quick update

[Guest guest]

Rob... nothing will help... and I don't think butter is a good option. finds that ice helps (yes... miserable as it is at this time of the year). also swears by the paw paw ointment to keep the skin from getting dry. She keeps a small tube of it in her bag and the car, she suffers from dry lips as well.

Hope it feels better soon. 's was much better over the weekend... she seemed to get the drugs in quick smart and has only now the left over redness that looks like she has been scalded. Do your eyes get sore as well when you get shingles. gets very ire dry eyes, nearly goes insane with them. She uses the Visine Liquid Tears to try and help, but not much works. You should keep some of those on hand as well.

Try some paw paw ointment - it really is wonderful stuff.

Sounds like you were spoilt rotten by your work mates! You can watch a movie, buy the popcorn and some slippers with your vouchers... and sit yourself down in front of the tellie. Excellent!!!!

Mel

>> Hi Everyone> well I have just gotten home from my "Big Day Out" I signed all my termination papers, had to hand in my keys, ID Badge, get cleared from all and sundry, god forbid me if I had a rogue library book overdue from the hospital library they may try and repossess me.> > So I got over to Human Resources at 10am, singed all the paperwork, I hope to god they give me my long service and owed recreation leave next week on pay day, otherwise I am up S**t Creek without a paddle, the Superannuation Board will not be sending me my pension for about 8 weeks, with back money starting tomorrow, which is my last day of duty> > Mind you tyring to get through to them that not every creditor is happy with the IOU's that will be sent out by me if they don't process my leave next pay day, businesslink is not that good at doing it' s job, and people wonder why I've gotten shingles again. > > On that front, all the skin on my back and bottom is pealing off, it is as if I have serious burns, I have smothered my self in body butter to see if this helps, I've just taken some Oxycontin, as I had my farewell lunch at work, it was nice, catching up wth the staff and residents, many of whom I nursed as babies over 30 years ago, so saying goodbye to some of them was very hard, guess this is the sook part coming out in me.> > I got over $300 worth of Bunnings Gift Vouchers, some DVD movies, some nice plants and $60 worth of Myers Gift Vouchers, so this humbled me very much. So I left work at about 3pm and came home, putting lotto on at Wallsend Plaza, winning $15 so all in all a good day.> > It's back to the Dr tomorrow, I just don't know why this shingles is spreading as it is, yes Leah a cold would be nice and so much simpler lol... at the moment the rash on my stomach and back is Scarlett Red, and my abdomen ahs swollem up like a bloody big drum, I've hardly eaten in the past 4 days, so I wonder to myself "What Is Next" on my good health business plan.> > Well I am off to aay down, the oxyxontin is starting to kick in, so talk later, welcome to any new people, any ops in the next few days all the best....... I'll be back............... God Willing...........> > Cheers> Rob>

[Guest guest]

Good news!  Hoping the tootsies continue to do well and that you can cancel the next appointment!  Chalene awaits Thee!

 

Saw my podiatrist this morning. Left foot has been pain free 2 weeks so we didn't do an ultrasound treatment on it. Right foot has been excellent except slight pain, especially first thing in the morning. Heels seem good so they just did u/s on right foot toes. Doc said " Make an appointment for next week but cancel it if you're doing great, I hope you cancel it. " Me too. I'm going to (holding my breath here) try doing some high impact next week (or tomorrow possibly) to see what happens when I do. I'm also thinking I might try some lifting, lunges, squats, etc. Normal workouts for me, to see how the feet respond. I'm getting the stitches out from the mole removal Wednesday so won't do anything upper body intensive until after that. In the doc's office I was day dreaming about what rotation I want to do next... The FIRM will definitely get my body back where I want it, but I really want to do CLX too... so scared to actually hope to do these things but still trying to do that anyway. Probably no workout today, only home for a bit then work again and craziness with the kids so we'll see. Tomorrow I'm volunteering from 7:30-9:30 at 's school so possibly will do something after that... or yard sale shop! :-)

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks, !!

Would it make any sense to do FIRM workouts interspersed with CLX? I really want to do them both!

Re: quick update

Good news! Hoping the tootsies continue to do well and that you can cancel the next appointment!

Chalene awaits Thee!

Saw my podiatrist this morning. Left foot has been pain free 2 weeks so we didn't do an ultrasound treatment on it. Right foot has been excellent except slight pain, especially first thing in the morning. Heels seem good so they just did u/s on right foot toes. Doc said "Make an appointment for next week but cancel it if you're doing great, I hope you cancel it." Me too. I'm going to (holding my breath here) try doing some high impact next week (or tomorrow possibly) to see what happens when I do. I'm also thinking I might try some lifting, lunges, squats, etc. Normal workouts for me, to see how the feet respond. I'm getting the stitches out from the mole removal Wednesday so won't do anything upper body intensive until after that. In the doc's office I was day dreaming about what rotation I want to do next... The FIRM will definitely get my body back where I want it, but I really want to do CLX too... so scared to actually hope to do these things but still trying to do that anyway. Probably no workout today, only home for a bit then work again and craziness with the kids so we'll see. Tomorrow I'm volunteering from 7:30-9:30 at 's school so possibly will do something after that... or yard sale shop! :-)

[Guest guest]

Not really... CLX is scheduled in such a way that it really doesn't mix with anything else at least for strength training. It's not body part or split specific like most programs.On the cardio days in CLX, yes, you can sub FIRM workouts if they are cardio, but most Firm workouts seem to have weights in them. 

