Thursday, April 14, 2011 #
Got a call from my foot doctor yesterday. I am having on of my 2 surgeries on Friday. I hope that I get my left leg done first. I am having laser surgery for the vericose veins in my ankles. I need to get both legs done. The left leg is the worse of the two, so I am rooting for that one. If the infection is still in the leg, they will continue to treat the sore, and do surgery on the right leg instead. Down time is 24 hours or so, and I can get the other leg done in a week! I am so excited. I have had this sore on my ankle for 9 months now, and it certianly affects my workouts. My foot throbs so bad after a workout. I try to do the low foot impact, like the eliptical, but it doesn't help much.
Trying to be good otherwise. Really struggling with the loneliness eating, now that the tax office has dramatically slowed and I am at home during the night while my hubby works. Ugh! The radio helps. My husband comes home, and wonders why there is noise in every room. He is getting the fact that I need noise to not feel so alone. He grew up in a home where he was the only child, and doesn't understand really what it is like to grow up with 3 other syblings. There was noise ALL the time. My mom was the neighborhood mom, which meant the ENTIRE neighborhood came to our house for playtime and snacks. I remember during winter my mom having a big canning pot full of hot chocolate. And lots of toast, so when are shoes were soaked we would line them next to the heater, and let them dry while we watched a movie and warmed up on hot chocolate and toast. Nope, never a quiet moment in the house. Dad and I snored loud. The only quiet moment was when the house was empty!
Hope everyone has a great day.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 #
(I am starting off with a complaint about the title no accepting special characters"......GRRRR)
The Sun and the Rain had war yesterday. It started off beautiful, then the rain drowned us out....back and forth for several hours. In the end, the Sun won, but the Rain put up a fight. Today is supposed to be sunny, and then another Rain cloud moves in to battle the Sun. The weatherman has predicted that the Rain will win for a few days. So, I will have to stay inside at the YMCA
I got a great workout in yesterday. I did an hour on the Eliptical, and weight training. Felt good as I was doing it, but when I cam home and put my foot up, it really started to scream at me. Ugh! Oh how I cannot wait to get the surgery done! I did the Eliptical so there wouldn't be any high impact like the treadmill. And, I even broke up my hour into 2 half hour increments.
Eating yesterday was awesome. I planned my lunch right, and was able to work in a "less fat candy bar". I haven't had a 3Muskateers in forever it seems. And it tasted so yummy. Chocolate craving fixed, and there are no side effects with Alli over it. BUT, I had to plan for it. And then I came home and made a shrimp dish with cheese and macaroni....again, yummy!
Well, hope everyone has a great day......and stay strong!
Mother Nature isn't giving Spring back very easily. I thought we had a glimmer of hope early last week. I was wrong! It snowed on Thursday. How am I supposed to get bit by the Spring Fever bug if it keeps freezing. My bike was rode last week on 3 days, but it is beckoning for more, and I so want to give that to the bike. Oh, hum-drum!
Meanwhile, I have been successful with Alli this last week. Nothin' like a fear factor to keep one on the straight and narrow. I have yet to have any of the not-so-liked side effect of Alli. Which leads to then.....I lost 4 pounds last week. So excited, and very inspired with the success!
I saw the surgeon for my ankle last Friday. I have to wait a couple more weeks, as I have an infection, and they need it gone before they do the surgery. The bad news is that I have to have both legs done. The good news is that my recovery down time is about 24 hours, and then I can have my other leg done the following week! I am soo looking forward to that! :)
So, I hope all had a great week, and keep on pushing forward....afterall, it can't rain all of the time. (Okay, that person never lived in Western Washington!!)
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 #
Well, I have time to find me again, and I haven't been too pleased in the meanwhile. It is amazing that when you have gotten used to working out, and then can't, how much you can miss it and get grumpy about it. The tax season is ending soon, and hours for me have dropped. I have actually worked out yesterday and today! Feels so good to be back!
Mother Nature still hasn't gotten the NUMEROUS memos I have sent....she has to get them sometime, RIGHT??? Ugh! I am afraid of watching my new bicycle being beautiful and rideable to being a big bucket of rust. I am going to get a cover for it, and take it to the shop for lubing. I can't wait for the sunshine to join Spring, and I can get ON my bike to ride it.
I started the Alli diet (with pills) yesterday. I think the "side effects" is a great scare factor. I cleaned out my fridge and cupboards. I went shopping for Fat-Freer options. I feel good about it, and like I said, the fear factor is enough to keep me straight. I will keep ya posted about it.
Take care of yourselves, and keep your humor about you!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 #
Mother Nature finally got her memo that Spring has arrived. We have had wonderful weather the last couple of days (and yes, I am afraid that I have just jinxed myself here). It hasn't been to warm, or too dry, but enough for me to get on my bike for commuting. It has been great. A ride that isn't too far, but enough that I can feel my blood pumping. And today is supposed to be almost 60 with pure sunshine.....yummy!
Last night I even craved a salad for dinner....yeap, Spring is arriving, no matter how fashionably late it may be.
