Motivation

Hello Everybody and thanks for all the birthday wishes!  We still have not had time to officially celebrate...so the weekend is looking good! LOL

Mumayan...great news!!!!

Deanna...I love what your PCP said...she is so right!!!!!!!!!!  It's sad, some of the responses we are getting to Team Survivor from the local doctors...one comment we heard "We don't really like to talk about exercise with our cancer patients..."  I just about fell over!

We really need to be our own advocates......  I'm convinced that if there was a way for the pharmaceutical companies to patent exercise...we would hear a lot more about it at the doctor's office! 

Make it a great night!

Hi all!  

Deanna-thanks for sharing what your PCP said!  I sent that to my hubby!

Found out on Tuesday that my onc ran the Boston marathon, and exercises at the gym that another patient of hers goes to.  That's awesome!  at least she's practicing what she preaches!

See the PT at noon for an update on my rotated pelvis.  Hadn't been walking per his instructions (except Hawaii) did his exercises, and my low back/hip still hurt and I gained 2 lbs!  So hubby and I went for a walk last night.  It was beautiful out.  But heating up today and over 100 for the weekend.  (Deanna, how do you handle the heat??)

mumayan - a cruise!  how exciting, where to??  I've never been on one, but would like to one day.

A huge box of bagels was just delivered....people want our business!!  

I was called this morning by Massage Envy (my coworkers for xmas bought me 6 - 1 hour massages!!)...the gal asked if they could do a luminaria bag in my name for the Lincoln Relay for Life this weekend.  I was sooooo touched!  I will be there in the .am. for the survivor's lap and after a party tomorrow night at my boss' house will head over to the High School for the Luminaria Ceremony!  And I get a free 30 minute upgrade on my next massage!  WOW, I am a lucky girl!!  So touched and thankful too.

Happy Friday all!

Spring, are you out there?  Haven't seen your smiling face in a couple days.

"I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something.  I will not refuse to do the something I can do" - Helen Keller

Hi Springie!  Glad to see you today!  You and Deanna - AWESOME on the mileage, you must need a new pair of tennies every month, LOL!

I hear ya about the getting up early and getting it over with cause I too get anxious as the day goes trying to fit it in.  

Saw my PT today for a follow up on the low back/hip issue.  I have made some progess in strengthening the hip area but right side is still weak (from all the sitting and lying around during treatment - amazing how the body falls apart when exercise isn't part of the routine, which it always had been for me)...he did a lot of testing and gave me "new" exercises and said "no other exercises except these and stroll walking, no pushing it and take short steps"...My hubby went with me and we both left like guilty teens...didn't mention all the walking, beach walking, yoga, pilates...So another appt. in 2 wks to be re-checked.  I will be a good girl for now.

Lisa, you are the energizer bunny!!!  Wish I had your energy!

Just back from the Lincoln Relay for Life Opening ceremony and survivor's lap.  Hubby and I cried like babies the whole time, so emotional!!!!!  The tough part is seeing the little ones with survivor t-shirts on, but again so happy to see that they have survivor t-shirts on.  Its not yet 10am and 93 degrees out, yikes! 

Ditto the Make it a great day sentiment!

Mandy- every journey begins with a step.

Kari-I know how you feel. I took a 10 mile bike ride 5 days after surgery.  I just wanted to feel normal again! My doctors were telling me to be good to myself and take it easy. Well, being good to myself is getting healthy again. It felt great! Following doctors orders can sometimes be the worst thing to do! They continue to treat us all the same, when we are all different, and able to handle different things. I only took one pain pill after surgery, layed around for one day, and I was over it. I needed to get back back on the bike!

By the way, CA girls. I just ordered a new bike from CA. I finally wore out my one speed and I am moving up to a 3 speed. Don't laugh! I consider my bike a workout machine. I have a great forest preserve to ride it. I am not into distance. An hour on a bike is more of a workout on a one speed. But my husband was embarassed to be seen with me, so I am moving up in the world. I searched every bike shop in my area, and none of them sold comfortable workhorse bikes. They sell all kinds of mountain bikes, and there are no mountains here! Illinois doesn't even have a lot of hills for that matter! So I had to go to a mountainous state to buy a bike for flatlanders. Go figure! I can't wait to get my new bike!!!

