Motivation

Hi all! I walked 2 miles every day except Weds (yesterday) work was kooky and nutzo, but I did get to do the 90 min Yoga class. Today did the 2 miles and the Weight Training to manage the lymphedema. OH GUESS WHAT! There was an older woman (even older than me! Gray hair and all) in the weight training area of the gym today! So I was not alone with the young studs, ha! It was great. 

Deanna, I was thinking of you today when I was walking ( and others of you! ) who walk so many miles. I so admire you all for somehow fitting it in!!!

Hi all! I walked 2 miles every day except Weds (yesterday) work was kooky and nutzo, but I did get to do the 90 min Yoga class. Today did the 2 miles and the Weight Training to manage the lymphedema. OH GUESS WHAT! There was an older woman (even older than me! Gray hair and all) in the weight training area of the gym today! So I was not alone with the young studs, ha! It was great. 

Deanna, I was thinking of you today when I was walking ( and others of you! ) who walk so many miles. I so admire you all for somehow fitting it in!!!

Well, I'm still plugging away!  A little over 5 miles this a.m.  No walking yesterday a.m. (too busy), but I did hit the athletic club for an hour last night.  Then I couldn't sleep well at all last night for some reason. 

Spring, I have to chuckle at your age awareness. I have to admit I had some of those feelings the first time or two I went, but so far no one's given me any strange looks.  I respect anyone who wants to improve their health and appearance, and I would hope others would, too, although I think some gyms probably are more geared to hard core body builders.  But if any of them feel superior to a mature breast cancer survivor who is determined to get her health back, then that's their problem and I feel sorry for their shallowness.  And just between us, I'll bet we look a heck of a lot better than most of their mothers and grandmothers!       Deanna

Enjoylife, you just gave me the story that made my day

Deanna, I think the same thing.  I see people out obviously struggling to start to get in shape and think, good for you.  That's all I see anymore.  Determination and strength.  Body building form, muscle or body shape is for someone else to judge.  I just concentrate on the fortitude I see

Springtime I hope you feel better today.

I Zumba'd yesterday and loved it. The instructor commented on my getting the routines down by my 2nd class.  I think I'll be doing that a lot this summer, it is going to be too hot to do anything outside.  We have heat warnings all weekend.

Well have to get my DD ready for a week long leadership conference in Tahoe.  I'll miss her, but she will have so much fun. 

Enjoy your Saturday everyone.  Kari, enjoy the beautiful weather.

diane

kittycat if you are up to it I am going to 24 hour tonight.  It is the one on GV Pkwy and Sunset at 5:30. The instructor is great. 

It is sure too hot to be outside.  I hope we do not have another heat warning today.  I am starting my extended school contract today driving all over the city to see our kiddos in year round schools.  I bring a cooler with lots of h2o and drink it like crazy.

Enjoy your Monday everyone!

diane

KMMD - you go girl! still doing it though your feet are complaining! 

Kitty and Diane - we used to have a lady here who was a Zumba teacher! She would be so happy to know you are doing zumba. Or zumba-ing?

I walked 2 miles or biked 4.3 miles (in gym) and did weight training since my last post.  

Now the skin on the side of my breast is burning occasionally, any of you have this?? This is the rads/lymphedema side. I have no idea what is UP!! I swear, I wish this skin would just go numb and leave me in peace! What a pain. I noticed this today when i woke up -- and it's been going on all day, on and off. UGH. One more thing. It's like the gift that keeps on giving!!!  

Hi girls- I'm back!  Had a great trip.

Deanna, such a bummer we couldn't make it work, but we gave it the old college try.  I did get to meet another gal from these boards, Juli, in Thousand Oaks, which was wonderful.  I've been blessed with so many friends, one of the positive things about BC in my opinion.

Managed a 45 minute walk and a 15 minute bike ride yesterday and some arm work with my 3 lb weights and lots of stretching.  Too many hours in the car! UGH 

Going to my DD's (Krystle) after work to check on her.  My younger DD (Tiffany) has a severe kidney infection and I've been worried about her, waiting for her call any time now to let me know how she's doing.  UGH UGH UGH

Anim, NO NO NO to the person coming to jump back in !!

