The Importance of Eating

Today I learnt a valuable lesson, having got no sleep thanks to lovely Elsie and not eating this morning due to being in a mad rush I set off to meet Will at The Club and Spa for my first PT sesh of the week.

Feeling the pressure today, I could tell my strength was down, along with my motivation and determination to get rid of the dreaded fat... "maybe I could live with it" definitely crossed my mind a few times as I held back the tears but no I fought on with Wills help we hit it hard and fast until...

Just at the end of the session on the bike (during the warm down I might add). I lost my breath, I just couldn't catch a breath and in turn started to panic. Trying to keep myself calm I had to steer myself away from the impending full blown panic attack that was creeping up inside me. Luckily Will noticed (probably the fear in my eyes) and kept me calm whilst trying to keep me on a steady path with my cycling to take my mind off the fact I couldn't breath.

Once I was back to normal and had apologised repeatedly to Will for my lack of energy, determination and Will power. He asked me what I had eaten today... "A Banana" I shrugged - then I got it. A very stern look.

Will explained to me that due to the lack of food in my system along with the 48 hours I hadn't really slept, my body had nothing to work on, and therefore it struggled to even breath. Whoops, my bad.

But no matter how tired you are it is important to still continue with a good exercise regime as it will help with your energy levels through the day.

For me this is really important, having Elsie and Lola to entertain as well as do my work and try to be a good wife (although admittedly poor Danny and dinner keep creeping down the list) by exercising in the morning I do find I have that extra push to get on with my days.

It wasn't even the panic attack I was ashamed of, but the fact that I hadn't listened to Will when he has repeatedly told me to eat more... it is just an odd concept for me to eat more when I am desperate to lost weight. But Boy will I eat more in future. It was utterly embarrassing nearly crying and spluttering for breath in the middle of the gym and I only have myself to blame.

Sorry Will, lesson learnt. I promise.

Not Enough.