Holistic health

I began a new fitness/weight loss program this week.  With all the hospitalizations, illness, and basic sedentary lifestyle I've had over the past four or five years, I have lost out on physical wellness.  Not to mention the meds that cause one to crave carbs and sweets.  So I have saved money for over a year and have finally taken the plunge to work on my physical well-being.  After working so hard on mine and others' mental health, I figured it was time to address holistic health.

This program is medically supervised, and consists of a 10-week 'boot camp' of workouts and of lectures on nutrition; followed by at least 8 more months of 'continuation' where we put into practice all that we have learned.  I have been inspired by one of my supervisors who lost over 100 lb's in a year's time with this program.  It is well known in my metro area, and my primary care physician is very happy that I have joined.

The first lecture was this past Wednesday night, and I was surprised at how interesting/fun it was and also at how many people were there.  Then I had my first supervised workout last night.  The trainers were cracking the whip.  Several people had joined together. . .couples and friends, etc.  So they were partnering up with weight training, etc.  I didn't know anyone there except for a few of the trainers.  It felt kind of like being the last kid to be chosen in gym class to not have a partner.  But the trainers helped and I made it through.  It seems likely that I will meet some other people as we move along.

I went back to work out today, although I don't have to again until tomorrow morning.  Trying to discipline myself with focused exercise.

Of course the other half of this is diet.  I am now eating 5 small meals a day. . .healthier meals. . .and journaling everything that I eat.  Snacking is not allowed.

More later as things progress.  Now it's time for a shower, heh.

Comments

[zootnarf]

Sounds like a good balanced program. I hope it works well for you! :)

[ahud]

Thanks! I am impressed with the program components, and all of the people I've met so far. And I need the structure to do this right.

[holistic directory]

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