Next week is Spring break, and I plan to spend a lot of time on my bike. Yes, the love affair has not worn off, and I am not expecting that too anytime soon. I feel so empowered and free, unlike running. I will probably still do some running, but not like I did last summer. I am now looking into Volksmarches in the area. A lot of them have biking courses too.
I am taking my motorcycle class this weekend. Keep your fingers crossed for that too!
Enjoy the sunshine and be kind to yourselves!
So, I am totally loving the new bike. I woke up Thursday morning thinking "No Guts, No Glory". I wasn't planning on taking my bike until it was warmer and with daylight. But, I changed that tune Thursday morning, and took it out for our first home to work adventure. I was quite pleased with my time from door to door. Less than 20 minutes for 3.2 miles. Then I decided that I was going to run some errands with it, and took it for another 17 miles. 20 MILES on Thursday. It felt great, and I had no pain on Friday.
And, on Friday, I took it to work again. round trip from home to work back to home is 6.45 miles. I am really liking this plan.
I am looking forward to Spring, and hope that the weather cooperates soon. Memo needs to be sent to Mother Nature reminding her of the change of seasons.
I hope that everyone get the inspiration to shake off the Winter Blues, and jump into the Spring Blooms! Happy Spring to all!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 #
I know, I know.....Where have I been? 
How have I been? 
What have I been up to lately?
Well, first, I had to tell the tax office that I needed them to back off on the hours. Last week it all cam crashing down on me. I got on the scale, who definitely was the worst friend/best enemy of the week. It's digitalized intelligence informed me that I had gained ten pounds back!! 
EEEECCCCCKKKK!! I feared that was the case because I was getting the "I'm fat" feeling again. Jeans had been getting tighter, and the reality check need to clear the brain bank. Then, I had to go and ask my husband to help with the measurements. Ugh! But what else could go wrong. So, I had to let something break. And I let the tax office go.
Meanwhile.... I went to the eye doc, and he wasn't concerned about my diabetes after looking into my eyes. He said that he could tell that I had it in control. My astygmatism is getting worse, but not much, and he wasn't alarmed over it. I have prescription sunglasses coming, and new transitions as well. I am looking forward to them. They are fun pairs of glasses.
Also, went to my family doc for my diabetes update yesterday. This is where it gets really good, so be sure to have a chair handy (if for some strange reason you are standing as you read this).... My A1c's are 6.5!!!
Holy Crappy!! Not sure how I managed to get better control over it. November I tested at 6.8, unto which I was happy about. Since I was diagnosed with Diabetes 3 1/2 years ago, this is the LOWEST
result I have had!
SNOOPY DANCE
Lastly, I got my bicycle. I have had it on lay-a-way for a couple of months now, and picked it up today. I decided that a new bike needed new work out clothes. Wal-mart had a fantastic clearance sale on clothes. I went to the bike shop and the sales guy was AWESOME. Could have hugged him, and will probably go back tomorrow for that. I already went for a 2.2 mile ride on my bike, and loved every minute of it. A little chilly, and knit gloves are now in the basket. But otherwise, an AWESOME adventure! I am looking forward to making that my commuter vehicle with spring coming. Work is only 3 miles away, and there is 3 miles between work and the YMCA (for my strength training). Then after, I will ride 6 miles home. With beautiful sunny weather due 
ANY day now (although I think Mother Nature needs another memo reminding her of some key details), I am looking forward to working my new plan!
Ahh, a good day indeed. 
Now pass the jello shot! 
Tuesday, March 01, 2011 #
Due to serious time neglect, I am sad to report the following:
ZERO workouts in the last 2 weeks;
gained 6 pounds;
expanded bust, waist and, hips;
maintained neck, thigh, and calf;
piece meal and restaurant eating too much;
and too much giving in to chocolate! M
Must get back on track!! Focus is needed...
"It's astounding, time is fleeting
Madness takes its toll
But listen closely, not for very much longer
I've got to keep control"
I am ready for a "Time Warp"
Thursday, January 27, 2011 #
Sorry if the first version of this one was blank...I was a dork and got to click happy. If it is not here, than woohoo, I recovered myself.
Anyways....so much for my big workout tonight.
Why did I think I could actually have a night off from the tax office during tax season in a big military area? Silly me......yes, which means that I was called in and need to be getting ready as I type this quick note....
Kachina....I want to do that pic that you were suggesting the other day. Hubby and I planned it tonight, but I have that now on hold. Maybe we can still sneak one in when I get home.....but I am usually tired and just want to get out of the "girlie" clothes and heels! Hold on to hope, I will get there soon!
Last night, for my tax office work, I wore this cute brown skirt and a leopard print top with my heels. I had a walk-in client see me and then requested that I do their taxes. My receptionist said that I should maybe wear that (with her finger circling about me) more often. I got several compliments about how good I look. It was a much appreciated ego-stroke. I was learning to relish it.
After work, my husband, Keith, and I met up for dessert. Even he stopped and stared for a minute.....keep those ego strokes coming!!
I have never been "girlie" before. I have always worked in plants/restaruants/warehouses, and now the kitchen of a school. So there isn't a lot of opportunity to get "girlie"...and I didn't think I would be the girlie type. I like my jeans and flannel jackets. But man, I can adjust to the girlie thing....it does feel good