slave2beingFit’s BodyBlog

Okay, I got up this morning and had my usual first 5 minutes of the day routine.  Pee, brush my teeth and jump on the scale.  I almost cried!  My weight jumped up.  I needed to lose 2 lbs this week, instead,  I am up 2 lbs as of this morning.  I was feeling defeated.  

I forced my self to put the gym clothes on anyway.  I had promised my on-line coach and myself, that I was going to have a good clean weekend.  AND that I was going to run the bleacher steps at the local high school.  It took me about an hour to get the courage to get myself out the front door and head over to the school.  A lot of arguing with myself, thank goodness we had the unusually cool temps for August - that won the battle and got me out the door.  Off to school it was; on foot. 

At first, taking the long way around the edge of the parking lot it appeared the field was all locked up.  I continued along the fence line and found the main entrance unlocked. Maintenance man was cutting grass.  I amused myself for a moment wondering how I would get out if he left and locked up with me inside.  I brought no cell phone with me.  I laughed and figured I would deserve it given the weight gain.  Standing at the bottom of those bleacher steps I sized things up, and cursed my on-line coach/ friend then cursed myself.   One last drink of water, set the water and towel down.  Off and running I am for the first ascent.   Huh,  I think as I arrive at the top -  that wasn’t as bad as I expected. Quickly reminding myself 1 down,  19 more to go - to please the on-line coach.  So, as is customary for me, I break it down into smaller pieces.  4 sets of 5 reps I tell myself.  Short break in between each set if needed. I am now telling myself I am going to do these,  and all twenty ascents, no matter how long it takes me.  

Yep, 5 were done,  a quick stroll down the length of one bleacher stand,  a few hits off the water bottle,  a look up at the bleacher stand -  and another 5!    Okay, half way there!  During this short break, same walk, same few gulps of water, I notice I have company.  There is a father, in his late 30’s or early 40’s with 3 boys stretching on the track.  I shrug, no big deal,  I can take an audience.  Up for the next 5 I go.  I watch them on the way down, keeps my mind off what I am doing.  Now,  15 down, I KNOW I will finish, maybe I will even consider an extra few since I am so pissed at myself about weight gain.  Up I go again,  this 5 a little harder,  getting warmer,  burning calories, heart rate up.  I finish, and I finish STRONG!.  If feels good.  I walk it off the length of the bleachers with my water bottle.  Pick up my towel and walk off the bleachers, THAT FELT GOOD!  I am glad I came,  I am thankful to God for the cool unseasonal temperatures,  and I am thankful for my pushy on-line coach. I am thankful for the strength that got me here today.

As I pass the father in his 30’s, maybe early 40’s, with his 3 boys;

 I tell them,  "They’re all yours".  

 Father replies,  "No thanks, we are not up for that".   

 I keep walking but add, " Hey,  if I can do it,  you guys do it".  

 Father comes back at me with, "You did good!,  We are not up for that"

I cannot resist, I turn one more time and add:  " I have a lot of years on all of you,  If I can do it,  you can surely do it!"

Father laughs and shakes his head.

 I continue on my walk towards home.  Gulping my water, breathing hard, and GRINNING FROM EAR TO EAR.  This fat, truth be told, obese, 50 year old woman,  came and did more than she thought she could today.  It is a good day.  I will be back another day.

Now if I could just get up the steps and into the shower at home……  omg,  this is gonna hurt tomorrow.

THANK YOU TO MY ON-LINE COACH, MOTIVATOR!  YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE, AND TODAY I WAS VERY GRATEFUL FOR YOU.  Tomorrow morning or later tonight, I will go back to cursing you when my hams and butt are screaming at me.

Total Duration:  47 minutes     844 Calories Burned,   20% Fat

Max HR  189,  111%,    Avg HR  159,  94%

32 minutes in HARD range, 9 minutes MEDIUM,  4 minutes LIGHT

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