36/365 Its Not an Excuse

Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Well I have been trying to up my exercise. I am being careful; I have such a fear of re-injuring myself. but I am doing more everyday that I work out. Sometimes I feel that pp dont understand how hard this is for me. I have been struggling with dealing with these pain issues

I have been dealing with some discomfort in my neck and lower back. The neck causes both of my arm from shoulder to finger tips to go numb. the lower back where I had the spinal fusion L1 - S5 and the area being lanced due to mersa; causes my legs to numb from the hip into the toes or visa versa. The thing is I have been dealing with these issues for year so they are not due to the exercising. Its just the exercising does on occasion cause it to be irritated for longer periods of time; especially when I cant get the pillows to hold my neck just right.

I had a pillow that helped a little but it dies in my washer and I cant afford to by a new one; but I kept the insides to crochet a cover and to make a pillow for my neck.

When I am exercising I get concerned when the numbness passes form the toes to pass my ankles. The hands go numb while on the computer while riding the bike while crocheting and even when washing dishes.

Yesterday I got the insurance card that we were told we wouldn't get until after March 13th; so tomorrow I will b calling my new primary care to set up an appointment to start my road to even better recovery. I have to go thru them to get referrals.
I also have to c if I am covered for dental and eye doctor. Prayerfully I can get my dentures for the teeth that were pulled back in August. I have only had my eyeglasses for almost a year; yet I ma having problems with my vision.

Well as I said in the title ITS NOT AN EXCUSE - I will not use my disabilities as an excuse not to get healthier.

I also want to thank all of u wonderful sparkers. I appreciate each and every comment; encouragement or advice that yall leave, I would not be making it thru this journey without yall

  

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PEPPYPATTI 2/7/2013 7:57PM

I hope you start to feel better soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 2/7/2013 5:52PM

I have the problem with numbness, too. Like you, I've had it so long that I believe it is normal for me. I admire how hard you are working, but do try to not overdo. Add additional exercises gradually. So glad you are going to be able to get medical care! Report Inappropriate Comment

BEEJAY49 2/7/2013 6:24AM

With all you do and try to do, no excuses, shouldn't even enter into it. :) You have come so far already and are doing an wonderful job on your fitness that anyone who would even think you're trying to come up with excuses should be whopped upside the head! LOL! Just keep doing what you can when you can and be ever so mindful of what your body tells you! Keep up the good work! HUGS! Report Inappropriate Comment

UMBILICAL 2/6/2013 11:41PM

No excuses will be accepted Report Inappropriate Comment

IAMNOT61 2/6/2013 11:41PM

Good luck on your journey and keep that positive attitude! Report Inappropriate Comment

35/365 Twice Today

Tuesday, February 05, 2013

I went to the gym twice today and I feel awesome.

my first trip was:
30 minutes on the eliptical
then 30 minute son machines trading off with another wsls contestant
12 mins on the treadmill

2nd trip was:
60 minutes of body combat

then I came home and did my 30 minutes of lower body strength training

I am feeling amazing. I actually had 5 1/2 hrs of sleep last night. My breathing has eased up. I sweated I mean I really sweated; as much as I hate sweat it felt GREAT

I have talked to a few of the wsls contestants to c about getting together to do a workout or 2. I know we are competing against each other BUT I want everyone to succeed and I feel that if u workout w someone u get a better workout.

Well laptop is going dead so thats all for the night

  

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FISHER011 2/6/2013 7:39PM

Awesome job! 2x to the gym in the same day is an amazing feat! Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 2/6/2013 12:49PM

Great job! Be sure and stay hydrated with all that exercise. Your sleep should continue to improve with all that activity! Report Inappropriate Comment

BEEJAY49 2/6/2013 6:25AM

I'm so glad you were feeling better! :) Wow on going to the gym twice in one day! That is awesome! It's always more fun when you workout with others. Not to compete, but to add to your friendship. :) You are awesome! HUGS! Report Inappropriate Comment

34/365 Asthma

Monday, February 04, 2013

Just a quick note

We are all sick. Me hubby n La all had to use the nebulizer today.

So today has been a blah day with the only exercise being walking but its ok tomorrow I will be going tot he gym twice one in the am for a workout then @ 4:30 for the body combat class.

