Friday, September 30, 2011

Humpy & lumpy

Last December I had some pretty major surgery. I had a hysterectomy (complete) with the glorious removal of a 14 lb uterus. My hernia, humpy, was removed and for the first time in years, I was able to bend, move and do things that one can't do if they had swallowed a basketball.
So...I was in the best shape of my life. I was able to get into asanas like dolphin that I could never do before. I ran my best 5k time ever. I had lost 40 lbs. I was looking f-i-n-e fine.
Then, humpy junior came into my life. I'm huge, worse than before.
I'm miserable.
The brief fleeting time that I had as a thin woman was barely enough. I want more.
It's not just about being thin, it's about being able to move.
Imagine being 9 months pregnant with twins. That's how I feel right now. It's hard to move and get my groove on.
But in order to be ready for another round of hernia repair surgery, I have to.
Seriously.
Right after surgery last year, I started to seriously work out.
On Monday's I did a kickboxing DVD which I loved.
Tuesdays were belly dancing
Thursdays were dedicated to burlesque (lots of fun & great dance moves)
Fridays I did zumba.
Saturdays I did a ballet conditioning workout.
I would run on the treadmill 3-4 days a week. Elliptical 2-3 days.
I did pilates on Tuesday's & Thursday's.
I lifted weights m-w-f.
I looked and felt great.
I ate primarily vegetarian and I glowed.
I took care of myself. I meditated regularly. I did spa time. I was reading s book a week, which is my average. I was sleeping well.
Then the hernia came back.
It all changed.
It was soon after my birthday. I bought a really cute pair of Tommy Hilfiger capris that were totally Audrey Hepburn-esque. And I was 10 lbs away from another goal.
The following week they didn't fit.
Within a few weeks, nothing fit. By the middle of august, I was feeling bloated and fat again.
He's back!
An unwelcome return.
So now I have to start all over again.
It's a rewind to dec 6th, being humpy & lumpy.

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