momof2minnies
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That's great Stacie! My fingers are crossed for you.It must be very difficult with a diagnosis of Celiac.
Have a good one,
Linda
Have a good one,
Linda
Stacie's Journey for Weight Loss and the 1/2 Marathon Jan 09!
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traceycooper
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Hi Stacie
i'm glad it went well at the dr's for you, try not to worry over the next 2 weeks, i'm sure everything will be ok
hope you had a great 4th July & a great weekend
i'm glad it went well at the dr's for you, try not to worry over the next 2 weeks, i'm sure everything will be ok
hope you had a great 4th July & a great weekend
keenercam
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Stacie -- Keeping my fingers crossed for you! I hope you had a very nice, long weekend! How are you feeling these days? How is the training going? Can you believe marathon weekend is just a little over 6 months away? 
Looking forward to sharing your training journey with you!
Looking forward to sharing your training journey with you!
deekaypee
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I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you, as well. What does this mean if the endoscopy indicates nothing? I mean, I figure that's a good sign. Does that definitely rule out Celiac? And with the blood work...what kinds of things are they looking out for? Not to be nosy, so you don't need to answer. I'm just curious, because I know how fatigued you've been and am wondering what the diagnostic plan is. Because you deserve health-care professionals who are going to seriously help you arrive at some answers and help you make the lifestyle changes necessary for you to lead a happy, healthy life. 
larry's girl
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Hiya, sweetie. How are you feeling today? Hoping the gluten free diet is still going well for you!
Just to interject here, I've already said this, but I think it bears repeating. I had an endoscopy and colonoscopy done about six months before my celiac diagnosis, and the gastroenterologist didn't see any damage in my intestines either. They were looking for blood loss, because I was severely anemic, but they didn't find anything except a few small polyps that were no big deal, just like you. I truly believe that unless they see exactly the signs and symptoms they were taught to look for in medical school, most traditional M.D.'s aren't going to diagnose celiac in those of us who present with a variant of it. All I can say is that I have been gluten free for over a year, and dairy free for several months, and I feel better than I have felt in many, many years. I am no longer anemic. I no longer have muscle pain over every inch of my body all the time (my joints hurt still, but that's from carrying this extra weight and being over 40
). I am still really tired, but I am able to get a lot of things done now that I couldn't do before I started a gluten free lifestyle (like walk a 5K, for example
). And my energy level is slowly improving, although it is going slower than I'd like. In short, I think you are doing the right thing by trying gluten free in spite of what diagnosis this doctor comes up with (or doesn't, as the case may be).
It was SO GOOD to see you Saturday. Count the days with me until Vero!!
Hope you have a great day - love ya!
Susan
Just to interject here, I've already said this, but I think it bears repeating. I had an endoscopy and colonoscopy done about six months before my celiac diagnosis, and the gastroenterologist didn't see any damage in my intestines either. They were looking for blood loss, because I was severely anemic, but they didn't find anything except a few small polyps that were no big deal, just like you. I truly believe that unless they see exactly the signs and symptoms they were taught to look for in medical school, most traditional M.D.'s aren't going to diagnose celiac in those of us who present with a variant of it. All I can say is that I have been gluten free for over a year, and dairy free for several months, and I feel better than I have felt in many, many years. I am no longer anemic. I no longer have muscle pain over every inch of my body all the time (my joints hurt still, but that's from carrying this extra weight and being over 40
). I am still really tired, but I am able to get a lot of things done now that I couldn't do before I started a gluten free lifestyle (like walk a 5K, for example). And my energy level is slowly improving, although it is going slower than I'd like. In short, I think you are doing the right thing by trying gluten free in spite of what diagnosis this doctor comes up with (or doesn't, as the case may be).It was SO GOOD to see you Saturday. Count the days with me until Vero!!
Hope you have a great day - love ya!
Susan
momof2minnies
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Hey Stacie,
How are things going? Just checking in.
Linda
How are things going? Just checking in.
