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| | | From: Sharona1973 (Original Message) | Sent: 4/13/2006 1:34 PM |
It has been an up and down year this year. I started out doing quite well with my New Year's resolution and even started a weight-loss blog to try to keep myself accountable. It worked for about a month or so. However, it's now April and my weight-loss and desire to exercise has hit a new low. At this point, I have about 30 lbs to lose and since January, I've managed to lose about 6 lbs. It's not a lot, but it's something. I play tennis regularly and it helped with keeping my weight down. I also started a running program to try and burn more calories, but I overdid it about 2 months ago and ended up having some heart palpitations that really worried me. Went to see my doctor and did a Holter monitor test which came back with regular results (just rare PACs and PVCs which apprarently everyone has) and the doctor basically just recommended watching myself and not overdoing it again. I haven't been able to pull myself up lately it seems. I don't think it's depression necessarily, but definitely having some issues with feeling down and not very motivated to getting moving. Even tennis doesn't seem very much fun anymore. Anyone with advice? I mean, aside from the conventional "just do it" or "get off your butt and move"? Maybe I need to deal with my emotional state first? But maybe I just need to just get up and move. Thanks in advance. |
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Sally, LOL, I love it that you called me "kiddo"! Thanks for the encouragement. It really helps! I had to leave for work early today, so didn't get a chance to exercise. I'm home for a short lunch...had time for a break. Tonight's goal is to at least walk with the dogs....want to make it at least a good 45 minute walk if possible. I'll let you know if I'm successful! Just wanted to say thanks....it really makes a BIG difference!  |
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Sad to say that I didn't make it to my walk last night.....too many extenuating circumstances. However, I did walk this morning with the pup...just for 30 minutes...it is hot as hades out there. I get off work a little early today (if it all works out) and I hope I can get some exercise in on the treadmill instead. I try to walk outside though.....makes me feel as if I've done something. Treadmill just feels contrived! I'm going to try and do better.....I hope I can. Got to run to work now. |
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| | From:  sg_53 | Sent: 4/18/2006 5:19 PM |
Hey there, 30 minute walk is pretty darn good! I know what you mean about a treadmill..I try to imagine myself walking outside but gee then the washing machine dumps or the phone rings and there goes that image. Hubby and I try to walk outside when we can...then we chat and look everything around us. I know I slow him down because at 4' 111/2" (must add the 1/2) my legs are not that long. When my son was home and going for walks with us he'd start laughing and say..look at those little legs go! Take care, Sally |
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Sally, LOL! I'm short too.....5'3"....and I think my legs are little too. You know, us vertically challenged actually have to walk faster and walk more steps to match the pace of our taller counterparts. In short (sorry, no pun intended!), we have to work harder! I got on the treadmill this afternoon! It is really hot outside and I wanted to get on the treadmill and make no excuses. I walked/jogged about 40 minutes. I hit 2 miles at 36 minutes 30 seconds. I am trying to get back into running shape again....it's going to be a long road, but at least I'm starting. So I've done over an hour of cardio today.....not at the level of expert fitness, but it's a start! |
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| | | From: sg_53 | Sent: 4/19/2006 3:35 AM |
I'd say that is a very good start! You are so right...we vertically challenged people do have to walk at double time to keep up with taller people. Sometimes I'll say to my husband..."are we on a march here or what", that slows him down for a bit. This afternoon he was busy outside so I went for a nice relaxing walk on my own. I was reading the BG thread for today...so how big was the bunny? lol Sally |
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I am ashamed to say that it was a solid milk chocolate Dove bunny......it was VERY good. Chocolate is my weakness and Dove is my favorite kind. I did share the bunny though...but I had to wash it all down with milk! It was terrible I know! I have a busy day tomorrow, so I hope to be able to squeeze a walk in! |
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Good morning Sally. Where is Ottawa in Ontario? I have an internet friend who lives in Ottawa. Yes, the internet is wonderful. I have a few internet friends that I've made through the years. However, I think it has only been recently that it's been international. Most of my internet buddies are from the U.S. I made my first internet friends through a fan group for the skater Michelle Kwan. And that was almost 10 years ago...and we're still friends today! Hmm..I had a bad day yesterday. No exercise. But today I've been out with Mocha (my pup) and we did 45 minutes walk/jog.....I don't know how many miles...I hope at least 2 miles. I'm going to try and get on the treadmill this evening when I get home if I am motivated. I hope so. Thanks for keeping up with me. I appreciate it! |
