Physical Check-In #2

Rode w 3 masks. Ghost town. City of 3 million and it is like a postapocalyptic Hollywood dealio...

Pookyl, all the best with your upcoming surgery. My sister had one and she has kept a lot of the weight off that she lost afterwards. Sometimes she has to get back on track again, though. It's been at least five years since she had the surgery.

Unbelievably, my eating hasn't been that bad during my vacation so far. I think. We'll see. In any case, I have been doing a ton of walking. It's been hot where I am. About 30 C, which is about 86 F. I'm used to such temps during the summers where I live, but not in September. But where I am now, temps don't get nearly as cold in the winters.

I really can't cope with hot temps. you're welcome to them. they make everything seem so sticky and dry

and they make you feel even more vunnerable than you are all ready

but this is only my opinion. obviously they work for some people

another day, the same state

lots of pain and uglyness

I have been trying to eat pretty well (trying), my problem is that that when I eat my main meal it is no where near filling so have to resort to snacks.

and when I do that, 1 turns in to like 102

I think what I need to start doing re: my main meals, is trying to come up with a menu that actually fills me up (or get a chef).

another issue is I can't stand my cooking. I'd rather eat the carpet

I've been feeling pretty good physically. My workouts have been difficult because I was slightly out of shape, but I am getting them in almost every day and sticking with it. I always feel better after doing that for myself.

My eating has been on target most days as well. I ate a bunch of junk on Sunday to celebrate the return of football, but other than that I've done well.

But... The scale has not moved. It hasn't gone up though, so that's great. I do feel more toned, so I need to check my tighter pants to see how they fit now. That's the real test. At any rate, I'm happy with just feeling better.

I recognized that my regular workouts became more intermittent just before my episode this summer. I had also stopped tracking my food and I was eating more junk than usual. I wonder if my no longer focusing as much on physical health at that time was a sign things were going downhill. Its definitely something to keep an eye on in the future.

Physical health was important to me and then I stopped caring as much as I became hyperfocused on other things. Balance was lost. I thought it was just a normal shift and I justified it. Now I think I need to push myself a little harder to get back on track when my patterns change.

How is everyone else feeling? This has been a weird year, but one thing we can all do is take ownership of what we eat and whether or not we move our bodies regularly. There is so much opportunity and I've only scratched the surface, but I look at any small thing I do for my health as a big win.

Hugs to all and especially gentle and big hugs to those in pain.

Getting stronger due to running, I think. Still not bk to where I was wnid-wise in April before getting depressed. But I am doing it and that is what matters most. Def happing my depression.

that's great!. glad it is helping

the first thing I did today was wet myself

after that, things didn't really get much better for my pain. tried to relax and watch a drama, but my body wouldn't let me
on the flip side, I'm actually eating really well. I at all my dinner last night (and no snacks), and today I've only had my fruit and a few cookies out of my jar.

but in the long run I suppose it doesn't help. not when you think about the pain

I have lost 10 pounds in the last month! That brings my total from my highest to 46 pounds. I still have 30-some to go but I'm encouraged!

I thought I'd bump this thread up rather than write on a particular physical topic in the check-in thread.

According to my gynecologist, I'm not menopausal and my thyroid function is perfectly controlled by my levothyroxine (Synthroid). I will still have the endo biopsy in November, but I'm thinking all of my irregularity with my menstrual period has likely just been stress-induced. It all seemed to start in March. I'm not sure if the pandemic had anything to do with it, but that's when the shutdown started and Hubby was home. That's also when layoff threats started and our preparations (mental/otherwise) for a move just began. It would seem to make sense that stress was involved. I don't have any other abnormal symptoms (no pain or other stuff). We'll see. Assuming that the endo biopsy shows no problem, she will have at least removed some cervical polyps as part of the procedure.

That seems like good news Soupe! You have been under quite a bit of stress. I am hopeful everything will go well with the biopsy.

