I moved yesterday.
I know, I know, big deal. It was a big deal though. Not because I'm going to be saving money and not because I am now living with one of the coolest families I know. Although both of those are totally awesome reasons for it being a big deal!
Typically whenever I have moved in the past I have lifted small things here and there and found some men to do all the heavy lifting and loading. I would also need to take lots of breaks because I would get winded and just didn't have the endurance to do the work myself.
Moving yesterday was a big deal because with only the help 2* other people...one being another woman, I was able to get myself moved and was able to most of the lifting. I didn't care that I was all sweaty and gross, I didn't get winded, and I didn't need to take breaks. I was excited that I was working out by lifting and running in and out of the houses, making trips to move my stuff.
I am sore today and I can feel it in almost every limb of my body and I LOVE it!! This is what we in the WLS world call a non scale victory! Again, I know, big deal, but it is. This is what keeps me going. Small moments like this, when once again it is proven to me how awesome it is to live healthy.
And the journey continues.....
*we had one other woman helping us by letting use use her trailer...she was too prego to lift! :)
Thank you for sharing your journey. My surgery is set for 11/20. For bypass. Thank you for being honest and insightful. I've read your blog start to finish tonight. It means so very much to those about to have surgery and scared/worried. Tonight you have eased my mindso much!! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome!! You will do great! I'm always here if you have questions or concerns or just want a friend to talk to!!
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