Motivation

kmmd, which of the forums is going toxic now??? There is some crazy ju-ju around here sometimes.Fortunately, this is a sane, supportive spot!!!

I was sluggish all week. When I got back from the week long bike trip, I was swollen like crazy. Combo of dehydration and stopping my diuretic while on the trip (I found my blood pressure dropped too low with all that exercise!) I had 6 pounds of fluid on me, and am now almost back to normal. Sheesh. So, two Pilates sessions during the week to balance the muscles that didn't get used on the bike. One short elliptical trainer session. That's it. But, I'm ready to get back on the bike this week, and hike, too.

Sometimes you just have to listen to the body and take a rest...

Anne

Great to see your post, Ainm!  You have certainly have become an inspiration to us!  And wouldn't a party be wonderful?!  Let's hope that maybe someday we can figure that out!

kmmd ~ Had to laugh at your experience venturing beyond Motivation, so I looked at your recent posts and -- oh yes, there's nothing like the on-going disagreement about the net benefits of Tamoxifen to bring out the worst in some here!  I just do not get why we can't allow others to voice a different conclusion without needing to try to prove them wrong no matter what it takes, including character assassination.  That really is a toxic thread.  

Well, I stupidly walked this a.m.  It was only 80 degrees when I started out, but about 40 mins. later and still 2 miles from home, the cloud cover had burned off and the temp must have gone up at least 15 degrees.  I was so hot & exhausted, and knowing there's no shade in the stretch I still had to do, I actually thought about calling a neighbor-friend for a ride, but didn't.  Made it home (5.6 miles total), but don't think I'll try that again until it cools off.

I have to say that not walking as much I've already noticed slightly saggier upper arms and a definite lack of patience with things that might not have bothered me a month ago.  I really need my walks!

Have a great week, everyone!      Deanna

Ainm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  So happy to see your beautiful smiling face on that gorgeous photo!!  I think of you a lot and am so sorry to hear about the bc sister losing her fight...tragic...I'm so sad.  You continue to inspire us here so don't forget us!!  Love and Hugs!

kmmd, I took a peek too and YES that thread is toxic.  good riddance to that one!  I agree with Deanna, can't we all just get along?  

Anne, wow that ride really took its toll, but you are smart and recognize what to do for your body.

Making this quick, I've been busy and have to head out now.  I've been plugging along on my exercise!!!! 

Meg, so good to see you.  You've sure been an inspiration to me too.  Happy to hear you've kept on movin.

Yoga, walk, weights yesterday!!!!!!!  Took today off for muscles to rest.

DH has rotator cuff surgery in the morning, so I will be home tomorrow.  

So excited for you girls going to the yoga retreat!  HAVE A BLAST!!!!  or wait...you are supposed to be relaxed....heehee 

Good morning all! I have been reading, not posting.  My DD and I have been filling out applications galore.  I have been walking and doing a lot of Zumba.  Today I go to the PS to see if anything else will be done (lift the other one...) I am so torn.  I do not want to have another surgery.  I guess it will depend on how I realy want to look. It is not like they will be perfect anyway.  Oh well, we will see.  I'll keep you posted.  Happy Wednesday everyone!

diane

Well the PS gave me my options.  One of them is do nothing.  They are pretty even and he would just tweek everything.  I think nothing. DH and I have to discuss it but they are fine the way they are. i have been walking and taking Zumba.  July in Las Vegas was the hottest month EVER! Most days the low did not get below 90. My poor electric bill, do not want to see that.

Happy Friday everyone!

Stay cool!

diane

30 minutes on the treadmill today, walking and jogging. Finally, no hip pain. Delt with it for two years, but it went away after stopping my Aromasin a few months ago. Then lifted weights. Still sore in the core from yesterday's Pilates and climbing, but did treat myself with a massage yesterday evening. I love my massage guy. I call him "Mr. Hot Hands" because he just radiates warmth and energy from his hands. (And he's cute, too!)

No big plans for the weekend except to enjoy some quiet time with DH. between travel and company, we've hardly had time to call our own.

Gonna be a hot one here. We installed solar panels two months ago, and our first electric bill was $36. Granted, we don't have A/C, and summers are usually lower, but that's amazing. We tend to be electricity hosg, between keeping computers on 24/7 and keeping the hot tub pretty warm.

Big thunder storm just rolled in a cooled things off. yay!

Anne

Anne you go girl!!! A hike in the mountains sounds so good!!!!

It was only in the 90"s today-we are in a cooling trend.

Walked yesterday, nothing today except a b-day party for my father's 79th birthday.

I go back to work in a couple of weeks-where does the time go? I hope to get all my projects done before hand.

I hope everyone has a great Monday. I get to Zumba tomorrow. YEAH!

diane

A great weekend retreat. And meeting Bev. We even went kayaking on Saturday. Bev's first time and she did really good. I did gain some weight. 3 square meals a day and snacks. I am looking forward to next year. Met so many nice people and shared so much. Hope every one has a great week.

Hi All!

The BC yoga weekend was great, met miss Joy in person! Yoga, walking, kyaking, it was wonderful. Hard to come back to real life!

Did 10 min of yoga before and after work. Too pooped to go to the gym today. hopefully t'marra!

Anne, WOW is all i can say!!! 

Thanks for the link Deanna.  I stopped my Mg supplements because they're supposed to interfere with the gabapentin absorption, and I sure need the gabapentin.  However, I've noticed how much worse the muscle cramping is, that article sure makes me think I need to get those out again

Anne, haven't noticed much difference with potassium, I may be a little of fthe norm.  My nephrologist told me that even though my numbers are normal my kidneys still aren't (I went into renal failure when I got sick during chemo)  and I'll be wasting magnesium.  I've been splitting my morning intake of pills since synthroid needs to be separate from vitamin supplements, maybe I'll add the magnesium in to the later pill regimen and see how it works. 

Deanna, have to add, thanks for the link but,  OMG I'm hearing told you so from DH today.  I've been titching at him about how much calcium he gets.  He is already doing what that author recommends so I'll be backing off the nagging about calcium I guess.

Hi all, Kari, glad DH is making a recovery and you sound still sane!!

Today I went in and did the weight machines and walk/jogged 1 mile in 15 minutes. I need to get back into all this, I was gone for nearly 2 weeks and am off my normal routine!

1.5 weeks left and then VACATION. Yay... 

Kari I saw your pics on Facebook and you are beautiful!!! I have been working away on my quilt during the day, but 1st thing in the morning I have been walking.  today I walked 8 miles.  I go around and around my block, which is perfect, and jump into the house when need be.  My computer says it is only 93 right now, a cool spell.

springtime has 1.5 weeks till vacation, that is when I go back.  Oh well, it has been a great summer exploring schools with my DD.  Next year I'll need support to send her off. UGH, I don't think I'll be ready. 

Happy Thursday everyone!