AnaManx's Journal - Comments Welcome

[therriau4]

First of all, I would like to send you a huge hug & my deepest condolences for the loss of your son. It is my biggest fear in the world, losing a child, and I'm so sorry that you have to go through this. I admire your ability to get up each day, much less take charge of your health. You are an inspiration.

There's another thread on here in which the lady says she's starting with the exercise slowly & consistently, but allowing herself rest days as well (lolakat,I think)...& I hope you'll do the same. Its important to exercise, of course, but its also important to do it at a pace & the type of exercise thats comfortable for you! Even if you just take the stairs when you'd usually take an elevator, or park waaaay in the back of the lot & walk into the store...these things add up. & Good for you with the breakfasts! I know how hard that can be to get in...one thing that really helps me is protein shakes...I mix one up first thing in the am & I'm good to go & never hungry between meals anymore. I use soy protein (cause the soy is rumored to also be good at treating menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes!...important for me!).

Anways, good luck to you!! & keep up the good work!

 

[anamanxs]

Thanks for the kind words. Not so healthy today, I met my brother's GF and went shopping for our Angel cruise. She is going with me to sprinkle my son's ashes at sea.

B - Yogurt
L - Mama Maria's (pasta & hot wings and salad) - But we did walk the Mall - lol
S - Taco salad - again no shell, but did have some nacho chips

Lost a few pounds this week, hope I didn't gain them back today!

 

[lolakat]

I hope you had a fun day shopping and lunching with your brother's GF! I think it is important to allow yourself an indulgence once in a while. It's not one order of pasta or wings that got us here, right? The issue I always run into is that I tend to completely fall off the wagon after what could be a one time indulgence. I think the best thing to do is just enjoy the treat for what it was and continue on with your healthy eatting plan. You can do it!!

 

[anamanxs]

Thanks for the encouragement! I need it. I am not so good on weekends. Much better during the week. Went to the pool today and layed in the sun a little dinner was so, so. Back to the game plan tomorrow.

I looked for a journal I wanted for my son but couldn't find what I wanted so I made one on Shutterfly with pictures. Hopefully it will come out fine. I also joined an online board for people who have lost a child. Just taking it one day at a time! Thanks everybody again for the support!

 

[anamanxs]

Good Morning,

New week, New Day - Back on Plan!

 

[lolakat]

That's right! A frest start! YOU CAN DO IT

 

[eyor44]

how are you doing today?
I think you food looked good over the weekend. and walking the mall is better than no walking at all. You are doing great!

 

[anamanxs]

Hi All, Kind of having a few sad days right now. Doing Ok eating but not GREAT - the exercise has sort of gone out the window. Hard to believe I will be at Disney World in 18 days. I hope the mouse works his MAGIC on me!

 

[anamanxs]

Wow, Bad week at work but so glad it's Friday. Weight has maintained at work. Had to tell if any weight loss due to different clothes I may have on. Got lab results, they did blood work while at dr the othe day. I guess posting here is a good way to follow it. AIC.. 6.3, Pot was LS, as was choloride. Everthing was OK per doctor.

Now food:
B: Egg with cheese
L: Wendy's chilli
D: Chicken, baked beans, salad
Snack: Nuts

So I know I am doing OK there it is totaly the exercise thing! I have got to get motivated!

 

[anamanxs]

Actually been an active weekeend. I went for a walk yesterday for an hour; today went to the gym today and had an hour work out. Really nice gym but I don't know how anyone affords $65. a month. Guess I will be checking out some other gym's, we have a Gold's gym may check them out next!

 

[eyor44]

Sorry you had a bad week. Hope things are a bit better now. Great news from the doc. That sounds good. Your food still looks good and I'm glad you are able to get back to the exercise.

Your trip is beginning to get close.

 

[lolakat]

I'm glad you are feeling a little better this week. You will be in Disney before you know it!! How exciting!

If you like a gym but expense is an issue you might check out your local YMCA. They often have a fairly nice gym and memberships are pretty reasonable.

 

[anamanxs]

Our YMCA is about $50 a month, the one I really like is $65 a month, Gold is on special right now about $20 a month and Planet Fitness is about the same as Gold's. But, I have joined before and I have to be comfort going or I know I won't go. One has a special $12 for 21 days, I gues I will go do that and see if I will use it!

 

[eyor44]

Very smart to do a trial before you make a commitment. One of my friends on here has an awesome rec center she goes to for all kinds of things. I live in a very small town and there are two gyms and we don't have a YMCA. Wish we did.

 

[anamanxs]

I spruged and got a pedicure today, my toes are all pretty and pink! I haven't been since May; when my daughter got me one for Mother's day so I was in deep need! Besides they had pizza at lunch today for the employees and I was good and had half a bowl of cereal.

 

[therriau4]

Yay for the pedicure as a reward for skipping the pizza! Good for you!!

I live in a small town too, with no YMCA...and Planet Fitness is about 30 minutes from me. I tried it April -August every day (except weekends) and though the equipment is good, I found that doing those repetitive type of cardio workouts just don't work for me. Once I get going, my heart rate will stabilize...you can mix it up with interval training, but I find at home video tapes to be more fun, and to work more body parts at one time. It can be hard to find ones that work for you, but it sure is easier than driving to a gym. Just a thought...

 

[eyor44]

you skipped the pizza. Way to go with the will power.

I agree with the at home workouts. We are doing zumba at a dance class I go to and before that a dance one. You really work your whole body doing those.

 

[eyor44]

I hope you are having a wonderful time on your trip Ana.