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| | | From: sg_53 | Sent: 4/20/2006 11:32 PM |
Hi. Are you doing all the exercise to lose weight or just to control your BG? A 45 min walk/jog is pretty good for exercise. I walk for about a half hour a day and in the evening if I haven't been too busy during the day I'll do some weights, and a little exercise routine I made up. Puts some variety into the whole exercise thing. Also makes it more fun..I was just writing to Sunnysmiles that my son has a saying from a song or something ..dance like nobodies watching...it is great exercise too. Mind you I'm glad there's nobody around to watch. lol Ottawa is about 450 miles east of where we live in northeastern ontario. Sally |
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Hey Sally! I am so not a dancer.....you would think that since I am athletic, I would have rhythm, but I so don't when it comes for dancing. I do wish I could dance though! That would make a great exercise option! Had this friend in college who took up swing dancing and lost a lot of weight over a summer like that! I am actually exercising to lose weight and also to lower my BG....I need to lose weight to help control my BG levels better...would love to get off some of my diabetes meds too. I am trying to put more variety into my exercise routines. In fact, one of my goals is to complete a triathlon....so I would probably do well to swim and bike as well. I do have a bike that I can use and I plan to. Swimming.....a little hard to do because I don't have access to a pool. I also play tennis too, but it is less challenging now that I have more skills. Anyway, I continue to appreciate your support! It really does help me stay motivated! |
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Hi Sally, Wow, Marcus is da man! That's awesome. It's truly inspiring to hear his story and good on him for taking control of his life. I should start counting calories and carbs...my problem, not eating enough calories.....like today, I skipped lunch because work was so hectic and I had had half a bagel w/ cream cheese and coffee for breakfast...it wasn't entirely nutritious...no lunch and then had a regular dinner at 7:30 p.m. again....late because I had come home late from work...totally terrible! I think that if I had better control of my diet, then I would see a steadier weight-loss because I'm convinced that my metabolism is all screwed up. Anyway, I didn't get to exercise today because of my hectic work schedule...and I'm not even done because I still have about 2 hours of paperwork to finish!! But I am playing a tennis tournament this weekend, so I am getting at least 2 tennis matches in (it's not a big tourney this weekend)....and I plan to walk in addition to that as well. I hope I will be successful! Despite the exercising I'm doing, I'm still not seeing the improvement in my BG numbers...I think I won't see them until I lose the weight....sigh, when I was first diagnosed 4 years ago everytime I exercised I would see a significant drop in my BG levels..not anymore! I hope that doesn't mean I'm desensitized to the exercise!!!!!! |
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| | | From: sg_53 | Sent: 4/22/2006 3:06 PM |
Good morning and good luck with the tennis tournament! You might be onto something with your diet. Like I said I eat 4 times a day...dietician gave me a meal plan. When I first started it it seemed like I was always eating but surprisingly it seemed to perk up my metabolism. Course I am now eating much healthier..no more junk food. They do say that if you don't eat enough your body will store more because it thinks it has to...regular meals means it doesn't have to store as much. Are you type 1 or type 2? What meds are you on? I'm just trying to get a complete picture. Take care, Sally |
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Sally, Oooo, I gotta get dressed and go to my tennis match! I am Type 2, diagnosed June 2002......family history of diabetes..dad had it, was on dialysis and died last summer of pancreatic cancer. Me, I've been on Metformin 1000mg BID, now on Byetta 10 mcg BID, take Lisinopril and Cozaar to take care of my kidneys and for mild hypertension and Crestor for cholesterol. I have lost about 20 lbs since my 2002 and seem to be stuck at this weight. I am only 33 years old and have battled with weight all my life. Most people would say that I'm "chunky" or that I look fine for my weight, I don't often get the "you're fat" stares or glares or anything like that. Was always athletic and plays sports. My goal is to lose about 30-40lbs and finally get this diabetes thing under control. My last bloodwork was pretty good...all the numbers were great...cholesterol especially was way below 70....in fact, endo might decrease the meds if the next time I go in and it's even lower. A1c did creep back up after I got off the insulin....when I was on insulin I think it was 5.4 or something...I think it crept back up to 6.2 because of the Byetta. So that's me....what do you think? I do need to eat more...I just have to figure out what to fix for snacks and actually breakfast is the hardest thing for me. I'll take any advice!!! Gotta run....late!!!!! |
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It's just that when I started out I couldn't afford a treadmill at the time and it was winter. I made dancing a part of the routine because I was always looking for new things to do.
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