4 weeks on

Hi all
Well - I was going to blog daily - and then I thought weekly - and then - heck its been 4 weeks!

Things are going really well - I love my new tummy and I have only minimal swelling in the evenings. Of course - now that my tummy is flat - my thighs look huger than ever - but ahh well - I can live with that.

I've gradually been increasing my exercise, whilst still ensuring I don't do anything "vigorous".
My specialist agreed to me doing the Tour Down Under - if I dropped the distance to 32kms and I will do it with my compression garment on - even though I shouldn't need to wear it any more.

Some of the things I have been doing include Wii Fit (my Christmas present) (and it is really low intensity), very low level X trainer (next to no resistance, steady, slow pace) recumbent cycling, and lots of walking. On the weekend I tried out my bike for a ride around the block and was thrilled to discover that it was incredibly comfortable and easy. I really don't feel like there is much pressure on the abdomen - it felt as comfortable (if not more) than walking. Since then I have been going for slow ambling rides in the evening. I can't believe how much I enjoy cycling these days - given its something I avoided for 20 odd years!

My weight is stable although on the higher end of normal. I'm not really concerned though as when I look in the mirror now (naked) I no longer feel like I look overweight. I'm 4 kgs above my goal - but hubby and I have joked that if I was going to lose another 4 kgs, I would have to take 2kgs from each thigh - cause there's not really anywhere else to take it from!

Still -when I get back to real training - I will try and drop my body fat, lean those thighs out and further expose my abs!

Surprisingly - the most difficult thing for me is probably work - as I find sitting at a desk leaning forward (and possibly due to the compression garment) quite uncomfortable. Most other things are fine. Just a few more days though and I'm off on my annual beach holiday - and I am sooo looking forward to it. Bring on the good life - me and my body are ready for it!!!!!