Linda
postesf
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Hi guys. So...I've managed 3 days of Gluten-free so far. It's ok. In all honesty, I think it's helping me eat healthier. I've had Tuna Steaks or Tuna Salad w/ crackers (nut crackers) for lunch w/ a salad or fruit the last few days. No more burgers or sandwiches or biscuits... I've still have a bit of candy and sweets. I made some GF muffins and they turned out ok. 5 muffins a day is a bit overboard and a bit excessive, but until I get to used to this...
I'm still tired and having a hard time getting my workouts in. I managed to bike on Wednesday. I biked around my mom and dad's neighborhood. 4.5 miles in 30 min. I was sweating a lot, but when I finished, my heart was definately pounding. I didn't stretch out too good and my hip flexors know it!
I am done with Physical Therapy. I just love Gus...my Physical Therapist. He was very cool!
I've got some quad/ham and hip exercises to do. He thinks my strengthening these areas, it will help with the knee.
On tap for the weekend...We are keeping my newphew Sat/Sat night. His mom and dad are celebrating their 15 yr anniversary. Peter Pan--the play--is at a theater in Raleigh, but even the cheapest tickets are over $40 a piece so we may settle for the $2 movie. I also hope to clean up the study some. We sold our bookcase last weekend at the yard sale and now it's time to organize. The yard sale went well by the way...
I think that's about it.
Thanks for checking in everyone!
Stacie
I'm still tired and having a hard time getting my workouts in. I managed to bike on Wednesday. I biked around my mom and dad's neighborhood. 4.5 miles in 30 min. I was sweating a lot, but when I finished, my heart was definately pounding. I didn't stretch out too good and my hip flexors know it!
I am done with Physical Therapy. I just love Gus...my Physical Therapist. He was very cool!
I've got some quad/ham and hip exercises to do. He thinks my strengthening these areas, it will help with the knee. On tap for the weekend...We are keeping my newphew Sat/Sat night. His mom and dad are celebrating their 15 yr anniversary. Peter Pan--the play--is at a theater in Raleigh, but even the cheapest tickets are over $40 a piece so we may settle for the $2 movie. I also hope to clean up the study some. We sold our bookcase last weekend at the yard sale and now it's time to organize. The yard sale went well by the way...
I think that's about it.
Thanks for checking in everyone!
Stacie
postesf
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So...I took the Myers-Briggs personality Test... Very accurate:
The Duty Fulfiller
As an ISTJ, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you take things in via your five senses in a literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is external, where you deal with things rationally and logically.
ISTJs are quiet and reserved individuals who are interested in security and peaceful living. They have a strongly-felt internal sense of duty, which lends them a serious air and the motivation to follow through on tasks. Organized and methodical in their approach, they can generally succeed at any task which they undertake.
ISTJs are very loyal, faithful, and dependable. They place great importance on honesty and integrity. They are "good citizens" who can be depended on to do the right thing for their families and communities. While they generally take things very seriously, they also usually have an offbeat sense of humor and can be a lot of fun - especially at family or work-related gatherings.
ISTJs tend to believe in laws and traditions, and expect the same from others. They're not comfortable with breaking laws or going against the rules. If they are able to see a good reason for stepping outside of the established mode of doing things, the ISTJ will support that effort. However, ISTJs more often tend to believe that things should be done according to procedures and plans. If an ISTJ has not developed their Intuitive side sufficiently, they may become overly obsessed with structure, and insist on doing everything "by the book".
The ISTJ is extremely dependable on following through with things which he or she has promised. For this reason, they sometimes get more and more work piled on them. Because the ISTJ has such a strong sense of duty, they may have a difficult time saying "no" when they are given more work than they can reasonably handle. For this reason, the ISTJ often works long hours, and may be unwittingly taken advantage of.
The ISTJ will work for long periods of time and put tremendous amounts of energy into doing any task which they see as important to fulfilling a goal. However, they will resist putting energy into things which don't make sense to them, or for which they can't see a practical application. They prefer to work alone, but work well in teams when the situation demands it. They like to be accountable for their actions, and enjoy being in positions of authority. The ISTJ has little use for theory or abstract thinking, unless the practical application is clear.
