And don't you forget it! I often think that if you can't appreciate the small things in life, then you don't deserve the big things. This may sound harsh, but seeing beauty in small things can enrich your life. Don't ignore them while waiting for the big things to happen.
This thought occurred to me today while I was walking away on the treadmill. I was looking at the digits on the speed indicator and it was sitting at 3.5(km). I caught myself thinking, well this isn't very fast. It probably looks like I'm not pushing myself. In truth, I need to remember that even just 2 weeks ago I would hardly do any walking at all. Walking to and from the bus was about the extent of it. Luckily I've upped my walking lately, so I'm not doing this cold turkey, but the fact is I AM at the gym, doing exercise which is more than I did 3 days ago. I have been walking a lot in the last few days. That in itself is an achievement. To others it may not seem much but I am proud of every step I take because it's more than I would've done.
I do aim to push myself (and be pushed by Jemma) to reach my limits, but I am mindful of the tendon damage I did last summer which basically stopped me walking. This is a long term journey and I intend to learn how to look after my body and gauge the difference between the pain that you push through and the pain that needs to be heeded as a warning sign. These rickety joints have a long way to go, and though they're nowhere NEAR as rickety as they used to be since I've started drinking the Aloe (my lifesaver!) but I want to make sure that I am fighting fit by the end of this because Jemma and I have been tough but also sensible. Have I said that I'm looking forward to this?! I've been eyeballing some of my old jeans that I've been dying to get into. WATCH THIS SPACE!
I will celebrate every step I take from the start to the finish!
#DwindlingDeeva
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This thought occurred to me today while I was walking away on the treadmill. I was looking at the digits on the speed indicator and it was sitting at 3.5(km). I caught myself thinking, well this isn't very fast. It probably looks like I'm not pushing myself. In truth, I need to remember that even just 2 weeks ago I would hardly do any walking at all. Walking to and from the bus was about the extent of it. Luckily I've upped my walking lately, so I'm not doing this cold turkey, but the fact is I AM at the gym, doing exercise which is more than I did 3 days ago. I have been walking a lot in the last few days. That in itself is an achievement. To others it may not seem much but I am proud of every step I take because it's more than I would've done.
I do aim to push myself (and be pushed by Jemma) to reach my limits, but I am mindful of the tendon damage I did last summer which basically stopped me walking. This is a long term journey and I intend to learn how to look after my body and gauge the difference between the pain that you push through and the pain that needs to be heeded as a warning sign. These rickety joints have a long way to go, and though they're nowhere NEAR as rickety as they used to be since I've started drinking the Aloe (my lifesaver!) but I want to make sure that I am fighting fit by the end of this because Jemma and I have been tough but also sensible. Have I said that I'm looking forward to this?! I've been eyeballing some of my old jeans that I've been dying to get into. WATCH THIS SPACE!
I will celebrate every step I take from the start to the finish!
#DwindlingDeeva
www.facebook.com/DwindlingDeevaDiary