Physical Check-In #2

today my body decided that it wanted me to be super incontinent.

straight in the shower, no questions asked.

defenetly the smelly girl this morning. lol

I'm not smelly now. I'm showered and clean. my body is causing me pain because of the shower now

I'm finding it very hard to stay motivated to keep exercising.

I cycled 5 days a week for 3 weeks and I didn't notice any change in my mood.

I do an intense 30 minute work out on a stationary bike. I get my heart up to 140bpm and I'm definitely tired afterwards. I tried to go longer but I can just manage another 5 min because I don't yet have the stamina to go longer.

I thought of maybe making it easier by using a lower gear so that I could cycle longer but I don't see the point.

I think I should have noticed something after 3 weeks, right?

I did a bit less exercise this past week, too. I know I have to get moving more again. I hope we all do.

Friday (today) is my weigh in day. For the first time since starting my weight loss journey, I had a gain, but only 0.6 lbs. Still, it was a bummer since I am again in the next higher 10-lb weight bracket. Last week I had met an interim goal to get below that, which I did by only 0.2 lbs. I set a new interim goal, but need to return to the previous one.

My gain was not totally surprising since I have felt a bit bloated since yesterday morning. It's surely hormonal stuff going on. I did not exceed weight loss calorie amounts even once this past week. Not once. I am hoping that when any hormonal stuff passes that my weight losses will resume. Maybe even a nice size one.

I would like to get my monthly soon to avoid having it during most of my vacation. Plus, I would like to get the uteran biopsy over with. I haven't had a "normal" period in a while. The last one was four days of almost nothing, and that was almost a month and a half ago. The biopsy is not because of fewer periods, but because at some points I had been having too many. It is all a mixed up mess! It is possible that my ovarian cyst issue is to blame for the too many. Perimenopause for the rest? Or something else.

I am supposed to get thyroid and hormone blood tests, too. But again, only when the stupid period comes. When will that be? Please now. If during vacation, I may have to wait a whole lot longer for all of the tests.

Sorry you're not seeing the effects Scooter. You definitely seem to have a very resistant case. I am continually in awe at how well you handle it and keep trying new things.

I was wondering what your diet is like. I've seen a good bit of research linking depression and diet. I know the causes of issues can be multifaceted, so maybe there's a clue there?

I would keep going with the exercise. It is benefiting you even if you cannot feel it yet.

I am surprised you have not noted more benefit. That said, I ride alot and still I get much, much better brain benefit from running for 40 minutes than from biking 80 miles over 4 hrs. Bike helps. Running is better. No idea why. Maybe you need to look at rowing or fast walking or something. Also, getting outside has benefits a stationary or treadmill do not. I believe that. Do yo do Strava? Are you taking fish oil and how much?

Hugs.

Hugs, Soupe.

Hoping aunt Flo visits soon! The weight gain is a good sign it may show soon. Hang in there.

Having a decent day on the physical front. We walked at the park for a bit this morning and I worked out my legs and arms. I pulled one of my intercostal muscles and it keeps me from doing a number of things, but I'm doing what I can.

My eating has been blah lately. Too much sugar and junk. I know it makes a big difference in how I feel. Its time to reign it in for sure. Afternoons are my weak point. I think I need to get a few mantras going to reprogram my thinking. Less 'one little snack won't hurt' and more 'are you truly even hungry?' The mindless snacking is unnecessary.

Just a quick recovery run. Get some lactate mobilized. Felt good. Rest is a crucial part of running. Overtraining is super common. Hugs for everyone.

Thanks fern.

My diet is good. I'm vegetarian and my weight is normal.

I watch my protein every day but I know I get too much startch from things like rice and pasta and I also like my sweets.

No I don't take fish oil anymore. I used to but didn't get any benefit from it. I forgot what type and how much but I was on it for a long time.

I did much better on my diet today. Had a deficite in calories. Other values were good- except this program gives coconut oil a "D". Most other things were an A though.

I am in less pain today.

the heatwave we have been having is slowly weakening

and that's great news for my pain: my pain and heat don't mix

I just ope that the heatwave continues to weaken. the more heat, them ore pain

So diet isn't likely a cause, but it might be a contributor. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to have success with depression. I imagine you could easily do it as a vegetarian. It might be worth exploring. Also, I agree about the fish oil.

I wish the exercise would give you a little boost. Hopefully you'll get there in time. I'll be pulling for you.

I am glad to hear you're feeling less pain. That's wonderful and I'm sure it helps your spirit. Enjoy the day!

I hit my first weight loss goal!!! Ten pounds down, 75 more to go! I’m beginning to think I can actually do this! This is the first time in years I’ve consistently stuck to a “diet” (which is really just eating less food overall). I’m so proud of myself!!!

Congratulations, wildflowerchild! It's great to set interim goals. I always do, too.

Last night was the first day I really went way over my daily calorie allowance, after three and half weeks of not. I just had such a surge of stress that it was hard to control. I'm back on track, for the most part, but confess I did order a single serving sweet spot in the grocery delivery order due to arrive tonight.

Was really hoping to run today, but supposed to be 102 and I slept in. Sleep is so big for me. Maybe early tomorrow.

I have been badly incontinent these last few days

saturday was... acceptible, yesterday I had 2 showers (and 3 changes), and today I started at 5 A.M smelling really bad

and though I am clean now, feels like their is more on the horizon. ugg

I need to stop eating ****. Apparently my favorite chips now make me sick. I had some yesterday and felt like crap afterward. Then I had some today (not even a lot, maybe an ounce) and felt like crap again. THEN I had an ice cream sundae and I feel sick again. Let this be a lesson to me. Even though I was still within my calories yesterday and today, the actual food doesn’t sit well with me.

I figured out a year ago that fast food fries make me sick. I only eat crinkle fries in the air fryer now. Totally fine. McDonald’s fries? Blech.

I guess it’s just as well. Better to change my diet.

Today I had a follow-up with my surgeon (for achilles surgery). The healing is coming along as expected, but it's a slow process. Still quite a bit of swelling around the surgical site and soreness there, too. But I'm doing short walks every day and the terrible pain is gone!

I have lost 4 pounds this week just by keeping track of what I eat- calories, fat, carbs etc. I need to walk though!!

Walked 12 miles after poppig a new!!#! And aspensive tire. Sore! Still not in shape yet... Oh well, it was effort and that is good! Yay!

rain is making my fibro pain minimal today
exercise isn't going to happen though. so far, nothing