ISTJs have tremendous respect for facts. They hold a tremendous store of facts within themselves, which they have gathered through their Sensing preference. They may have difficulty understanding a theory or idea which is different from their own perspective. However, if they are shown the importance or relevance of the idea to someone who they respect or care about, the idea becomes a fact, which the ISTJ will internalize and support. Once the ISTJ supports a cause or idea, he or she will stop at no lengths to ensure that they are doing their duty of giving support where support is needed.
The ISTJ is not naturally in tune with their own feelings and the feelings of others. They may have difficulty picking up on emotional needs immediately, as they are presented. Being perfectionists themselves, they have a tendency to take other people's efforts for granted, like they take their own efforts for granted. They need to remember to pat people on the back once in a while.
ISTJs are likely to be uncomfortable expressing affection and emotion to others. However, their strong sense of duty and the ability to see what needs to be done in any situation usually allows them to overcome their natural reservations, and they are usually quite supporting and caring individuals with the people that they love. Once the ISTJ realizes the emotional needs of those who are close to them, they put forth effort to meet those needs.
The ISTJ is extremely faithful and loyal. Traditional and family-minded, they will put forth great amounts of effort at making their homes and families running smoothly. They are responsible parents, taking their parenting roles seriously. They are usually good and generous providers to their families. They care deeply about those close to them, although they usually are not comfortable with expressing their love. The ISTJ is likely to express their affection through actions, rather than through words.
ISTJs have an excellent ability to take any task and define it, organize it, plan it, and implement it through to completion. They are very hard workers, who do not allow obstacles to get in the way of performing their duties. They do not usually give themselves enough credit for their achievements, seeing their accomplishments simply as the natural fulfillment of their obligations.
ISTJs usually have a great sense of space and function, and artistic appreciation. Their homes are likely to be tastefully furnished and immaculately maintained. They are acutely aware of their senses, and want to be in surroundings which fit their need for structure, order, and beauty.
Under stress, ISTJs may fall into "catastrophe mode", where they see nothing but all of the possibilities of what could go wrong. They will berate themselves for things which they should have done differently, or duties which they failed to perform. They will lose their ability to see things calmly and reasonably, and will depress themselves with their visions of doom.
In general, the ISTJ has a tremendous amount of potential. Capable, logical, reasonable, and effective individuals with a deeply driven desire to promote security and peaceful living, the ISTJ has what it takes to be highly effective at achieving their chosen goals - whatever they may be.
Jungian functional preference ordering:
Dominant: Introverted Sensing
Auxiliary: Extraverted Thinking
Tertiary: Introverted Feeling
Inferior: Extraverted Intuition
Introverted (I) 54.84% Extroverted (E) 45.16%
Sensing (S) 57.14% Intuitive (N) 42.86%
Thinking (T) 58.82% Feeling (F) 41.18%
Judging (J) 59.38% Perceiving (P) 40.63%
If anyone else want to take and see the detailed results:
http://sminds.com/mbti/
http://www.personalitypage.com/portraits.html
The Duty Fulfiller
As an ISTJ, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you take things in via your five senses in a literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is external, where you deal with things rationally and logically.
ISTJs are quiet and reserved individuals who are interested in security and peaceful living. They have a strongly-felt internal sense of duty, which lends them a serious air and the motivation to follow through on tasks. Organized and methodical in their approach, they can generally succeed at any task which they undertake.
ISTJs are very loyal, faithful, and dependable. They place great importance on honesty and integrity. They are "good citizens" who can be depended on to do the right thing for their families and communities. While they generally take things very seriously, they also usually have an offbeat sense of humor and can be a lot of fun - especially at family or work-related gatherings.
ISTJs tend to believe in laws and traditions, and expect the same from others. They're not comfortable with breaking laws or going against the rules. If they are able to see a good reason for stepping outside of the established mode of doing things, the ISTJ will support that effort. However, ISTJs more often tend to believe that things should be done according to procedures and plans. If an ISTJ has not developed their Intuitive side sufficiently, they may become overly obsessed with structure, and insist on doing everything "by the book".
