Well guys, I somehow injured my back on Monday and decided
to take a day or two of rest. I believed I over did it and did not listen to my
body when it told me to slow down. As a result, my back aches. Seeking some
relief, I took a dose of ibuprofen, grab the ice pack and got some bed rest.
Tuesday I nursed it and rested. Wednesday I felt well enough to walk to the
store for some soymilk. The fresh air and sunshine felt good despite the fact
that my back began to ache a little on the walk. I rested some more when I
returned home and felt well enough to lift a couple of hand weights and work my
arms for 15 minutes. Today, I will play it by ear. The lesson I’ve learned is
to listen to my body when it says to slow down or rest and do it. Ignoring the
signs will lead to injury.
I’ve been working out 7 days a week since I started my
weight loss journey and I will modify my workouts to ensure I allow my body
adequate time to rest. It’s not about how long it takes to lose these last 5
lbs. but about how healthy I am. I have a healthy BMI of 23.2 and I am a fit
135.1 lbs. so I have time to drop the remaining few pounds without breaking my
back (no pun intended).
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