How is everyone doing? I am still exercising almost every day. I miss maybe one day a week at most. I am still doing the Gilad and Jari Love combo. It seems to be a good fit for me (thanks Pam for the nod to Jari!)
My latest endeavor is to switch from Coffee with 1/2 and 1/2 to green tea with some sugar and NO 1/2 and 1/2....The switch is complete and I am no worse for wear from it. My days of total exhaustion are gone for the most part and I am just mildly sleepy in the am. Green tea is so good for you and I figured I could have a cup in the am instead of the coffee.
I am pretty sure I have lost a pound from the change. I say "pretty sure" because this is when I lose a bit of fluid (time of the month thing) and I have lost more than usual.
How is everyone else doing? How is the eating? Are you guys surviving the heat? I haven't been able to swim a lot yet due to a lot of rain but I am hopeful that will get better....................
We spent a week in tropical Florida. We had a pool at the house, so I swam every day. Not laps, but I did work my entire body. It's hard work trying to hit the ball on your head like a seal, lol.
I walked at least 3-4 miles a day, and had sweat rolling off of me about constantly. The heat also surpressed our appetite, so we ended up eating only 1 big meal a day most days. I lost some weight, I'm sure. It was hard to stay hydrated while at the parks. I'm still catching up on water.
Spending part of almost every day upside down on coasters was really good for my soul, even though my 45 yo body felt it from bracing myself and getting whipped around. Despite the fact that I'm beat, I'm refreshed and recharged. I needed a vacation more than I realized!
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Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it~~~~~Ferris Bueller
PaulaF in Co (Login PaulaF-in-CO) The Frugalista Files
Still Hiking
July 2 2009, 7:03 AM
It was becoming very difficult to hike due to a lot of pain in my upper legs from pregnancy. I had this problem the last time and my solution was to become a couch potato.
This time, I did some research and learned that these problems are due to your pelvis ligaments relaxing and your pelvis getting out of whack. I'm now seeing a chiropractor who specializes in prenatal care and I'm a new person.
I don't want to get so completely out of shape like I did with DD, and I'm so optimistic that this time will be different. I've also decided that I"m going to suck it up and spend big bucks on a jogging stroller that will accept a carseat. That's big bucks USED. New these things are totally outrageous ($600+). The good news is that I can turn around and sell it for probably about what I paid, so it all works out.
Now I need to work on food. I'm gaining too fast so I need to concentrate on healthy snacks.
...I had been trying to change some eating habits -- slowly switching to decaf coffee in the a.m., switching from diet soda to iced green tea, eating more veggies. I was even starting to walk. Now I've been diagnosed with breast cancer and now the next few months will be a test to see if I can keep it up!!!
This is so unfair! Well, it has been unfair to our other members who have it, too. PennyOH, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. I hope it was caught real, real early. Please let us know how it goes. ((( Thinking of you, too, Snick. )))
I never thought this would happen -- ever!! My mammo was clear at the end of February. I felt a lump mid-May and thought it might go away. I forced my doc to do an ultrasound on 6/16 and was referred to a surgeon. The biopsy was last thursday evening and has come back positive for the "garden variety", most common type of breast cancer. I think it is confined to the breast and hasn't gone to the lymph nodes. I will start chemo in the next 1-2 weeks to shrink the tumor, then have surgery to remove it, and then radiation. Depending on whether it has estrogen receptors will determine whether I need to take Tamoxifen for five years after radiation.
It's been a rough week -- for me AND my family. My 14 yo DD is doing better - she's known for about a week. We just told DS (age 8 in a few weeks) last night and he's having trouble with it. He'll be OK.
I had my hair cut today....I've been meaning to do it anyway -- just not this short. It'll grow back eventually though.
I know this is all going to be OK -- it's gonna suck for a while -- but it'll be OK!!
PaulaF in Co (Login PaulaF-in-CO) The Frugalista Files
Oh geeze, that sucks!
July 3 2009, 12:48 PM
Penny, I'm thinking about you and sending prayers and positive thoughts your way. I just can't believe it. Your positive attitude will make all the difference. Good for you for pushing your health with the doctor. It's also eye-opening to think that it developed in just a few short months.
Sounds like you have a great chance of catching this thing early, which is great news - and a mighty strong reminder for the rest of us to do our monthly breast exams. You've got a great attitude, and it sounds like you are doing all the right things. ((Hugs to you and your family))) even with all you're doing, I know things are rough. You are in my prayers.
That just plain sucks! The quickness surprises me too, which is a great reason to do monthly checks!
I'll be thinking of you and sending you positive energy and strength to help you fight this!
{{{Penny}}}
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Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it~~~~~Ferris Bueller
I'm thinking of you and praying for you! I don't think it's coincidence that you were making healthy changes in your life before finding this out. It looks to me that God was already preparing you for what was ahead. Some of those changes will make a world of difference while you are going through your treatment.
but if you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me david dot robinson at m c h s i dot com. (Take out the spaces). I have already been through chemo, and I am 8 days aways from being through with radiation. I would love to hear from you.
Gwen
We went to the Frio and tubed for a week, to Wisconsin and ate and drank for a week and to Austin with more eating and drinking. I walked and did minor physical things during the month and didn't gain any weight that stuck, thankfully, but I feel gushy.
This week I am back on track and am flipping between strength and cardio every other day with one day off a week. I have been using Jari Love for strength and the field outside my house for cardio because the thought of getting on the treadmill is so unappealing. The first day I ran 55 min with some walking, so that is MUCH better than what I would do on the tread mill. I hadn't even used my Ipod...next time I will.
I am trying to watch food portions and stick with 5 to 6 small meals instead of a huge one, but supper is still kicking my rear. I just want to eat...a lot. I'm working on it!
I go about 7:30ish. I think it feels better cause I'm running on grass and don't have that pavement reflecting all that heat at me. Hopefully I won't break an ankle. I bring my dogs with me and they think I'm playing with them.
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