SBF2 Reboot Boogaloo! April 12

mechanicmom

Good morning Pebbles!

Did you all have a good weekend?

The scale says I'm down but I had a bit of a salty weekend. I imagine it won't stay down today as I drink more water and get exercise in. But it's nice to see for the moment.
Today's goals are to log, eat healthy, drink water, walk or something, and keep me and the house clean in case the news crew comes by. And pray for some good things to happen this week. We could possibly hear some news tomorrow or Wednesday.
That's it!
Happy Monday boogaloo!
MM

yoginimary

I need to start putting projects on my calendar. I find that if I don't write it down, it doesn't get done. I enjoy scratching things off my calendar lists. The outside of my house needs painting, so if I do that in pieces, maybe I could do it myself. Any tips?

I had the cupcake last night, but it was just ok. Didn't get the bike ride in because it was drizzling all day. It was a walking day. I did a little yoga, but I wasn't up to much - everything kept hurting. I'm thinking no desserts for 2 weeks.

Today, if it's not raining, I plan on biking to yoga and walking this morning.

Projects, boogaloo!

lotusfromthemud

Trying very hard to be in a better mood today, but I just feel sort of fragile. And, I have to go to the "special lady doctor" for my every six-month ultrasound. Boo to it.

But, today is boxing class, and the sun is out, so...yay?

I put everything on a color coded google calendar, Mary. I also have daily tasks lists. Checking things off makes me happy, so I put things on the list. Maybe I should put "be in a better mood" on my list.

Ah well, I behave as if I'm cheerful, anyways. Even if I'm cranky. My husband was on Canada AM this morning, and I slept right through it. Boo. I'm putting find a mood balance on my list of things to do.

More yay than boo, boogaloo.:flowerforyou:

cp005e

Hey, all. Work is gonna be rough for awhile, but I am trying to look at it this way - they can't make me do anything I don't want to. I always have a choice. This is empowering in a way, because I don't have to see myself as a victim. I can still choose. So, I'm trying to take ownership with that knowledge, and figure how to write this story so that it has a happy (or at least tolerable) ending.

I can't remember when I last posted. I did go to the doc on Friday, but don't have any real answers yet. It is looking more like tendonitis than stress fracture, but I have some more specialist appointments to follow up. I tried jogging in place as a test this morning - unfortunately, it still hurts. :grumble: So I'm planning to hit the pool again tonight. Last week still ended up going a little haywire in terms of food (why did I make those brownies?!?), so I am hoping to be more reasonable about it this week - no desserts until the weekend. But, I also want to be kind to myself and not feel too guilty if not everything goes perfectly.

MM, that may be a great opportunity to be interviewed on television! You never know, it could be the sort of thing that helps push your case along.
V, don't put "be in a better mood" on your list. That's not fair to yourself. Maybe put some things on your list that you think will help, though (like boxing, or spending 10 minutes sitting in the sun watching the squirrels, or window-shopping, or whatever).
Mary, I've never painted a house. I guess you need a power washer and some other things. I'm glad you're getting excited about the teacher training!

Remembering the sunshine, boogaloo. :flowerforyou:

mechanicmom

*screaming* inside! NBC is coming out at 6 tonight! Ack! I don't know if it's going to be national or just local. But Ack!
I know it's not that big of a deal but I'm so nervous!
I need to get busy. Good thing the house isn't messy and I just have to pick up!
Just breathe boogaloo!
MM

lotusfromthemud

Cool, MM.

Made a big decision today. I was just dreading going to the gyno all day...so I didn't go. I plan on asking my doc for a new referral next week when I see him about the bloodwork.

When I googled my gyno to get his number, I stumbled onto literally hundreds of negative reviews for the guy's complete lack of bedside manner/tact/sensitivity. I've seen him four time: once he essentially accused me of lying to him about the amount of calories I eat, once he questioned my decision to not have children, and once during the strike, he went on an anti-union rant after I'd told him I worked for the union. During my exam, while I was in a well...vulnerable position. Unacceptable, I pronounce it so.

Hooray for taking control, boogaloo.

mechanicmom

V, I remember you mentioning the weird conversation you had when you went to see that doctor. Yeah, I'd get a different one for sure.
If you all care, we will be on the 10 o'clock news tonight, which maybe you can catch online? at nbcdfw. Or the letters are KXAS. The guy said it may even go national yet. I was so nervous but the reporter was really nice and friendly. Anyway, we'll see if anything comes out of this. You might catch Alex drawing a clock if you get to watch.
MM

Bobbie145

Wow, MM. That is so exciting! Can't wait to hear about it!! I will see if I can find it on line.

V: Glad you are getting a new doctor. The one you had doesn't sound desireable.

CP: Hang in there with work. Sounds like you have a good attitude.