 

Thanks, !!

 

Would it make any sense to do FIRM workouts interspersed with CLX? I really want to do them both!

 

 

 

Re: quick update

 

Good news!  Hoping the tootsies continue to do well and that you can cancel the next appointment! 

 

Chalene awaits Thee!

 

Saw my podiatrist this morning. Left foot has been pain free 2 weeks so we didn't do an ultrasound treatment on it. Right foot has been excellent except slight pain, especially first thing in the morning. Heels seem good so they just did u/s on right foot toes. Doc said " Make an appointment for next week but cancel it if you're doing great, I hope you cancel it. " Me too. I'm going to (holding my breath here) try doing some high impact next week (or tomorrow possibly) to see what happens when I do. I'm also thinking I might try some lifting, lunges, squats, etc. Normal workouts for me, to see how the feet respond. I'm getting the stitches out from the mole removal Wednesday so won't do anything upper body intensive until after that. In the doc's office I was day dreaming about what rotation I want to do next... The FIRM will definitely get my body back where I want it, but I really want to do CLX too... so scared to actually hope to do these things but still trying to do that anyway. Probably no workout today, only home for a bit then work again and craziness with the kids so we'll see. Tomorrow I'm volunteering from 7:30-9:30 at 's school so possibly will do something after that... or yard sale shop! :-)

 

[Guest guest]

yeah, I was thinking about the cardio days but was wondering if the FIRM AWT approach wouldn't play well with CLX, didn't think so. Oh well. I'll have to see how my first high impact workout goes before I make any decisions so that means I can just put off making a decision for a bit! :-) I've decided I'm doing something with mixed impact and short, very possibly 10 Pound Slimdown Lower Body. Endurance-wise it will definitely kill me because it did a good job with that even when I was in better condition but with the lunges and high-impact cardio, plus being short and not involving much upper body, I think that will be my plan for tomorrow...

(with terror and anticipation in her heart)

Re: quick update

Good news! Hoping the tootsies continue to do well and that you can cancel the next appointment!

Chalene awaits Thee!

Saw my podiatrist this morning. Left foot has been pain free 2 weeks so we didn't do an ultrasound treatment on it. Right foot has been excellent except slight pain, especially first thing in the morning. Heels seem good so they just did u/s on right foot toes. Doc said "Make an appointment for next week but cancel it if you're doing great, I hope you cancel it." Me too. I'm going to (holding my breath here) try doing some high impact next week (or tomorrow possibly) to see what happens when I do. I'm also thinking I might try some lifting, lunges, squats, etc. Normal workouts for me, to see how the feet respond. I'm getting the stitches out from the mole removal Wednesday so won't do anything upper body intensive until after that. In the doc's office I was day dreaming about what rotation I want to do next... The FIRM will definitely get my body back where I want it, but I really want to do CLX too... so scared to actually hope to do these things but still trying to do that anyway. Probably no workout today, only home for a bit then work again and craziness with the kids so we'll see. Tomorrow I'm volunteering from 7:30-9:30 at 's school so possibly will do something after that... or yard sale shop! :-)

[Guest guest]

Some of the CLX cardios have some higher impact in them if you really want to try it

 

yeah, I was thinking about the cardio days but was wondering if the FIRM AWT approach wouldn't play well with CLX, didn't think so. Oh well. I'll have to see how my first high impact workout goes before I make any decisions so that means I can just put off making a decision for a bit! :-) I've decided I'm doing something with mixed impact and short, very possibly 10 Pound Slimdown Lower Body. Endurance-wise it will definitely kill me because it did a good job with that even when I was in better condition but with the lunges and high-impact cardio, plus being short and not involving much upper body, I think that will be my plan for tomorrow...

 

(with terror and anticipation in her heart)

 

Re: quick update

 

Good news!  Hoping the tootsies continue to do well and that you can cancel the next appointment! 

 

Chalene awaits Thee!

 

Saw my podiatrist this morning. Left foot has been pain free 2 weeks so we didn't do an ultrasound treatment on it. Right foot has been excellent except slight pain, especially first thing in the morning. Heels seem good so they just did u/s on right foot toes. Doc said " Make an appointment for next week but cancel it if you're doing great, I hope you cancel it. " Me too. I'm going to (holding my breath here) try doing some high impact next week (or tomorrow possibly) to see what happens when I do. I'm also thinking I might try some lifting, lunges, squats, etc. Normal workouts for me, to see how the feet respond. I'm getting the stitches out from the mole removal Wednesday so won't do anything upper body intensive until after that. In the doc's office I was day dreaming about what rotation I want to do next... The FIRM will definitely get my body back where I want it, but I really want to do CLX too... so scared to actually hope to do these things but still trying to do that anyway. Probably no workout today, only home for a bit then work again and craziness with the kids so we'll see. Tomorrow I'm volunteering from 7:30-9:30 at 's school so possibly will do something after that... or yard sale shop! :-)

 

[Guest guest]

oooh, might have to preview them! :-)

Re: quick update

Good news! Hoping the tootsies continue to do well and that you can cancel the next appointment!

Chalene awaits Thee!