The ISTJ is extremely dependable on following through with things which he or she has promised. For this reason, they sometimes get more and more work piled on them. Because the ISTJ has such a strong sense of duty, they may have a difficult time saying "no" when they are given more work than they can reasonably handle. For this reason, the ISTJ often works long hours, and may be unwittingly taken advantage of.
The ISTJ will work for long periods of time and put tremendous amounts of energy into doing any task which they see as important to fulfilling a goal. However, they will resist putting energy into things which don't make sense to them, or for which they can't see a practical application. They prefer to work alone, but work well in teams when the situation demands it. They like to be accountable for their actions, and enjoy being in positions of authority. The ISTJ has little use for theory or abstract thinking, unless the practical application is clear.
ISTJs have tremendous respect for facts. They hold a tremendous store of facts within themselves, which they have gathered through their Sensing preference. They may have difficulty understanding a theory or idea which is different from their own perspective. However, if they are shown the importance or relevance of the idea to someone who they respect or care about, the idea becomes a fact, which the ISTJ will internalize and support. Once the ISTJ supports a cause or idea, he or she will stop at no lengths to ensure that they are doing their duty of giving support where support is needed.
The ISTJ is not naturally in tune with their own feelings and the feelings of others. They may have difficulty picking up on emotional needs immediately, as they are presented. Being perfectionists themselves, they have a tendency to take other people's efforts for granted, like they take their own efforts for granted. They need to remember to pat people on the back once in a while.
ISTJs are likely to be uncomfortable expressing affection and emotion to others. However, their strong sense of duty and the ability to see what needs to be done in any situation usually allows them to overcome their natural reservations, and they are usually quite supporting and caring individuals with the people that they love. Once the ISTJ realizes the emotional needs of those who are close to them, they put forth effort to meet those needs.
The ISTJ is extremely faithful and loyal. Traditional and family-minded, they will put forth great amounts of effort at making their homes and families running smoothly. They are responsible parents, taking their parenting roles seriously. They are usually good and generous providers to their families. They care deeply about those close to them, although they usually are not comfortable with expressing their love. The ISTJ is likely to express their affection through actions, rather than through words.
ISTJs have an excellent ability to take any task and define it, organize it, plan it, and implement it through to completion. They are very hard workers, who do not allow obstacles to get in the way of performing their duties. They do not usually give themselves enough credit for their achievements, seeing their accomplishments simply as the natural fulfillment of their obligations.
ISTJs usually have a great sense of space and function, and artistic appreciation. Their homes are likely to be tastefully furnished and immaculately maintained. They are acutely aware of their senses, and want to be in surroundings which fit their need for structure, order, and beauty.
Under stress, ISTJs may fall into "catastrophe mode", where they see nothing but all of the possibilities of what could go wrong. They will berate themselves for things which they should have done differently, or duties which they failed to perform. They will lose their ability to see things calmly and reasonably, and will depress themselves with their visions of doom.
In general, the ISTJ has a tremendous amount of potential. Capable, logical, reasonable, and effective individuals with a deeply driven desire to promote security and peaceful living, the ISTJ has what it takes to be highly effective at achieving their chosen goals - whatever they may be.
Jungian functional preference ordering:
Dominant: Introverted Sensing
Auxiliary: Extraverted Thinking
Tertiary: Introverted Feeling
Inferior: Extraverted Intuition
Introverted (I) 54.84% Extroverted (E) 45.16%
Sensing (S) 57.14% Intuitive (N) 42.86%
Thinking (T) 58.82% Feeling (F) 41.18%
Judging (J) 59.38% Perceiving (P) 40.63%
If anyone else want to take and see the detailed results:
http://sminds.com/mbti/
http://www.personalitypage.com/portraits.html
toystoryduo
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Hope you have fun with your nephew this weekend!
Thanks for sharing the website with the personality test.
Have a great weekend!
Thanks for sharing the website with the personality test.
Have a great weekend!
Amy&Dan
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Wow very interesting on that personality test. Dh and I took personality tests through part of our premaritial classes at church. We should take them again! Your personality sounds like the kind of person we should all be.
Glad the gluten free is going well, your food sounds very healthy and on target. Great job getting that bike ride in. Just one workout at a time!
Have fun with your nephew, he'll probably be happier with the $2 movie anyway!
