Physical Check-In #2

Soupe du jour · Sep 02, 2020 at 07:23 PM

Whoops! I posted the above in the wrong thread. Sorry!

Today I felt fine, physically, other than my clogged ear. Hubby and I had two (yes two) different covid tests. In the morning, we went to an urgent care center. That was formal (with lots of forms to fill out) with a nurse administering it, and a doctor popping in. The afternoon one was literally done by ourselves, while in our car at a Rite Aide Pharmacy drive through. Why two? Because we must have results within 72 hours of our flight. Timing for getting results is a bit iffy. Tick, tick, tick.

I cheated on my diet today. The good thing is that I threw some leftover cookies in the trash. My sister brought them. They sucked. Definitely not worth the calories. Looking forward to French pastries.

Moose72 · Sep 02, 2020 at 07:51 PM

My weekly weigh in today showed that I'm in the next lower 10 pound bracket. Just by one pound but I'll take it! That's 43 pounds down from my highest! Twenty down from a year ago.

bpcyclist · Sep 03, 2020 at 09:03 AM

Pretty darn sore today, hips and back. Gonna hafta just do yoga and take the day off. Maybe a short little walk.

Sep 03, 2020 at 10:13 AM

so my care team have just been on the phone- and apparently, they want to arange for me to have live in care (based on what I've been telling them about
my pain, and the minimal results they are seeing in an improvement)

I was basically told today by the team that my body is on it's way out, and I was told they won't give me anything else- won't try me with anything else,
I should just accept it, and accept the fact that I'm going to need extra care

they said if their's ever any concerns email us, but I'm looking at a waiting list of 6 months to get the kind of care I need, and until then, I just need
to "struggle on"

I am only in my 20;s, and I certainly didn't want to here this at such a young age

but their it is. I guess a new era and a new reality (new normal) is on it's way, a lot sooner than I'd hoped

fern46 · Sep 03, 2020 at 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by raging vortex

so my care team have just been on the phone- and apparently, they want to arange for me to have live in care (based on what I've been telling them about
my pain, and the minimal results they are seeing in an improvement)

I was basically told today by the team that my body is on it's way out, and I was told they won't give me anything else- won't try me with anything else,
I should just accept it, and accept the fact that I'm going to need extra care

they said if their's ever any concerns email us, but I'm looking at a waiting list of 6 months to get the kind of care I need, and until then, I just need
to "struggle on"

I am only in my 20;s, and I certainly didn't want to here this at such a young age

but their it is. I guess a new era and a new reality (new normal) is on it's way, a lot sooner than I'd hoped

So sorry. I know you live in constant pain. I imagine this is a lot to take in. Hugs

Soupe du jour · Sep 03, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raging vortex

so my care team have just been on the phone- and apparently, they want to arange for me to have live in care (based on what I've been telling them about
my pain, and the minimal results they are seeing in an improvement)

I was basically told today by the team that my body is on it's way out, and I was told they won't give me anything else- won't try me with anything else,
I should just accept it, and accept the fact that I'm going to need extra care

they said if their's ever any concerns email us, but I'm looking at a waiting list of 6 months to get the kind of care I need, and until then, I just need
to "struggle on"

I am only in my 20;s, and I certainly didn't want to here this at such a young age

but their it is. I guess a new era and a new reality (new normal) is on it's way, a lot sooner than I'd hoped

I'm sorry you're going through this, raging vortex. I do have great hope that someday there will be some treatment that eases some of your pain. It's rough to have to be patient, but it's always worth it, in my view. You are young and you do have a long life ahead of you, surely with better and less painful moments.

Sep 03, 2020 at 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Soupe du jour

I'm sorry you're going through this, raging vortex. I do have great hope that someday there will be some treatment that eases some of your pain. It's rough to have to be patient, but it's always worth it, in my view. You are young and you do have a long life ahead of you, surely with better and less painful moments.

I'm not sure about long

if my past attempts are anything to go by..

Sep 03, 2020 at 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fern46

So sorry. I know you live in constant pain. I imagine this is a lot to take in. Hugs

thank you

Sep 04, 2020 at 03:29 AM

had a partial shower today

just did what I could (parts that wern't too painfull)

mostly I was in agony

Verity81 · Sep 04, 2020 at 04:44 AM

My ear hurts, probably because of the tmj jaw pain ugh!

Sep 04, 2020 at 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Verity81

My ear hurts, probably because of the tmj jaw pain ugh!

ugg painfull ears

especially when they have water in. I hate that

Soupe du jour · Sep 04, 2020 at 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Verity81

My ear hurts, probably because of the tmj jaw pain ugh!

I have experienced this from time to time, too. In my case, it's always because of teeth clenching and grinding. I go through phases with that. Do you know the cause of yours, Verity81?

