Get in Shape & Lose Weight for August 2014 Group

[Pikester]

Sneaker mileage....LOL Makes sense though Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

 

[DisMom1981]

Sorry to be negative and complain but I'm so depressed and stressed. I am so tired and feel blah. I tried getting out of bed this am and then I got back in..... don't know if it is because I need to let myself fully recover or if I've slipped into old habits to make excuses to not get up and work out. Im so scared of gaining weight back and annoyed at myself bc this could be so much worse!

I did run twice this week and I've gone on a couple walks. It's the first week I've gotten back to making my step goals and I do feel much much better than when the Lymes first hit.

It's just so ironic that the most consistent I've been in my life and the best shape in a long time- and then I get sick.

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[Pikester]

Sorry to be negative and complain but I'm so depressed and stressed. I am so tired and feel blah. I tried getting out of bed this am and then I got back in..... don't know if it is because I need to let myself fully recover or if I've slipped into old habits to make excuses to not get up and work out. Im so scared of gaining weight back and annoyed at myself bc this could be so much worse! I did run twice this week and I've gone on a couple walks. It's the first week I've gotten back to making my step goals and I do feel much much better than when the Lymes first hit. It's just so ironic that the most consistent I've been in my life and the best shape in a long time- and then I get sick. Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

Get up! Get up! I'm here with you. I'll be heading out for a run in just a bit so think of me running/walking with you.

 

[digiMom]

Sorry to be negative and complain but I'm so depressed and stressed. I am so tired and feel blah. I tried getting out of bed this am and then I got back in..... don't know if it is because I need to let myself fully recover or if I've slipped into old habits to make excuses to not get up and work out. Im so scared of gaining weight back and annoyed at myself bc this could be so much worse! I did run twice this week and I've gone on a couple walks. It's the first week I've gotten back to making my step goals and I do feel much much better than when the Lymes first hit. It's just so ironic that the most consistent I've been in my life and the best shape in a long time- and then I get sick. Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

Hey DisMom1981, if you feel tired and stressed then be kind to yourself. I haven't had lymes so don't know exactly what you've been going through, but I can definitely relate. I spent weeks trying to balance between pushing myself to get back to where I was (still not really there) and being kind to myself and letting myself heal. And that line is different every day. This stupid weather doesn't help either. Why is it raining and in the 50s?

Anyway, the best advise I can give is take it one day at a time. Think about what you want to do and balance it with what you can do. If it's just stretching, then do that. If it's walking do that. Another thing that helped me was splitting up the workouts so you're putting less stress on yourself. Reaching your step goals is awesome! Don't worry about not getting back. You will, eventually. I promise to stay here and listen and help in any way I can. even past august if necessary. Good luck!

 

[digiMom]

Countdown: 7 Weeks until August 1st!

"No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dreams that you wish will come true."
- Cinderella​

 

[WAHkoMom]

Sorry to be negative and complain but I'm so depressed and stressed. I am so tired and feel blah. I tried getting out of bed this am and then I got back in..... don't know if it is because I need to let myself fully recover or if I've slipped into old habits to make excuses to not get up and work out. Im so scared of gaining weight back and annoyed at myself bc this could be so much worse!

I did run twice this week and I've gone on a couple walks. It's the first week I've gotten back to making my step goals and I do feel much much better than when the Lymes first hit.

It's just so ironic that the most consistent I've been in my life and the best shape in a long time- and then I get sick.

I don't think you should hold yourself to the same standards as before you got sick. Like digimom said, I don't know exactly what you're dealing with, but feeling wiped out is par for the course, isn't it? I understand your feeling of deflation, of course, but don't discount all the hard work you put in - and results you saw - up until recently.

Feel free to gripe away anytime. Knowing that we're not alone in this is soooo helpful.

 

[nadira36]

OKay - it's been ages since I was here last - not even sure if it was before or after I went for the stress test or not. I think I posted about the stress test already?

