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Hi folks...Missed you all. I’ve been out here listening, never miss a show, and dealing with life. My daughter’s dad was given a month to live at the end of November so we all rallied round. He’s at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston in an experimental program for the treatment of his cancer. The good news is that after 6 weeks of double doses of chemo the tumor is 75% decreased in size. It is nothing short of a miracle. Now he starts a combo of chemo and radiation, the hardest part.
Needless to say life took hold and I’ve been barely holding the line, no excuses just the facts. I know this 100 days works, so I’m in for 2008. I have lots to accomplish this year and I need to be accountable. I’m hanging on tight for a positive outcome in all areas. So I’ll check back later tonight. I’m about to do some Tae-Bo and work out with the weights.
I just got done doing 45 minutes of aerobics. I started with 15 minutes of cardio dance with 8 pound weights to bump it up and help strengthen my core, then moved to the treadmill for the rest of my time at an incline of 6.5, with a speed of 2.7. That seems to be the best on my knees. The Motown playlist I put together on my iPod blasting in the background sent me down memory lane to a funky beat that will always get my toes a tapping, my heart a pounding, my waist a wiggling and a smile on my face.
I’m writing all my food down and totaling the calories to about 1400. This always works well for me. I’m surprised sometimes at how much I get to eat. Often times if I hadn’t been totaling them up, I would have thrown the towel in for the day because I would think I had blown it already when really I hadn’t.
Thanks Bree, it makes me feel good to know someone missed me. You are looking particularly bodacious in your new photo and working hard as ever I see. Love to the kids and family.
Yay, Denise - you’re back. I figured something was going on when you hadn’t posted in a while. I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter’s dad, but I am glad that you are doing ok and getting on track. How is Baby Dog?
Hey there girl...I missed you all. What a great group of friends I’ve found here. Baby Dog is actually doing quite well. Thanks for asking. He’s on a special prescription diet that is dual fiber for his colitis. 3 months of bloody/watery stools had him down to 124 pounds from 155. I’ve been able to put about 20 pounds back on him. I keep him on the Previcox for the weakness in his hind quarters and we keep on going. He loves his kitty Daisy, and we make quite the happy little family. I said a little prayer and asked for just one more winter and I think the big Guy up there heard me. Looks like I might get another year with him.
You’ve had a lot to deal with in the past few months. That’s fantastic news about your daughter’s dad. MD Anderson is an amazing place. My boss’ sister is a 6+ year breast cancer survivor because of the treatments she received there. (My mom just spent 9 days in Methodist Hospital right next door to MD Anderson, and I am now saying that she is a pancreatic cancer survivor!)
Hang in there!
P.S. Thank you for posting that gorgeous picture of Baby Dog and his kitty!
I worked out hard with my weights tonight and added the cardio dance. You have to love that iPod. It adds a whole different dimension to working out. I also cleaned up all the fallen branches from the winters storms today, cutting them up into 3 foot pieces and bundling them up for recycling pick-up tomorrow. I’ve been putting it off, and now that we’ve had a bit of spring weather I’m getting the urge to do it. All together at least 45 minutes. Now I’m going to watch a bit of TV and do my yoga stretches before bed.
Thanks for all your support good to see all of your faces....Joanna it looks like you were having a bad hair day...LOL that avatar always makes me laugh. Tom you are looking sleek and strong, Judy thank you for your kind words, you look great, and Bree you look like you are ready for the Mrs. Universe contest with that pose. It sure does feel good to be back on track. I must ask myself at least 10 times a day, “How do I want to feel?”.
Denise The future is looking so bright I want you all to put your sunglasses on!!!!
50 minutes today of a combo of Tae-Bo, and Treadmill at an incline of 5.5, throw in some waist exercises and it was a good day. I’m feeling rested and energized.
Tom...New pictures will be forthcoming when I get further along the way. I have to have something to report before I put something new up. It is a goal though. I’ve decided to change the color of my hair....big step for me but I’m going to try something new. I’ve looked the same all my life. I was looking at a 4th grade photo my mom sent to me, and my hair was the same. YIKES! That was certainly a revelation. It’s just been different lengths but always long, and pulled back on the top. It was down to my waist and I just cut about a foot off at the beginning of the year. Baby steps, but I’m headed for a new look and a new body to match. Now where are those sunglasses?
I worked tonight and ran around all night. I forgot my pedometer but it usually averages at least 5 miles so at least I’m active on the job. Just to make sure, I did my work out in the morning. Did my core exercises, and weight work, along with 28 minutes of Tae-Bo.
I’m down 5 pounds and that feels good. The food choices are in a good place with only an apple when I got home from work. I was satisfied with that. Cutting out sugar has stopped the cravings. “Sugar Demands Sugar”. I had a counselor tell me that once. It was such a simple statement but I never forget it, probably because it is so simple. The more sugar I eat the more I crave it. Simple fact!
Glad to see you back on the forums. I missed your photos, especially the ones you take on the coast. I’m sorry to hear about your family illness. Stay strong and keep moving and you will get through this with grace and dignity.
I can’t wait to see the new photos of your new look.
A combination of weights, cardio and dance, then the treadmill to wrap it up just in time for midnight. Oh and I can’t forget carrying wood up the stairs to fill the baskets. I feel so good. No more cravings at night and I’m making fantastic choices with food. I’m keeping it at 1500 calories. I realized that I can eat a whole lot of food for that many calories. I feel like I have a wonderfully different attitude about myself. My daughter wants me to visit her for a housewarming at the end of May in her new home in Connecticut. She got married on Martha’s Vineyard in Sept. I’m excited about this year.
I’m off to work in a little bit...I like to do my cardio late at night before bed, depending on how many miles I put on tonight. I’ll wear my pedometer.
I seem to know when my body has had enough, and listening to it is the best change I’ve made so far. That afternoon nap did wonders for me the other day, making the rest of my night very productive on all fronts. I’ve got a wonderful lunch prepared. Have a great week-end.
Worked the week-end and really put the miles on running around the unit. I also did my weight work, and treadmill in the morning before leaving for work, 45 minutes on Sunday and Monday. Just completed the call with Scott. It was the first time I was home so I could listen. People at work are noticing how happy I am. This plan is so much more than exercise and movement. It’s a whole attitude adjustment. I suppose that’s where the motivation part of the program comes in.
A change in attitude brings on a change in perception, and that just opens a whole new world, don’t ya think? So I may be overweight (though I’m losing everyday). On any given day I would be miserable about it, but my perception of the situation, and what is to come, leaves me so hopeful and happy with the transformation taking place, that I forget to be miserable about my weight. It’s all good and I’m smiling and happier.
I suppose spring being right around the corner helps a bit too! The Flowers are starting to bloom in California.
The future is looking so bright I want you all to put your sunglasses on!!!!