Soupe du jour · Sep 04, 2020 at 07:28 AM

I gained another 0.4 lbs this week. I gained exactly the same the week before. It's expected and surprising at the same time. Expected because I've fallen away from meal tracking for a while, and have eaten more and some not so diet perfect stuff. Surprising because I continue to feel and look thinner. The latter could be a cognitive distortion. Unlike many, I have a tendency to think myself thinner/lighter than I really am. That can be slightly dangerous. Or, maybe I have gained some muscle mass. I feel stronger and more muscular. I have always had the basis (for lack of better word) of good muscle mass all the way from my ballet days. Ballet muscle is lean and long looking, not bulky.

bpcyclist · Sep 04, 2020 at 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Soupe du jour

I gained another 0.4 lbs this week. I gained exactly the same the week before. It's expected and surprising at the same time. Expected because I've fallen away from meal tracking for a while, and have eaten more and some not so diet perfect stuff. Surprising because I continue to feel and look thinner. The latter could be a cognitive distortion. Unlike many, I have a tendency to think myself thinner/lighter than I really am. That can be slightly dangerous. Or, maybe I have gained some muscle mass. I feel stronger and more muscular. I have always had the basis (for lack of better word) of good muscle mass all the way from my ballet days. Ballet muscle is lean and long looking, not bulky.

The way you have been exerting yourself, I vote for muscle all the way.

bpcyclist · Sep 04, 2020 at 01:18 PM

6 mile run. Good workout. Def getting stronger. Still slow but I don't care. I am helping my brain. And heart. Yay!

fern46 · Sep 09, 2020 at 07:01 AM

Yesterday was a good day physically. I got a solid workout in and I ate really healthy. It felt good and I want to keep it up.

I finally bought a scale. It confirms the reason why my pants feel snug. I know what my body needs to get back to good and I finally feel ready to commit to doing it again. I'm not sure why I went back to bad habits. All of the changes were small and seemed insignificant, but it adds up over time. I started tracking my days holistically and I think that will help me pay more attention to my physical health.

I wonder if my forgetting to focus on my physical health was a sign that I was headed toward an episode. The timing adds up. Its like I dialed in to things I had going on mentally and emotionally and I forgot to care for my body properly. My workouts became erratic and my eating was a rollercoaster. Definitely something to keep an eye on for the future.

How is everyone this week? Sending love and support to you all.

Sep 09, 2020 at 07:34 AM

I am full, so have no reason to eat snacks today.

last night I had peperoni pizza and it was so good. it's the first time I have been full since friday when I had mcdonalds

Sunflower123 · Sep 09, 2020 at 08:26 AM

I have been emotional/stress eating and I know better. I have lots of tools in my tool box to self soothe without resorting to that. Physical activity has not been consistent either lately. This could be categorized as a slip in my weight loss journey. I have lost a significant amount of weight and would like to continue so I will buckle down and recommit.

bpcyclist · Sep 09, 2020 at 10:08 AM

Slept all day yesterday and did not work out. Need a big one today to catch up.

Moose72 · Sep 09, 2020 at 07:47 PM

I'm stuck with weight loss. I have lost 7 pounds but now kind of stuck. Ive gone over my calories several times but not by much at all. I just dont have time to exercise with the move staring me in the face every day. My avatar is my inspiration! This is the true me and I need to get back there! Im half way in my journey!

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bpcyclist Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Portland Posts: 12,681 (SuperPoster!) 4 40.2k hugs given	Sep 03, 2020 at 09:03 AM #643 Pretty darn sore today, hips and back. Gonna hafta just do yoga and take the day off. Maybe a short little walk. __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield
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Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Sep 04, 2020 at 03:29 AM #649 had a partial shower today just did what I could (parts that wern't too painfull) mostly I was in agony
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Verity81 Poohbah Member Since Jan 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,459 10 202 hugs given	Sep 04, 2020 at 04:44 AM #650 My ear hurts, probably because of the tmj jaw pain ugh! __________________ Verity
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bpcyclist Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Portland Posts: 12,681 (SuperPoster!) 4 40.2k hugs given	Sep 04, 2020 at 01:18 PM #655 6 mile run. Good workout. Def getting stronger. Still slow but I don't care. I am helping my brain. And heart. Yay! __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield
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Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Sep 09, 2020 at 07:34 AM #657 I am full, so have no reason to eat snacks today. last night I had peperoni pizza and it was so good. it's the first time I have been full since friday when I had mcdonalds
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Sunflower123 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jan 2015 Location: USA Posts: 26,543 (SuperPoster!) 9 95k hugs given	Sep 09, 2020 at 08:26 AM #658 I have been emotional/stress eating and I know better. I have lots of tools in my tool box to self soothe without resorting to that. Physical activity has not been consistent either lately. This could be categorized as a slip in my weight loss journey. I have lost a significant amount of weight and would like to continue so I will buckle down and recommit.
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bpcyclist Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Portland Posts: 12,681 (SuperPoster!) 4 40.2k hugs given	Sep 09, 2020 at 10:08 AM #659 Slept all day yesterday and did not work out. Need a big one today to catch up. __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield
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