Just not feeling yoga today. I’d rather go for a walk than try to power thru a class that just doesn’t feel right for me today. #tired
Category Archives: health & fitness
A narrative of my journeys with diet, exercise, and various healthcare professionals
Twitter Update: I really don’t feel like working out today. That m…
I really don’t feel like working out today. That means I really need to go work out today.
June Weigh-In
Per a discussion in today’s Weight Watchers meeting about reaching that point when you know you have to do something different, it’s time for me to revisit some journal entries from last year, when I was actively losing weight:
Not today’s At Work meeting, but last week’s, I inadvertently hijacked with my question of how to get the fire back into my weight loss. The topic was celebrations, and I really couldn’t think of anything to celebrate, outside of just showing up. As soon as I got back to my desk, I took some notes on what the other members said:
- Weekly weight goals. Sure, I have about 20 more pounds to Goal, but what am I shooting for this week?
- Take Measurements. I’m not sure when I last took measurements — it may have been when I was first starting to show with Connor, back in Spring of 2011. In any case, I’m due for a full weigh-and-measure.
- Celebrate Non-Scale Victories (NSVs). I already do this, but it bears repeating. This month’s main NSV: after two days of me overeating unhealthy foods, a co-worker asked if I’d lost weight. (I was actually wearing a Spanx undergarment that day, but she said she’d noticed before today, so I didn’t mention it.)
- Remember how far you’ve come. In the meeting, I referenced what my weight loss graph looks like, starting at the number 250 (or thereabouts). My wedding photo is my “before” picture.
- Try “Simple Start” — the most recent incarnation of what used to be called “Core” back in the day. Choose from a list of foods instead of counting Points.
- Revisit old food journals. Also, blog entries from when I was most successful at losing on WW.
It was that last one, revisiting old journals, that really struck a chord with me.
Cyst Removal, Part One
Back in March, I finally got in to see a Primary Care Provider, after procrastinating for the last ten years (and no, I’m not exaggerating). On the list of things to check on was this lump on my finger that had been there for however long. At least 2010 — no, it was there in 2008 and even 2007. So, yeah, at least eight years this thing had been on my finger.
My CNP referred me to “her hand guys” at UTMC Orthopaedic. Continue reading
Operation Braceface: Day 956
One and a half months past the initial treatment estimate of two and a half years.
Today, as scheduled, I moved up to a Ni-Ti 16-22 rectangular archwire with chains across my front four teeth (two-to-two) on top and bottom. I’m still supposed to wear my triangle elastics (so I suppose I should do that more regularly).
The reason for the chains in front is the epic gap that opened up between my bottom two front teeth after my molars got tied in.
This particular visit took F-O-R-E-V-E-R. I sat in the waiting room for a half hour, then spent almost another hour total in the exam room. The tech who was replacing my wires and o-rings (and chains) is relatively new, and takes her time with each one. She also had some trouble with the bottom chain and the twisty wire that keeps my teeth from adjusting the wrong way — that took a Very Long Time to get right, and she apologized several times (but didn’t ask another tech for assistance).
Next time, we’ll be moving to 18-25 Ni-Ti wires and six-to-six chains. I really hope we’re almost done. I’d like to have these things off by the time I’m 40.