Body Fat: 33.8%::3.8 . . . 35.2%::7.2
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=28.1 (24.9 = 140.5#)
Oh well, didn't get the wt trng in 'til yesterday. (I'm okay with the short sleep night because I've gotten 7 hrs just about every night the previous 5-6 days.)
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::7.5::7.8::7.11::7.14::7.19::7.24::7.27::
Plan for today: Walk, Jog/Walk, Short Bike Ride
Body Fat: 33.8%::3.8 . . . 35.2%::7.2
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=28.1 (24.9 = 140.5#)
I started a very conservative jogging/running program. My Day 2 outing was yesterday. I wasn't as tentative as Day 1--life affirming after a couple of my outings (and a few other nightmares of life and health) from last year. This is definitely not the me (physical or mental) of last year--I'm as grateful as I can be for that! It's in my rearview mirror--still visible, but I get farther and farther away from it every day!
I hit 3500 hrs on my CPAP machine--it's essential to my good sleep habits along with this, that and the other--haha!
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::7.5::7.8::7.11::7.14::7.19::7.23::
Plan for today: Walk, Circuit Workout
Body Fat: 33.8%::3.8 . . . 35.2%::7.2
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=28.1 (24.9 = 140.5#)
I have another wt trng session on tap for today. Was supposed to get it in yesterday, but taday will work just as well. As long as I don't miss more than a couple days over my scheduled day I'm doing okay. This adds just one--not a big deal.
Not insignificant: we're supposed to break below the 100s*F for highs--it's been at least 100*F here for about 6 weeks and we've had no rain during that time. So there's also a chance (10-15%) of rain for the next few days. Then it'll probably be back to the usual.
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::7.5::7.8::7.11::7.14::7.18::
Plan for today: Walk, Bike Ride, Circuit Workout
I appreciate all of your information.
Body Fat: 33.8%::3.8 . . . 35.2%::7.2
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=28.1 (24.9 = 140.5#)
I bumped up my dumbbell wt for my circuit wkt to 13 pounds--feels good to make progress for a change.
Of course exercise is good for many things:-) Definitely babied myself on the last three--I do not want to overtax my currently healthy elbow.
Exercise Repetitions Shoulder Press 15 Abs (bicycle crunch::leg lift::bicycle crunch) 40::15::40 Reverse Leg Lift 35 each leg Pushups: Sissy :: Military :: Sissy 16::11::16 Bent Over Row 18 each arm Calf Raises 65 Deadlift 15 Chair Dip 20 Mountain Climber 14 Alternating Lunge 12 each leg Side Abs 25 each side Squat 16 Abs Again 40::15::40 Upright Row 10 Triceps Kickback 10 each arm Biceps Curl 5 each arm All moves done with 13# dumbbells except
Abs, Pushups, Lg Lifts, Mtn Clmbrs and Ch Dips.
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::7.5::7.8::7.11::7.14::7.17::
Plan for today: Walk, Bike Ride
The person at Walgreen's knew zilch and couldn't tell me if a prescription was required to get the vaccine. Walgreen's doesn't carry it.
With all the blood work my Dr. does, and with the platelet level low the last time, I want to be sure that I'll be able to take the vaccine without negative effect. The methotrexate I take for arthritis is some strong drug!The Dr. lowered the dose after the platelet episode. This drug affects the immune system so I want to be sure it's okay and have my Dr. in town when I take it.
Do you know if the severity of chicken pox has anything to do with who eventually gets shingles? Just wondering.
Body Fat: 33.8%::3.8 . . . 35.2%::7.2
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=28.1 (24.9 = 140.5#)
My workout started out a bit sluggishly yesterday, I completed it ALL and felt great at the end--what a relief! Everything's easier even with this just being the 3rd in a row as scheduled. I've added reps, my squats were deeper and I'm just about ready to raise my dumbbell to the next higher wt. I'm not sore, which to me is a plus--soreness is a demotivator personally--must be an age thing;-) I figure if I live long enough the aches and pains will come as they will--haha!
