I just got back from my brutal "massage". Hopefully it'll help with the pain - for now my back is recovering from being poked, prodded, and pushed on. I have no medication left, so hopefully my Robax Platinum will do the job. Otherwise I'll have to sit in a clinic for hours on end waiting to see a doctor.
We have a pretty busy weekend planned. My DDs are staying over at my mother's house, so I'm off to bingo with my BFFs (our hubbies are playing poker). Tomorrow the girls are participating in the Kurling for Kids program at the Legion. They'll be curling from 9-11 am. In the evening we have a sitter, so will be attending the Kurling for Kids banquet. The program raises money for the Montreal Children's Hospital and Hôpital Ste-Justine.
Sunday my baby has her last ringette game of the season. I have registered her for a friendly ringette league which will meet every Monday evening April through June. She ADORES this sport!
Hi. Me again. I just returned from my one-hour physio session. Since the pain in my back, butt and leg are taking so long to heal, my therapist is of the opinion that I have a lumbar hernia. He says a sprain would have been much better by now. I am going to see a massotherapist tomorrow morning, who is known as a great healer. I went to him before physio, but he couldn't do much at the time because my back was too irritated and swollen. He thinks it could also just be a slipped disc, which he could treat in two visits. Hopefully it won't hurt to try. We'll see...
Not much to report today. I have a physio appointment at 9:30, so will be leaving shortly. For those of you who didn't read my last few posts, I suffered a lumbar sprain worsened by sciatica at the end of February. I can barely stand up straight and walk, much less exercise. I can't wait for the pain in my back, butt, thigh and knee to subside so I can get back into my old routine. I'VE HAD ENOUGH!!!
Anyway, the damage is done and I have to deal with it. That's life!
I believe I'm getting back into the swing of things, as far as blogging goes anyway. Foodwise I am no longer tempted by the chocolate bunnies and eggs safely tucked away in the cupboard. Can you believe my husband actually brought home 2 HUGE bags of lilliput eggs? I put one in the freezer for now and used the rest for the girls' Easter egg hunt. I don't know what possessed him to buy so much. I swear, it's worse than Halloween!
Nothing new apart from that. Since I can only do a few stretches, I have no exercise to report.
Did you enjoy TBL last night? I was extremely pleased with the weigh-ins and subsequent elimination. Don't worry - I won't spoil your fun. That's all I will say on the subject.
You guys are too good to be true. Thanks so much for sending me your well wishes! I've been caught up in a pity party now for way too long now. Granted the pain in my back and leg hasn't abated much, but at least I can walk better now. Unfortunately I cannot exercise, which is driving me completely batty. As you know, I am an all-or-nothing kind of gal, so my eating habits have suffered right along with the lack of movement. Easter weekend was an all-out chocolate and junk food fest - time to end the madness!
So here I am, ready to confess my sins and get out of this awful rut I'm in. I refuse to return to the 190-lb person I used to be. So there.
Enjoy your day. I hope to catch up with all of you soon. Love ya!
Hello, Ladies! I am overwhelmed by all your concern - thanks for checking up on me. Unfortunately I suffered a lumbar sprain and am trying to deal with the nasty case of sciatica it has brought on. You may remember awhile back I said I had a sore back - turns out it's a serious, painful injury. So much for my A-List Workout!
I am taking pills for pain, inflammation, and muscle relaxation. I have also started seeing a physiotherapist, upon the recommendation of the hospital doctor I waited 10 HOURS to see last Tuesday. I missed several days of work, and am still trying to get it all done.
Thank goodness Hubby has been around. I can't even make lunches for my girls! I can't wait for this pain to go away so I can get back on track. I am petrified of what the scale might say, so it remains banished to the downstairs bathroom.
I'm sorry I haven't had the energy to catch up on your blogs. I promise to be back when I'm better (hopefully really soon).
I miss you all very much - you are always in my thoughts!
Hello ladies! Just a quick note to let you know I'm fine, just very busy. Please don't be concerned - I'll get back on here eventually. Thanks for understanding!
There is a box of chocolate bars sitting on my desk, each with a calorie count of between 350 and 390 calories, 39-60 grams of carbs. God help me, I will NOT succomb to the temptation. 9 bars left to sell in order to raise money for DD's school. Can't they sell fruit instead? Fruit I can handle!
Well, the back is much better this morning. I was reflecting on my one-year EP anniversary yesterday and decided what better way to start the new year than a return to my A-List Workout. I got all my equipment out, preparing even the eskimo suit so I wouldn't chicken out of my walk this morning.
I'm proud to say I awoke at 4:20 am and did the entire workout, 3 sets of each strength move, for a total of approx 90 minutes. I then geared up and braved the arctic cold - total walking time 35 minutes. Man, do I feel ENERGIZED!
I'm meeting my BFFs for lunch today at a potential locale for our bowling banquet. We get to bring our own wine, so you know what that means! At least I feel I EARNED the right to partake in a glass or two today.
Speaking of bowling, I scored 161-180-132 (65 pins over average). Not too shabby!
DD has a ringette tournament all weekend (again). If she wins her first game Saturday morning, she'll play again on Sunday. Should her team lose, she'll have to play again Saturday afternoon (in a different town). Both arenas are about an hour from my house.
That's all for today, folks. Have a wonderful weekend!
I just saw KillerHair's blog and realized today was also my 1-year anniversary here at EP. Boy, time sure does fly! I can't believe I've stuck with this lifestyle change for this long. Of course, I've had my ups and downs, but have done pretty well so far. Thanks to you for all your support!
My back is a little better this morning. My mother sent me for a one-hour massage session yesterday afternoon. Needless to say I'm still too sore to do my regular exercises, but plan to get back on track by next week at the latest.
My eating hasn't been horrible. Thanks to the healthy habits I've adopted over the last year, I still don't eat past suppertime. I also limit my portions and try to stick to veggies and whole grains. Now if I can just curb the wine and cheese, I might actually hit my goal weight before my 39th birthday in September.
Good morning!