  

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PIXIE-LICIOUS 2/5/2013 12:15PM

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DAISY443 2/5/2013 10:08AM

Take care of all of you and don't overdo! Report Inappropriate Comment

NANFACEMIRE1 2/5/2013 6:22AM

Hope all of you are feeling better really soon. Report Inappropriate Comment

BEEJAY49 2/5/2013 6:04AM

I hope you all feel better today. Take it easy at the gym, don't push too hard. Love you! HUGS! Report Inappropriate Comment

HILLRUNNER 2/5/2013 2:49AM

Mend up and then kick the dickens outta the gym! Report Inappropriate Comment

PINKNFITCARLA 2/5/2013 12:11AM

Feel better soon, but please don't push yourself before you're ready! You need to take care of you :-) Report Inappropriate Comment

MELMOMOF4 2/4/2013 11:26PM

hope you all get better soon. Report Inappropriate Comment

LITTLE_QUEEN 2/4/2013 10:47PM

HOPE YOU ALL FEEL BETTER SOON Report Inappropriate Comment

33/365 Over The Years

Sunday, February 03, 2013

I do not have a picture of me @ my heaviest; but I have pictures of me thru the last few years. The first one is 2005 & I was about 303 lbs

then about 270 lbs in 2006

summer 08

the smallest I been since b4 i got married

summer 09

2011 taken about 2 mths b4 my spinal fusion

2011 the weight was attacking ( this is what happens when u just lay around; even though I couldnt move around much I still should have found away 2 take care of myself)

THE LAST TIME I WILL EVER B THIS UNHEALTHY NOV 2012


The next picture i post I will be a HEALTHIER VERSION of Me

  

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BEEJAY49 2/4/2013 6:13AM

You are doing great and I know you will succeed on your journey! Love you! HUGS! Report Inappropriate Comment

FRESKA 2/4/2013 5:59AM

soo proud of you for doing this. getting on that journey (agian) its not easy but what is really easy thats worth it? you can and will achieve your goals! one day one step and one choice at a time! KEEP ON KEEP'N ON!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LYN-EDWY 2/3/2013 9:59PM

You are very brave to blog these pictures. I have been considering doing the same...Indygirl's suggested to take pictures of yourself every month. Starting this month I am going to do this. Also find pic's of myself over the past few years. Back surgery can sure be a challenge....have a couple of family who have gone through it....but you know you can do it....I know you can do it.....do what? Get healthy, get strong and the weight will come off. Be confident! Be focused! Be yourself....and your journey will be successful! Report Inappropriate Comment

32/365 Mixed-Up

Saturday, February 02, 2013

Today was a good day. I actually got about 6 hrs of sleep last night. For me this is amazing. woke up my l arm n hand numb n r shoulder irritated; but most of the pain in my back has eased up.

So I been amazed @ how well my day has been. I guess part of it is that I'm relieved cause I was really worried about whether or not I had re-injured my fusion area.
Today was my off day from the gym so all I did was walk. My eating has been improving and even though I had some delicious beef bacon, I did not go over my calories.

One of the ladies that I met thru the gym came over with her boys (she was dropping off a deep fryer for the superbowl); it was great.

My emotions have been so mixed up and all over the place lately. In one day I go thru such a range of emotions - not getting this as it is not even close to TTOTM. Even today as good as I felt and things were going I had a slight break down. My poor hubby; I am confusing him sooo much. I have been doing some meditation lately and that has not helped me emotionally as I deal with some thing from my past . . .

MORE TO COME ON ANOTHER DAY

  

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DEBBIESTY 2/3/2013 5:35PM

I wish I knew what to say or do to help. But all I can say is good luck on your journey. Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 2/3/2013 4:23PM

Besides the peri menopausal thing, you are making monumental changes in your life with exercise, diet and a better lookout on things. You are bound to feel mixed emotions about this. That's why being able to blog and share with others who understand (sweet as hubby is, that's different) is so wonderful. Report Inappropriate Comment

PIXIE-LICIOUS 2/3/2013 8:01AM

Keep up the good work, Maga! And I agree with Beejay49, you might be in peri-menopause. Report Inappropriate Comment

BEEJAY49 2/3/2013 5:46AM

You are doing a wonderful job! :) I'm wondering if maybe you're heading into peri-menopause? That will really put you on an emotional rollercoaster! Trust me on that one. LOL! Been there, done that! It gets your mind moving and yep, it will put past things in your mind to think about too, so hang in there. You are awesome! HUGS! Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURA1970 2/2/2013 11:04PM

This journey is a lot harder than it seems. Keep up the great work. Every good day counts for a lot! I'm so proud of you! Report Inappropriate Comment