Post Chemo Spa & Shape Up

I think Barack is hot myself! 

Tina...sent you the invite!!  Woohoo...I do like Obama too!  In fact so does my momma (an 85 year old staunch diehard conservative)...she just had a stroke and is learning to talk again, and he's her favorite topic of conversation!!!

What invite?

A nice, more moderate day here in the Northeast.  Cripe, it sure was cold. 

DH made a large breakfast this morning (fried egg, homemade chips, frizzled ham and toast); just could not force down all the ham and toast.  Oh, and V8 and a large glass of ff milk.  What diet?  Well, I didn't have anything but a single serving of low fat cheddar and a cup of red tea for lunch.  I'm feeling a bit deprived but think I can make it through the day.  I'm making NE clam chowder for supper, the one on the cover of this month's Yankee mag.  Will let you know how it is.

So, I guess I'd better get off my duff and go out for that walk.  No excuse today.

Tina

Mizzy,

I tried to do the Google thing and think I accidently deleated something I needed to get there.  I would do it but my technology ability is even worse than my spanish!

Puppy,

Congrat on day 5!

Casey

Good evening girls...

I am so sorry I made an Ordeal for YOU!!   There's got to be a better way.  We did have a Google spreadsheet that everyone updated on the Jan Chemo thread that seemed to be a lot easier.

Nice to see you Allyson...and I have to admit...I do see the Obama connection & you should be flattered.  When my hair was as short as yours I had the unnerving experience of having someone who looked like my father staring back at me from the mirror!!

Well, I got up today feel great & full of energy and ready to do all kinds of things, and then I somehow pulled a tendon or muscle over a shoulder blade while getting dressed.  I was so uncomfortable I took a Flexeril (muscle relaxer), and it has put me into a grog.  I feel asleep and dreamed about 3 or 4 times in the bathtub, got up, sat down on the bed to try to post but feel asleep again and didn't wake up until my husband called me to dinner a few minutes ago.  I feel like a total degenerate...and for all this, the back problem doesn't feel any better.!!!

Maybe it will go away overnight.  I'll probably be bouncing off the walls around 2 am! I hate wasting days like this...I have been have a trouble with weight gain all winter because of lack of exercise and I really hate to diet...oi vay....I'd rather burn the fat off.

Mizsissy 

Yippee! I am totally psyched... As of about an hour ago we (husband and I) are going on an adventure today. Headed to Keene NH to meet the candidates- Edwards at 3:30 and Obama at 6:30. This evolved out of a phone call from my daughter this morning- she and her husband are going and now we all are. I slept 10 1/2 hours last night so hopefully my energy will hold up. Hey maybe I'll be able to post a pic of me AND Obama,:) Definitely bringing the camera. No going to the gym today but am packing some healthy snacks to take along so I'm not at the mercy of....whatever.

A happy rest of the weekend to all of you. Thanks for the support on the hair- I'm a little self conscious about it. I'm still in hair coloring withdrawal. Allyson

Have fun Allyson!!!  Hope you get a handshake with both!!  Tell us about your vibes...

{{{Raye}}} You are soooo Beautiful!!!

Hi Everyone, well I have not done well, have been taking a puff now and then! SO, Today I start Chantix, Sure hope it works, I really, REALLY, want to stop smoking!!!

Bless All of You, My Prayers are with each and everyone of My Dear Sisters!!!

Mizsissy, How is Your Shoulder??

Puppy

Good Morning ladies...

It's a rainy, gloomy day in Pinckney and I feel just a little depressed.  I gave a very nice present to a friend for Christmas, but it got stolen before she had a chance to enjoy it at all!!!

Puppy, you're doing just fine.  Quitting smoking is not easy but your making terrific progress.  You've cut down a lot and soon you'll be able to cut them completely out.

I am proud of my girls who are keeping their New Year's resolutions, but a little ashamed of myself for not trying harder with mine.  I haven't even weighed!!! Uck, I hate dieting.  In the summer, I just exercise more to lose weight and that seems to do the trick, as long as I stay away from cake and cookies.  It's too late to weigh today because I've already had tea, but I am going to be very good and keep a food diary and do it if it's the last thing I do.

My shoulder is  OK, as long as I don't look over my right shoulder (like when backing up the car)...this is a huge improvement over the weekend. 

Tomorrow I am going to get my hair done!!!

I love to check in here...we have such a nice group and we have three wonderful new members...Tina, Allyson, and Jasmine...who have made this a nicer place (not that it wasn't nice before!!!).. I think we're gonna have a great year.  

 Love to all!!!!  XXXXOOOOOOOOOO Mizsissy

Thanks Puppy! I am glad you are taking the Chantix - that will make it much easier than quitting cold turkey! You are doing great BTW!!!

allyson - I see you like to change you avatar like I do! What happened to Obama?

MizS - what are you having done to your hair tomorrow? How exciting. A good diary is a good idea. When I write down my calories, I feel as though I have much more control. oh, BTW, I updated that Google s/s with photos.

Mary- hello!?!!?  Big congrats on your win last night - your team played very well to say the least.  - Well deserved win. Now, if we could just have a winning team - Browns - bah; Indians - pretty good last season; Cavs - pretty good as well.

Tonight I plan on running on the treadmill - plan being the key word here! The gym is so busy with the resolutioners. Today is warm here - in the high 50's. Feels like spring.

