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I went to a physiatrist today. I have been having tailbone pain for the last month and my doc wasn't sure how much was related to my arthritis and lower back issues or if it was something else. She expected him to inject me with cortisone (which lets face it - did NOT sound like a good time). Now if I had this appointment 2 weeks ago, I would have gladly taken the injection. As it was, between cancellations due to being snowed in and holidays, the pain resolved on its own by a good 50-60%. Enough in my book to not do an injection. The doctor confirmed that it appears to be arthritis and all part of the lower back issues. Of course there isn't a cure but there is a way to hopefully avoid further episodes and that is to build up the musculature. Which I have NONE. I am already referred to a physical therapist to try to come up with an upper torso strengthening program that will take in all the bionic joints with their respective weight and range of motion (or lack of) issues. I already have core exercises I am doing for the lower back. And now I get to sort out the lower half - again working around limitations. Good times - I foresee myself doing daily strength exercises now along with my daily cardio. 
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PRAIRIEDAWNPAM
1/3/2009 3:56PM
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I have no doubt that you will come up with the best program for you. Your determination and motivation are inspirational. 
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WHITE-LOTUS
1/3/2009 9:31AM
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You are the bionic woman and thank G-d you are the motivated, determined person you are that will DO these exercises in order to stay active. Blessings to you in the New Year.
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In the past, I was never big on resolutions - only because I never followed through on them. Let's face it. Most folks make resolutions and then within a month/days/minutes - they have tossed them out the door. On January 1, 2007, I was asked if I was going to make any resolution for the new year. I had been really unhappy with my weight, watching the scale creep up and afraid that I was going to see 200 pounds in the near future. I had been researching various diet plans the week prior. I knew I wanted a lifestyle way of eating. Something that wasn't so black or white in rules or at least not so concrete that I couldn't figure out a way to adapt it. I did not want to be on a DIET. I needed to make this a permanent way of eating. On that first day of 2007, I began the South Beach diet. It was the first time that I fully embraced the lifestyle thinking versus the diet mentality. And it was the best decision I made for my health and for my future. I look back on these last two years and see how much weight I have lost. I can see all of the things I now can do that I haven't been able to physically do. Is this journey over? Not by any means. I am now focused on the exercise component since it too is necessary for me to be truly healthy. My resolution for 2009 is to continue to lead by example for others and be as healthy as I possibly can be. Oh and to eat another 1642 1/2 cups of veggies again! 
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WHITE-LOTUS
1/1/2009 9:44PM
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Yummy picture! Movement is a big part of the picture for me too!
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Today while I was walking Abe on the beach, my neighbor was out on the water kite boarding. As I watched him surf the air currents, the sound of the waves crashing, the sun glistening off the water, I was wishing it was me - even though it was 35 degrees outside. When I was in Alaska, I was suppose to go windsurfing until I got sidelined with a couple surgeries (my total hip replacements). The surgeries took me out of the game and all I could do was watch from the land. So once again, today as I watched from the beach, that yearning came back. I am so drawn to wind, water, and that ability to soar. Pierce and I talked when he came back to shore. He knows how I feel about it since we both talked about growing up on a beach. We came to the conclusion that it may be possible that I can attempt to kite board with some accommodations. I will have to work for the next several months to build up some muscles, particularly in the core - which is part of my plan anyways. If I can do that and if we can find the equipment to adapt, then I am so going to try. Just don't squeal me out to my docs okay? 
