Kentucky Derby . . . . . . Keeping on Track

[purplecat]

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I'm so excited. I found some different orthotic devices for $50 online. They're supposed to correct my posture as well as improve and correct the Morton's Neuroma. I cancelled my appointment for tomorrow (the cortisone shot). I just wasn't feeling it especially since it might not work and if it did, would only be temporary!

Say a prayer everyone. If I could return to basic walking I would be so eternally grateful to God. I miss exercising (cardio) like walking and aerobics.

[SunnySmile501]

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Hey all, I'm here. I no it's been a while since I've really sat down and written. It's past midnight and I have to get up early for work tomorrow (and feeling so depressed about it). Oh well, this will pass. I really think my thyroid pushes me into these mini funks. I knew you were feeling down! I just knew it! I'll be better by morning.

I walked 30 minutes today and the foot is already angry at me. My left foot is still sore from standing in one spot for over an hour in that cantata on December 9th. Like an idiot, I thought wearing new ballet flats would be better than trying to stand in any kind of low heel, but broken in, dress shoe (my medical restrictions say I'm not to stand for more than 10 minutes). These shoes hurt like crazy where the big toe joins the foot. Now, even when I walk in my New Balance walking shoes, that toe joint hurts really bad. I also did 10 minutes of strength training (chest and back) with 2 lb. weights. My arms felt like they'd cave - burned like they were on fire!! I was at 8 pounds for 30 minutes just 9 months ago, and I can barely lift the 2-pound weights for 30 minutes, now. You lose strength fast. I'll be so glad when I build up strength. I used to do 30 minutes of toning with 5 lb. weights so I feel like a weakling right now. No more walking. I've learned my lesson. On a positive note, I found some orthotics for the Morton's Neuroma (cancelling the cortisone shot tomorrow). The orthotics are $80 (ouch) but hopefully it will help me balance. I tend to pronate my feet outwards. I'm going to try to do 150 minutes of exercise per week but not sure. If you go slow, you will make it. Part of your 150 minutes can be stretches or just exercises done from your desk chair. We are out to get fit, not kill ourselves or injure ourselves!

Oh, btw, I just spoke with someone that said we had to have exercise challenges approved by Jimmie. I don't want a full forum. I want it to be just us (feel more comfortable with just us). Anyone know what to do about this? I don't want us to get in trouble. My understanding is that is the rules just if we launch a separate challenge in the exercise challenge forum. That's only so Jimmy can keep an eye on them somewhat and there are not too many of the same challenges going on at the same time. I think we are fine because we are just having a challenge among ourselves and if anyone else reads the thread and wants to join in, they can. I can PM Jimmy if you want--we talk often. I am writing this before reading any more responses, so this might have already been answered.

My closet was a hot mess!! I've not cleaned it (as far as getting rid of clothes of mine since I've been here - 2.5 years). It was much needed. I dropped 2 large garbage bags of clothes off at Goodwill yesterday and am sending a bag of clothes to my cousin.

Oh well, must get to bed. Goodnight Sunny, Kass, Sherri, Marty, Jersey, and Sweets. If I forgot someone I apologize. Being sleepy does not help my ability to think straight.

Now, I'll try to catch up with the rest. Been in bed nearly all day. My bad!

Sunny!

[SunnySmile501]

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I start my anti-yeast diet tomorrow, and I am already feeling deprived. I did it before, but this time I am cutting out more things like coffee and green tea. I have put all my pickles, sf jams and cheese in a veggie drawer in the fridge so I can't see them. I might have to drill holes and put on a padlock! I think I will even cut out eggs this time. That's the only thing I have never tried cutting out. Lots of people are allergic to eggs and I have eaten them at least 830 days out of the last 838 days (that's how many days I've been on Atkins). I use close to 3 dozen per week. I know I have to do something to start feeling better...fast!

Sunny, I too am experiencing a yeast problem. I will do something about mine soon. The inside of my bottom teeth are a little yellowish. the last time I went to the dentist he was able to scrape it all off. I haven't really worried about it because people cant see the back side of my bottom teeth. I am also going to try and get more B5. Does this help??

According to Dr. A it helps. When I ordered all those vitamins and supplements the other night, I ordered some. They were supposed to ship today. I hope they get here fast. It's hard to find supplements without dextrose, starch, corn starch, etc., even at GNC.

