Back To Bariatrics Basics.. doing good!

Wow.. feeling pretty good about myself. Sure hope it shows on the scale on Friday!!

For the past two weeks, my DH has been pushing me out of the house to walk.. training for a half marathon in May.  For the past few days, with one exception, I have found enough motivation to do it myself!  For instance, last night as I sat here watching a movie.. couldn't sit still because of RLS and I was getting frustrated! So... I said to my self.. "Self, why don't you get on your very dusty treadmill and walk a bit while watching?".  Soo.. I did!  I set a goal of 20 minutes.. treadmill walking is sooo much harder for me than walking outside!.  AND.. I did a full hour!  Yeah me!

Then.. DH had told me that since we don't have the munchkins today, we were going to walk when he gets up.. around 1 or 1:30 pm....  well.. checking out the weather report, I realized it was going to get very hot and very muggy/humid today... so again, I told myself that I should just get up in the morning and walk before it gets too hot!...  AND I DID!!  I did 4 1/4 miles... AND cut 3 minutes off my time!!

Now.. If I could just get my legs to co-operate!  RLS sucks!  Some have relief with exercise??? Mine only gets worse.. a lot worse...  I think I shall have to break down and go to the Dr for some relief.  UGH.

I've also been doing good with my eating.. other than last Friday.. my day of horribleness!!!  LOL  But the rest of the week I have been right on track!!! 

Sooo.. Friday will be the day that we shall see how I'm doing! 

So,??  How are you all doing?? 
 

Good Job!!!! It sounds like you've gotten back to basics. I'm with you on walking on the treadmill being harder than actually going outside and walking. For me it's all about the pace. I tend to alter my stride (alot) and then I get sidetracked by other things and speed up or slow down.

I'm lacing up my shoes this evening and going out for a little dog walking therapy.

I have found that if I walk to a good, fast paced musi****ep my pace and it really helps to pass the time!  The only thing that really distracts me is butterflies!  I get all kinds of them keeping me company!

HI, good to hear you are doing so well... 

as for RLS... how is your iron - ferritin? when mine drops below 30... I have issue with that... serious issue..

RLS is one of symptoms of low iron - low ferritin.

Beside that - magnesium and calcium. at night I take 500 calcium citrate and ...800 magnesium Oxide..

Beside that - diet tonic.. really helps with muscle cramps...   

Hi!  Thanks!  Well.. iron is great!  I take vitron-c every day.  No issues with my numbers at all.

My Omnepresol (Prilocsec) is with added magnesium, so I get that.. and I take 3 doses of Calcium Citrate w/d every day.. so got that covered too!

The Diet Tonic water DID really help... before I upped my exercise.  Exercise, IE: walking.. really makes my RLS sooo much worse!  The Diet Tonic water, even though I drink it EVERY night.. just doesn't do it anymore when I'm walking.  I also have a Tems machine, use Ice and heat on my lower back... (I have nerve damage and spinal stenosis).. it helps some.. but not enough.  To get ANY sleep at all.. I have to go sit in a VERY hot bath for 10-15 minutes.. this helps long enough (usually) for me to fall asleep.. but the RLS is bad enough that it WAKES ME UP!  and in the mornings.. if I'm woken, but don't want to get up.. it keeps me from going back to sleep!

My ortho says it's because of the disc/nerve damage in my back... grrr.  I've had it for many years, but it was tolerable.  It no longer is.

Glad everyone is doing so well!!! I have been doing ok...I am walking and paying closer attention to my food.  I have had a big emotional set back with a child going through a "difficult" time and as the MOM knowing there is nothing I can do for 33 yr old son who has to make the decision to live "clean" as well as live.  But that just put my puny little life in perspective and makes it easier to stay focused on my own health, mental and physical.

Blood work all good, weight coming off again and alot more prayers being lifted daily  Keeping all of my fellow BOTT'ers in there too!

So sorry to hear of your difficult time, Debra, but glad you posted and are doing well.  It's always hard when the children we raise and nurture don't follow the paths we would like for them, or at least make healthier choices in their lives.  I wish you and your son, as well as everyone involved, the best, and thank you for keeping us in your prayers.  I will keep you lifted in mine also!  (((((HUGS)))))

So sorry to hear about your son.. but yea.. we do have to let them make their decisions.. not always easy as Mom's.. we want to make sure everything goes right for them...  UGH..  I know it's hard for me to NOT step into my daughter's decision making. I try to only offer guidance when asked now...  at least she does ask frequently!

Glad your numbers and weight are going well.. keep it up!!!

Good Job Blanche!  Sorry about the RLS.  I have had bouts of it usually due to low potassium levels.  Hope you find some relief soon.  Keep up the good work!

Thanks Tess.. I just have to make the phone call.. keep saying I will, then get distracted!!!!