Not to dwell on it, but I wanted to respond to some of the shingles comments: I'm doing well. I'm about 4 weeks past the very first symptoms and I can't emphasize how important it is to get the antiviral prescription once you get the rash. That's what I think must have made it easier for me. (My rash showed up 4 weeks ago this Saturday.)
Once I get the word that my cornea is completely healed (and I can go back to my contact lenses) I'm going to declare myself 99%--simply because I expect from everything I've learned that the post-herpetic pain (which so far is the itching for me) can linger for weeks/months. I WILL be getting the vaccine. Period. I just have to find out when is the best time since I'm still recovering and don't want to overtax my body unneccessarily.
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::2.21-4.2 (13 in a row)::***appx 31 wkts missed***::7.5::7.8::7.11::7.14::
Plan for today: Walk, Bike Ride
Good for you for getting 3 workouts done in a row~You should be proud of yourself~Feels great huh!
BTW, in the science section of the NYT on Tues. 7/12, there was a long and fact filled article about shingles and the vaccine. I was surprised at how many people get it, esp. as you get older. My doctor is on vacation right now, but when he's back and I see him in August, I'm going to ask him for it. I asked at Walgreen's yesterday but they don't have it. I guess they don't have a freezer. I do't care how much the charge for it is. To prevent such pain, discomfort and potential loss of vision, no price is too high for me. I am SO GLAD you told us about the vaccine!
Body Fat: 33.8%::3.8 . . . 35.2%::7.2
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=28.1 (24.9 = 140.5#)
Will skip my weigh-in tomorrow assuming I get my wt trng done today as scheduled.
My recovery continues to go well. I woke up a couple of times the last two nights with my shingles rash itching--it's on my scalp and forehead in case you haven't read my last few entries. My eye is doing better every day and today it is NOTICEABLY less painful. I have another follow-up with the eye dr this week after having used a combo eyedrop prescription.
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::2.21-4.2 (13 in a row)::***appx 31 wkts missed***::7.5::7.8::7.11::
Plan for today: Walk, Bike Ride, Circuit Workout
Body Fat: 33.8%::3.8 . . . 35.2%::7.2
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=28.1 (24.9 = 140.5#)
For my activity lately:
Walk 25 min; Circ Aer Wkt using Airdyne (6 min)
I got my wt trng done as scheduled for the second time in a row--woo-hoo! No bike ride yesterday.
Wt trng for me is a big breath of fresh air--it is truly its own reward! The bluebird of happiness could rain down droppings all day, but when I feel this good it doesn't faze me one little bit;-)
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::2.21-4.2 (13 in a row)::***appx 31 wkts missed***::7.5::7.8::7.11::
Plan for today: Walk, Bike Ride
Body Fat: 33.8%::3.8 . . . 35.2%::7.2
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=28.1 (24.9 = 140.5#)
For my activity lately:
Tues: Walk 25 min; Circ Aer Wkt using Airdyne (12 min)
Wed: Walk 10 min
Thur: Walk 15 min
Article: Binge Eating May Be a High All Its Own
I got my wt trng done. I did exceedingly well with it after a break from doing ANY wt trng for 93 days--that's just crazy. I'm sure it's the most gigantic break ever (since I started doing some form of this wkt YEARS ago). I'd have to check my little notie-notebooks to see if it's the longest for sure.
A sample of 6 of the 15 different wt trng exercises using 10.5# dumbbells:
Mountain Climbers: 12 reps
Squats: 15 reps--could only get about 85% down on the move, but that will improve
Upright Rows, Biceps Curls (each), Triceps Kickbacks (each): 10 reps--no elbow pain
Pushups: Mil::10, Sissy::16 reps x 2
Abs: Bic Crch::35, Leg Lifts::15, Bic Crch::35 (x 2 sets of all three)
Alt Lunges (each): 15 reps
I did the whole workout (all 15) with the intention of not overdoing it to minimize soreness. Apparently my strategy worked--no soreness except for my abs:-)
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::2.21-4.2 (13 in a row)::***appx 31 wkts missed***::7.5::7.8::
Plan for today: Walk, Bike Ride, Circuit Workout
Body Fat: 33.8%::3.8 . . . 35.2%::7.2
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=28.1 (24.9 = 140.5#)
I weighed in Saturday morning and I'm down a half-pound--checked my body fat too, no change there--didn't expect it. I'm going to TRY to take advantage of my quicker-than-I-thought, but still-too-slow recovery from the shingles to get my wt trng in. And I'd like to also get back to my early NordicTrack wkt. Overall I feel about 95% recovered from the shingles.
