Feb 5 - Feb 11
GaGasheesh
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LW: 131.0
TW: 130.4
Now I know for sure that for me it's about intake. I haven't moved more, in fact quite a bit less, but food intake has decreased. Maybe I "shrunk my stomach", but I just don't feel like eating everything on my plate. The lab tests came back normal, so the doctor said to take Metamucil every day, and if it was a virus it will clear. He also said to avoid stress. Right. . All you have to do is read the news, lol. I don't even turn on the TV news. I've had a normal temperature the last few days, and not many other symptoms other than having to cut my BP med to prevent symptoms from too much of that.
Sarah, I'm sending good thoughts for your treatments now halfway through the second week
. . hope you're feeling well. I started the thread a day late, so I hope you're okay and busy with it and all else on your plate. How is your hubby dealing with things?
Lois, sorry about your back pain, especially at DL, but it seems you haven't let it get in your way. You're a trooper! And a good example because I tend to really slack off when I don't feel well or have any pain.
Kelly, I'm sharing my goals for this year:
1- Add a gym visit once a week for a different activity. Being on Medicare, hubby and I have access to a lot of gyms. We have a Rec center near us we're members of with just about everything . . aerobics, all the cardio & weights equipment, basketball, pickleball, swimming pools, hot tub, sauna, racquetball, etc. (Even ice skating . . they have hockey tourneys there for the schools) I always try to get hubby to go, but I've decided that if he won't, I'll just go by myself. Then, he might start coming with me. . he needs it. I'll do it on Wednesdays. I've been going to Golftec every Wednesday for lessons to improve my game, but the pass is expiring soon, so I'll plug the Rec Center in that time slot. That way, the rest of my week doesn't have to change. (trainer, FaceTime playdates, golf, etc.)
2- Limit TV and news reading, especially at night so I can hopefully sleep better. I tend to read stressful books too, lol! Like my current one is "The House of My Mother" by Shari Franke. It's her telling of a weird Utah case (as the oldest child) where her mother had a YouTube Channel, basically showing her "perfect Mormon family", called 8 Passengers. But, it got exposed for extreme child abuse, and by the family therapist too! They nearly starved her kids to death, and the mother AND therapist are now in prison. I swear, my next book has to be funny!
3- Add a yoga and meditation workout.
4- Limit sugary snacks and desserts.
Okay, well I have my trainer today, so I'd better get going. She'll be in Mexico next week, so I'm gearing up to motivate myself for weights in her absence. Looking forward to seeing everyone's health goals for the year.
TW: 130.4
Now I know for sure that for me it's about intake. I haven't moved more, in fact quite a bit less, but food intake has decreased. Maybe I "shrunk my stomach", but I just don't feel like eating everything on my plate. The lab tests came back normal, so the doctor said to take Metamucil every day, and if it was a virus it will clear. He also said to avoid stress. Right. . All you have to do is read the news, lol. I don't even turn on the TV news. I've had a normal temperature the last few days, and not many other symptoms other than having to cut my BP med to prevent symptoms from too much of that.
Sarah, I'm sending good thoughts for your treatments now halfway through the second week
. . hope you're feeling well. I started the thread a day late, so I hope you're okay and busy with it and all else on your plate. How is your hubby dealing with things?Lois, sorry about your back pain, especially at DL, but it seems you haven't let it get in your way. You're a trooper! And a good example because I tend to really slack off when I don't feel well or have any pain.
Kelly, I'm sharing my goals for this year:
1- Add a gym visit once a week for a different activity. Being on Medicare, hubby and I have access to a lot of gyms. We have a Rec center near us we're members of with just about everything . . aerobics, all the cardio & weights equipment, basketball, pickleball, swimming pools, hot tub, sauna, racquetball, etc. (Even ice skating . . they have hockey tourneys there for the schools) I always try to get hubby to go, but I've decided that if he won't, I'll just go by myself. Then, he might start coming with me. . he needs it. I'll do it on Wednesdays. I've been going to Golftec every Wednesday for lessons to improve my game, but the pass is expiring soon, so I'll plug the Rec Center in that time slot. That way, the rest of my week doesn't have to change. (trainer, FaceTime playdates, golf, etc.)
