Durn company

Well Lisa is in town, so everybody has been eating out a little too much or eating things that aren't the best. And Steve left today for 2 weeks at boy scout camp, so we didn't do much in the way of exercise this week. My challenge will be to make myself get and do something everyday. I have the added inconvience of the heat climbing and the air conditioner not working very well. I know. Excuses, excuses. I'll let you know.

Plugging along

Well, I haven't done outstanding this week, but not horrible. We didn't walk on Tues or Wed and Tues night we had pizza and ice cream at mom's house when Lisa got there.
We did walk yesterday and today. We're going to a friend's house tonight for BBQ and I know I will be having some wine, so I'm watching what I eat today.
My mid-back has been hurting all week, which unusal for me. My back rarely hurts. I guess I need a massage. I wonder where I can find one. :)

Sunday night I did not sleep well at all, so Monday morning I just could not get up. But I did good with my food intake.
Today, Tuesday, we got up and walked the parking lot for a half hour, doing about 11/2 miles. We came in and Steve did some step aerobics on this step thing we have while holding some heavy weights. I did some weight work and some stretching.
We are having pizza at Mom's house tonight when Lisa gets here, so I knew I had to get up and do something.
Till next time. :)

Update

So I guess this will be my version of Twitter. I lost 2 lbs this week. Yeah!!
Steve and I went over to the track this morning (Sunday). He wore the backpack he will be wearing when he goes to Philmont, although it didn't have everything in it that he will be carrying, but it's a start. We did slightly over 21/2 miles, including doing the bleacher steps several times.
That's my journey so far.

Hitting bottom

Ok, at the nudging of my eldest niece, here I am taking the initiative to write the never ending topic of weight loss. I had not weighed myself in quite some time, unlike my obsessive husband who has to weigh himself every morning. It was very depressing to say the least. I had not been exercising at all, and had not been caring too much what I ate. So this week, Steve and I have been walking or exercising indoors almost every day. He's been walking for some time because he is going to the big Boy Scout camp in New Mexico at the end of June for two weeks. And they have strict health codes because it can be very streuous.
Last Sunday we went to the highschool track. I decided that one of my goals will be to make it around the track running at least once by the end of summer. In highschool, I could never run and back then our teachers were not very encouraging. Nobody showed you how to build up or anything. You either did it or you didn't. The only sport I was ever very good at was swimming. I was actually very good at doing the water ballet thing because I could stay under water a long time. So anyway, I actually ran half the track, so I could possibly attain my goal before the end of summer.
There is no other option, I have to lose weight. I hate pictures of myself. My clothes look old and frumpy on me. But beyond that, I know this not healthy for me. I can feel the difference in my knees. So every morning, well almost every morning, I vow to get up, no matter how tired I am and do some kind of exercise. And for the time being, I am not buying wine or beer for home. I know I can't drink just one glass, so I won't keep it in the house. I may drink it at a friend's house or for special occasions, however.
So there you have it, Dhyana. I will keep you posted on my progress. Love you, and I am so glad I got to see you walk across the stage. Be proud!!

Family curse

Guess what? I have the same problem with the boils/pimples. I don't get them a lot. Mostly if I wear underwear that rides up and rubs. They are very painful and embarrasing when feel like you are walking like bowlegged cowboy.

If you are taking a lot of antibiotics, maybe they aren't working anymore. You might want to go to the local health food store and inquire about some super doses of acidopholus and/or other products that can help with cleaning up your system.

I actually had to get a boil lanced, that was on my groin, right where your leg attaches to your body, when I was in highschool. They told me it was a gland that got infected. I guess it's a family thing.

I did pretty good with exercising this week. Hang in there.

Slugfest '09

I've been a total slug for about 5 weeks. First, I got a sinus infection that kicked my butt. Had to go on antibiotics. Still don't feel right up there. I think I'm going to go back to the doctor and have him check it. Cuz I told him I was getting angry about being sick so much in the past year and he asked if I felt like I actually recovered each time. I'm thinking now, maybe I didn't.

Then, the root canal. That went off without complications, but it was very painful and still is during the recovery. But each day is a little better. Didn't take any painkillers yesterday.

And, on top of all that, I got weird body shit going on. I know Dhyana has a similar issue with big yucky pimple-type things in the groin area. I've got two in the pubic hair region that won't go away. And they ooze blood and pus. It's horrible. I hate running to the doctor for crazy crap like that, but it getting to be a chronic issue.

Then! This morning I wake up to a huge ginormous pimple right by my belly button. WTF?

Yesterday, I made an effort to just move and not be a slug. I didn't work out, but one of my symptoms from all this junk is feeling kinda depressed and not doing anything. Including chores and things I enjoy like making cards. So I did four loads of laundry. Which means I went up and down the steps numerous times. And various assorted other things. Don and I also visited Georgie, she's back in the hospital. She had a seizure and stopped breathing for several minutes. She's recovering from that episode, but it's clear her body is starting to shut down. She's very frail, I'd be surprised if she weighed 90 lbs. She can get out of bed and sit in a chair, but it exhausts her. We are preparing for the end.

So today, again, my goal is just move and not be a slug. I didn't sleep in, which I have been doing since Christmas. I already ran the dishwasher and collected trash. And blogged!

Viva la resistance!