Strictly Shingles:
That's about it for the update. I didn't know what to expect at this point and it's a mixed bag. I appreciate all of your good thoughts, wishes and sentiments more than you know:-)
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::2.21-4.2 (13 in a row)::***many missed***::7.5::
Plan for today: Walk, Circuit Workout, Bike Ride
The next time I have a herpes attack and my nostrils are filled with scabs and itching, I won't complain.I should be grateful that for the most part, the blisters can't be seen, tho sometimes they are. I HATE those days!
I just can't imagine the misery you've been through. And despite it all, you've gotten in so much walking! WOW! You are some SuperWoman!
Body Fat: 33.8%::3.8; 34.0%::4.20; 35.5%::6.7
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=28.2 (24.9 = 140.5#)
For my activity lately:
Wed: Walk 40 min
Thur: NordicTrack 24 min/2.6 mi; Walk 45 min; Bike Ride 31 min/5.0 mi
Fri: Walk 30 min
Sat: Walk 25 min
Sun: Walk 35 min
Mon: Walk 25 min
Tues: Walk 30 min
Wed: Walk 25 min
Thur: Walk 25 min
Fri: Walk 40 min
Sat: Walk 25 min
Sun: Walk 25 min
Mon: Walk 30 min
Tues: Walk 15 min
Wed: Walk 10 min
Thur: Walk 10 min
No weigh-in Tuesday.
So today is Day 22 of no coffee with milk first thing in the morning for me--that's my big change. I guess I have to explain: No coffee/No milk so I can get closer to the strictly plant-based McDougall/Esselstyn way of eating. I don't like black coffee (tried all the nut milks--not for me--I will try to make my own almond milk one of these days). I have had coffee drinks and a regular coffee with H&H during this time. Most of the coffee drinks were regular because I forgot to order decaf. Also I have not had much chocolate--was hard at first, but it has gotten easier.
The upshot of this change is that I have drastically cut my caffeine intake overall and it has had a drastic effect for the better on my sleep. I haven't slept less than 5 hours any night so far--I generally get a solid 6-8 hrs. And I don't wake up 3 or 4 hours after I went to bed. Sure I've had a couple of those--but the sleep disruptions are DRASTICALLY reduced. The bottom line is that I am not a slave to morning coffee anymore. I've replaced it with a cup of black tea with lemon--50 mg of caffeine as opposed to 150-200 with regular coffee.
What follows is complaining/whining/what have you. I generally don't complain about personal stuff on here, But . . . I have fu*king SHINGLES for crying out loud. It sucks the rag as much as you can imagine. From time to time my head feels like it's sunburned INSIDE. If you've ever had a really bad sunburn on your scalp--that's how it has felt from time to time. All my lymph nodes on one side from my clavicle up became tender just about a week ago and then on Saturday I got the rash--it's on my scalp and forehead and my eye is swollen nearly shut.
A couple days before that I noticed bumps on one half of my scalp. They were very tender like I had hit my head. (I had in fact hit my head and had a bump a couple days before that.) Thos bumps are now very tender sores some with scabs--I'm not paying that much attention to them. I guess it's a small consolation that it's not on a body part where I have to wear clothing.
