Hiking

The weekend was great. I kept up the healthy eating and exercise.

Saturday I wanted to go hiking so we went hiking around Pink Lake in the Gatineau Hills. It was a really nice hike, I'd say moderately difficult. I'm glad the weather was a bit cool so I didn't feel hot and sweaty and gross. I had trouble going up and down, mostly up...As I stopped and held the railing as the stairs going up seemed to never end, and the husband was a few feet in front of me, we noticed a woman carrying her baby in her arms, with two kids going up with no apparant problems. The husband gave me a look which I know meant "you should be embarassed of yourself...the woman with her tiny baby is doing better than you". I felt embarassed and ashamed of myself, but carried on. I'm surprised I even made it to the end...I suppose once you've started, there's no turning back until you reach the end because you're in the middle of nowhere. Well, I realized, I am very out of shape despite losing weight!!

The husband wanted to hike more, but I couldn't do it. It wasn't that I didn't want to, but my socks and shoes were hurting my feet. I think my feet had swollen...and I should have probably worn the special running socks...instead of the cotton ones where you end up with blisters. I also packed a protein bar and water so that was quite useful because I was starving afterwards.

Sunday, I didn't do much...except level 1 of the shred. I also cooked a bunch of chicken breasts and froze some broccoli. It's my prep for the week ahead.

I had the pre-op this morning and they woman took my weight and height. And there was some bloodwork as well. I'm concerned that I won't be able to lift weight for at least 2 weeks, but she said walking is fine. I guess walking will have to do. Thinking back, I really wish I had kept up the healthy eating and exercise for all those weeks...I would have been better off if I had lost another 10 pounds, but I guess there's no point in looking back.

So, the final weigh in before surgery is 170 pounds. I'll be off work for the next 2.5 weeks therefore check in at the end of May for what I have been up to. I am embarassed to admit this to the world, but I do not have internet at home, therefore it will be difficult to update. If I can get to a public library during my off time and if I'm feeling better, I'll post an update.