I’m not posting any pics this week (you’re welcome).  But here’s a quick update on the pain I’ve caused myself trying to get ALL in shape in one week.

1. Hopefully I didn’t tweek my back doing straight-leg dead lifts at the gym.
2. Was at the gym 3 days this week and almost rehashed a quad tear I had in college from doing front squad, lunges, and leg extensions.
3.  Went for a 3+ mile walk around the neighborhood and my feet were burning in pain within 5 minutes.  I’m thinking that they are just weak and need to be strengthened again.  They are still throbbing.

I keep seeing CrossFit everywhere.  And NOT wanting to do that is starting to turn into a motivator.  I am not externally motivated, and just like track, I cannot compete against myself.  I need to see my opponent, and I need to beat them.

So my question is WHY?  Why go to the gym?  My feet today told me why I need to continue to pound the pavement.  I do not like to feel weak, and I don’t like to be unable to do what I think I should be able to do.  It’s not a vanity thing to me.  I mean, I know I’m squishy, but I’m not going for a look, and I’m not aiming for a certain weight ( I know I will get to a healthy weight as I begin to feel better on the inside).  It’s not like I get winded walking up the stairs, or I can’t see my feet, but I’m doing this because I should be able to walk around the block without my feet causing me that much pain within a quarter-mile.

So here’s to Week 2!

-JB