Saw my podiatrist this morning. Left foot has been pain free 2 weeks so we didn't do an ultrasound treatment on it. Right foot has been excellent except slight pain, especially first thing in the morning. Heels seem good so they just did u/s on right foot toes. Doc said "Make an appointment for next week but cancel it if you're doing great, I hope you cancel it." Me too. I'm going to (holding my breath here) try doing some high impact next week (or tomorrow possibly) to see what happens when I do. I'm also thinking I might try some lifting, lunges, squats, etc. Normal workouts for me, to see how the feet respond. I'm getting the stitches out from the mole removal Wednesday so won't do anything upper body intensive until after that. In the doc's office I was day dreaming about what rotation I want to do next... The FIRM will definitely get my body back where I want it, but I really want to do CLX too... so scared to actually hope to do these things but still trying to do that anyway. Probably no workout today, only home for a bit then work again and craziness with the kids so we'll see. Tomorrow I'm volunteering from 7:30-9:30 at 's school so possibly will do something after that... or yard sale shop! :-)

[Guest guest]

They are a lot of fun, !

 

oooh, might have to preview them! :-)

 

Re: quick update

 

Good news!  Hoping the tootsies continue to do well and that you can cancel the next appointment! 

 

Chalene awaits Thee!

 

Saw my podiatrist this morning. Left foot has been pain free 2 weeks so we didn't do an ultrasound treatment on it. Right foot has been excellent except slight pain, especially first thing in the morning. Heels seem good so they just did u/s on right foot toes. Doc said " Make an appointment for next week but cancel it if you're doing great, I hope you cancel it. " Me too. I'm going to (holding my breath here) try doing some high impact next week (or tomorrow possibly) to see what happens when I do. I'm also thinking I might try some lifting, lunges, squats, etc. Normal workouts for me, to see how the feet respond. I'm getting the stitches out from the mole removal Wednesday so won't do anything upper body intensive until after that. In the doc's office I was day dreaming about what rotation I want to do next... The FIRM will definitely get my body back where I want it, but I really want to do CLX too... so scared to actually hope to do these things but still trying to do that anyway. Probably no workout today, only home for a bit then work again and craziness with the kids so we'll see. Tomorrow I'm volunteering from 7:30-9:30 at 's school so possibly will do something after that... or yard sale shop! :-)

 

[Guest guest]

I'm glad to see things moving in the right direction, !!

A word of caution - don't go full out 100% right away - be sure to include some foot friendly workouts in there as well to avoid flare ups and give everything in your body time to build back up and adjust. I have learned from experience on that front!

Great news though!

Donna

Subject: quick updateTo: exercisevideos Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012, 10:37 AM

Saw my podiatrist this morning. Left foot has been pain free 2 weeks so we didn't do an ultrasound treatment on it. Right foot has been excellent except slight pain, especially first thing in the morning. Heels seem good so they just did u/s on right foot toes. Doc said "Make an appointment for next week but cancel it if you're doing great, I hope you cancel it." Me too. I'm going to (holding my breath here) try doing some high impact next week (or tomorrow possibly) to see what happens when I do. I'm also thinking I might try some lifting, lunges, squats, etc. Normal workouts for me, to see how the feet respond. I'm getting the stitches out from the mole removal Wednesday so won't do anything upper body intensive until after that. In the doc's office I was day dreaming about what rotation I want to do next... The FIRM will definitely get my body back where I want it, but I really want to do CLX too... so scared to actually

hope to do these things but still trying to do that anyway. Probably no workout today, only home for a bit then work again and craziness with the kids so we'll see. Tomorrow I'm volunteering from 7:30-9:30 at 's school so possibly will do something after that... or yard sale shop! :-)

[Guest guest]

2 weeks is awesome, . I hope it continues and the doc starts missing you. Just listen to how you feel ( your foot) and go from there.~~ Sent from my Thunderbolt 4GLTE ----- Reply message -----To: <exercisevideos >Subject: quick updateDate: Thu, May 3, 2012 10:37 am Saw my podiatrist this morning. Left foot has been pain free 2 weeks so we didn't do an ultrasound treatment on it. Right foot has been excellent except slight pain, especially first thing in the morning. Heels seem good so they just did u/s on right foot toes. Doc said "Make an appointment for next week but cancel it if you're doing great, I hope you cancel it." Me too. I'm going to (holding my breath here) try doing some high impact next week (or tomorrow possibly) to see what happens when I do. I'm also thinking I might try some lifting, lunges, squats, etc. Normal workouts for me, to see how the feet respond. I'm getting the stitches out from the mole removal Wednesday so won't do anything upper body intensive until after that. In the doc's office I was day dreaming about what rotation I want to do next... The FIRM will definitely get my body back where I want it, but I really want to do CLX too... so scared to actually hope to do these things but still trying to do that anyway. Probably no workout today, only home for a bit then work again and craziness with the kids so we'll see. Tomorrow I'm volunteering from 7:30-9:30 at 's school so possibly will do something after that... or yard sale shop! :-)

[Guest guest]

Me too... still holding my breath. Thanks!

Re: quick update

That is wonderful news! I sure hope the worst is over. YAY!!

