Motivation

50 minute bike ride, it was beautiful tonight !!

Survivorwoman, I had my last chemo on November 10th and by March I had ditched the wig. I thought I would wait until May, but I started wearing ball caps on my hair when I went out, and then never went back! You'll find the time that is right for you. there is nothing like ditching the wig! I can't wait for you to get there!!

Joy - enjoy being grandma! Sounds very fun. So does your Kyacking!

Kari, I never get sore tricepts from yoga! What were you doing??  

I went out for a run today, but it was kinda rough.  I haven't been exercising enough, guess I'll have to try better...

Have a great week, everyone!

Did Vinyasa yoga and 15 minutes on the elliptical. I am sore all over. I also checked my weight and OMG - gained 5 lb. How? I guess, no more bagels or pasta this week. Back to eating veggies only.

Harley- keep up the good work! You can do it!

Greetings to everyone!

let's see....hmmm sore triceps...we did lots of plank holds, and reverse planks and trying to hold myself down (forgot the term for this position - hovering like a push up, close to ground) before the up-dog! haha

Rode our bikes Friday night while it got dark, and saw somebody had a christmas tree in their living room, with the lights on and all decorated.  I thought maybe it was a soldier or someone who is in town temporarily and they are doing their holidays now?!

I slept all wrong Friday night and woke up at 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning, feeling paralyzed with pain (neck/shoulders), it was so awful!  Ended up at chiro today on my lunch hour.  He said I was locked up on my whole right side of my body. Fixed me up, slowly and lots of painful stretches and ice.  I swear, what the heck do I do to myself? lol

Everyone sounds like they are keepin up with the exercise even if its the 10 minute rule (so love that rule), may be due to the nice weather?!  We've been high 80's everyday for over a week now.

Survivor, I remember ditching Ginger (my wig's name) when my hair was really really short, I was so liberated by the feeling!  But boy, does my DMV picture look strange!  haha 

Got in another quick 2 mile run/walk this a.m.  Had too much to do today to keep at it any longer.  

Harley, have you mentioned the bloating to your onc?  That's probably a symptom worth reporting if it persists.  

Spring, you're so right about paying if we slack off.  It's been really hard for me to get any momentum going this week.     Deanna 

I saw your pics on FB, Joy! you looked great with those girls!!

45 on the elliptical for me. I was so cranky and feeling so blah I didn't want to do it, but I "rested' last night... I feel so much better having burned whatever that crap was out of me. Burnt out the blah!!! ha!! 

Two days off from work! Instead of resting, I had Herceptin yesterday and my mammogram today. I was running back and forth to the city on both days. I am so wiped out. I really wanted to go to the gym today, but have little energy left. I will catch up with my exercise routine tomorrow. Thankfully, my mammo came back normal. I celebrated it by going for a relaxing facial. It felt great to treat myself to something nice.

Harley: does your onc do any blood work while you are there? Mine drives me nuts with it, but that is part of the clinical trial I am in. She also does a basic physical examination every three months.  

I really enjoy everyone's pics on FB!  Survivor, GOOD for you with the facial, you could use more pampering!

Harley, maybe you should get a new onc.  My onc is great and you shouldn't settle for less too.

Did Yoga last night, and no sore triceps this week, did different stuff this time.  I was so tired afterward I was in bed at 7:45! ha 

Survivorwoman, thank you for the cheers! it helps! How are you doing? I hope well. I am thinking of you with your marriage situation, etc. I hope the exercise helps. 

I have noticed many times I feel better after exercising, I think if you make yourself do it and experience this over and over again, it sort of helps you through those "blah" times when you just don't want to do it. I try to do something 6 times a week. Taking one day off is sort of luxurious. But I am with Deanna, if you skip too much it makes it hard when you start up. I find the 6x works best for me. Some weeks it is 5, but I aim for 6. I think it is important to find things you like to do!! 

So Thursday was 45 on elliptical and 15-20 minutes of yoga stretching at home. Today was a 50 minute bike ride and it was a beautiful evening after work! Mid 60's, clear blue skies, no wind. Very nice! I love a good bike ride at the end of the week. I let the wind whip through me and blow all the work junk out of my psyche!!

Ellieeeeeeeeeeeee, Tryyyyyyyyyyyyy Yogaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!  You will really like it I bet. Don't do hard yoga, do a nice gentle yoga, it should feel in the end like you are restored. Mind, Body, Spirit. It is so nice. Later, if you stick with it, you can go to a more advanced class, but pick a nice gentle one to start off with. 

Kari, WOW! Bed at 7:45!! I hope you are not wearing yourself out!!

Harley, I agree with Kari, can you get another Onc? Even once a year, you deserve something better than this friggin' milktoast person!!!  

LIKE Kmmd!!!

Harley, If you only go once a year, you could drive an hour or two or even go to Duke!! Just sayin. Not like you're going every 6 weeks or something!

45 on the elliptical today!  

Lots of walks, and a fun filled drive to a few lakes in the mountains, talk about rejuvenating!!! YES!!!  Today I'm leaving early for a pamper me-time, a facial, massage and hand treatment!  YAY for those Groupon type deals!!

Springie, I think I was wearing myself out, but feeling good again!  

kmmd, yoga by firelight, LIKE!

Harley, that really stinks about your onc situation and your friend at Duke, so sorry another sister has mets.  SUCKS!!!!!!!!

Ellie and Survivor, thinking of you both!

Deanna, is it getting any cooler down south? 

Harley, if you're concerned about not getting a tumor marker test like the CA27-29, maybe your PCP could include it the next time he/she orders any other bloodwork?  Mine's done that in the past.  As a bc survivor, I can't imagine your insurance wouldn't cover it no matter who orders it.

Kari, it was sizzling here this weekend.  DH & I worked long hours both Sat & Sun at a charity autocross, and it was hot, hot, hot out there!   I didn't have time to walk either a.m., but I did get quite a bit or running in between the registration desk and the timing area.  Thank goodness a cloud cover came in overnight and cooled things off a lot today!  I walked 2.25 miles this a.m. -- about all I was up to after the exhausting weekend.  

I saw my naturopathic doctor on Friday and I was excited that she wants to work on improving my sleep.  I think I sleep fairly well, but I would so love to wake up really rested and refreshed every morning!  For the past 3 nights she had me try a high dose Melatonin that I didn't like at all. So on to option #2 this week.

Hope you enjoyed the pamper time, Kari!  I have a facial (a complimentary one) tomorrow, and I'm soooo looking forward to it!

Have a great week, everyone!   Deanna 

Hello  cdairth,

Welcome to this thread!  This is a wonderful group of women!  I think you are doing just great, with your walking!  Oh, and I have good news for you...  I went for a walk when I got back from the hospital the day after my mastectomy.  If I did it, then SO CAN YOU!

Great to 'meet' you, but sorry it has to be under these circumstances.

Harley