Deanne, maybe so on the nerves regenerating. Of course, I was wondering if it was the lymphedema moving from under my arm pit to my breast!!! ha! Today it is a LOT less. Some "phase". Mostly the sensation I feel is an odd sort of pain! like a bit "ouchie". ugh.

No walking today! I am having 15-20 ladies from my church circle over to celebrate the end of the year and I have been getting ready ready ready!

Tomorrow, back to the walking! Also, my youngest is graduating High School tomorrow! Yay! I better walk early - or it will be another day of no walking!  

Springtime congrats on the youngest.  Where is he/she going next year?  i'll be with you next year at this time.  We are college shopping next month.  I know I'll be a blubbering idiot next year. 

kari congrats on the power walk, the mall is a good place, unless you shop and spend as you do it.

I lifted weights today, and it felt good!

Enjoy the Glee final tonight!

diane

Hi everyone,

I am like Ainm these days, seem to be losing & gaining the same 2-3#'s. So frustrating....

I got a newer model of my NordicTrack Pro Skier. Didn't cost me a thing, was able to swap mine for the model at my DH's high school before it was taken to Salvation Army. Was having trouble with my feet sliding on the skies, the pad was thin & smooth & my feet would slip as I "skied." And, it didn't have an incline adjustment. The newer one has different/better non-slip pads & an incline adjustment. Much better. Now I have to get on it. LOL Been so busy lately, but I know that is no excuse.

Bought my first medicine ball, an 8# one. That is a workout!

Think of everyone often. You do motivate me, I want you all to know that.

{{hugs}}

Lauri I love to walk! that being said I will not be doing much these days.  We are over 100 these days.  I am now having to go and do the eliptical torture machine.  I will be going up your way next month.  My sister lives in Bellingham and my DD and I are going up there (Seattle...) and look at colleges. 

I loved the Glee final last night! I am so happy Army Wives is still on and that The Closer starts soon.  Otherwise I'd have nothing but HGTV to watch and my husband hates it when I do that cause it ends up costing him $$$.

Happy Wednesday everyone!

diane

Hi, Laurie ~ From your bio, it sounds like you just finished chemo last month.  Congratulations!  I hope you find walking a great way to heal and rebuild.  And don't expect too much from yourself at first.  It took me several days to get out the door the first time (about 15 mos. ago), and back then I was only doing 1.5 or 2 miles.  Also, I never look at my pedometer while I'm walking.  I just put  it on, walk, and don't check it until I get back to the house.  Another BCO member/walker once commented every step she takes is a step away from breast cancer, and that idea keeps me going even when my motivation is thin.

Aimn ~ You have come so far!   Please don't give into those negative feelings or cravings!  You will absolutely hate yourself if you do.  It's NOT worth it!    I'm sorry about all the problems you're dealing with, but it's just the current world economy and aging (with your Mom) -- things that aren't your fault in any way.  Many of us are in the same boat -- my business is really crappy to the point of worrisome these days, and my MIL, who is in assisted living against her will, is causing disagreement & a huge amount of stress in our family.  But exercise can be a salvation, both physically and mentally.  So please, if anything do MORE than you have been (I am), and I think it will really help carry you through.   (((Hugs)))   Deanna

P.S.  Oh, almost forgot... I walked 4.3 miles this a.m.  And I will also be leaving early tomorrow for a few days in NM, where I plan to try to focus on DH & family, so may not be posting much for a few days.  Take care everyone ~  

P.P.S. ~ Spring, congratulations to you and DD!  Enjoy this special day!   

Thank you all for your words of incouragement, it helps. I put my pidomiter on in the morning and don't check it till I take it off at night.

Yesterday was the first day of wearing my pedometor and I did1,526 which I know isn't much but it's a start.  I'm doing a breast cancer walk on Saturday here in Marysville so that should bring my steps up lol. Since I'm walking to the event too the steps should go up quite alot. Wish me luck everyone.

Laurie