Saw my podiatrist this morning. Left foot has been pain free 2 weeks so we didn't do an ultrasound treatment on it. Right foot has been excellent except slight pain, especially first thing in the morning. Heels seem good so they just did u/s on right foot toes. Doc said "Make an appointment for next week but cancel it if you're doing great, I hope you cancel it." Me too. I'm going to (holding my breath here) try doing some high impact next week (or tomorrow possibly) to see what happens when I do. I'm also thinking I might try some lifting, lunges, squats, etc. Normal workouts for me, to see how the feet respond. I'm getting the stitches out from the mole removal Wednesday so won't do anything upper body intensive until after that. In the doc's office I was day dreaming about what rotation I want to do next... The FIRM will definitely get my body back where I want it, but I really want to do CLX too... so scared to actually hope to do these things but still trying to do that anyway. Probably no workout today, only home for a bit then work again and craziness with the kids so we'll see. Tomorrow I'm volunteering from 7:30-9:30 at 's school so possibly will do something after that... or yard sale shop! :-)

[Guest guest]

Crazy, stressful week. My goodness, I'm glad that's over.

I'm done with that IceChamber workout series. It was this intense, weekly,

crossfit-type workout. It really threw me off, though. My ankles couldn't take

all the impact out in the field, and the workouts were so random that it made it

hard to plan my other workouts around it. I spent a few days afterwards just

trying to address body parts that had gotten tweaked. It was great for high

intensity cardio, though. I loved working out with my amazing coworkers.

As I mentioned in another post, the alcohol is gone from the house. For me,

alcohol in moderation means wayyyyy too many calories, plus even one glass of

wine at night affects my sleep, and makes my morning workout less enjoyable. If

it's in the house, I can't resist. I'll have it. Even a little is too much for

me.

I've been tracking my food, but found an easier way to do it on my iPhone and

the Fitbit website. I created a " 100 calorie food " entry, and when I eat

something, I don't bother too look up that individual food unless I'm unfamiliar

with it. I know the calories for a banana, for a tomato, a carrot, my favorite

bread, etc, and can even tally it in my head and then log " 100 calorie food "

times X servings. Easy. Fast. I don't care about macronutrient tracking.

I'm a creature of habit when it comes to food, and I know the calories for those

foods. So, for instance, I eat the same exact breakfast every day. I log 4

servings of that " 100 calorie food " , and GO. Sometimes I can't get to my iPhone,

so I jot it down on a napkin, add up the cals, and log the calories only: " 100

calorie food " multiplied by X servings. So much easier than logging each

individual food.

It's still a reality check. I am disappointed to see how far I've gone over, but

am in the process of making changes.

I'm 12 pounds over. It's gonna go.

[Guest guest]

Great work, !  And while Ice Chamber sounds fun, they sound unsafe to me, same with Crossfit.  Noel is very much against Crossfit as you can imagine, and my chiro gets a lot of clients due to Crossfit injuries.

Good job on nixing the alcohol!  I need to follow suit...

 

You sound like you're doing great !  My DH had gum surgery two weeks ago - so by default we have cut back on wine (he's really not  much in the mood for eating anything) and I have to admit - I feel better - energy level is more stable, sleep is better.   I have had some wine, but more random glasses here or there as opposed to splitting a bottle.

 

take care,

 

Donna

To: exercisevideos Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2012 12:46 PM

Subject: quick update

 

Crazy, stressful week. My goodness, I'm glad that's over.I'm done with that IceChamber workout series. It was this intense, weekly, crossfit-type workout. It really threw me off, though. My ankles couldn't take all the impact out in the field, and the workouts were so random that it made it hard to plan my other workouts around it. I spent a few days afterwards just trying to address body parts that had gotten tweaked. It was great for high intensity cardio, though. I loved working out with my amazing coworkers.

As I mentioned in another post, the alcohol is gone from the house. For me, alcohol in moderation means wayyyyy too many calories, plus even one glass of wine at night affects my sleep, and makes my morning workout less enjoyable. If it's in the house, I can't resist. I'll have it. Even a little is too much for me.

I've been tracking my food, but found an easier way to do it on my iPhone and the Fitbit website. I

created a " 100 calorie food " entry, and when I eat something, I don't bother too look up that individual food unless I'm unfamiliar with it. I know the calories for a banana, for a tomato, a carrot, my favorite bread, etc, and can even tally it in my head and then log " 100 calorie food " times X servings. Easy. Fast. I don't care about macronutrient tracking.

I'm a creature of habit when it comes to food, and I know the calories for those foods. So, for instance, I eat the same exact breakfast every day. I log 4 servings of that " 100 calorie food " , and GO. Sometimes I can't get to my iPhone, so I jot it down on a napkin, add up the cals, and log the calories only: " 100 calorie food " multiplied by X servings. So much easier than logging each individual food.

It's still a reality check. I am disappointed to see how far I've gone over, but am in the process of making changes.I'm 12 pounds over. It's gonna

go.

