This weekend I got a few new things -guy things unfortunately, but I decided to try something.
I have had a lot of problems with my legs related to injuries I suffered while in wrestling and my weight. I had cellulitis, a long-running infection that infects the fat in my legs. Being the size I was, it can be quite painful. It's lowered significantly since I started losing weight. Another side effect of it is that cuts opened up easily and healed slowly. Well, since I started losing my weight (Which is continuing well, I'm at 277 now, down 5 pounds from last week, about 25 or so since I last updated this thread) my legs had entirely healed up, no more sores or anything.
Because of how my legs looked with constant cuts, I haven't worn shorts or gone swimming in about 15 years.
This weekend I bought a pair of shorts, and a pair of swim trunks. on Sunday I went to the pool for the first time. Despite my fears I got in, no shirt, and went swimming for the first time since high school.
I just swam across the pool. I can't really "Swim", the pool's not big and it was busy, but I crossed laps in the pool however I could for about 30 minutes. It's a nice change of pace from working out on the treadmill! No one said a word about my legs or my body which has been a great confidence boost.
I went again today and with it being a lil less busy I was able to go for about 40 minutes. Best single workout I've had - over 700 calories burned (I also walked the treadmill for 350 or so calories, overall the best workout day I've ever had. I nearly burned as much as I ate!).
In my mind, I'm imagining that this is a little step toward dressing the way I want to dress... one day, I don't want to be stuck in long outfits.. I want to be able to wear anything my body will hold and will look good, and be appropriate for me... I'm realistic, I'm 37, no micro mini skirts or anything for me. But above the knee? Yes. I want to be able to do that. and while it's minor... it's a step toward being me.
