Wiped Out,
I think I understand how you feel having fractured my foot last year around this same time. I know you know, exercise is my main form of stress release. It was really difficult for me too. Nothing else I tried, and everyone had so many good suggestions, helped me with stress the way exercise does. The more days that went by, the more frustrated I felt.
I was told too that I could swim but swimming isn't my favorite type of exercise. I love being in the water, floating, relaxing but not having to swim for exercise. (Wish I did because I know how great a work-out it is!) I'm impressed you bought a swim cap and goggles because I didn't even attempt to get that far.
You already know I'm an emotional eater and without lots of aerobics I found myself gravitating towards the kitchen way too much. What finally worked for me was knowing that if I continued endlessly munching, I would have to jog for years on end 24/7 to make up for all the pounds I would have packed on.
Once I realized I was going to keep sinking deeper and deeper, sort of like being in quicksand, I forced myself to eat healthy. I'm not going to sugar coat it, it was miserable at first, but I really did feel better once I forced myself to get back on track and stay there.
I'm not glad you're struggling but glad you started this thread because right now I'm struggling again too (even with exercise.) Last night I was totally out of control!!! I think I finally hit rock bottom. Today I'm determined that I'm going to get back on track right along with you.
I know how strong you are and I know that you're going to use that swim cap and goggles! Here's another (sort of) kick in the pants to go with LDM's
! I also know that you're going to start eating healthy again too!!! You've worked too hard and come too far to return to where you once were!!! There is No way I'm going to stand by quietly and watch you sink any further!!! Here is another (sort of) kick in the pants
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Please continue posting here. I know it'll help you, I know it'll help me, and I'm sure it'll help others too.
Many hugs... SFR