[Guest guest]

Many moons ago I decided I'd rather eat my calories than drink them so it is rare for me to drink any alcohol nowadays. Different strokes for different folks but that works great for me!To: "exercisevideos " <exercisevideos >Sent: Sat, August 4, 2012 4:36:45 PMSubject: Re: quick update

You sound like you're doing great ! My DH had gum surgery two weeks ago - so by default we have cut back on wine (he's really not much in the mood for eating anything) and I have to admit - I feel better - energy level is more stable, sleep is better. I have had some wine, but more random glasses here or there as opposed to splitting a bottle.

take care,

Donna

To: exercisevideos Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2012 12:46 PMSubject: quick update

Crazy, stressful week. My goodness, I'm glad that's over.I'm done with that IceChamber workout series. It was this intense, weekly, crossfit-type workout. It really threw me off, though. My ankles couldn't take all the impact out in the field, and the workouts were so random that it made it hard to plan my other workouts around it. I spent a few days afterwards just trying to address body parts that had gotten tweaked. It was great for high intensity cardio, though. I loved working out with my amazing coworkers.As I mentioned in another post, the alcohol is gone from the house. For me, alcohol in moderation means wayyyyy too many calories, plus even one glass of wine at night affects my sleep, and makes my morning workout less enjoyable. If it's in the house, I can't resist. I'll have it. Even a little is too much for me.I've been tracking my food, but found an easier way to do it on my iPhone and the Fitbit website. I

created a "100 calorie food" entry, and when I eat something, I don't bother too look up that individual food unless I'm unfamiliar with it. I know the calories for a banana, for a tomato, a carrot, my favorite bread, etc, and can even tally it in my head and then log "100 calorie food" times X servings. Easy. Fast. I don't care about macronutrient tracking. I'm a creature of habit when it comes to food, and I know the calories for those foods. So, for instance, I eat the same exact breakfast every day. I log 4 servings of that "100 calorie food", and GO. Sometimes I can't get to my iPhone, so I jot it down on a napkin, add up the cals, and log the calories only: "100 calorie food" multiplied by X servings. So much easier than logging each individual food. It's still a reality check. I am disappointed to see how far I've gone over, but am in the process of making changes.I'm 12 pounds over. It's gonna

go.

[Guest guest]

Me, too, . I almost never drink alcohol (maybe once a year at our office

Christmas party I'll have one) or fruit juice either. I'd rather eat a piece of

fruit than drink the calories in the juice. My husband doesn't drink alcohol at

all either, so that makes it a lot easier, too, since it's never around.

Ronda

>

> Many moons ago I decided I'd rather eat my calories than drink them so it is

> rare for me to drink any alcohol nowadays. Different strokes for different

folks

> but that works great for me!

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

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> To: " exercisevideos " <exercisevideos >

> Sent: Sat, August 4, 2012 4:36:45 PM

> Subject: Re: quick update

>

>

> You sound like you're doing great ! My DH had gum surgery two weeks

ago

> - so by default we have cut back on wine (he's really not much in the mood

for

> eating anything) and I have to admit - I feel better - energy level is more

> stable, sleep is better. I have had some wine, but more random glasses here

or

> there as opposed to splitting a bottle.

>

> take care,

>

> Donna

>

>

> To: exercisevideos

> Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2012 12:46 PM

> Subject: quick update

>

>

>

> Crazy, stressful week. My goodness, I'm glad that's over.

>

> I'm done with that IceChamber workout series. It was this intense, weekly,

> crossfit-type workout. It really threw me off, though. My ankles couldn't take

> all the impact out in the field, and the workouts were so random that it made

it

> hard to plan my other workouts around it. I spent a few days afterwards just

> trying to address body parts that had gotten tweaked. It was great for high

> intensity cardio, though. I loved working out with my amazing coworkers.

>

> As I mentioned in another post, the alcohol is gone from the house. For me,

> alcohol in moderation means wayyyyy too many calories, plus even one glass of

> wine at night affects my sleep, and makes my morning workout less enjoyable.

If

> it's in the house, I can't resist. I'll have it. Even a little is too much for

> me.

>

> I've been tracking my food, but found an easier way to do it on my iPhone and

> the Fitbit website. I created a " 100 calorie food " entry, and when I eat

> something, I don't bother too look up that individual food unless I'm

unfamiliar

> with it. I know the calories for a banana, for a tomato, a carrot, my favorite

> bread, etc, and can even tally it in my head and then log " 100 calorie food "

> times X servings. Easy. Fast. I don't care about macronutrient tracking.

>

>

> I'm a creature of habit when it comes to food, and I know the calories for

those

> foods. So, for instance, I eat the same exact breakfast every day. I log 4

> servings of that " 100 calorie food " , and GO. Sometimes I can't get to my

iPhone,

> so I jot it down on a napkin, add up the cals, and log the calories only: " 100

> calorie food " multiplied by X servings. So much easier than logging each

> individual food.

>

>

> It's still a reality check. I am disappointed to see how far I've gone over,

but

> am in the process of making changes.

>

> I'm 12 pounds over. It's gonna go.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Donna, isn't it amazing what a difference it makes? Don't you love the sleep? The way you're doing it is much better. I think it really takes a toll if it's a daily thing.

You sound like you're doing great ! My DH had gum surgery two weeks ago - so by default we have cut back on wine (he's really not much in the mood for eating anything) and I have to admit - I feel better - energy level is more stable, sleep is better. I have had some wine, but more random glasses here or there as opposed to splitting a bottle.

take care,

Donna

To: exercisevideos Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2012 12:46 PMSubject: quick update

