Physical Check-In #2

I wanted to stop by today and let you all know you've been on my mind and my heart lately. I sense the suffering you are experiencing and I continue to hold onto hope that each of you will find a way forward into a better quality of life. You are more than deserving of that and I am a believer it can be found.

I've had a lot of emotional stuff confront me recently and my body is following suit. My family has all been sick with a virus and I got it this time as well which is unusual for me, but I can't say it is unexpected given the trauma I'm working to process. To me, everything we experience in the spirit, mind and heart plays itself out eventually in the body. All of these systems are tightly integrated and affect each other in so many ways. I believe my body is letting me know it needs time to process and heal, so I'm taking time to rest and relax and give myself what I need. I'm asking my family to support me while I do that.

I feel better today and will hopefully be able to do more physically. I won't push it though. The sun is out and that is a blessing as we have had a tremendous amount of rain recently. Some fresh air and sunshine medicine is in order today for sure.

I hope everyone has a blessed day today. Keep looking for your own answers. Don't give up. You are worth every bit of effort you offer yourself to find wellness.

Glad to see you Fern

I’m sorry you got sick

I hope your able to work through things and keep moving forward.

Thank you for always having such kind words for all of us

Glad to see you too! How are you doing with your new eating plan and how is it working out for Steve? I know you've invested a lot into planning and making it work for the both of you. I hope the rewards show themselves soon for you!

(((((( fern ))))))

May you feel surrounded by Love!

With Sincere Appreciation

Thanks !

Things are going pretty well actually, I have gotten our carb portions size down to almost ideal , steve hasn’t snacked after dinner is many days. He said he doesn’t feel bloated anymore , nor do I .. so it’s a start. I’m glad I’ve eased into it instead of just drastically reducing food amounts which just leaves a person hungry and angry.

HANGRY???

lololololololol

I just started but I'm seeing progress now.

Hi! Welcome!

It's great you are seeing progress right away!
I think this can help to move one forward in the program.
I mean... it must be quite inspiring.

Awesome update The incremental strategy you used was very wise imho. I'm glad the bloating has eased. I wonder if that will translate into less inflammation for you overall. Fingers crossed!

My cup runneth over. As always, much love and appreciation for you WC!

I’m LOVING intuitive eating. It is so liberating to throw off the chains of calorie counting and carb counting. And I find I’m actually being drawn to fresh foods. I’m eating foods that are good for me not because I have to, but because I want to. I’m not lamenting my weight or diet. I’m not going crazy trying to figure out how to do a total overhaul. I’m drinking more water and less Diet Coke because I feel better, not because I have to. I still have a small dessert after dinner (I’m talking like two Oreos or a couple of mini chocolate pieces) and I don’t hate myself. And best of all, I’m not letting myself go hungry. If I’m hungry, I eat. I don’t binge, I just eat until I’m full. I don’t even like chips or stuff like that anymore. Today I ate some plain popcorn for a snack after dinner and it was just what I wanted. And healthy! I still don’t really like salads and veggies, so I’m just going to eat the ones I like (broccoli, carrots, green beans) and be done with it. I’m planning on expanding my fruit selection when I go grocery shopping next week. I eat plain yogurt for breakfast along with a protein shake (just to use them up, I don’t plan on buying any more, they’re expensive). And I like it! It’s great! And I am not weighing myself because it’s not about numbers on a scale anymore. I’m healthy according to my dr, so I’m not worried about it as long as my clothes still fit.

I’m still working on self acceptance. I’m still trying to look at my belly and not go UGH. But that will come in time. It helps that RS calls me beautiful every day.

I will continue this!

dwilliams, congrats on your progress!

wildchildflower, I'm glad to read that you found an eating approach that not only works, but excites you. The latter is so crucial to success!

I'm hoping that everyone here feels (or will feel) better, physically, or finds success in pursuits to do so.

I'm OK, physically. I wouldn't say I'm exactly dieting, but I haven't been really overeating that much. I have splurged on certain desserts, but they have been "lightened" versions of them. I guess that's some progress. I haven't weighed myself yet this week, but I'm still fitting into the smaller size jeans. In fact, they even feel a little less tight.

A Warm Hello to All!

Very happy to read many are finding their way to lifestyles with which the resonate.

I have not shared/commented much lately. I am very weary. I have been working hard and trying to make it through each day.

I will see my specialist in several hours. We'll see what she has to say.

Much Love to All!

(((((((((( WC )))))))))))

Wild Coyote, I hope your visit to the specialist was helpful.

I hope this goes in a direction that leads you to relief. You've been seimming upstream for so long and I hope you find your way to calmer waters soon.

I started my circuit training back up now that I found some insoles that support the ball of my foot properly. I've been exercising this entire time, but apparently not to the intensity level I was used to. I am so sore! It is a good kind of pain though and I know it will fade. I'm looking forward to getting my stamina back.

My eating hasn't been optimal, but it hasn't been bad. I see room for improvement, but I'm not mad at myself for the choices I made. Onward and upward!

Sending thoughts of healing and vibes of wellness to all

(((((((((((( Wild Coyote )))))))))))

I too hope that you have good news to share....
((((((HUGS))))))
love bizi

I’ve been using intuitive eating and an EFT book that focuses on body acceptance and not diets, calories and scales. It’s been working for me and I’m thrilled that it’s working for you. I went to the doctor last week and had lost weight...a nice side effect. I put my scale away. It’s so freeing! Like you, I’m gravitating to healthier food and beverages. Keep up the good work and best wishes for continued success!

It’s great that RS calls you beautiful daily!

I hope your specialist appointment went well. I wish you Godspeed in getting through your days with less weariness.

Thank you, everyone! I am deeply touched.
I am waiting on the results of xrays. We are looking at some specific joints, checking for deterioration from PsA (Psoriatc Arthritis) and/or injuries. I had started with severe hip pain in October. I have been quite sure it had started as an injury.

Other than that, the current plan is to continue with the Enbrel for another 30 days, wh en we wll re-evaluate.
I am in excruciating pain 24/7 with an occasional break after a couple of hours of resting, as in off my feet, so there is no weight on certain joints.
I am being strongly encouraged, by my doctors, to give in and to increase the narcotic meds. I'm not entirely against this; I just do not like the idea of increasing my doses. I have been able to keep m y morphine doses low, relatively speaking ( I have been on daily morphine, along with hydromorphone for breakthrough pain for years now.)

Love to all!

I wish your pain would ease, my friend. I don't know what else to write.

I got on the scale yesterday. It appears that I have lost 4 lbs from my recent high. I'm happy about that. Even my smaller size jeans feel a little looser than they did before. I'm glad to have more options.

I went to the phlebotomist earlier this week. Next week I see my nephrologist. I doubt my cholesterol will be much lower. Sometimes my triglycerides are normal, and sometimes a bit high. I doubt I'll be in any pre-diabetic range, despite all of the Christmas cookies. My blood pressure is fine, which is usual for me. My kidney function is likely about the same.

I really do need to add exercise. Ugh!

My psychiatrist hasn't even contemplated lowering my Seroquel XR. I don't blame him. My mood is pretty good. Historically, I have had mood upswings begin as early as February, but more often in April or May. Pdoc will be in Europe half of February and most of March. He already scheduled a late March appointment for me, and one only two weeks later in early April. I see him February 12, before his departure.