I've been sitting on my butt too long today, not very much exercise. But I'm feeling better than I was yesterday. My benzos have now run out though (got some more I can take tomorrow, paws crossed)

Kind thoughts to all (especially those dealing with any medical stuff)

My fang space is healing well.

There’s a little shop called Crumbl that sells gourmet cookies that rotate each week. They are delicious! I’ve gotten in the habit of going each week to try the new cookies. I’ve got to stop that. I’ve lost a significant amount of weight and I don’t want to louse that up. I’ve made up my mind that today was my last run. Still walking 2 miles a day. Physically doing well apart from sleep issues.

Been sick physically. Was tested for Covid Thursday. I won't know anything until tomorrow or Tuesday. Just staying to myself at home. I've been listening to a lot of music and journaling. I have my cats to keep me company. All 6 of them. Strangely enough my husband was given the okay to still work even though I was tested for Covid. His boss said as long as he isn't showing symptoms he can work. He is a cashier at a gas station.

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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967 There’s a little shop called Crumbl that sells gourmet cookies that rotate each week. They are delicious! I’ve gotten in the habit of going each week to try the new cookies. I’ve got to stop that. I’ve lost a significant amount of weight and I don’t want to louse that up. I’ve made up my mind that today was my last run. Still walking 2 miles a day. Physically doing well apart from sleep issues.

Good for you for making that commitment! I've gotten into the habit of eating either pancakes or a waffle for breakfast. Not a good habit. It's so easy to start a bad habit, sooo hard to break one.

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Originally Posted by jmariah001 Been sick physically. Was tested for Covid Thursday. I won't know anything until tomorrow or Tuesday. Just staying to myself at home. I've been listening to a lot of music and journaling. I have my cats to keep me company. All 6 of them. Strangely enough my husband was given the okay to still work even though I was tested for Covid. His boss said as long as he isn't showing symptoms he can work. He is a cashier at a gas station.

I hope you feel better very soon. Cats are the best company I have 5.

Tired demoralized but some vague hope .need to properly soak my ankles

I've totally run out of steam, lately. Actually just plain tired, unmotivated, and feeling down. I also think the long period of stress has started to make my head hair fall out in clumps. I think stress is the likely cause. It makes me not want to even go for a haircut and color, and it needs it, badly. I did just take a much-needed shower with extra appearance self-care.

My ankle/foot is starting to recover. It looks a bit more normal again with no bruises left, though is still a bit swollen. I still have some issues with its usage. It is also especially stiff in the mornings.

I'll be heading to my appointment for an endo biopsy in less than an hour. I asked my husband to take me. He can wait in the car. That's what he prefers, and likely the doctor, as well.

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Originally Posted by Soupe du jour I've totally run out of steam, lately. Actually just plain tired, unmotivated, and feeling down. I also think the long period of stress has started to make my head hair fall out in clumps. I think stress is the likely cause. It makes me not want to even go for a haircut and color, and it needs it, badly. I did just take a much-needed shower with extra appearance self-care. My ankle/foot is starting to recover. It looks a bit more normal again with no bruises left, though is still a bit swollen. I still have some issues with its usage. It is also especially stiff in the mornings. I'll be heading to my appointment for an endo biopsy in less than an hour. I asked my husband to take me. He can wait in the car. That's what he prefers, and likely the doctor, as well.

For your hair, one treatment is biotin. I've found that it helps keep my hair much healthier after coloring and it makes my nails very strong and healthy.

Also, vitamin D can help hair loss.

It's now 5 1/2 months since I had surgery on my achilles tendon. The healing was predicted to be fairly slow because of the surgery location. I have no complaints. The excruciating pain is gone (!) and I've been healing well. Now I'm working on regaining my stamina after having been mostly immobile for 3 months. I'm finding the loss of stamina especially difficult. Because I was in a cast for 3 months, my hips are somewhat injured. So I'm essentially learning to walk normally again. Walking up stairs is still a challenge, but I do it.