Glad the gluten free is going well, your food sounds very healthy and on target. Great job getting that bike ride in. Just one workout at a time!
Have fun with your nephew, he'll probably be happier with the $2 movie anyway!
traceycooper
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Hi Stacie
well done for getting the bike ride in especially when your energy levels are still low - its hard to stay motivated when you feel like that!
hope you had a nice time with your nephew
well done for getting the bike ride in especially when your energy levels are still low - its hard to stay motivated when you feel like that!
hope you had a nice time with your nephew
postesf
Keep Pushing
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Hello all! We had a good weekend keeping the nephew! I also got started organized our study (office) and complete it last night. Now, I just have a bit of filing to do. It amazing! You can actually walk in there now AND see the floor! lol!
I had my follow up doc appt today. All is ok. The biopsy looked great. My bloodwork looked ok. He said the my blood cells were small so now they are checking my iron and B vitamin and sugar... Why didn't they do this before?
I asked for all my vitamins to be checked. He said the blood work came back that I do not have Celiac. There are two genes and I have one of them...the less dominant one (which contradicts the stool test). He said he really saw no point in me eating gluten free, but if I wanted to for 3 months, I could...just to see if I feel better. The polyps are coming from my body's lack to produce enough acid which doesn't allow my body to absorb the vitamins according to him. So, to help my produce more acid, I should have some mineral water after my meals or add more yogurt to my diet. I need to take a multi vitamin as well. In addition, my thyroid was a bit high (which shoud cause people to lose weight...not me though!). He is sending me to an endocrinologist to have that checked out.
So...the blood test and the stool test are pretty much completely opposite of each other concerning the celiac. I still don't know what to believe. He did say eating gluten free is fine. It makes you eat less carbs and the ones you do eat are healthier for you. So, maybe it will help me to lose weight?
Bottom line...I'm still going to eat gluten free, add bubbly water, multi vitamins and see what happens.
I think that's about it. I did get up and do C25K W2D1 again this morning. Maybe I can actually complete it this week and stay on track!
EDITED to add: Matt went w/ me to doctor. The doctor did seem better this time. I think because Matt was there. He still seemed for focused on my weight...but whatever.
Stacie
I had my follow up doc appt today. All is ok. The biopsy looked great. My bloodwork looked ok. He said the my blood cells were small so now they are checking my iron and B vitamin and sugar... Why didn't they do this before?
I asked for all my vitamins to be checked. He said the blood work came back that I do not have Celiac. There are two genes and I have one of them...the less dominant one (which contradicts the stool test). He said he really saw no point in me eating gluten free, but if I wanted to for 3 months, I could...just to see if I feel better. The polyps are coming from my body's lack to produce enough acid which doesn't allow my body to absorb the vitamins according to him. So, to help my produce more acid, I should have some mineral water after my meals or add more yogurt to my diet. I need to take a multi vitamin as well. In addition, my thyroid was a bit high (which shoud cause people to lose weight...not me though!). He is sending me to an endocrinologist to have that checked out. So...the blood test and the stool test are pretty much completely opposite of each other concerning the celiac. I still don't know what to believe. He did say eating gluten free is fine. It makes you eat less carbs and the ones you do eat are healthier for you. So, maybe it will help me to lose weight?
Bottom line...I'm still going to eat gluten free, add bubbly water, multi vitamins and see what happens.
I think that's about it. I did get up and do C25K W2D1 again this morning. Maybe I can actually complete it this week and stay on track!
EDITED to add: Matt went w/ me to doctor. The doctor did seem better this time. I think because Matt was there. He still seemed for focused on my weight...but whatever.
Stacie
Amy&Dan
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That is so frustrating when you have two tests that contradict each other! As you say, eating gluten free might not be a bad idea on all fronts. Give it a try, it can't hurt right? I am glad the doctor was nicer, but its almost aggravating that he wasn't mean when your husband was around! Why can't he be just as nice when you're alone. Dumb doctor!
Good job on the workout, you are doing really well with that. Keep it up!
