Day 10

It has been a week since I've hopped on my treadmill. I know, that's terrible. But I needed the break. The one thing I am scared of is 'burnout'. You know, doing something for so long that you eventually don't even want to think about doing it ever again. I was starting to feel a little burnt out on the whole working out every day thing. So I've had a great rest week. Now I am feeling energetic and ready to start over again.

Today's workout routine will be: 3 miles on the treadmill, Shoulders & Arms weights and then a brisk walk tonight after dinner.

All this walking reminds me, sign up for the Walk With Tigerlilly challenge will be starting tomorrow! Go check it out and sign up! Our last challengers finished with a total of 365 miles walked in 3 months!

Last nights Tang Soo Do class was 'ok'. Not the workout I was hoping for but still learned something new. Knife defense. I need to go over all my forms tonight. Next Thursday is my test and I am really hoping to get my brown belt. Hubby is going for is second degree orange.

Anyway, I am off to get the day started. See you tomorrow.

Day 9

So the blood work is done. There were only 3 tests that needed to be done. My glucose & insulin, hormone levels and thyroid. The most expensive was the hormone at $350. They will get paid one way or another.. I'm not going to stress over money.

So I had to fast last night and this morning in order to get the blood work done. It's funny how you REALLY feel hungry when your not allowed to eat or drink anything. I think I even dreamt about food!!

I have Tang Soo Do class tonight and I'm afraid that is all the workout I am going to get today. I didn't do as much as I should have yesterday... so I need to get it done.

Tomorrow morning I am planning a good 3 mile run. That will get me back on track!

Have a great hump day!

Day 8

The doctors appointment went fairly well. There were no abnormalities... HALLELUJAH!

On the other hand, he asked that I get some blood tests done. He thinks my hormones may be off a little. He also wanted to check my insulin levels and my thyroid. Normaly I would be fine with all this but this time we have NO insurance. I asked him how much I was looking at here. The office called the lab and got a quote. $615. I about died. I took my orders and made my way to the front of the office to pay for my visit. The lady had me sign a paper and then said 'Thank You'... What? Wait! I need to pay you. The lady looked at the paper work and said that it was taken care of. The doctor had written of the office visit fee of $150... I LOVE HIM!

So, I now have the job of trying to find 1) an insurance we can afford or 2) an extra $615 lying around. I think I will have better luck with the thousands of insurance company's. The problem is... its going to cost us just as much for the insurance.. what is the use? really?

I had a great Tang Soo Do class last night. We worked on some combinations and then I got to spar! Some of the ladies in the class were real competition, but I managed to land some good hits on each one. My kicks were definitely on last night. I did get one bad hit and that was a block to my spinning back hook kick. She stuck her elbow out to block it and I caught it right in my calf. It was a frogger from hell. I could hardly walk on it when I got home. This morning I can put weight on it fine.. its just sore.

So the doctor gave me some advice that he wanted me to stick to until we get my blood tests back. He said I need to stick to a low carb diabetic diet... I found this website that will help me! He said I should do a little bit of Atkins mixed with a little bit of South Beach... sounds easy enough.

I have a run scheduled for today... but I'm going to have to do it tonight while Hubby is in class. I have a LOT of laundry to catch up on and the girls room is in dire need of cleaning.

See you tomorrow!

Day 7

So I weighed in this morning and am at 194.5 . Its a gain, but not a bad one. I actually kept to my plan this weekend. In fact, I was so stressed out I hardly ate at all... or drank any water.

With all the stress hitting me yesterday I decided it would be better if I stayed busy all day. I painted my entire living room, restored an old spruce fireplace mantle and cleaned every nook and cranny. The room looks beautiful now... and my arms are killing me!

Part of my stress will hopefully be relieved today. I have my yearly check up with my doctor. It terrifies me that he will find another tumor. When he found the first tumor I was feeling healthy, had no problems and was totally blindsided. I think it makes every doctor visit that much worse because I feel healthy, have no problems and am terrified of being blindsided again.

My appointment is at 9:50 am... please say a little prayer for me.

Today's plan is a little off because I will be in town all day. Food will hopefully be smart choices and nothing but water. I have another Tang Soo Do class tonight.

Thanks for following me guys... it means a lot to me.

A New Beginning

Why the change? Some of you will remember that I have had problems with my in-laws. Last night I found out that they have been reading my blog. Not a bad thing. But they took the one post that I wrote about my problems with the family and shared it with everyone. Apparently they put in their own names... because a couple of them took it personally and called Hubby last night. They called me names, said some inappropriate language and of course gave me no chance to say anything.

I am very hurt. For one, I'm not sure how they found my blog.. but I have an idea. For two, if they have been reading my blog then why weren't they cheering my weight loss on?? Third, I have never given names on my blog. I may say in-laws, MIL, FIL... but I never have never given names.

I write what goes on in my life. I don't make things up and I don't try to hurt any ones feelings. I write the truth. If they have a problem with that, then it is their problem.

I do not want anything to do with my in-laws.. .and the last thing I want them doing is reading my words and seeing what is going on in my life. If I didn't love my husband so much I would have gladly walked away last night. But I do love my husband.. and thankfully he is on my side.

So, enough of that. I have a new page. Its a chance to start over. My weightloss has been stalled for months. Maybe now I can give it a little more *umph* in honor of my new page.

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