I went to a new doctor myself last week. I did't have to do all the "female" stuff since I just had all that done with my ob/gyn. So, my new doc and I talked about my fatigue and accompanying symptoms. Although these are the same symptoms I have had for years, I think I am finally old enough (45) for my doctors to finally start looking at my hormones. He had blood work done and will look at levels for a bunch of different stuff. I go back in two weeks. I am so excited. He'll look at the usual levels like thyroid, vitamins, and iron, and then he'll look at the hormonal levels. He does a lot of work with bioidentical hormones if that is called for. He inserts pellets under the skin to get the hormones balanced. He says that works better than the creams. I'm not sure, but it also crosses my mind that when I have complained to my doctors who have been women that I am tired, that they haven't looked into it because they have been women who are tired, too. They may just figure that all women are tired.

I dropped my membership at my Y - at least temporarily until I get my mojo back. I have used my Wii Fitness Coach and got on my treadmill this morning. I also did crunches and used my medicine ball this morning. I'm continuing with Jenny Craig, but am having a hard time being faithful since finally getting back into my clothes. I changed out my winter and summer clothes this past weekend. I am excited about fitting into my spring clothes. I wore a skirt today that would have been too tight at the end of last summer.

New doctor, boogaloo!


Bobbie

mechanicmom

Hey, I'm back with more news non weight related. lol. The reporter called and said the segment on the news tonight has been shortened due to breaking news, BUT it's supposed to be on the Today Show tomorrow morning at 7:30!!!! As long as it doesn't get bumped. I am really speechless. Never would I ever thought I'd have a reason to be part of that show other than watching it some times! So watch for us!
MM

lotusfromthemud

Morning pebbs and celebrities...

Hope the interview went well, MM. CP...I understand that importance of remembering that you always, always have a choice in the matter (even when it really feels like you don't.) Bobbie, I think your positive experience with a new doctor may have influenced me to try to find a new one. When your doctor isn't listening to you, IMHO, that's not a good doctor. Mary, I am curious to hear what you find out (found out) about the teacher you're trying out for training.

There, I'm trying to be less self-centered. I am always so interested in what all ya'll are doing, but I feel like I don't respond to it enough.

Once again at boxing, I was afraid I was going to break my partner. I almost knocked her over a few times, which gives me both the guilt and the frustration. I wasn't even hitting my hardest.:ohwell: I am such an amazon.:laugh:

Today, my plan is zumba at 9, yoga at 6 and precious little in-between. I may go get my nails done, I may just relax at home. My only project is to figure out how to send my spreadsheets so that a PC person can open them (now that I am no longer a PC person). And that's all. It appears to be another sunshiney day, so I may perk up and decide to go do stuff in the world, but I've actually scheduled today as a re-charge. Tomorrow I start back on MY projects (hooray) in earnest. As much as I love teaching, it takes a lot of time/energy away from my own studies, which are supposed to be the point.

Recharging boogaloo.:flowerforyou:

mechanicmom

V, I am the same way. I do care about what you all are doing, but I don't comment enough. Usually I am in the middle of something else when I am posting or Alex needs something, so I just don't make time to sit down and write individually to everyone.
Bobbie, congrats on your weight loss and a doctor that sounds like they might actually help you. I hope I find one of those in the near future.
CP, I hope things smooth out at work for you.
Mary, let us know how the training goes.
I really have been self centered lately. It's hard when there's so much going on that is exciting and I want to share! The intereview went well and we were on the Today show even though it was super short. But we have some interesting things for M when she comes home.
Plans for today are to try not to eat too much. I'm really hungry (have been the last 24 hours) so it's been hard not to eat everything in sight. Must be girly time. We went out to eat last night, unplanned, since I didn't have time to make dinner and I have to say that was probably the best eat out meal I have had in a long time! I loved every bite! That's always rewarding. But now I have to work it off. Not sure what I am going to do for exercise today. It's getting to be a pain walking while pushing Alex in the 15 pound stroller because he is so big. I was going to go tonight but we are planning our anniversary trip. I am very excited about it because we are planning to go to Arkansas to hike! I will try to do something active today.
I'd better get to my day. I didn't sleep well so I am wanting to fall asleep. Oh, in case you are interested there's a story about the Russia stuff on nbcdfw.com I believe.
Back to reality boogaloo!
MM

yoginimary

Nice video, MM. Here's the complete link:
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Couple_Anxious_Over_Russian_Adoption_Controversy_Dallas-Fort_Worth.html

I care about what is going on in y'all's lives but don't always have anything to reply - so keep the novels coming.

Bobbie - have you tried an elimination diet? Could be something in your diet that is making you tired. I'm not usually tired but I get enough sleep and have ways of dealing with stress. I also don't watch tv at night. Sleep apnea can make people tired too.

I'm not going to the SA class until next Monday, but will send out an update.

Today- getting a pedicure, yeah! I didn't get the bike ride in yesterday because my dad needed a ride to yoga. I will get one in today or tomorrow. I think I will do a yoga video today as well. There's a famous yogi coming to San Antonio, and I want to get a feel for what Beryl Bender Birch is like.