[jersey]

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[QUOTE=purplecat]Hey all, I'm here. I no it's been a while since I've really sat down and written. It's past midnight and I have to get up early for work tomorrow (and feeling so depressed about it). Oh well, this will pass. I really think my thyroid pushes me into these mini funks. I'll be better by morning.


I wondered where you were but thought maybe holiday get togethers....don't know how I missed this post. Sending you BIG HUGS and healing vibes...there's nothing worse than chronic pain. Happy New Year Sweetie.

Catherine

[SunnySmile501]

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I only lifted weights (2 lbs) for 10 minutes and felt like my arms would fall off at any given minute. You are so motivated.

I am not in the least motivated! I am only doing it because I have pledged and committed to do it to my friends! I have been in bed for most of the day, and have done nothing but my wimpy bed exercises! I don't know if I have the strength to do anything else. Because of the busyness of the holidays and my health, I failed to check behind those doctors prescribing those new meds! Dumb of me! I just checked and there is a big risk to take the one they put me on a month ago at the same time as the one they put me on in July! I've got a call into my good doc right now. Even he didn't catch it when I was in his office on the 26th. I'm not sure why my good pharmacist didn't catch it. He catches everything.

[purplecat]

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Now, I'll try to catch up with the rest. Been in bed nearly all day. My bad!

Sunny!

Oh Sunny, you know me so well! I try not to come on the board and post when I feel like that. I just didn't want everyone to worry! I'm still here. I'm not going anywhere....except maybe to kick a doctor's butt that keeps messing with my bud. Now, give me the directions and I'll be there.

[purplecat]

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[QUOTE=jersey]

Hey all, I'm here. I no it's been a while since I've really sat down and written. It's past midnight and I have to get up early for work tomorrow (and feeling so depressed about it). Oh well, this will pass. I really think my thyroid pushes me into these mini funks. I'll be better by morning.


I wondered where you were but thought maybe holiday get togethers....don't know how I missed this post. Sending you BIG HUGS and healing vibes...there's nothing worse than chronic pain. Happy New Year Sweetie.

Catherine

Thanks Jersey! Gosh, you all are so good to me. I'm so grateful to have found all of you. Here's to meeting on the Oprah show (we will get there). Sherri has included our plane in her ticker (taking off for the Oprah show).

[SunnySmile501]

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Sunny - is the yeast problem a result of eggs? I don't know too much about that except that they say when you have too many antibotics to eat yogurt?


Are you all putting in your own icon for your personal challenge? I'm not sure what to have for a personal challenge, I know that I have the next 30 days outlined and not sure I want to put anymore pressure on myself if that makes any sense?

Tracey

No--the yeast problem doesn't come from eggs, but I'm trying to get rid of everything that could be making me feel bad. You can become allergic to anything you eat day after day, as I have been doing with eggs. I can't stand the taste of yogurt, but it didn't help to double up on acidophilus while on the antibiotics.

It makes perfect sense to not put too much pressure on yourself. Just pick a program that is a challenge to complete, but doesn't wear you out or injure you. You'll get even more behind that way or have to stop altogether.

Sunny!

[Sherri]

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Hi Ladies!

Do you like my new ticker? It's all of us headed to the Oprah Show when we reach goal! I'm having a great day. I've been exercising everyday and I'm on plan!. I actually got through the evening WITHOUT snacking last night. I'm really happy about that. It's something I have to do to really cut the weight. I was a terrible night snacker. Part of my "Addictive Behavior". I'm all to aware of it.
It's so nice to see everyone here doing so well!
SUNNY-I'm happy you got your rest today hon. I realize you have to cut out alot in your menu. Please post your menu so we can see what you're eating. I may follow suit for a little while. I could use the extra detox! Love ya Sis!
CATHERINE and Tracy- I'm so happy you joined us! The more the merrier I say!
Cat- I'm happy you found something for your feet. I pray it helps hon. I'm with you on not hurting. I'm slowly strengthening my hip. Although it's my alarm clock in the morning. It's painfully sore. It will get stronger. Baby steps, we'll all get there. "Slow and Steady Wins The Race"
KASS- How was your $40 Crab. When you mentioned that you bought some. I was actually jealous because I thought about buying some even though ours is from our coast, it was still high for me to pay the price. Hope you had a taste for me. I love crab.
MARTY-Don't make us send out the posse on you Let us know how your new year is! Miss you
I'll check back in tonite and report my exercise and chat with you all again.TTYL

[SunnySmile501]

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Okay, Derby Girls, I did MOST of the exercise on my schedule--I just didn't do the WATP video or walk outside. We had a high of 29 degrees with 40 MPH winds. I did 15 minutes of bed exercises, 20 minutes on the stepper and 30 minutes of 2-lb. weights. I didn't even die from it. That's 65 minutes for today and 190 minutes so far for the week.