I went for my stress test appt - from having severe heart palpitations - but I couldn't do the test - you have to be fasting for it - I was allowed a 'light' breakfast 4 hrs or more prior to the test - well that really just about killed me - I was so dizzy I wasn't sure I'd make it to the appt, but I did. They assured me it would be okay and all I needed to do was walk - they lied. After about 2 min of running, I almost passed out on the treadmill. And burst into tears b/c I was shaking so bad - and Drs and nurses came running over. Yeah - fasting was NOT a good idea.

Given my history of thyroid disorders, the cardiologist thinks my heart is fine and will straighten itself out when my thyroid is back where it needs to be. So far he seems to be right.

Our Little boy went for his MRI - his lump is not cancer! Super happy about that - we just have a lumpy guy it seems! And at 10 mos he is talking up a storm

Okay - so all great things. More great - I am now wearing some of my pre-pregnancy clothes again! Not back to my original size - but not in my big clothes anymore. I'm certainly getting there - which is great b/c with life being so crazy (selling our house and trying to buy) I'm not eating well and exercise is hit or miss. But twice this week we decided to walk to get groceries - about 10 blocks each way. A bit of whinging from the kiddos - but we talk Disney the entire way and encourage them by telling them we're practicing so we can walk the parks.

So many things have happened - happy to hear those who've been sick are getting better! It's really wonderful to read the progress everyone's made over the last 10 pages! Gonna go back and keep reading to get motivated!

 

[DisMom1981]

Get up! Get up! I'm here with you. I'll be heading out for a run in just a bit so think of me running/walking with you.

Hey DisMom1981, if you feel tired and stressed then be kind to yourself. I haven't had lymes so don't know exactly what you've been going through, but I can definitely relate. I spent weeks trying to balance between pushing myself to get back to where I was (still not really there) and being kind to myself and letting myself heal. And that line is different every day. This stupid weather doesn't help either. Why is it raining and in the 50s? Anyway, the best advise I can give is take it one day at a time. Think about what you want to do and balance it with what you can do. If it's just stretching, then do that. If it's walking do that. Another thing that helped me was splitting up the workouts so you're putting less stress on yourself. Reaching your step goals is awesome! Don't worry about not getting back. You will, eventually. I promise to stay here and listen and help in any way I can. even past august if necessary. Good luck!

I don't think you should hold yourself to the same standards as before you got sick. Like digimom said, I don't know exactly what you're dealing with, but feeling wiped out is par for the course, isn't it? I understand your feeling of deflation, of course, but don't discount all the hard work you put in - and results you saw - up until recently. Feel free to gripe away anytime. Knowing that we're not alone in this is soooo helpful.

Thanks! Major group hug- you are all the best! Starting summer vacation today and happy to have time to get back on the dis.

OKay - it's been ages since I was here last - not even sure if it was before or after I went for the stress test or not. I think I posted about the stress test already? I went for my stress test appt - from having severe heart palpitations - but I couldn't do the test - you have to be fasting for it - I was allowed a 'light' breakfast 4 hrs or more prior to the test - well that really just about killed me - I was so dizzy I wasn't sure I'd make it to the appt, but I did. They assured me it would be okay and all I needed to do was walk - they lied. After about 2 min of running, I almost passed out on the treadmill. And burst into tears b/c I was shaking so bad - and Drs and nurses came running over. Yeah - fasting was NOT a good idea. Given my history of thyroid disorders, the cardiologist thinks my heart is fine and will straighten itself out when my thyroid is back where it needs to be. So far he seems to be right. Our Little boy went for his MRI - his lump is not cancer! Super happy about that - we just have a lumpy guy it seems! And at 10 mos he is talking up a storm Okay - so all great things. More great - I am now wearing some of my pre-pregnancy clothes again! Not back to my original size - but not in my big clothes anymore. I'm certainly getting there - which is great b/c with life being so crazy (selling our house and trying to buy) I'm not eating well and exercise is hit or miss. But twice this week we decided to walk to get groceries - about 10 blocks each way. A bit of whinging from the kiddos - but we talk Disney the entire way and encourage them by telling them we're practicing so we can walk the parks. So many things have happened - happy to hear those who've been sick are getting better! It's really wonderful to read the progress everyone's made over the last 10 pages! Gonna go back and keep reading to get motivated!