Give me details, boogaloo.

mechanicmom

Thanks Mary for finding that and posting it!

Bobbie145

MM: Saw the video. Wow! That is so awesome!! I hope everything continues to move along for you guys.

Mary: "Sleep apnea" seems to keep coming up lately. I didn't talk to my new doctor about it, but I will ask him about it - especially if the bloodwork doesn't show anything irregular.

I donated blood on Friday. I looked up my results today, and my cholesteral was down almost 25 points from last year. I don't know how accurate that is, but it will be interesting to see what the results are from the bloodwork at the doctor's office. I guess eating right and exercising has helped.

Have a good evening, girls! :flowerforyou:


Bobbie

lotusfromthemud

Hey Mary, (and everyone) I did crane arm balance for the first time in a hundred years tonight, and stayed up for about five-six seconds. I then laughed like a two year old and applauded myself.

I am a weirdo. A strong weirdo.

yoginimary

Hey Mary, (and everyone) I did crane arm balance for the first time in a hundred years tonight, and stayed up for about five-six seconds. I then laughed like a two year old and applauded myself.

I am a weirdo. A strong weirdo.

I'm clapping my feet in headstand for you!

lotusfromthemud

Morning my pebbs,

Today is an appointment downtown and probably a trip to Whole Foods. I take a cab home, and then I feel like a millionaire. Something about being driven directly, without stops, to your home. Then tonight, it's my weights class with my new favorite weights teacher. (aka: the only weights instructor I like).

Also, hooray, it's sunny again.

My mood seems to be improving...I've just allowed myself some quiet time at home or unscheduled...I just get the overwhelmeds and need to recharge sometimes.

Overwhelmeds recovery boogaloo.:flowerforyou:

yoginimary

I managed to get a bike ride in yesterday as well as walk. I didn't do yoga as it is scheduled for the rest of the week.

Today: maybe double yoga and a walk in the woods - if it doesn't rain. We only have a 30% chance, but it looks like rain. If I'm going to get to morning yoga, I need to get moving. It starts at 9:30. Ten is much more reasonable, 9:30 is just cheeky.

Short post, boogaloo.

mechanicmom

Howdy,
I think it might be getting light enough in the mornings to walk/run before DH leaves for work. I might try it in the morning. It will only be thirty minutes but that's better than nothing.
Putting Alex down for a nap and I'm going to try Taebo again. Hope it doesn't hurt my back. It hasn't been hurting lately but I haven't been doing much either.
DH and I sat down to plan our anniversary trip. We don't enjoy the same things. He's more romantic than I am. I want to climb the tallest mountain and get a good work out. He wants to walk around, taking our time, holding hands etc. We're going to have to compromise. Give a little on both sides right? I will be severely disappointed if for some reason we don't get to do this. I have wanted to go back for awhile now. We both need it, for ourselves, and also because I thought if I did get a good work out in it might motivate me to keep going.
Making things work boogaloo!
MM

lotusfromthemud

Last night I did spynga in addition to my weights class. Not surprisingly, I loved it. I was worried that because the spin portion was only 25 minutes, it wouldn't be much of a workout, but it was very, very intense (since we didn't really have to worry about endurance, there were heavy heavy hills and sprints). It wasn't long enough to really feel like yoga, but it felt like a really fast and dirty spin class with a sensible amount of good stretching afterwards.

Today I don't have a scheduled workout. I was supposed to go see my trainer today, and she's sick...so I've decided it's a sign that I should take a day off. I've done double workouts every day this week, and am ready for a day off from the gym. I am using my extra energy to go clothes shopping. I'm actually driving our car, which I never do, so it's an adventure. A lot of my summer-type clothing is really old, to the point that it's faded and missing buttons and has holes in it, etc...so I'm breaking down and going and buying some new stuff. I hate clothes shopping a lot, but I'm determined to actually take time and buy some things that fit well. To up the difficulty, I've put myself on a "one out, one in" closet/dresser space budget. But, I think as much as possible, I'm looking for direct replacement clothing. Sample: new black tank top to replace the one that is now faded to gray and stained. If you hear any faint screaming from the northerly direction, that's my dressing room frustration.

Other than that, no big plans. The sun is still shining.

thinking of you, boogaloo.:flowerforyou:

mechanicmom

Good morning.
Hope clothes shopping goes well V! I am in desperate need of clothes as well.

Well Russia shut down adoptions, at least until things can be negotiated. It's sad and disappointing but we have not given up hope! We are holding on to what we know, and we know that little girl is suppose to be ours.

I did go out and walk/run three miles this morning! I managed to jog .25 miles which inthought was good considering I haven't done it in a long time. Now on to grocery shopping and cleaning!

More waiting boogaloo. (I should be a pro!)
MM