Tomorrow's high is supposed to be 25 degrees and I have to go out early to volunteer at the Food Pantry. It's a big metal warehouse and the doors have to be open most of the day. I'm gonna freeze and my RSD doesn't like cold at all.

I did fairly well not drinking coffee or tea today, but I sure did miss it. It's going to be hard to not drink something hot at the pantry tomorrow. I'm already dreading it. I understand that those type things (dry herbs, tea leaves, coffee grounds) contain mold spores, but chamomile tea is used to wipe out fungus infection. I love chamomile tea, so after a few days, I may start drinking a few strong cups every day. I read where you could use a wet tea bag or wet the chamomile leaves and get rid of yeast/fungual infections on the skin.

Here's what I ate today: I had some of my roast pork for breakfast and a big stalk of celery. I have been craving celery lately and I find that strange. For my late lunch when I got back up, I had some of the sirloin tip roast that I made the other day and a big salad of field greens and baby spinach with lemon juice, salt and sesame oil for dressing--it was really good! And I ate more celery. I was too tired to cook any new protein, so I had more beef roast for dinner. I stir-fried cabbage, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, yellow squash and red peppers in olive oil and butter. I also had canned pumpkin warmed up with just salt and butter. I can't believe I never tried pumpkin as a veggie before! I love it!

I am still tired, so I am going to wash dishes and take it easy. I slept a lot today, but it was restless sleep, filled with bad/strange dreams. I almost never dream, so I knew to check out the newer drugs to see if they are reacting against each other--sure enough, they do.

I got behind on my water today, but when I drink the next 16 ounces, I'll have my 128 ounces in.

Night night!

Sunny!

[SunnySmile501]

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I just realized that I only have 110 minutes for this week! I started a day early.

Sunny!

[jersey]

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Sunny, I sure hope tomorrow is a better day for you - I don't know the facts but sounds like you've struggled with some serious health issues. Your *sunny* disposition is outstanding....

Sherri - way to go on the ticker

Cat - yay for the cheaper orthotics - hope they work

Tracy - hang in there!

I'm doing my 20(+) minutes on the treadmill....the stability ball is junk...no way to blow the durn thing up....
oh, and I've got a freeloader here still...TOM just won't pack up and leave...so tired of it. Busy work day tomorrow but my meals are all planned....so much better than the *head in the refrig* method at the last minute. Weigh Day is Friday...crossing fingers for a whoosh.

Catherine

[Sherri]

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HELLO DERBY GIRLS!
Happy to report that this is Day 6 for Re-Induction for me. I'm staying on plan and have been exercising 30 minutes every day. Gazelle & Floor Exercises.
TOTAL: 90 MINUTES ( I started monday)
Breakfast: 2 egg, sliced zuchinni, 3 sl bacon (crumbled), Parm Ch Scram, decaf, w hvy crm.
Lunch: sliced cucumber
Dinner: Atkins Friendly meat loaf, fresh steamed brocolli, mixed green salad w/ cucumber, blck olives, vinegar & olive oil, 1 tsp. horse radish
Watero 100 oz.
I'm feeling good! I'm a little sore. The good thing is that I feel like I'm getting stronger each day. I've been wanting to walk longer on my gazelle, but I don't want to over do it. I'm going to step it up soon. I'm going to work my way up to 30 minutes on the gazelle and 30 minutes floor exercises for a total of 60 minutes a day, 5 days a week. I'm allowing myself 2 weeks to work my way up to that point.

[scaleskl]

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It's 10 degrees here.

I wouldn't know how to act??? You guys go to work in that weather. BRRRRRRRRRRRR!!

[scaleskl]

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That sounds like an excellent, attainable goal.

I hope so Cat. I so want to be 140-145 by Summer. But at this point, I'll even take 150ish!!!