WELCOME TO THE MARCH EXERCISE THREAD - Page 2

JudyL · ‎07-11-2010

Good morning. It's cold, damp, rainy and windy outside and inside my house it's cold! Was able to stay warm in bed last night so got some sleep. But still no heat and no word from furnace people so guess it'll be tomorrow before I see them. I've got everything else, lights, can cook, etc., just no heat. Think the thermostat has died and it's not the furnace but we'll see tomorrow.

Have a hair appt this morning so at least I'll get out of the house for a bit. Hope the salon is warm. LOL

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

@Mmsfoxxie Don't hesitate to make yourself comfortable, no matter how you do that. ❤️

@JudyL I'm glad it's at least bearable until tomorrow. 🙏

Today, I did a walk around the block and 25 minutes of cycling. Working on reading my books and listening to some podcasts. Ready to get tomorrow over with and a new week started.

I was a cooking fool and made my vegetables, fry bread, almond crackers, sweet potato chips, and avocado pudding. I should be good for several days.

Now, I have to go food shopping and replenish. Have a good Sunday!

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

Happy Monday all!

Well guess who had an exorcism? The witch doctor couldn't have been nicer to me. She did reveal her true self after I said no to statins and a cardiac CT to check for plaque after she said it wasn't covered by insurance. She decided not to see me for another year.

But what about checking my cholesterol in six months?
Why would I do that if you're not going to be amenable to treatment?

😯 Now, my cholesterol is 230. Not exactly a death sentence. I took out my phone and showed her I have started exercising and meet my 150 plus weekly minutes every week. It's just the diet left to clean up.

She then threw out the cardiac CT again and this time mentioned it was only $100. Well, that I can afford. I said I thought we were talking thousands of dollars. She said it's $100 for the past several years.

Sign me up!

So I have a few more appointments to go to. Never had a CT so this should be interesting. I have no idea what to expect.

She is holding me over for another blood test since I am anemic again. Waiting now for the vampire to come and get me. 🩸🧛‍♀️

Hope everyone is having a a good start to your weeks!

violet runner · ‎06-16-2010

@Laura14..Good news ( I guess)..and you are toe to toe with your doc. Give and take.
I fought statins for years, finally caving thinking mine cholesterol was genetically related to some extent. Keep at it...your diet is sound.
Vampires and exorcisioms...a great way to start the week!
Im hanging in there.. moving more. Decreasing the pain meds..trying to eat..
more people coming to visit..
I still pause when I think I have a faux hip joint in me. My goal by weeks end is get rid of the walker... It is the only thing Im driving these days though. Kicked my caregiver DH out... He needs some time from my barking orders.
Hope everyone had a good weekend!

violet runner · ‎06-16-2010

bad typing again..sorry

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

@violet runner That's great that are you so mobile. It sounds like the recovery is on track. I can't wait for the post that you are hiking the mountain, bionic limb and all. ❤️😃

bopper · ‎03-09-2010

Hi guys, I've been out of the loop for a couple days. This stupid extraction site has been so sore, my jaw up to my ear has been pulsing and a headache. Just had no zip to do anything. Today is a week, it looks like it's healing and the throbbing is better so hopefully I'm finally turning a corner.

@Laura14 witch dr, haha, I think they have no idea on the costs to be honest. Mine has me doing things and I'd say "do you know the cost" "I do", she had no idea. I am on statins too, and BP, it is heredity for me.

Today I did manage 20 minutes on my bike, keeping things on the lower end, and 20 minutes on the reformer mobility. My mental status is feeling better just doing this.

@violet runner You'll be running again soon, and even better than before!!!

@JudyL no heat just dandy! CA has been getting terrible weather. Do you have a portable heater to plug in?

We had thunder last night I couldn't believe what I was hearing. They are talking snow flurries tonight!

Prayer chain started!

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

@bopper I am adding my prayers. You reminded me I need to get out St Michael's candle again. Unfortunately, I looked for Raphael who is the patron saint of healing and apparently he doesn't make the candle shortlist.

You guys are making me feel better if statins are inevitable in my future. I guess I don't want to admit I have hit that age. She seemed to not be the least bit interested that my A1C jumped so that was a plus.

I did R30 and rode my bike hard for 27 minutes in a ride class at lunch. Looking to go for a walk around the block today too and some yoga.

I've decided I need to step it up again like I was during the two years my cholesterol was right on the edge. I do well over the 150 weekly minutes, but I guess I need to do more. Between that and the strict diet again, I guess we'll see come August.