Day two of my program!

I am loving the flexibility of this work out program! I had planned to make my three "running" days Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Yesterday Lilliah had her 11 year well child check up, and the plan was to exercise when we were home from the appointment. Unfortunately, Lilliah's doctor appointment took a lot longer than expected. At her appointment last year we noticed that Lilliah was moving off of the growth chart in weight. Instead of moving up, her percentage was moving down. This was concerning, because her height was going up, so it made the fact that her weight was dropping even more obvious. Now, David and I aren't particularly big people and we may just have thin children. However it worried both the doctor and I that she was losing weight and percentile. At the time the doctor ordered some labs checking for colitis, and crohn's. They came back normal and we have really tried to get her weight up this year. This year her check up showed that she is still the same weight that she was at 9. This further drops her percentile down. I have also noticed an increase in how often she has to use the bathroom. Naturally my mind takes me to the place where I fear I have passed my crohn's onto her. The thought just breaks my heart. But then I reflect on the great advice of my husband. He always tells me not to spend time worrying about things, you don't know if you even need to worry about. With that I am waiting to hear results before I dwell too much on the what if's.The pediatrician ordered several labs and we hopefully find out tomorrow what they results show. Needless to say, Our appointment ran over 3 hours and when I got home it was dinner time.

I was discouraged at first, thinking that I was already off schedule with my exercise. But then I realized that I could go out Thursday and again Saturday, then I would be back on target for Monday!! I love this!!! This program is so do able. Working out 3 out of  7 days, is just very realistic for me!

I knew today would be a busy day and wanted to make sure I gave time to go out and walk/jog. A few days ago my wonderful friend Ginny volunteered to come exercise with me. I have such great friends!!! I have to admit, I was a little nervous,(we all know that I am not in shape at all! I was worried that Ginny would see how ridiculous I am and not want to join me again!). The weather was a little bit more chilly today and my calves were still quite sore! But NOTHING was going to stop me! I was pumped and ready to see how I would feel today. I know that I held Ginny back, but the great news?? I paced myself a lot better. I didn't feel like I was going to throw up afterward and my breathing was decent! I did have some strange intestinal pain towards the end, but was able to finish up, and as soon as I sat down, I was good! I like that these small accomplishments are realistic. If I can do it anyone can!!!

Today I was out for 30 min. I followed the same routine. I started with a 5 minute brisk walk ( a little less brisk than my first day), then I alternated 60 sec, jogging with 90 seconds of walking. Then I cooled down for 5 minutes.  Overall my pace was more steady and physically I felt good afterwords.

Time: 30 min.Distance: 1 mile

I am HAPPY!! I feel improvement with only having this be my second time out!! I realize it wont always move at this pace, but I am really happy. In fact I felt so good  that just a short while after I went out, I wanted to go again! Me! The lady who DOESN'T run!! (okay, I haven't started running yet, but I am looking at the bright side here!)

I feel good! I feel more and more drive to keep this up.And Ginny wants to keep coming with me! I would love for any of you to join us as well. Mon, Wed. Fri. at 1:00!  I also have news that made me very happy. Every third Thursday of each month I attend an ostomy support group. Tonight my surgeon just happened to be the guest speaker. I hand't even thought to consult him about my running plans, because I just feel so dang good. There were many loving friends of mine, who thought it would probably be a very good idea to make sure my surgeon approved of  my plans. Tonight, I slipped in the question, and was very pleased when he gave me the O.K.!!! YAY!!!!!!

I'm slowly chugging along and am really enjoying the start!