Motivation

Good morning cuties!  Just catching up on yesterday's posts.  Had quite a busy busy day yesterday and I couldn't even peek at this site! boohoo!!  I am addicted I must say cause it was on my mind all day...wondering what everyone was up to! LOL!!  Had a girls night last night with our Sac office staff girls!  What fun!!  My 2nd acupuncture went much better than the 1st one.  She did my left side this time and she said she would do a lighter treatment.  It really helped my hip pain this time!!  Yay!  Then I had my permanent crown put on at the dentist, then huge deadline at work then physical therapy, and he says I am making good progress, my hip is getting stronger!

Ok, I want to test you guys, since chemo knocked my equilibrium all out of whack...I had to do this yesterday with the PT.  I was really wobbly on the mat so he put me on a solid surface (floor)...stand resting your index fingertips on something and lift up one leg...ok no problem...then close your eyes...I was all over the place and almost fell over!!!!!!!!!!!!  I was laughing...we tried again and again and kept switching sides.  So that's my homework along with this other squat type exercise to really strengthen my weak muscles!!

Spring, LOVE that table girl!  You are talented!!  I hear ya on the fumes, I think that when I clean.

For those of you waiting for test results...praying for the best news possible! hang in there.

Shout outs to all!  Love ya girls!

The purpose of life is not to be happy - but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference that you have lived at all.
- Leo Rosten, American teacher and humorist 

Good morning, ladies!  Wow, you had a busy day yesterday, Kari!  Look at all you accomplished!  I know during chemo, accomplishing one thing a day was it, and then it took me several months to gear back up to a normal routine.  So as hard as days with lots of commitments can be, look at how far we've come!   I also just tried your little balancing exercise and did okay.  But I remember I couldn't do it shortly after chemo ended.

Well, I went to bed earlier than usual last night, so managed to be out and walking at 6:20 this morning, which was great, because it stayed cool for the 1.5 hrs. I walked.  I did 10,884 steps and was really dragging by the time I got home.  But it was a great way to start the day -- so much quieter at that hour than it is even an hour later when traffic and gardening crews are out in full force with their loud mowers and blowers.     

Make it a great day, everyone  ~ Deanna

  Deanna wow!, over10,000 steps. Walked longer today than yesterday ,had pedo malfunction so I dont know how many steps. Still no results on mammo so called office and of course they arent in today, so hopefully like Joy no news is good news? Have a wonderful day!  Kathy 

wow Deanna, you put me to shame with your walking!!
And Spring you are talented...I'd buy a table like yours.

But since I don't write that often, I must admit that it was Kari's comment about cleaning products that prompted this post.   I have returned to nature...not because of the BC but because of an asthma attack I had 2 years ago. It was my first and I landed in the emergency room with them running every test on earth to figure out what was going on.  It turned out that I had reacted to an overabundance of cleaning products.  After that I read about a study which said that our modern cleaners could cause asthma.  So I use vinegar and lemon juice and things like that to clean.  It takes a bit longer but I don't worry about the fumes. Whole foods and now even my local supermarket sell alot of "natural" cleaners so they are not hard to find.   Just a thought. 

How true Springtime!!!  But outside of making your own, I am not sure where you'd get them. (said in jest, I don't expect you to make your own).

Deanna, thanks for reminding me of what I DID accomplish yesterday!!  The girls commented on how great I look also!  WOW Thanks girls! haha  and you are the superstar of walking, I must say...I think of you each time I walk.

Spring, you are the eliptical superstar!

Mandy, thanks for bringing up the alternatives to cleaners...geez an asthma attack?! That's scary.  Many times after cleaning the shower I get the worst headache and don't feel well.

Joy, thank goodness you came through those crazy storms in one piece!!  yikes 

OOoooola la, thanks Allie!

Spring I like to do furniture too. I found an old dresser that was really ugly and turned it into a vanity. It even has a glass sink that lights from below. And I had a little space in my office and I found a great bookcase at a garage sale for 20 bucks (solid oak). I painted it and could not believe that I could just squeeze it in without a quarter inch to spare. I could not have gotten luckier if I had planned either one. Wish I knew how to post pics.

I have been biking a lot but tonight did my mini tramp and free weights. I feel really lousy now if I miss a day, so I try to do an hour a day of something.

Mumayan-Every time I see you cat pic, I chuckle. Last night, my big fat white cat (they could be twins) was laying on his back. I was going to go get a bottle of Pelligrino and take his picture, but he rolled over too soon. No beer in my house. LOL

Since a few of you are talking about weight lifting, I thought it was interesting that my DH forwarded me the following link (I think its the one kmmd is referring to?):

http://www.cancerconsultants.com/weight-lifting-may-be-safe-for-breast-cancer-survivors-with-lymphedema/ 

Also, scroll down on that page that comes up and there's a few good articles there as well.

Didn't exercise yesterday, I was tired out from the day before.  Did get up and stretched and did some light arm weights.  My older DD is coming to have lunch with me today and my younger DD is driving up from the Bay Area for the weekend (she better not have the flu this time).

I asked the PT the other day about adding Pilates and Yoga to my routine now (although I've slipped some in anyway and didn't tell him)...He said yes, start with Pilates only for 2 wks, so OK!

Let the following motivate you!  Make it a WONDERFUL day!   

The greatest danger for most of us is not that we aim too high
and we miss it, but we aim too low and reach it.
- Michelangelo 

Gals, I have been lurking and not doing.  I need to get my motivation back and start exercising.  You have all been a great inspiration to me on this and other threads. 

Time to get the pedometer back on and start moving.  

Pump me up!

Welcome didle20:  good for you, I'm just getting ready to put on the walking shoes myself

Diane - PUMPING you up girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mum - glad you enjoyed the cottage, swimming and golfing...very nice!

Spring, that was a cool quote, huh! LOL! 

Just had lunch with my older DD, hadn't seen her in 2 wks!  That was my motivation for the afternoon!  love that kid 

Hi to all you awesome motivators!  I so enjoy reading your posts and they sure do motivate me to get going!  Only 11 more rads to go...thanks goodness, as I crashed today.  Up to today, I have been doing really well, working full time and walking 1-2 miles a few days a week.  It was hard to give up my walk tonight, but just couldn't do it.  Hoping I will wake up refreshed tomorrow, so I can get back at it!  Hope you all have a great weekend!

Happy Saturday everyone. I tried adding a pix of my mutt and me. It isn't very good but I'll get a better one later.  Sun is actually trying to come out. It has rained for three days here and very bad storms at that. Finally got the dog walked this morning. I walked her in the rain yesterday. My neighbor is going to stop by and leave me a watermelon. He grows them down the street and they are so sweet and jiucey. Everyone have a great day.