before I can eat ("normally") and workout even close to the intensity where I had left off. It is definitely a bummer and it sure makes me realize how much I take my health for granted [when I am well and fine].

I hope to be back in the swing of things within a few weeks and positive thinking can’t hurt, right?

I miss it!!

Hope everyone is doing well and stay healthy

Thank goodness I stopped myself before I got even MORE out of control (if that’s even possible!) because I have put on a generous amount of fat in the recent weeks. I get frustrated with people who say "it’s just water weight" or "you look great," but don’t have a similar fitness mindset. They cannot relate and while water weight is definitely a possibility, it cannot account for ALL the weight that I have gained. I do not actually know what the total amount is, nor am I going to weigh myself in order to avoid further self-disgust, but I can see that I have gotten considerably soft and my clothes aren’t fitting the same as they used to.

I am aware that stress can cause emotional eating and I was quite stressed as school was nearing the end of the semester. Classes are now over and there’s no excuse; there’s no reason that I need to sabotage myself and put my mind and body through the torment of eating crap (i.e. unbalanced, snacking too often, OFF MY PLAN).

***TO BE CONTINUED***

I’ve essentially been gone/pre-occupied/dispirited/stalling, etc. with regards to remodeling my body. My training regimen had to change as a result of my new school schedule and that really bummed me out b/c I was in a groove. I loved working out bright and early each morning, which was a terrific start to my day, but when I transfered schools in late January, I would have to workout much later in the day. Change is undoubtedly good for the body, but I admit, I liked my routine *stomps feet* and I was just starting to really find a lifting pattern that was yielding positive results; I felt accomplished and most of all, I was enjoying myself.

Anyway, after a very long school day, I am often tired and lack the energy to put in a good, solid workout. It’s been months since I’ve lifted and one day became two days and so on. Days upon days of being inactive (not lifting) from previously being very progressive has taken a mental and physical toll. My mind really needs the activity as I’ve always been involved in sports/activity since I was a young child and channel my energy through physical activity.

I lifted yesterday (if you’d even call it that)…it was SO lame! A trainer at my gym offered to train with me, but I was completely bored and watched the hands on the clock slowly move the entire time. It was an attempt to get "back into it" though. The past few days, I have spent more and more time on the forums here, back where I feel comfortable and so inspired by people who have made incredible transformations! They (YOU) remind me that with dedication and perseverance, ANYTHING is possible. So, despite my recent laziness and ’setback’ I suppose I can get back on this train. Positive thinking can only help in the process, right?

To all of you who have been making astounding gains, helping others to pursue their goals as you further yourselves, and for the wonderful support that is shared here, a BIG CONGRATS & THANK YOU is in order!*!

I just wanted to say hello since I am a relative "newbie" here (as of the past few weeks) and thank everyone for being so welcoming and kind. This is a really awesome community of dedicated individuals, looking to maintain and/or improve their physiques and overall livelihood, which is SO conducive to a positive environment!! I am really enjoying reading about various workout routines, meal plans, and general ideologies that the members here hold. It’s a great way to get more "behind your eyes" and become more attune to the fitness/bodybuilding world around you from your peers. I appreciate the kind comments I have received, although, I am just beginning my work. I look forward to supporting others in their endeavors and experiencing the transformations that we are diligently working for, together. Have a FANTASTIC week