So anyway, today was weigh-in day and I am down another 2.4 pounds this week! I was very surprised since the only real workouts that happened this week were yoga (aside from training day and weights yesterday...but there were extra rest days this week). As of today, the end of week 12, I am down 35.8 pounds :) I think that's a pretty decent pace of loss.
It's frustrating because people are noticing and commenting on the physical change my body is currently going through, I can feel that my clothes fit differently (even the ones that are smaller that I JUST bought...I'm not too happy about that), but when I look in a mirror I see no difference. Perception is really screwing with me. Logically, I know there is a change, but I can't see it. But I can't allow my own false perception affect my thought process or my motivation. I just have to have faith that I will see it one day. And when I see the change, it'll be good.
To make sure I get the most out of this experience, and to make sure I'm treating my body the best I can, I have started performing some maintenance. Just like how a car needs a tune up or an oil change, the body needs some routine fixing up, as well. Every 2-3 weeks, I get a massage (if you're looking for an AMAZING massage therapist in the Cleveland area, let me know and I will give you her information). Any soreness is massaged away, tight muscles are loosened, things are put back in place (my first session, she was able to get my collarbone back in place...I didn't even know it was displaced). Plus, there are some definite health benefits to massage, such as improving posture, improves circulation, promotes deep breathing, reduces anxiety, reduces stress, increases mental alertness, promotes a calm mind, enhances skin tone and health, promotes and enhances joint flexability, and the list goes on. It's something that I'm doing for myself that I know needs to be done. I can't even tell you how much better I feel after getting a routine massage. It makes my entire body feel better and makes me feel like I can take on the world! ...but with calmness :)
The other thing that I will be doing, in order to take care of my body, is by going to this doctor that K absolutely RAVES about. Now, I am not usually a fan of doctors. I believe doctors are just sick care. They put chemical drugs in your body to cover symptoms, but don't actually fix the root of the problem. I think there are natural remedies that can treat most any ailment and those natural remedies should be used instead of the chemical drugs (not to mention taking preventative measures so illness isn't even an occurrance). That's why this doctor is so great. She checks the hormones in your body....and I mean, she really checks EVERYTHING. And the way she checks them is different and more accurate than a conventional doctor. She's able to check the thyroid based on something that the liver excretes...I don't exactly fully understand it, but I've seen the transformation in others. So, aside from all the hormone checks, she also then will "prescribe" supplements instead of chemical prescription drugs. All natural...you can get them online or at Whole Foods (Now, I do understand there are certain things that do require a chemical prescription, and if it's absolutely necessary, that's fine). She's all about balancing any imbalance. That's what I want. I want to prevent anything that could happen. Cancer and underactive thyroids run in my immediate family. The other side of my genes is a mystery due to my dad being adopted. I don't know what to expect, but I want to be able to bring balace to my body so it can be as healthy as possible so I don't have to experience disease and illness. I will have my appointment next week. I'm pretty excited about it. I've never been excited to go to a doctor before. (I should say this: I don't feel terrible, currently. I just want to have all of my hormones and everything checked to make sure everything is ok and stays ok. Especially the toll the body is taking with the drastic physical change, I would only assume some things can get a little out of whack in the process).
I'll keep you all updates on the results.
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