Crazy, stressful week. My goodness, I'm glad that's over.I'm done with that IceChamber workout series. It was this intense, weekly, crossfit-type workout. It really threw me off, though. My ankles couldn't take all the impact out in the field, and the workouts were so random that it made it hard to plan my other workouts around it. I spent a few days afterwards just trying to address body parts that had gotten tweaked. It was great for high intensity cardio, though. I loved working out with my amazing coworkers.As I mentioned in another post, the alcohol is gone from the house. For me, alcohol in moderation means wayyyyy too many calories, plus even one glass of wine at night affects my sleep, and makes my morning workout less enjoyable. If it's in the house, I can't resist. I'll have it. Even a little is too much for me.I've been tracking my food, but found an easier way to do it on my iPhone and the Fitbit website. I

created a "100 calorie food" entry, and when I eat something, I don't bother too look up that individual food unless I'm unfamiliar with it. I know the calories for a banana, for a tomato, a carrot, my favorite bread, etc, and can even tally it in my head and then log "100 calorie food" times X servings. Easy. Fast. I don't care about macronutrient tracking. I'm a creature of habit when it comes to food, and I know the calories for those foods. So, for instance, I eat the same exact breakfast every day. I log 4 servings of that "100 calorie food", and GO. Sometimes I can't get to my iPhone, so I jot it down on a napkin, add up the cals, and log the calories only: "100 calorie food" multiplied by X servings. So much easier than logging each individual food. It's still a reality check. I am disappointed to see how far I've gone over, but am in the process of making changes.I'm 12 pounds over. It's gonna

go.

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Thanks . Crossfit is such a thing right now, isn't it? The Ice Chamber instructor allowed us to modify, but it's a drag to modify most of it, so you end up plunging in and doing risky stuff. Boy, do I love my own, solitary workouts!It's weird. I thought I'd miss it more, but so far, not at all. It has been surprisingly easy not that there's no wine in the house. I'm so glad DH stopped buying it because it's impossible to resist when it's here. It's easier to resist buying it in the first place.You can do it. You'll be so glad you did!

Great work, ! And while Ice Chamber sounds fun, they sound unsafe to me, same with Crossfit. Noel is very much against Crossfit as you can imagine, and my chiro gets a lot of clients due to Crossfit injuries.

Good job on nixing the alcohol! I need to follow suit...

You sound like you're doing great ! My DH had gum surgery two weeks ago - so by default we have cut back on wine (he's really not much in the mood for eating anything) and I have to admit - I feel better - energy level is more stable, sleep is better. I have had some wine, but more random glasses here or there as opposed to splitting a bottle.

take care,

Donna

To: exercisevideos Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2012 12:46 PM

Subject: quick update

Crazy, stressful week. My goodness, I'm glad that's over.I'm done with that IceChamber workout series. It was this intense, weekly, crossfit-type workout. It really threw me off, though. My ankles couldn't take all the impact out in the field, and the workouts were so random that it made it hard to plan my other workouts around it. I spent a few days afterwards just trying to address body parts that had gotten tweaked. It was great for high intensity cardio, though. I loved working out with my amazing coworkers.

As I mentioned in another post, the alcohol is gone from the house. For me, alcohol in moderation means wayyyyy too many calories, plus even one glass of wine at night affects my sleep, and makes my morning workout less enjoyable. If it's in the house, I can't resist. I'll have it. Even a little is too much for me.

I've been tracking my food, but found an easier way to do it on my iPhone and the Fitbit website. I

created a "100 calorie food" entry, and when I eat something, I don't bother too look up that individual food unless I'm unfamiliar with it. I know the calories for a banana, for a tomato, a carrot, my favorite bread, etc, and can even tally it in my head and then log "100 calorie food" times X servings. Easy. Fast. I don't care about macronutrient tracking.

I'm a creature of habit when it comes to food, and I know the calories for those foods. So, for instance, I eat the same exact breakfast every day. I log 4 servings of that "100 calorie food", and GO. Sometimes I can't get to my iPhone, so I jot it down on a napkin, add up the cals, and log the calories only: "100 calorie food" multiplied by X servings. So much easier than logging each individual food.

It's still a reality check. I am disappointed to see how far I've gone over, but am in the process of making changes.I'm 12 pounds over. It's gonna

go.

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That is awesome . That's definitely great not to have to even think about that. My 25 year old son wont go anywhere near alcohol. He thinks it smells gross, LOL. IThanks for cheering me on! I am trying to put all the puzzle pieces together. The food logging is the easy part right now.

I've been tracking my food, but found an easier way to do it on my iPhone and the Fitbit website. I created a "100 calorie food" entry, and when I eat something, I don't bother too look up that individual food unless I'm unfamiliar with it.

That sounds like a lot faster. I eat different things so I log everything. I don't drink ANY alcohol what so ever, neither does my DH so that's something we don't have to worry about.

You sound like you have a great plan in action for all that you want to achieve.

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That is very wise .

Many moons ago I decided I'd rather eat my calories than drink them so it is rare for me to drink any alcohol nowadays. Different strokes for different folks but that works great for me!To: "exercisevideos " <exercisevideos >Sent: Sat, August 4, 2012 4:36:45 PMSubject: Re: quick update

You sound like you're doing great ! My DH had gum surgery two weeks ago - so by default we have cut back on wine (he's really not much in the mood for eating anything) and I have to admit - I feel better - energy level is more stable, sleep is better. I have had some wine, but more random glasses here or there as opposed to splitting a bottle.

take care,

Donna

To: exercisevideos Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2012 12:46 PMSubject: quick update