Glad to hear all is well and moving in the right direction. I can't imagine the stress you had worrying about your LO, especially.

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[Pikester]

Thanks! Major group hug- you are all the best! Starting summer vacation today and happy to have time to get back on the dis. Glad to hear all is well and moving in the right direction. I can't imagine the stress you had worrying about your LO, especially. Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

This past week was the start of our Summer vacation so I've been running in the morning instead of in the evening. It's totally thrown me for a loop! For some reason I get a right side stitch that won't go away. Has happened for every 5k I've run. I have got to get this figured out.

Keep on, keepen on

 

[WAHkoMom]

This past week was the start of our Summer vacation so I've been running in the morning instead of in the evening. It's totally thrown me for a loop! For some reason I get a right side stitch that won't go away. Has happened for every 5k I've run. I have got to get this figured out.

Keep on, keepen on

Whan are you eating, now that you're running in the morning? I find I have to eat at least an hour before I run in order to minimize issues. (Maybe TMI, but I also need to have my morning constitutional before I run. LOL!!) Also, try eating a half a banana about a half hour before you run, if you can. I think the potassium helps.

 

[WAHkoMom]

Good grief - TRIPLE POST!!

 

[WAHkoMom]

Stupid phone!

 

[Pikester]

Whan are you eating, now that you're running in the morning? I find I have to eat at least an hour before I run in order to minimize issues. (Maybe TMI, but I also need to have my morning constitutional before I run. LOL!!) Also, try eating a half a banana about a half hour before you run, if you can. I think the potassium helps.

I've been eating an hour to an hour and a half before I run. I cut out having my hot tea thinking that the caffeine might be causing something to cramp up. I did oatmeal the last time and got less of a stitch then usual so now I will try the banana with the oatmeal. Trial and error I guess.

 

[DisMom1981]

I run like 5:30am-ish so don't eat anything before.

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[Pikester]

I run like 5:30am-ish so don't eat anything before. Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

I tried that too, didn't work. It did work back when I was getting up at 4:45a, rolling out of bed and hitting the treadmill. My body doesn't like it now.

 

[rebeccam31]

Gah! My daughter has started rehearsals for a regional theater production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Now, I realize that this is truly a good thing, but MAN! Our routine is just GONE! I am making terrible food choices because planning meals is difficult at best. Fitting in runs is more challenging. I'm thrilled she has the opportunity, but our world is slightly off-kilter. I know we'll adjust and it will be fine (no rehearsal today--phew!), but right now I feel like a slug. :/

 

[DisMom1981]

I tried that too, didn't work. It did work back when I was getting up at 4:45a, rolling out of bed and hitting the treadmill. My body doesn't like it now.

I love being able to just go right outside- when I have to go to the gym it's a 4:40 wake up ewe.

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[DisMom1981]

Gah! My daughter has started rehearsals for a regional theater production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Now, I realize that this is truly a good thing, but MAN! Our routine is just GONE! I am making terrible food choices because planning meals is difficult at best. Fitting in runs is more challenging. I'm thrilled she has the opportunity, but our world is slightly off-kilter. I know we'll adjust and it will be fine (no rehearsal today--phew!), but right now I feel like a slug. :/

I hear you in the slug department. Now that school is over Im hoping I will drag myself out of bed no matter how lousy I feel just plow through since I don't have to go to work after. .......starting tomorrow of course (ughhhhhh)

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[nadira36]

Glad to hear all is well and moving in the right direction. I can't imagine the stress you had worrying about your LO, especially.

Thanks! It was really tough. So happy it's over!

The past couple days I've actually managed to get some exercise in, plus gardening, and hauling boxes. Though my focus on posture has fallen by the wayside over the past month or so. For me, I really find posture makes all the difference. Gotta pay better attention again.

 

[rebeccam31]

I hear you in the slug department. Now that school is over Im hoping I will drag myself out of bed no matter how lousy I feel just plow through since I don't have to go to work after. .......starting tomorrow of course (ughhhhhh)

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I can't even imagine how frustrated you must feel. I hope you start to see some significant improvement soon!