Back to basics
April 26, 2008 11:03 pm Site UpdatesRecently I was in a car accident. A hit from behind that had left me with pain, stiffness and very restricted range of motion. Needless to say this has knocked me off weight loss and exercise plan.
I am now just at the point of getting back on track and being able to start a regular workout routine again. Over the passed 2 months I’ve gained 12 pounds. Not a huge deal but definitely a set back to my plan.
It’s not all bad though, it could have been worse. I could have been more seriously injured or gained 20 plus pounds. I did manage to get some exercise in, walking mostly.
This whole experience has really drilled home 2 important points.
1. Poor diet mixed with little or no exercise is a recipe for disaster. It’s not just the weight gain, but also the feelings of laziness and the negative thoughts that come with it.
2. Don’t plan too far ahead. Life has a way of changing those plans weather you like it or not. I had planned to run my first half marathon this spring and be at my goal weight by mid summer. So I’ve had to adjust my goals according to my current physical condition.
My posting frequency has dropped off during this time mainly because I really didn’t have anything interesting or motivational to say. That will change as I become more active and resume my weight loss plan. My next post will be on something that I’ve found to be very important that too many people don’t take advantage of when it’s offered.
Thank you for continuing to post your comments on my previous articles. They have been very encouraging.
April 27th, 2008 at 4:14 am
Welcome back! Looking forward to more posts.
May 2nd, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Sorry to hear about your accident. I myself gained a lot kgs very fast actually so fast that I got stretch marks. Now I have lost some of the kgs again but the marks are still there
May 4th, 2008 at 8:35 am
I am sorry to hear your accident. I hope you have new motivation again to post.
May 6th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
My friend Rick broke his ankle and gained 100 lbs being bed ridden for over 2 months he also developed Diabetes in that same period but he is getting on track now . I hope you recover soon!!!!
May 7th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
The mental challenge is half the battle in a diet. You have to do something, diet or exercise. Ideally both, but when you can’t do one, it’s best to at least do the other.
May 8th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Sorry to hear about the accident as well. I think that life is always throwing us little challenges along the way. The key is to stick to your goals and make them happen! I was sick a few years ago and gained some weight as well- I know what a setback that can be.
May 8th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Nice to see you back. As for your post, yes it’s true. A diet should be added with good exercises. It’s not possible to lose weight without exercising.
May 9th, 2008 at 12:17 am
Cool… you will get better life than before.. i hope..
May 11th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Hope you’re feeling better now. Don’t over do it ok. It’s true exercises is important but to do it you must have a perfect working body condition. So it would be no harm to get rest. After full recovery you could start on your routine. Good Luck and Good Health to you!
May 12th, 2008 at 4:44 am
It’s annoying how circumstances change and (like you’ve said) your original plans have to be altered. All the best for getting back on track buddy