Crazy, stressful week. My goodness, I'm glad that's over.I'm done with that IceChamber workout series. It was this intense, weekly, crossfit-type workout. It really threw me off, though. My ankles couldn't take all the impact out in the field, and the workouts were so random that it made it hard to plan my other workouts around it. I spent a few days afterwards just trying to address body parts that had gotten tweaked. It was great for high intensity cardio, though. I loved working out with my amazing coworkers.As I mentioned in another post, the alcohol is gone from the house. For me, alcohol in moderation means wayyyyy too many calories, plus even one glass of wine at night affects my sleep, and makes my morning workout less enjoyable. If it's in the house, I can't resist. I'll have it. Even a little is too much for me.I've been tracking my food, but found an easier way to do it on my iPhone and the Fitbit website. I

created a "100 calorie food" entry, and when I eat something, I don't bother too look up that individual food unless I'm unfamiliar with it. I know the calories for a banana, for a tomato, a carrot, my favorite bread, etc, and can even tally it in my head and then log "100 calorie food" times X servings. Easy. Fast. I don't care about macronutrient tracking. I'm a creature of habit when it comes to food, and I know the calories for those foods. So, for instance, I eat the same exact breakfast every day. I log 4 servings of that "100 calorie food", and GO. Sometimes I can't get to my iPhone, so I jot it down on a napkin, add up the cals, and log the calories only: "100 calorie food" multiplied by X servings. So much easier than logging each individual food. It's still a reality check. I am disappointed to see how far I've gone over, but am in the process of making changes.I'm 12 pounds over. It's gonna

go.

[Guest guest]

I don't drink at all now. I used to drink mixed drinks in my early 20's but now I just think it's a waste of money and calories. I would rather have a chocolicious dessert than alcohol! JenSubject: quick updateTo: exercisevideos Date: Saturday, August 4, 2012, 12:46 PM

Crazy, stressful week. My goodness, I'm glad that's over.

I'm done with that IceChamber workout series. It was this intense, weekly, crossfit-type workout. It really threw me off, though. My ankles couldn't take all the impact out in the field, and the workouts were so random that it made it hard to plan my other workouts around it. I spent a few days afterwards just trying to address body parts that had gotten tweaked. It was great for high intensity cardio, though. I loved working out with my amazing coworkers.

As I mentioned in another post, the alcohol is gone from the house. For me, alcohol in moderation means wayyyyy too many calories, plus even one glass of wine at night affects my sleep, and makes my morning workout less enjoyable. If it's in the house, I can't resist. I'll have it. Even a little is too much for me.

I've been tracking my food, but found an easier way to do it on my iPhone and the Fitbit website. I created a "100 calorie food" entry, and when I eat something, I don't bother too look up that individual food unless I'm unfamiliar with it. I know the calories for a banana, for a tomato, a carrot, my favorite bread, etc, and can even tally it in my head and then log "100 calorie food" times X servings. Easy. Fast. I don't care about macronutrient tracking.

I'm a creature of habit when it comes to food, and I know the calories for those foods. So, for instance, I eat the same exact breakfast every day. I log 4 servings of that "100 calorie food", and GO. Sometimes I can't get to my iPhone, so I jot it down on a napkin, add up the cals, and log the calories only: "100 calorie food" multiplied by X servings. So much easier than logging each individual food.

It's still a reality check. I am disappointed to see how far I've gone over, but am in the process of making changes.

I'm 12 pounds over. It's gonna go.

[Guest guest]

That's awesome!I think I've found something that's going to work for a while, so I'm going to stick with that.

Me, Carolyn and are logging our food too and emailing it to each other. I LOVE it! No critiques, it's just for accountability so that we can form the habit of logging our food.You can join us if you want JenSubject: quick updateTo: exercisevideos Date: Saturday, August 4, 2012, 12:46 PM

Crazy, stressful week. My goodness, I'm glad that's over.

I'm done with that IceChamber workout series. It was this intense, weekly, crossfit-type workout. It really threw me off, though. My ankles couldn't take all the impact out in the field, and the workouts were so random that it made it hard to plan my other workouts around it. I spent a few days afterwards just trying to address body parts that had gotten tweaked. It was great for high intensity cardio, though. I loved working out with my amazing coworkers.

As I mentioned in another post, the alcohol is gone from the house. For me, alcohol in moderation means wayyyyy too many calories, plus even one glass of wine at night affects my sleep, and makes my morning workout less enjoyable. If it's in the house, I can't resist. I'll have it. Even a little is too much for me.

I've been tracking my food, but found an easier way to do it on my iPhone and the Fitbit website. I created a "100 calorie food" entry, and when I eat something, I don't bother too look up that individual food unless I'm unfamiliar with it. I know the calories for a banana, for a tomato, a carrot, my favorite bread, etc, and can even tally it in my head and then log "100 calorie food" times X servings. Easy. Fast. I don't care about macronutrient tracking.

I'm a creature of habit when it comes to food, and I know the calories for those foods. So, for instance, I eat the same exact breakfast every day. I log 4 servings of that "100 calorie food", and GO. Sometimes I can't get to my iPhone, so I jot it down on a napkin, add up the cals, and log the calories only: "100 calorie food" multiplied by X servings. So much easier than logging each individual food.

It's still a reality check. I am disappointed to see how far I've gone over, but am in the process of making changes.

I'm 12 pounds over. It's gonna go.

[Guest guest]

You can do it, Donna! It sounds like you're very aware of the way it affects you. OK. Workout begins now.