Good job on the workout, you are doing really well with that. Keep it up!
toystoryduo
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I agree with Amy....That must be frustrating to have both tests contradicting each other. I think it's a good idea to try and eat gluten free for awhile to see if that makes you feel better.
Great job getting the C25K W2D1 workout in! Keep up the good work!
Have a great Wednesday!
Great job getting the C25K W2D1 workout in! Keep up the good work!
Have a great Wednesday!
larry's girl
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Hi, sweetheart!
I am going to try really hard to say this nicely - I think the doctor is full of, um, crap, but that's just my opinion. Since he didn't see what he expected to see, he is blowing you off by saying you can change how you eat if you want to, but you don't really need to. Not producing enough acid causes vitamin malabsorption and anemia?
Um, ooooo-kay. I don't buy it, not one bit, but that's probably colored by my own personal experience and how little help I got from the traditional MD's before I found the one I see now who thinks outside the box.
Ultimately, you have to decide for yourself what you choose to do for your health. Eating gluten free is not easy, especially in the beginning, and if you aren't convinced you need to do it for health reasons, you may find your commitment waning - especially when you have to pass up fast food or your favorite breads and pastas over and over again. For me, it has been so TOTALLY worth it, but you know that already. So I will end my mini-rant by saying you have to do what you think is right for you - no doctor knows how you feel as well as you do. Know that I only want you to be healthy and happy, and that I hope I NEVER see you go down the road of illness and pain that I have traveled - it ain't fun, trust me.
Keep going with your workouts - you are doing well powering through your fatigue and continuing to train. Hope you have a great day - love ya!
Susan
I am going to try really hard to say this nicely - I think the doctor is full of, um, crap, but that's just my opinion. Since he didn't see what he expected to see, he is blowing you off by saying you can change how you eat if you want to, but you don't really need to. Not producing enough acid causes vitamin malabsorption and anemia?
Um, ooooo-kay. I don't buy it, not one bit, but that's probably colored by my own personal experience and how little help I got from the traditional MD's before I found the one I see now who thinks outside the box.Ultimately, you have to decide for yourself what you choose to do for your health. Eating gluten free is not easy, especially in the beginning, and if you aren't convinced you need to do it for health reasons, you may find your commitment waning - especially when you have to pass up fast food or your favorite breads and pastas over and over again. For me, it has been so TOTALLY worth it, but you know that already. So I will end my mini-rant by saying you have to do what you think is right for you - no doctor knows how you feel as well as you do. Know that I only want you to be healthy and happy, and that I hope I NEVER see you go down the road of illness and pain that I have traveled - it ain't fun, trust me.
Keep going with your workouts - you are doing well powering through your fatigue and continuing to train. Hope you have a great day - love ya!
Susan
deekaypee
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Stacie: I know I've responded to your posts on the weekly and Lean Meaner thread, but just wanted to say that I'm so proud of you for deciding to go ahead and listen to YOURSELF. I'm sure the doctor has much to offer you, at least in ordering and interpreting test results, but I think it's just great that you're taking active steps in managing your health.
I mean, it's just like what you've been doing with your running and strengthening exercises. It's just that we're all so used to letting our doctors direct us that it's refreshing to see you being your own advocate for the best health-care possible. You're ordering blood tests, going to other specialists, adopting a gluten-free diet, adding a multivitamin, etc. because YOU're determined to figure out what's going on. And you're staying on top of your exercise. You rock!
Oh, and I also think it's pretty cool that Matt went to the doctor with you. He's also a good advocate for you--and you deserve to have as many people who will fit in your corner as possible. (But nobody PUTS Stacie-baby in a corner.)
Btw, do you miss Gus, your PT? It seems like he gave you lots of good information and exercises to follow through with. I tend to work better with a drill sergeant breathing down my neck, but am way too cheap to pay for a PT. I rely on DOOD's good-natured willingness to swear at me if asked. (Not his thing, really.)
Good luck with your next 5K. I can't believe how many you're packing into your calendar.
I mean, it's just like what you've been doing with your running and strengthening exercises. It's just that we're all so used to letting our doctors direct us that it's refreshing to see you being your own advocate for the best health-care possible. You're ordering blood tests, going to other specialists, adopting a gluten-free diet, adding a multivitamin, etc. because YOU're determined to figure out what's going on. And you're staying on top of your exercise. You rock!
