Ultimate Reset Results: Why this makes me happy and sad...
I completed the Ultimate Reset! I did not cheat even once.
I was surprised by the fact that I had none of the expected detoxing symptoms like other people have explained to me (headaches, feeling sick, fatigue, etc.). I felt great the entire time, but I got to see what ADDICTION feels like. I would say I have a food addiction. Especially with chocolate (and desserts in general) and coffee. Despite KNOWING for certain that I was not hungry, it was such a strong urge to fight. It was HARD.
When I finished yesterday, I was near tears. It was the same feeling that runners might know when they've crossed the finish line. The feeling that you've worked hard for a long time to get to that point and the feeling of achievement.
As I continued through the 21 Days, I lost weight. I was at a healthy weight and BMI and I have been generally eating well and working out for the past almost 2 years. I stayed around the 145-150 weight range during the past year - a plateau.
I am pleased to say that I went from 149 to 136 as of this morning. I lost 3 inches from my waist, an inch from my hips, an inch from my chest, and an inch from each thigh.
More important than the weight...because I really don't see too much difference in the pictures, is that I learned a lot more about discipline. I found an awareness for how much I actually reach for things without even accounting for them. I realized that it will always be around me no matter what the plan is in my head and the goals that I have - it can't be avoided.
I learned a lot about food prep and tried new recipes and foods that I never thought I would try.
I now know how to live my life without a morning cup of coffee.
I see a new focus in my future - toning my body. I was surprised at how much I missed my workouts. I can see that as an addiction as well. A healthy addiction.
So, why this makes me sad...
I looked at my before and afters and I was not pleased. I'm sorry to admit this and I feel like as a wellness role model, it is taking a lot for me to share this. I honestly almost didn't share this blog or my pictures. I was trying to figure out a way to get out of it, but I know that some people have been following my food pictures and waiting to see how this all played out for me.
I did not like my after pictures because I feel like my scoliosis is more defined and recognizable. I have a twisted rib cage. No matter how great of shape I am in, it won't change it. I can lift weights all that I want, but I am working the big muscles. I can't lift weights for all of the tiny muscles within my ribs and connecting to the spine.
Even though my workouts have exponentially decreased my discomfort and back pain, I know that I can't fix it, and so 2 weeks ago I started physical therapy using the Schroth Method. I work one on one with a PT that studied this method in Germany. I work on specific stretches and breathing techniques to help me recognize what my posture should feel like. The breathing builds those little muscles in the ribs.
If anyone else struggles with back pain due to scoliosis, I recommend requesting to join my Facebook Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/309133932772251/
I was surprised by the fact that I had none of the expected detoxing symptoms like other people have explained to me (headaches, feeling sick, fatigue, etc.). I felt great the entire time, but I got to see what ADDICTION feels like. I would say I have a food addiction. Especially with chocolate (and desserts in general) and coffee. Despite KNOWING for certain that I was not hungry, it was such a strong urge to fight. It was HARD.
When I finished yesterday, I was near tears. It was the same feeling that runners might know when they've crossed the finish line. The feeling that you've worked hard for a long time to get to that point and the feeling of achievement.
As I continued through the 21 Days, I lost weight. I was at a healthy weight and BMI and I have been generally eating well and working out for the past almost 2 years. I stayed around the 145-150 weight range during the past year - a plateau.
I am pleased to say that I went from 149 to 136 as of this morning. I lost 3 inches from my waist, an inch from my hips, an inch from my chest, and an inch from each thigh.
More important than the weight...because I really don't see too much difference in the pictures, is that I learned a lot more about discipline. I found an awareness for how much I actually reach for things without even accounting for them. I realized that it will always be around me no matter what the plan is in my head and the goals that I have - it can't be avoided.
I learned a lot about food prep and tried new recipes and foods that I never thought I would try.
I now know how to live my life without a morning cup of coffee.
I see a new focus in my future - toning my body. I was surprised at how much I missed my workouts. I can see that as an addiction as well. A healthy addiction.
So, why this makes me sad...
I looked at my before and afters and I was not pleased. I'm sorry to admit this and I feel like as a wellness role model, it is taking a lot for me to share this. I honestly almost didn't share this blog or my pictures. I was trying to figure out a way to get out of it, but I know that some people have been following my food pictures and waiting to see how this all played out for me.
I did not like my after pictures because I feel like my scoliosis is more defined and recognizable. I have a twisted rib cage. No matter how great of shape I am in, it won't change it. I can lift weights all that I want, but I am working the big muscles. I can't lift weights for all of the tiny muscles within my ribs and connecting to the spine.
Even though my workouts have exponentially decreased my discomfort and back pain, I know that I can't fix it, and so 2 weeks ago I started physical therapy using the Schroth Method. I work one on one with a PT that studied this method in Germany. I work on specific stretches and breathing techniques to help me recognize what my posture should feel like. The breathing builds those little muscles in the ribs.
If anyone else struggles with back pain due to scoliosis, I recommend requesting to join my Facebook Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/309133932772251/
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