I'm so jealous of you guys complaining of the heat.  It's been far to frigid here lately.  Turned up the furnace this morning.  I have a very very hard time being motivated to do anything when it stays this cold and warm weather goes away in May.

Vivre, your area sounds so beautiful!!  And a CA bike, RIGHT ON!!!!!!!!!!  my thighs were burning yesterday, they are so out of shape!  

Got out yesterday in the record heat over 102! that didn't feel very good I have to say...hard to feel like movin and truckin with you tongue hanging out and your butt draggin, haha!  So after shopping and meeting my DD and her fiance for lunch, watched 2 movies at home.  One was a dance movie and Lisa, I thought of you, cause I was dancing all over my kitchen (I was making a salad at the time) and laughing (ok I was alone) and felt SO normal!!  I love to move!!

Deanna, Holy cow, you can WALK woman!!  That's inspiring and Spring, don't say 'only'...15 is a lot too!!  Good for you girls!

kmmd, where do you live?  I can't imagine turning the furnace on right now!  It was 85 in my bedroom last night...HOT!  I just didn't want to give in to the Air conditioning, I hate it!  I have to wear my sweater all summer long at work and carry it to go in places...my hubby just laughs.

Have a wonderful day!

Hi All,

I am with Vivre on this one, we didn't actually turn on the furnace but did wake up to a skiff of snow this morning! Yesterday was about 20, not sure what it is today but it is dreary, wet and cold. Tomorrow apparently it will be double digits again (celcius of course).

Congrats to all who are still doing their walking despite the heat. Deanna, in winter here, we mall walk because it is too cold and slippery. There are actually group sign ups. People are in the mall at 8 am, do there walking for however long, then sit and coffee together. I will do this on occasion too as one of our clinics is in a mall. During summer, the boss and I walk around the outside of the mall, we can do it in 15 min if we push it. It is not a lot but it sure helps with the mental aspect, fresh air = new perspective.

Should go, hope everyone had a great long weekend!

We broke a record last night...went down to 30 degrees!  The furnace is still on here too!  Heading back down to the 40's tonight!  I'm so over this cold weather!!!!!!!

 Just got home from Zumba...I want to go out and shovel mulch...but need to work on new routines for the tomorrow! 

I can't wait to get my garden planted...

Send some of that heat our ways girls!

OK, the Zumba and mulch combination had me splitting my stitches here.  Me too, hopeful that tomorrow will be warmer and that weather forecaster earns his money

Good to see we have some new gals getting off the couch and taking action. Spring fever! Just keep it up and you will be steps ahead in healing. Patoo, keep walking during rads. It will eliminate the fatigue factor. It worked for me. The radiologists kept telling me that the fatigue was going to hit and it never did. Then they admitted that there were studies that seem to show the benefits of exercise during rads. They are using me as their poster child.

PK-So what do you think about your Canadian gal taking on all those hot American guys on the Bachelor?LOL!

Hint for the day: Use a pitchfork for moving mulch. It works a lot better than a shovel-and it is a cuter dance partner. Think "American Gothic".

OMG Lisa, I just sang the song "little red corvette" in my head but substituted "little red shovel", you could play that song in Zumba and do a cute routine!  LOL!  I know I'm weird...

Welcome invorymom and pattoo!! Always nice to see new faces/names!  Patoo, congrats on finishing rads!!  YEAH

Vivre-I recorded The Bachelorette, can't wait to check out the hot guys!  heehee

Our heat wave finally broke last night - got out and walked although it did bother my hip so I better be careful.  This wonderful breeze had picked up and I really enjoyed it!  Tonight have a nice massage after work!  I can't wait!! 

Have a WONDERFUL happy day! 

Kari..I love it!  I'll have to try that tomorrow when I'm throwing the rest of my mulch! LOL

 Been doing Zumba since 8 am this morning...working on a new routine.  Now taking a break before I have to go teach it tonight at 6:30!  Think I'll go out and play in my gardens!  The sun is shining!!!!!!!!!

Make it a great day!

I went to my second yoga class and am on track for twice a week. It feels really good and I am excited that I can do it. The mulching discussion reminds me that I have wanted to turn some of the (small, city) backyard into a veggie garden!