2- Limit TV and news reading, especially at night so I can hopefully sleep better. I tend to read stressful books too, lol! Like my current one is "The House of My Mother" by Shari Franke. It's her telling of a weird Utah case (as the oldest child) where her mother had a YouTube Channel, basically showing her "perfect Mormon family", called 8 Passengers. But, it got exposed for extreme child abuse, and by the family therapist too! They nearly starved her kids to death, and the mother AND therapist are now in prison. I swear, my next book has to be funny!
3- Add a yoga and meditation workout.
4- Limit sugary snacks and desserts.
Okay, well I have my trainer today, so I'd better get going. She'll be in Mexico next week, so I'm gearing up to motivate myself for weights in her absence. Looking forward to seeing everyone's health goals for the year.
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LW: 129.6
TW: 128.8
Hi, all. Sorry to be late this week. I did weigh before I showered yesterday, but driving to Bethesda every day for treatment and then to the mall there to walk puts a big hole in my in my day, adn I just didn't get online. I usually get home around 2:30, eat lunch, and then all it takes is checking email, returning messages, doing one or two chores, and puff--the day is gone. But Monday will mark my half-way point, and I'm really doing pretty good. I have a few aches and a little fatigue, but nothing major. I see the doctor on Thursdays, and she's pleased so far. Tomorrow, I have to go in a half hour early because they are doing another CT scan and they may make another mold of my body. The last 5 sessions will be targetted to the area where the lump was removed and so I'll be lying in a different position. Talk about precise. These folks are something else, and I'm so grateful.
Today I also had to start out early because we had sleet and freezing rain last night. Schools were delayed by 2 hours and so traffic was much heavier than it usually is when I head down. It was sleeting again when I came out, but I still went to the mall to walk. There's so many chemicals on the roads, I knew nothing would stick.
Day before yesterday, I got a call from my sister that is very worrying. As you know, her husband had 3 daughters with his wife who died, including the oldest one who died of complications of pneumonia right before Christmas. Well now the second oldest daughter's daughter, who she adopted when she was about 2 years old, is seriously ill. She began complaining about a back ache, and a CT scan found a large mass in her colon. She had an MRI yesterday, but I have not heard the results of that. I worry about my brother-in-law, who is getting on in years, and of course, is pretty worn out with caring for my sister. This stress is not good for him.
Hubby's back is giving him a fit, but we did finally get all the Christmas decorations put away yesterday. (Almost Valentines Day LOL) He said that next year, he is going to hire some young muscle to help with getting everything out and then everything put away again. We have heavy stuff to get down to the storage closets in the basement.
Sheesh, I'm on traditional Medicare with a Plan G supplement, but I don't think a gym is covered with either. I think Medicare Advantage Plans cover gyms, but not regular parts A&B. It's great that you do have that option. I think adding something different helps in many ways. For one, it helps alleviate boredom. I was getting in a rut with my class and treadmill walking. At least the mall that is near my treatment is not one that I would go to often, and so it's a new environment for me. And it's good news that your tests were normal. I hope all the lingering symptoms go away soon. And I agree--intake is key. When I think about how long I have to move to just burn off one cookie . . .
Lois, I am glad you had an enjoyable weekend at DL, but goodness girl--10 miles! As I said, Hubby's back is acting up and he could not bear the pain the other day after about two miles. I hope you at least rest your back and foot every mile or two. And I'm looking forward to seeing photos of your sister weekend.
Kelly, I hope that everyone in your family is doing better. You've also had a lot on your plate in the past few months, including work. I was thinking about your previous job location not long ago, and remembered those long commutes and that photo you shared of that vast snowy terrain.
Well, time to get busy again. Have a good week everyone. Oh, and before I go, here are my 7-day averages:
Steps = 10,083
Kcals burned = 1,7460
