Physical Check-In #2

I think you need to cut your self a bit more of a break.

Your trying to do 2 massive changes in your life at once. Quit smoking and trying to follow a diet at the same time ??

It almost sets most people up to just fail.

Maybe focus on the smoking bit and ease up on the diet a bit. I worry your going to just burn yourself out and then feel even worse about yourself.

Maybe just cut out fast food , or obvious carbs like bread and pasta... something that you can achieve easier, and once your down the road smoke free you can then focus harder on a diet.

Just a thought

I wasn't able to start the exercises fern recommended. I'm struggling right now to just stay out of panic mode. But thanks once again fern for the exercises.

Happy to help. You'll check them out when you feel ready. Hang in there Rose.

My throat is hurting a bit and my stomach is feeling off. I am praying I do not have the nasty virus my kids have been fighting off. My little one has had it for a week and is still fighting it.

I've been keeping up with my chair workouts this week and resting my foot as much as possible. It is nice to change things up once in a while. I found a couple of Youtube channels I want to follow now for new workouts to mix into my routine.

I saw my pdoc yesterday and asked her about the Mediterranean diet and its effect on mental health. She said she was not aware of any particular studies regarding it, so she's not up to date on the studies Dr. Marks mentioned in her videos. However, she told me that there is evidence to show that inflammation in the body can wreak havoc on all of your systems including mental health. She said any diet like the Mediterranean diet aimed at reducing inflammation is a great idea.

My husband was off from work today. Mid morning he wanted to run some errands. We went to so many places that I am totally beat. It's not yet 3 pm and I am resting in bed.

Oh I hope you don’t come down with a nasty bug

Yes inflammation body wide effects everything.. and defiantly mental health. I’m struggling a lot with the inflammation

Hope you are feeling better

How are you @~Christina?

Lunch:
2 Bacon wrapped chicken thighs....
there was some goat cheese in there too.
Swiss chard, beets and a side of avocado mashed.
2 diet stevia mountain dew sodas
very good!
Dinner:
4 pieces of sushi...no rice just veggies and shrimp.
6 oz of chicken salad that was delicious.
2 small squares of dark chocolate.

After working a late day I really thought about having a beer at whole foods where I was meeting up with hubby and friends they had just finished playing trivia. But I decided against that thinking I will hold out until we are on vacation. 53 days Alcohol free.

I am frustrated with my weight loss stall. Somehow I just thought the weight was going to fall off me when I decided to not drink those empty calories. or rather fattening drinks!!!!! But it has not happened that way. The first 5 pounds were easy....anyway.
11 pounds gone in 53 days.
bizi

Thanks Bizi , I’m really not doing well

I’m kinda stumped at you low number weight loss, your food choices are so much smarter and no beers .... I think if nothing changes soon I’d see your Doctor about it. Gotta be something going on

I am very sorry you are not doing well.
(((((((HUGS)))))))
wish it were easier for you.
I am sorry it is so hard.
bizi

bizi, that meal you mentioned sounded really good!!!

Fern, I hope you never ended up getting that virus you mentioned. Sometimes that stuff seems to come and go quickly. If you do have it, please don't let it go on as long as I did my bronchitis and cold (or flu).

I am so tired at the moment, and my back is a little sore. I just spent about 1 1/2 hours making the bee hive cookies I mentioned on the check-in thread yesterday. And I'm not completely done with them. When I am (tomorrow), I'll post a photo of the suckers on the check-in thread. That will be IT, in terms of my blog post cookie making. I say "blog post cookie making".

I have been pushing it a lot, physically. I am not in an acute flare from fibromyalgia , PsA and/or other. this gives me the opportunity to push harder than during other times.
I've been having an overall increase in pain, due to pushing myself. However, I've decided, at least for now, that I'd prefer to be more physically fit. I am in some degree of pain every day/night. Maybe I can be a fit person with chronic pain instead of being an unfit person with chronic pain. I'm giving it my best.

I am experiencing rather severe pain as I write as a result of pushing myself. I am very fortunate that my doctors will treat me for the additional pain, while they encourage me to work on increased fitness. Even so, it's a huge challenge.

I want to mention the fact that ~Christina and I are not currently in the same phase of PsA; she is having an acute flare. I cannot do much of anything when in the state she is in at this time. Additionally, we are treated differently. I am allowed very strong pain meds and still experience high degrees of pain. ~Christina is not allowed these types of meds. I cannot imagine going through this without an strong pain med.. It saddens my heart and makes me furious!

I believe it's important to continue to speak out about people who are truly suffering, in need of treatment with pain meds. It's important to counter the idea that everyone is a drug seeker, the idea that nobody needs these pain meds and that other meds can give as much or more relief. Many buy into the idea that opioids are detrimental. Opioids are often abused, just as other substances are abused.. If a person adheres to the guidelines set by their physician, opioids are generally quite safe. These ideas are erroneous/ignorant re: severe chronic pain and the extreme suffering experienced by people in this type of pain. it is this type of thinking that is responsible for people like ~Christina left suffering, often without any relief in sight.

It's my hope that I can continue wisely pushing myself in order to gain a greater degree of fitness. We will see!

Love to All!

@Wild Coyote
Good luck with your fitness goals.
sorry for your pain and suffering.
(((((((HUGS))))))))
bizi

Thanks Hun

Thanks BirdDancer! I definitely feel like I picked something up. It hasn't affected me as much as my kids, but it is slowing me down for sure.

I can't wait to see the bee hives. The hedgehogs and Christmas tree were fabulous.

Sending healing vibes to those who are struggling. Sending vibes of continued wellness to everyone who is blessed with good health at the moment.

Good Morning, fern!
There you are!
You've been missed!

Fern, how are you feeling ??

BirdDancer have you beaten your infection?!

Hope you’re all having an ok day.

I’m officially fat! My endocrinologist dictated a letter to my other doctors in my presence and said “Pookyl as you know, is currently carrying extra weight. She is carrying 52kgs (114.6lbs) of excess weight..”

It’s one thing to know you’re fat, it’s another to KNOW that you’re fat.

How the hell did I end up like this?? Rhetoric question. I know the answer - 5 yrs of psych meds has made me fat.
I’m going to talk to my pdoc about decreasing my Seroquel. She may not agree as I’ve tried a lower dose and become wobbly. I’ve been episode free for just over 4mths.
Is it worth messing around with a working med combo? Maybe this time I’ll tolerate a decrease? Maybe ask to go IP to ensure a med change goes smoothly?

Feel like screaming at the walls in frustration. I’m doing all the right things and the weight just keeps on creeping up. With what little I eat I should be as slender as.

I’m not fitting into any of my summer clothes so hubby is taking me clothes shopping. Buying clothes in a bigger size is just depressing. That will make it jeans in 4 sizes in my cupboard.

It is hit or miss. It reminds me of morning sickness. I'm a little run down and then I have waves of nausea on and off all day. My husband came down with it today and it is hitting him a bit harder. He has three more days at work before he's off for a couple of weeks for the holidays. I hate to see him feeling bad. He can't just stop and take a nap in the middle of the day like I can. My kids each had it for 7 days. I'm on day 5 or so, so I should be back to good soon. Yay!

Thanks for checking on me... I've been really busy despite feeling ill and I've been mia a bit here. You've been on my mind though. I think of you and send you thoughts of wellness. You're so strong and a true inspiration to me. Thank you for being you!!!