Week #2 of the Diva Meltdown!

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Week Two is drawing to a close and I feel that I am a little behind. I couldn't post yesterday due to server issues and need to catch up. I am doing fairly well with my St on those days I can get to the pool. I went 3 times this week =, not as much as I wanted but still good workouts when I could.
I have to tell you what happened on Thursday. I was up early but a little off I felt. I dressed wearing my swimsuit under my clothes and then would change after my swim as always. I arrived at the pool and as I was approaching the pool area I realized that I had left the things I would need to change into dry clothes after my workout at home. I rode the stationary bike and then took the next bus back home. I live 5 minutes from the Y but must ride for 55 minutes to get back home. I caught the peak bus which went out of service at 9:00am at McDonalds and had to wait until the next bus at 9:30. I went into McDonalds and thought I would just get breakfast or something to drink while I waited for the next bus. As I was walking toward the counter I decided to check my bag and realized I had left my billfold at home. I had to wait for the next bus and finally made it home too late to go back to the Y for a workout. It was quite a morning.
My Birthday was yesterday and when I tried to sign in I received the message that my server was down! I had a great Birthday but could not post the great 2 hr. pool time I had so will have to do it tonight.
Next week I begin Vocal therapy again for my vocal cords. I will miss pool time on those days due to bus connection problems. I will keep trying Divas! I now have a swelling in my veins on the back of my leg so may have to take it easy for a little while. I will not give up!

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Week #1 of my Diva Meltdown Challenge.

Monday, December 06, 2010

I am late in writing this. It was due Saturday and I intended to write on Sunday so here it is Monday and I am just now getting to it.
I started the challenge on a very rocky road. I have had a very emotionally challenging few weeks and pretty much fell apart the first day because of a misunderstanding and actually left the team because I felt I was too negative to continue and felt I would be a detriment to the team.
Our dear leader Anna called in the troops and I received such messages of support and encouragement that I came right back. This is such a great team. There is so much positive energy and pure happiness that if I don't lose an ounce I will have been blessed beyond measure.
I struggled through the first week , missed going to the pool (only 2 days), and was very lax in keeping my nutrition in check. I paid for it with a weight gain the first 3 days and a great wake up call. I did manage to get the weight back off and lose a few oz. to complete the week. I began this week on a much better note and hit the pool this morning, walked and rode the stationary bike for 15 min.
The arthritis that sidelined me in the first challenge is being controlled with pool ST and cardio and gradually adding new things. this was my first week to try land ST. I am determined to get past this plateau and this is the group to keep me going for sure.

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My Spark Inspiration!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Our challenge for today on our Sending ((((Skinny Vibes)))) team is to post "Who inspires you!"
YOU DO! My Spark friends are those who inspire me. In this past year of so many new health issues it my Spark Friends who have inspired me.
I live in an apartment building where everyone has a disability of some sort. The negative vibes just bounce off the walls. My neighbors bask in their disabilities and there is always someone trying to "one up" the next person as to how bad off they are. I don't want to fall into that hole so I turn to my Spark Friends.
When I become depressed I find that Sparking lifts me out of that hole. There are so many who have dealt with my issues and are still filed with hope and optimism. They joke and laugh through their blogs and I am lifted out of the despair and into the world of light. WE turn to each other in times of need and are met with energy and (((positive vibes)))). I can be a whole person with a since of purpose and ability no matter what is thrown my way.
Dear Spark Friends~ You have changed my life!

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Catching up

Sunday, November 07, 2010

I haven't written a blog for little while so I wanted to catch up with my Spark Friends. I have had great success with the pool therapy. I am on my own now with the warning that this is for the rest of my life. If I hope to have a good quality of life I have to keep moving. Never stay in one position too long whether it is sitting standing or walking.
I am loving the pool especially the cycling with the noodle. I am doing my strength training in the water and am gradually adding land movement. I have successfully added 5 min on the stationary bike a day when I am at the Y. For those of you who wonder that is 10 calories. Hey, a calorie burned is a calorie burned. I hope to increase to 7 min. next week.
I managed 29 min. of today and my breaks were short enough that I registered on my pedometer. That was in 2 walks but I am thrilled.
I have updated my Spark Page as you can see to a Santa theme. I am trying to get the mind set for my Sassy Santa challenge with the (((SSV))) Team. I am thrilled that I did it and this is twice now that I have changed my page without help!
My disability claim was successful and now it is going through all the paperwork involved. I at least have medical coverage now and just hope the next year is not as traumatic as the last has been health wise.
to you all and for all the support and encouragement. Now I am off to have that pork roast and sweet potatoes and apples from the crock pot. Vamanos may fly in on the next wind gust and Chrys would like to come to dinner too.

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Week #10 and the Turq' Titan Challenge.

Thursday, November 04, 2010

This has been a better week movement wise for my body but not the scales. Pool therapy is going well and today I was allowed to add 5 min. on the stationary bike. I have joined the Sassy Santa challenge team and am looking forward to the Winter Meltdown that will begin Dec. 3 for the Biggest Loser challenge teams.
I have made great friendships and laughed til I cried over some of the funny comments from team members. I am hoping we will continue our team huddles and chat thread. Everyone have a great weekend. I am going to try some on land movement and plan to keep dancing on Sundays if even at a very slow pace. Let's Go Team!

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