Raye

Miz, "post my stats?"  You mean, tell the world the size of my butt?

You gotta be kidding.......................

Tina

Allyson,

Your time with the candidates sounds so exciting!

I wish I could get excited about the election but by the time the primary is held in WV, voting really becomes a formality because the candidates for both parties usually have the required votes to obtain the nomination.  Nevertheless, I always vote, even if my guy (or maybe this time my gal; I'm still undecided)is no longer a contender. 

BTW: I think Raye is probably a Goddess.

Puppy,

I have ABSOUTE faith in your ability to quit smoking.  Your body is already healthier, just for decreasing your intake.

Mary,

Glad to hear that lunchtime yoga is a success.  I think I would like something like that; it would likely energize me for the afternoon.

Hopefully you will like the new sports circuit guy or gal.  I wish the former instructor a lot of luck with his new gym.  I know from experience that it is very difficult to run a profitable gym.  There are months where I feel like we are a "WV Works" project and a public service project.     

Mizzy,

Hope your shoulder is doing better.  Is there anyone who can actually function with Flexoril in their system.  It is a popular drug but it turns all my patients into fuzzy heads and most of them will only take it at night.

Raye,

I too suffer from champagne taste on a beer budget; Barry and I like to look at boats.  I'm glad you had a good time.

I took a spinning class last night. It made me realize that I've been babying my workouts.  The woman teaching it is very impressive; smart, pretty and a serious triathlete. She was very motivating and I think tomorrow I may just kick my workout up a notch.

Good night ladies! 

Good Morning...

I just checked out the Google Group documents feature and it is horribly slow and difficult to use...I think it's best if we just go to one spreadsheet for everything...with separate pages for pix.  We did this in the Jan Chemo group and everybody caught on and was able to use it pretty easily.  Will set this up soon.

Mary & Allyson...on running.  I think the best way to get going is the run every OTHER day....running is hard on your body and when you are trying to build up your body needs a recovery day.  This is what I read in a book a long time ago when I got started.  I've been running 3-4 times a week now for about 15 years. You can walk or strength train on the non-running days.

Somehow I have gained 5 lbs since Jan. 1--HELP!!!  I think it was the week I went off Femara and took Tamoxifen but I really need to get going on dieting.  I have been exercising but it is not enough.  Think I'll start off with a few days of no bread or starches.

Do you know what my dear DH did this AM...he got up at 5 AM, drove to work at 7 to be there at 7:45, got there and realized he had picked up my glasses by mistake, drove home, dropped them off and gave me a kiss, and drove back to work...was 90 minutes late.  He didn't want me to miss my hair appt...!!!

Catch up with you later...

Mizsissy 

Mizsissy Thanks re: the running advice. Luckily (?) no danger of me doing it every day, twice a week is about it for me at this point. Yesterday I only walked and I am TIRED, but more from being a little behind on sleep than from any exercise I did. I plan to catch up tonight- already have gotten a head start with a nap. I am definitely recovering since finishing radiation on 12/18 but my energy level is up and down. I just go with what my body is telling me which tonight is "EAT AN ENTIRE CUP OF RAISINS WHILE SITTING AT THE COMPUTER, DON'T CLEAN THE HOUSE, GET JIM TO COOK DINNER, GO TO BED AT 8" (sorry my body has kind of a loud voice).

Mary- I'm with you on fleeing that doctor. I had a doctor (also a women interestingly- I thought we were better than that) try to sell me a bill of goods on why I should have thyroid surgery/ablation that I didn't need and tried to scare me with all this hypothetical stuff that could happen (but actually not until I'm 60 and I was 47 at the time).

On the weight loss/weight control front. I have had a lot of success using a combination of the Weight Watchers core plan in combination with The Beck Diet Solution (basically cognitive therapy for weight loss). I am starting to use the BDS with some of my therapy clients who have weight concerns and I recommend it highly. There's a book and a workbook. You can also google it to find the online resources.

Hopefully I'll have recharged the next time I come back here- have to work tomorrow so don't know how likely that is. Allyson

Yikes - one day of of the board and I've been left in the dust - meaning - a lot of catching up to do!

MizS - yes, what does your hair look like - post a pic Girl! I bet it looks lovely. While I am sure you are just beautiful the way you are; if you want to lose the weight, simply cut your calories. Has anyone read "Skinny Bitch?" Oh, is it funny, but the authors have some very good points - a very good read.

Mary - WTF (pardon me ladies), but jeez. Droopy uterus? Risk of uterine cancer? Yes, I'm with you, find another gynocologist. Does she listen to what you have to say? Bladder leakage you could have later on anyway from having children. So your step class was a toughy, eh? Yes, I used to do step all of the time - along with weights in my 20's - I  loved it, but it was difficult at first. The step class has a way of lifting one's ass nicely.

Allyson - you just finished rads on 12/18? Well, no wonder you are tired. That is ok. Get your rest, you'll be feeling more energetic before you know it. Speaking of Weight Watchers, I do use the Jenny Craig (am currently on it) - maybe two more weeks and then I am done - it is MUY EXPENSIVO! the thing I like about the plan is that is does teach you healty habits - watch portions being number one in my book.

Casey - happy Bday Saturday -  you certainly do not look 44, not that 44 is old- I'm not too far behind ya.

Ran 2.35 miles on Tuesday on the tready - going to do the same or hopefully more tonight and then some weight training.

Raye