Oh, and I also think it's pretty cool that Matt went to the doctor with you. He's also a good advocate for you--and you deserve to have as many people who will fit in your corner as possible. (But nobody PUTS Stacie-baby in a corner.)
Btw, do you miss Gus, your PT? It seems like he gave you lots of good information and exercises to follow through with. I tend to work better with a drill sergeant breathing down my neck, but am way too cheap to pay for a PT. I rely on DOOD's good-natured willingness to swear at me if asked. (Not his thing, really.)
Good luck with your next 5K. I can't believe how many you're packing into your calendar.
postesf
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HI guys!
I've done my C25K this week. Two days. 3rd day would be Saturday, but I'm going to do a 5K in Beaufort instead. I don't know if they allow IPODs or not. I'll carry mine and do the C25K portion and then finish it probably just walking. We'll see how it goes.
Did I mention that last Friday Matt and I went shopping. He bought 5 pairs of the same shoes! They had them on clearance (Reg. $80 on sale for $24). They are a nice camel color dress shoe. He wears dress more than any other type...to work, to religious meetings, even w/ his jeans! So, we got every pair they had in his size! lol! He also got two new suits. One was Reg. $500 and been clearances w/ extra off and was only $80. The other was on a great sale (buy each piece seperate) and was $100! Some Good deals! He also bought some Tommy Bahama flip flops to put on e-bay. Regular price was $100, on sale for $30. All in all, we SAVED over $1000! WOW!
I guess that's about all that's going on right now.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Stacie
I've done my C25K this week. Two days. 3rd day would be Saturday, but I'm going to do a 5K in Beaufort instead. I don't know if they allow IPODs or not. I'll carry mine and do the C25K portion and then finish it probably just walking. We'll see how it goes.
Did I mention that last Friday Matt and I went shopping. He bought 5 pairs of the same shoes! They had them on clearance (Reg. $80 on sale for $24). They are a nice camel color dress shoe. He wears dress more than any other type...to work, to religious meetings, even w/ his jeans! So, we got every pair they had in his size! lol!
He also got two new suits. One was Reg. $500 and been clearances w/ extra off and was only $80. The other was on a great sale (buy each piece seperate) and was $100! Some Good deals! He also bought some Tommy Bahama flip flops to put on e-bay. Regular price was $100, on sale for $30. All in all, we SAVED over $1000! WOW!I guess that's about all that's going on right now.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Stacie
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Hi pretty princess, just wanted to stop in while I was posting in my journal and say hi
I to shop the sales, Dillards hasn't had the good sales this year it usually has. Normally at the end of a season I can get French and Italian designer clothes for 75% off and then an additional 40% off that. So far this year the best has been 50% off and 30% off that. When you are talking about shirts and pants that are normally about $100 each the sale is the only way to go.
I have to wear a suit at work so I usually catch the sale at Penney's, for jackets at $39.00 and pants I get where ever is running a sale. Macy's has been the best lately.
Hope things work out for you with the Dr and Diet issues.
Erica has become a veggie and I'm close but still do lots of fresh fish and some grilled cluck cluck. We eat lots of fresh veggies and very little processed food. I'm really pleased with the results so far. Now if I can just remember to drink the darn water.
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I to shop the sales, Dillards hasn't had the good sales this year it usually has. Normally at the end of a season I can get French and Italian designer clothes for 75% off and then an additional 40% off that. So far this year the best has been 50% off and 30% off that. When you are talking about shirts and pants that are normally about $100 each the sale is the only way to go.
I have to wear a suit at work so I usually catch the sale at Penney's, for jackets at $39.00 and pants I get where ever is running a sale. Macy's has been the best lately.
Hope things work out for you with the Dr and Diet issues.
Erica has become a veggie and I'm close but still do lots of fresh fish and some grilled cluck cluck. We eat lots of fresh veggies and very little processed food. I'm really pleased with the results so far. Now if I can just remember to drink the darn water.
Visiting Panda
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