Motivation

Deanna - I know what you mean about VIP motorcades whizzing by.  Working in the DC area, my husband and I encounter them several times/year going between Dulles Airport and DC.  They're pretty impressive, but you gotta get out of their way!

I didn't get to do my power walk yesterday evening b/c the heat and air quality was too oppressive, but I walked a bit in the morning at work and did a little work out routine inside.  Our heat wave is supposed to break this evening or tomorrow, so I'll be back pounding the pavement.

I can totally relate to the physical body not being up to the "younger" mind... I'm 51.  I can't help but feel that chemotherapy and now Tamoxifen is causing my body to feel a lot older.  I never had so many aches and pains before chemo as I do now.  I remember doing a Yoga stretch a few months after surgery and I must have pulled something b/c the pain was like a broken rib!  They did x-rays and all was well, so I vowed to take it easy after that.  Cancer humbles our bodies and minds.

theresap60

I also have never had so many aches and pains before...  I know I'm not THAT old, either...  so it must be the hormonal treatment...  UGH....  

Harley

On the aches & pains... Is anyone else taking Bosweilla?  It's something I learned about on another thread.  I'm on my 3rd bottle, and it really does seem to help with the joint pain.  DH is also taking it (bad knee due to old sports injuries), but it doesn't seem to be helping with that.

I wasn't quite as early getting out there this a.m., but it never got as hot today as it has been, and I easily got an hour in.

Theresa, glad you knew what I meant about the speed of a Presidential motorcade.  I guess if all the traffic is stopped for you, it's not a big deal to drive that fast, but it sure seemed exciting and made a lasting impression on me!     Deanna

I'm sorry about your Mom, Spring.  Is she dealing with dementia?  You may have told us in the past, but I don't recall for sure.

Just read this and thought I'd pass it along.  My DH is constantly telling me I should get a pair of these.  I think he thinks my rear end will look like the 20-something in the TV ad if I do!  And I keep telling him they look way too unstable for my post-chemo sometimes slightly off-balance issues:  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/13/can-shoes-really-tone-the-body/#   I'm thinking a couple of you (Spring? Kari?) have them, so I'm wondering if you've noticed any increased toning.    Deanna

Spring,

sorry to hear about your Mom.  

Deanna, 

what is Bosweilla?  I never heard of it.  Is it a supplement?  Where do you get it?  I have read that vitamin D can help with joint pain, oh, and magnesium helps with that, too....   Uhm...  that is why taking Epsom Salts baths also help...  it's the magnesium.

Harley

Deanna, nope on the shoes, my sister in law uses them though because she broke her ankle a couple of years ago and can't flex her foot in a regular sneaker so it helps with that, but she didn't say anything about the tonight benefits.  Not taking nor heard of the Bosweilla (will look into it though).

Epsom salt baths, oh good one!

Spring, sorry to hear about your mom being out of it but glad you will go up and be around for your dad.  AND NO, haha have never tried booty pops  - that makes me laugh!

Went to Zumba last night, and honestly did not have much fun...The class was beyond packed and everyone, with the exception of me and another newbie, new the moves and the instructor NEVER described what she was doing as far as the moves, it was frustrating and I just wasn't into it, but I hung in there til the end.  Finding I like dancing at home better and I like the yoga stuff better.  I did enjoy the water (aerobics) too the one time I tried it. 

The Epsom Salt baths really do work for me!  When I was taking Femara last year, I just had so much stiffness and achiness...  but those baths really helped me!

Harley

I did lots of Epsom Salts baths during chemo!!  We always keep some on hand.  Never heard o the salt and soda bath term.  hmmm baking soda too?  OH, I just looked it up - check it out:

http://www.ourlittleplace.com/detox.html  

Very sore from working out, I forgot to add that I did the round of weight machines before Zumba the other night.  Yesterday I took the day off!  Tonight will get out for a walk.

Happy Friday ALL!  Hope the weather in your part of the world is kind to you this weekend.  