I'm on an antiviral as of Monday. I saw the eye dr on Wednesday to make sure it wasn't affecting my cornea. At night my nose gets stuffed up and I feel either chills or feverish (for the last 6 nights). I discovered from a couple of my "Natural Healing" books that vitamin E might help for healing, etc. (There was an actual study from the 70s mentioned where a certain percentage of the participants benefited from E). So I tried it not thinking it would be a big deal. I took an E plus a C and it relieved the pain in my eye very quickly. The eye pain had started with a vengeance on Wednesday night. Ibuprofen wasn't helping. (I had a narcotic prescription that I didn't fill--the same medication didn't do anything for me when I had taken it previously for tooth pain after a wisdom tooth extraction.) So the vitamin E was a pleasant finding:-)
There is a vaccine for shingles--it's about $220 at Walgreen's (here in the US). You don't need a dr's order for it. I will be getting it once I get this session of misery far behind me--getting shingles doesn't impart immunity--you can get it again and again, though I'm not sure if it's that common to get it again and again ad infinitum. The vaccine is recommended for those over 60, and insurance may not cover it, but there may be a new recommendation for 50 and older. If you've had chickenpox at any time, you're susceptible to shingles. The big complication that gets worse with aging is post-herpetic neuralgia (nerve pain).
I don't know if cutting out coffee has had anything to do with this. I doubt it. Even if it has there's no going back on my change at least for the time being. Some thought and some research went into my decision to cut the a.m. coffee with milk. So maybe I'll make an entry just about that in case there's any interest.
I've been laying low at least hoping the swelling in my eye will go away. I don't know how long it will be. It's murder on many things. I've never had Poison Ivy/Oak or any kind of eye infection, but that's the upshot of this cosmetically speaking--a swollen eye and a rash on half of my forehead. Otherwise, it's a nerve infection essentially.
Chickenpox sits dormant on nerves, and shingles is the "awakening" of the virus years after having chickenpox. I'm about halfway through the dose of antiviral--it's crucial to get it within a certain period of time. I don't know if it's doing me any good. I hope so!
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::2.21-4.2 (13 in a row)::*************************::6.24::
Plan for today: Bike Ride, Walk, Circuit Workout
I, too, recently cut down on coffee, from two to one cup and found it easy to do. I don't want to rush it, but in a few weeks, I'll cut back to half a cup and see how that goes.
My main reason for doing this was sleep. Even tho I don't drink it during the day, only first thing in the morning, I thought maybe it was too much for my system and that it might be affecting my sleep.
I'm still having sleep problems, but I do note a slight difference. Not so many nights of insomnia until 5am, and getting somewhat more sleep per night. Maybe caffeine is part of my problem.
How you can get in so much walking and exercise is remarkable! Esp. w/shignles. Good going!
Forgot to thank you for your note a few weeks ago..
Good for you for cutting out coffee. That can be difficult. Do you think at some point you'll cut out the tea? My only caffeine consumption was diet coke, and I quit that cold turkey about 6 weeks ago. So far so good, and no negative side affects like headaches, etc. For you, it's wonderful that sleep has improved. I haven't noticed that effect on me, but I also was not drinking tons that might affect sleep. Any way, good job!
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Dear Biscotti, I can't believe I haven't been to yoga in nearly one month! Too much going on this summer, and now this stupid cold.... I'm soooo glad to hear your shingles are getting better - I can't imagine the ichyness that is not even there, how annoying would that be.... stay well!
V on 07/25/2011:
Have a great day!!!
Umpqua on 07/25/2011:
Take care and have a good one!
thinkpositive on 07/25/2011:
Enjoy the exercise- nice combination.
hollybelle on 07/25/2011:
Yes!!! Fill me in on the stuff from a year ago.....when you can - send message via FB if more approiate to do so!
moogy on 07/25/2011:
I am so glad that you are having a better run at the sleeping. That has got to help with your general health and feelings of well being. I am fine with the calories. I dare say that by the end of the week I will be sitting on around 1500. Thank you for always caring:)
liza36 on 07/26/2011:
Sounds like you are doing well. Definitely not the same You as last year, I agree, and thank goodness for that. Have a great day!
Maria7 on 07/26/2011:
Sounds like you are getting your exercise in. Hope you are having a good day. :-)
mcwoo40 on 07/27/2011:
Stopped to say hello,trying to get through everyone,keep up the good work :)
moogy on 07/27/2011:
Thank you for stopping by and giving me some support. I appreciate it. I hope you are going well and still sleeping well.:)