So I’m one of those people (like @Amy Eiges said tonight) who doesn’t post often because my progress is so slow and it’s nothing to brag about. I do all the things but every marker creeps downward, or for no discernible reason, heads in the wrong direction. Like there’s no way you people will ever see my cgm trendline cuz it ain’t pretty! And you’re all so nice you’ll tell me I’m doing well and that’s hard to take when I know it’s nothing compared to you people who are killing it! That said, here’s my #ThriveInJuly assessment of my current movement. My movement consists of walking on a treadmill at planet fitness. I try to go at least every 3rd day, more if possible. Walking is hard for me. I had a heart attack 8 years ago and I never know when even a 10 min walk will cause me pain so I don’t walk too far from my car just in case I need to leave quickly. Trips to big stores make me nervous because I might need to rest in the middle of them. But I’ve been walking on that treadmill, sometimes for 10 min, sometimes up to 30. Very inconsistent. 2 days one week, 4 another. I’m always glad I went, but getting there (it’s only 1 mile drive from my house) is as painful as pulling teeth! And guess what? It’s paid off. I went shopping with my son at Lowe’s on Sunday and half way through the store I kinda panicked and thought I need to sit down but then I realized, no I don’t. I’m ok. No pain, I felt strong, I could keep up with my 30 year old and I even suggested we walk to another section to check out one more thing. It’s no 5 mile run or 10,000 steps, but it felt like a marathon win to me. My plan is to just keep showing up in my own very imperfect way.

Posted by Diane Lloyd at 2023-07-12 01:00:15 UTC