We're running close to triple digit weather this week, don't think the walk outside will happen today.  Little weights and yoga I think

I am thinking about trying zumba today. There is a class at 7:30 PM. I am zooming off ...................

Just checking email on the hotel computer tonight and thought I'd say, "Hi!," from Santa Fe, where we're cooling off for a few days.  Unfortunately -- in spite of considering myself reasonably athletic -- I had quite an accident on Saturday when I tripped and fell really hard.  DH & I spent most of Sat. in the ER, instead of the family reunion we were headed to when it happened.  8 stitches to close the gash on my chin, a mild concussion and jaw fractured in 2 places.  Needless to say, it's put a bit of a damper on this trip, but it honestly could have been so much worse.  We're actually having a nice time in spite of my ability to eat being a bit limited, which is a shame b'cuz the food here is so fabulous.

Anyway, hope you're all staying cool.  And please watch where you're walking (seriously)!!!    Deanna

Deanna- I am so sorry hearing about your ordeal. Hope you will feel better very soon. I will pray that you do. XOXO

Deanna, OWIE!!!  Did you trip on something or over your own feet?  sorry, don't mean to make you smile cause it will hurt too much!  Seriously, I wish you a speedy recovery.  I can't even imagine.  I remember tripping last year while reporting for jury duty...SLAM right over a cement curb, I did quite a number on my knees and hands, but nothing like you're enduring.  You fractured your jaw too?  OMG!!!!!!

All of you dealing with the extreme heat, please don't overdo it.  Survivor, so smart of you to turn back home and conserve your energy, that heat is just too dangerous and draining.

Spring, you are such a sweetie, LOVE THEM UP is right!!

kmmd, love your definition of hot!

Did a yoga class last night and WOW what a difference an instructor makes.  Fantastic and tough, I couldn't do everything but I tried.  The instructor talked to me after class and gave me some tips to strengthen my arms (we talked about mastectomy and LE risk).  She's worked with patients before.  She was a ballerina, no wonder she moved like an angel and had a rockin body to show for it! 

Spring, aren't vacations fun?  haha  It is hard getting back to reality after.

Went to a Piloga class, 30 minutes of Pilates with a small ball on the floor (all ab work - core work she said), owie on the neck muscles - and 30 minutes of Yoga.  Different instructor again, this one looked like a petite Jennifer Anniston, but with muscles up the wazoo!!!!!!!!!  WOW!  

Needless to say, I am SORE, sore from Monday night Yoga and sore from last night...very tired this morning.  Too much office drama for me yesterday, I have a coworker that's like Jekyll and Hyde....not fun  

OMG - while I was driving today I was listening to a radio report about the 'heatwave' that's crossing the US.  I hope you are all not suffering too much - it's really hard to believe it's warm anywhere - I actually had to put heat on here last evening!!

Spring - I can identify with you and what you are experiencing with your Mum.  I had to put my Mum into a nursing home when I was having my recon surgery - I had intended that it would only be temporary but she has settled in so well there and seems more relaxed and happy I have almost decided to leave her there - but it's soooo hard to actually make the decision 'official' .  Dementia is a terrible illness.

Kmmd - it's been a slow recovery but I think I'm more or less over the worst of it although I am just so tired all the time it's ridiculous.  How have you been?   

Deanna!!!  My goodness you really did it in style - you poor thing!! Be kind to yourself.

Kari - you are really keeping busy that mash up between yoga and pilates sounds interesting.  I use to love and do a lot of yoga but haven't done any for a long time now.  I never liked Pilates but it may be because the instructor of the class I went to was not good.  BTW my DD is in Seattle - she loves it, is really enjoying herself. She is getting on well where she works and making loads of new friends.  She has about another 6 weeks and then she comes home to do her final year in uni.

Hey Harley how are you doing??

Well try and keep cool - and remember to keep your fluid intake up if you are being affected by the heatwave.