A fresh beginning......

Sometimes I think to myself, I can't believe I am at Day One again.  If it was Day One my current weight would not be 120kg it would be 150kg. So no its NOT day one..... week one.

I injured my back right back in early 2012, and it really never repaired so I have had a long time of treatments from Osteotherapy, acupuncture, and Physiotherapy. It has really impacted on every part of my life, as I am limited in all aspects of training, and even a simple wander around the shops, so ends in agony.  But I love shopping so I grin and bare it.

When I began with the Physiotherapist I joined the Sports Centre Aqua Membership: to rehab through swimming.  It has taken me around a month to get the courage up just to enter the pool area.  Last week I packed my swimming bag, and flippers, but never quite made it there.

I partied really hard yesterday evening & Friday evening, and today had flashbacks to how I used to feel. I am so bloated, and full of fluid, my wardrobe is about to pack themselves and go to lifeline, as they are sick of being so tight lol. So that was motivation enough that no matter how shady I felt, I had to break through that barrier today, and prove to myself that I am not going to allow my body to become sluggish & useless.

Its one thing to walk, its an even bigger step to run.... but for someone not so confident in there body looks, becoming a swimmer can be one of the biggest steps. I am always in awe of those who have the confidence to wear whatever, and be comfortable in their skin.  I am getting there, but still struggle with the whole getting more out there.

Anyhow, flippers on, pair of kids goggles on, boardies, tog top, head down and into the pool. Didn't even think twice just slipped in and off I went.  I praise the inventor of kickboards, and flippers.  They make swimming, when you haven't for a long time.... fun. I did end up doing 14 laps.  Some with kickboard and flippers, some nothing at all, some just flippers, and some just kickboard.

The one thing I did have was a BIG SMILE on my face. Enjoyed every minute of it.  I surprised myself with my fitness, and especially my breathing. Last time I did swimming I was a smoker, tonight I could feel the difference just in my ability to swim 50 metres without stopping! WOOHOO!

Anyhow I have one last thing to say tonight: Hater's don't really hate you, they hate themselves, because you remind them of what they HAVEN'T achieved.

Don't waste your time hating people, move on and love & value the people who count in your world. 

xxx JAC xxx