I do feel a lot better and it wasn't like we were having all tha much - maybe we'd split a bottle on Friday and maybe Sat nights - but I honestly think I"m going to be a one glass maximum person. That amount seems fine and doesn't mess w/ my energy level, sleep or eating (Yes, drinking wine and eating go hand in hand - cheese and chocolate taste so much better w/ wine!)

Donna

p.s. My challenge is to keep to my one glass max over vacation! I think I will just need to learn to drink slower!

To: exercisevideos Sent: Sunday, August 5, 2012 8:52 PMSubject: Re: quick update

Thanks Donna, isn't it amazing what a difference it makes? Don't you love the sleep? The way you're doing it is much better. I think it really takes a toll if it's a daily thing.

You sound like you're doing great ! My DH had gum surgery two weeks ago - so by default we have cut back on wine (he's really not much in the mood for eating anything) and I have to admit - I feel better - energy level is more stable, sleep is better. I have had some wine, but more random glasses here or there as opposed to splitting a bottle.

take care,

Donna

To: exercisevideos Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2012 12:46 PMSubject: quick update

Crazy, stressful week. My goodness, I'm glad that's over.I'm done with that IceChamber workout series. It was this intense, weekly, crossfit-type workout. It really threw me off, though. My ankles couldn't take all the impact out in the field, and the workouts were so random that it made it hard to plan my other workouts around it. I spent a few days afterwards just trying to address body parts that had gotten tweaked. It was great for high intensity cardio, though. I loved working out with my amazing coworkers.As I mentioned in another post, the alcohol is gone from the house. For me, alcohol in moderation means wayyyyy too many calories, plus even one glass of wine at night affects my sleep, and makes my morning workout less enjoyable. If it's in the house, I can't resist. I'll have it. Even a little is too much for me.I've been tracking my food, but found an easier way to do it on my iPhone and the Fitbit website. I

created a "100 calorie food" entry, and when I eat something, I don't bother too look up that individual food unless I'm unfamiliar with it. I know the calories for a banana, for a tomato, a carrot, my favorite bread, etc, and can even tally it in my head and then log "100 calorie food" times X servings. Easy. Fast. I don't care about macronutrient tracking. I'm a creature of habit when it comes to food, and I know the calories for those foods. So, for instance, I eat the same exact breakfast every day. I log 4 servings of that "100 calorie food", and GO. Sometimes I can't get to my iPhone, so I jot it down on a napkin, add up the cals, and log the calories only: "100 calorie food" multiplied by X servings. So much easier than logging each individual food. It's still a reality check. I am disappointed to see how far I've gone over, but am in the process of making changes.I'm 12 pounds over. It's gonna

go.

[Guest guest]

It's definitely easier when it isn't around!

Me, too, . I almost never drink alcohol (maybe once a year at our office Christmas party I'll have one) or fruit juice either. I'd rather eat a piece of fruit than drink the calories in the juice. My husband doesn't drink alcohol at all either, so that makes it a lot easier, too, since it's never around.

Ronda

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> Many moons ago I decided I'd rather eat my calories than drink them so it is

> rare for me to drink any alcohol nowadays. Different strokes for different folks

> but that works great for me!

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> To: "exercisevideos " <exercisevideos >

> Sent: Sat, August 4, 2012 4:36:45 PM

> Subject: Re: quick update

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> You sound like you're doing great ! My DH had gum surgery two weeks ago

> - so by default we have cut back on wine (he's really not much in the mood for

> eating anything) and I have to admit - I feel better - energy level is more

> stable, sleep is better. I have had some wine, but more random glasses here or

> there as opposed to splitting a bottle.

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> take care,

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> Donna

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> To: exercisevideos

> Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2012 12:46 PM

> Subject: quick update

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> Crazy, stressful week. My goodness, I'm glad that's over.

>

> I'm done with that IceChamber workout series. It was this intense, weekly,

> crossfit-type workout. It really threw me off, though. My ankles couldn't take

> all the impact out in the field, and the workouts were so random that it made it

> hard to plan my other workouts around it. I spent a few days afterwards just

> trying to address body parts that had gotten tweaked. It was great for high

> intensity cardio, though. I loved working out with my amazing coworkers.

>

> As I mentioned in another post, the alcohol is gone from the house. For me,

> alcohol in moderation means wayyyyy too many calories, plus even one glass of

> wine at night affects my sleep, and makes my morning workout less enjoyable. If

> it's in the house, I can't resist. I'll have it. Even a little is too much for

> me.

>

> I've been tracking my food, but found an easier way to do it on my iPhone and

> the Fitbit website. I created a "100 calorie food" entry, and when I eat

> something, I don't bother too look up that individual food unless I'm unfamiliar

> with it. I know the calories for a banana, for a tomato, a carrot, my favorite

> bread, etc, and can even tally it in my head and then log "100 calorie food"

> times X servings. Easy. Fast. I don't care about macronutrient tracking.

>

>

> I'm a creature of habit when it comes to food, and I know the calories for those

> foods. So, for instance, I eat the same exact breakfast every day. I log 4

> servings of that "100 calorie food", and GO. Sometimes I can't get to my iPhone,

> so I jot it down on a napkin, add up the cals, and log the calories only: "100

> calorie food" multiplied by X servings. So much easier than logging each

> individual food.

>

>

> It's still a reality check. I am disappointed to see how far I've gone over, but

> am in the process of making changes.

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> I'm 12 pounds over. It's gonna go.

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