Friday's Happy News

Today’s News:

Well I had good news yesterday at the DRs. She said that my osteoarthritis would not be causing the pain that I’m experiencing and likely it is just muscle/joint inflammation that seems to have affected my entire hip. Something about bursitis (I think). She suggested that I do everything I’m already doing: Icing, stretching, taking anti-inflammatory herbs (she knows I don’t like any NSAIDs) and then after the inflammation goes down, to start strengthening the hip muscles more. I think I’ve focused so much on the quads, hams and calves, I forgot about the abductors and the rest of the small supporting muscles. Time to get in with the physio terrorist and see what she can do to get me moving again. I asked about what I can do now for exercising and she said not to run (at this time) but to feel free to walk, swim, etc. Not cycling at the moment because of the hip movement. Basically if I get up in the morning and have had a good night, then it’s a green light. If I’m in pain or inflamed, it’s a red light. Kind of common sense to me. She also said that she does not see why I can’t take up running up again in the future (ah baloney on that other doctor that I saw a couple of weeks ago who said I was too big to run). So I am happy, she has faith in me, knows what I’m like, has known me for 15+ years I’m sure. She knows I’m stubborn, knows what I’ve gone through, and knows that I’m going to fight this. I already own TWO books on “Treating and Reversing Osteoarthritis Naturally” (different books, different names, same concept) and have read everything I could on the internet. I’m not only going to lose this weight, I am going to fight any degenerative crap that is going on in my body. Did you know that according to Louise Hay, hip pain is a fear of moving forward. For the last couple of years, moving forward to me meant getting older. I honestly have a “fear” of getting older because I’m finally having fun, living life, things are going my way, and I’m feeling young – I guess I wished I had this in my younger life and am not wanting to lose it. Wow that kind of sounds SAD doesn’t it. I think in the last couple of weeks, I’ve let that go too and looking forward to what my future will bring. I mean, look at ladies like Tosca Reno (mind you she is married to Robert Kennedy) and how fantastic she looks at fifty. I can do that too! Want to come along for the ride ? J

And I absolutely loved this post from Lyn about your own Power.

Exercise:

Guess If I want to look like Tosca, I had better start on that strength training J Last night I worked on my abs again and did about 15 minutes of a Turbo Jam session until I felt twinges in my lower right backside. Did not want to start anything up so I stopped and just spent time stretching.

And man I’ve slept good this week for a change – it is very nice after the previous couple of weeks. Didn’t even need my leg pillow last night – absolutely NO PAIN.

Food:

Again, food 100% today but not sure what will happen tonight or this weekend. I’ve got to be in control and will let you know how it goes. I’m not camping so I should be able to journal here both days. It’s good to know you are watching what I’m eating  along with me.

I’m down -4.6 lbs from last Friday for my OFB BL weigh-in. I know I said I wasn’t going to weigh myself but I am once a week for this challenge. And quite honestly, it made me feel good this morning and gave me a sense that I’m on the right foot forward.

p.s., I still have my headache but it’s normal for me. It is NOT as bad as yesterday so that is good. Our weather is changing so I think it will let off a bit for the next couple of days (it’s getting cooler out).

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend, and make good choices.

Ttyl

Sandra