Serial Starters

Okay. "Lurking" nothing. Just had one of my biggest NSV's in forever and I've gotta share it.

My first class of the day is stress management through physical activity. We had assessments today. Mostly issues of endurance - things like how long we could hold the boat pose, or a wall sit, or a plank; stuff like that.

Well, I was the last person to drop on the wall sit. In a class where my classmates are anyone from total couch potatoes to soldiers to gymnasts. I was going for over a full minute longer than the last person before me. And I'm only about 80% recovered from that sinus infection.

I was a little discouraged this morning when I saw that it looks like I'm done dropping "shock" weigh, and that's always a dangerous feeling. After that, that feeling is GONE - and that made me realize I have a whole new method to combat it. Next time I want to restrict dangerously or purge to speed things along, I'll head to the gym instead and remind myself exactly what I'd be giving up if I went and did that (because damn, do those behaviors ever weaken me fast), and burn a few extra calories while I do it - it's a win/win.

Friday

Scale hopped back up .6 of a pound this morning for no apparent reason, so not a happy start to my Friday. But I will persevere. DH diagnosed with high blood pressure on Wednesday and his blood work yesterday showed highly elevated triglycerides along with his other cholesterol numbers not being great. Doctor advised low-carb, low-fat diet. Grrr. We were just getting into the groove of the low-carb, high-fat diet! DH has actually been following it and has lost 4 lbs. So, not sure what we will decide but we will do it together.

No big plans for the weekend. Budgeting, paying bills, cleaning, grocery shopping. The kids start Sunday school this Sunday morning and then DD starts her second year of confirmation on Sunday night. We may make a trip to see my grandma who just turned 88 last week. It's about an hour drive to her place. I emailed my aunt to see if Grandma is up for visitors and to be sure they don't already have plans. So, we'll see. I last saw my Grandma in July and I'm not completely sure she knew who I was. I'm pretty sure she won't remember my kids. But she's always pleasant and will visit as she is able. And re-ask the same question a lot.

Lana - good luck with those forms!

Sara - I'll look for a couple of our favorite crockpot recipes and will post this weekend.

Have a great day!

Will lurk from work.

Annie
Today's weight: 161.0
Highest weight: 177.8
Goal: 145

Going to visit my older brother this weekend. Saturday is his granddaughter/my grand niece's 3rd birthday party. Not sure how long he will be able to stay so may have to do separate visit to his house after party. He is not doing well with this latest round of the new chemo. My SIL is despondent and is utterly exhausted trying to stay up beat for him. I feel so helpless.

Sara- congratulations! You deserve it!

Lana: Seconded what Sara said about the paperwork - err on the side of "exaggerating" your disability. Don't say what your good days are like because the people in charge of processing will read it as "I can work full time in any position 98% of the time; I just have occasional bad days - I don't really need assistance; I just need a boss I can negotiate two or three extra sick days a year with, but I'm lazy and want free money." I have several friends who have been denied disability despite only being able to get out of bed to fetch food and use the bathroom most days because of this. The system is ridiculous.

As for better things - congratulations, Sara! You definitely deserve that recognition. And I'd love to see this poncho pattern - I don't knit, but I've been wanting to learn. What are your plans for it?

As for my daily check-in, today has been...a Day. Boyfriend caught my bug despite our best efforts to keep it away from him. I'm in that phase of recovery I always have where most of my symptoms are gone, but I can't stop coughing because my throat itches like nobody's business as it's healing...which makes the healing process slower...which drags out the itching...which drags out the coughing...I hate the way my body responds to these things.

Despite that, I decided to turn my trip to the pharmacy today into a little bit of training for the upcoming race. The pharmacy is about 3/5 of a mile away, so I decided to run there and back. Did pretty good for still being a little sick! According to my phone I was running for about 11 minutes total, which puts me at the same pace I usually run at while not sick...I "cheated" a little; the timer on my phone does automatically pause when I stop at an intersection or slow to a walk in the store, but it's still a good sign!

Also had a doctor's consultation today. I'm trying to get on top of my health as it pertains to my appearance before the wedding; we're trying to take care of the damage my ED has caused to my skin and hair - which serves as more motivation not to relapse; I don't want all the cost and effort to go to waste! Thinking about that, it was (and still is!) pretty anxiety-inducing, like even just a consultation is a Big Damned Commitment, but it's a kind of positive anxiety.

I have a few small plans for tomorrow, but mostly it's just gonna be cooking, homework, and more recovery.

Tilliesmommy1 wrote: »

SATURDAY

Good morning,

Dawn - why only a couple of weeks? what gets in the way to continue? Make small goals/habit changes that you can do for a long time (like drink one more glass of water- walk around the block)?? Welcome to our board and post when you can.

Woke up too hot around midnight - dog was coughing. Dog had a cough fit and all is quiet at the moment - I will call vet and ask when they open if I need to bring her in. I turned on ceiling fan and eventually got back to sleep, but it will be nice if I can get a little more before my day starts.

Would like to make crock pot lasagna but it makes too many servings / but it does freeze well.... I have today to decide if I get food tomorrow for crockpot so verdict not in yet.

Exploding- I did see your post at about 1am - slow steady steps forwards and it is all for a positive reason.... you can do baby steps if you cut any situation into small enough steps. Maya Angelou said the one thing you can do in the worst situation is breathe - so that is a baby step.

Wave to all who follow. BBL

I think it’s because I’ll have a “cheat day” then from there I kinda dwindle off .. I’m not sure.

I put on two pounds after losing a couple of pounds. In so doing, I backtracked a little. Nonetheless, I now more than ever want to work towards reaching my goals, weight loss and otherwise. And it is motivating to be in the company of those who want the same.

Much success to us all!