WI

So I was down 1lbs.  I will take it.  This prednisone has really screwed me up and even though the bloat was down today I could still feel it in my stomach.  I ate well and ran and I'm POSITIVE if it weren't for the meds I would have had a bigger loss.  

Tonight I treated myself to my favorite pepperoni and jalepeno pizza from our local shop.  Just two slices and a light beer.  No worries guys, I have the points for it!  I hope this week proves to be a productive one. 

Thank you all for your well wishes and support these last few weeks!  Love ya!

Kind of Better....

So after complete hell with my stomach it is starting to do better this evening.  Bad news is---my ears are starting to fill with fluid again already.  WTH????  What's wrong with me???

I sneaked on the scale and saw what I thought I would see.  The scale says I'm up and the only reason I have is what this prednisone has done to me.  I worked out this week and I ate right.  So I'm desparately trying to get this bloat to go away before WI tomorrow night. 

I got another great run in today and even shaved some time.  But my knees are pretty sore.  I'm going to have to give them a break. 

I'm so hungry so I just need to go to bed!  Ahhh!  More tomorrow....

Tummy...

Sorry guys, I'm so incredibly naucious that I can't get to all your blogs.  This prednisone has done a number one me and I'm extremely ill.  I called my dr. today and he said I could stop taking it but it's going to take awhile before it's out of my system.  Damn this sucks.  I sure hope this 10 lbs of gas/bloat is gone by wednesday. 

Sunday....

I bet my titles are really exciting you, right?  lol. 

This prednisone is making me just feel awful.  This is TMI but if I'm not feeling naucious then I feel like I constantly have to go "potty" and my tummy is loaded with gas just gurgling.  Walking farts come to mind.    I just may stop taking as the inhaler is helping me as well. 

Since I've been using the inhaler, my runs have been easier.  Do you think that means I may have a slight form of asmtha???? 

Todays run was great.  I had NO walking intervals.  I'm quickly gaining my strenght back that I had built up all spring and summer last year.  My left knee was hurting me pretty bad and now both knees are hurting.  I may have to lay off of them tomorrow.  I can't take neproxin or Alieve because of the prednisone.  I got some Icey Hot and it feels pretty good on my knees.  There was a herd of deer on my run and one doe in particular kept watching me.  She was so sweet looking and never budged or took her eyes off of me.

I wish I could have zoomed in on her.  She had such a sweet face. 

Eating is okay other then my tummy feeling like crap.  I get hungry, eat, and then even feel more lousy than before. 
Love you guys!

Saturday....

So I was so excited to get out and get my run in with my NEW ipod, arm band, AND camera!  THEN, it started snowing!!!!   I went anyway.  I was too excited.  This time I eliminated quite a few of the walking intervals and only had two that were about 3 mins long in duration.  I went 2.25 miles!  My left knee was a little sore but I think it will be okay.  It has some bruises on it and I think that I bumped it.  I took several pics along the way.  I met up with several very curious animals along the way...

It was wet and cold but good! 

I'm going through some personal things right now and it's extremely stressful.  On top of that, this prednisone is making me horribly sick.  My stomach hurts all the time and yesterday I was throwing up.  I do eat with it and there isn't much else I can do about that. 

I sure miss all my EP buddies!

Money Money...

So my refund came today!  You know what I did????  I spent some money baby!  lol. 

I decided that I would wait to get my treadmill when I get that extra refund from the government since I've been able to get some runs in outside.  They start processing those checks next month so I won't have long to wait. 

I got a PINK Sony Cybershot digital camera-- so expect some photos from my runs like RBR!!!  It matches my Sony Viao! 

I also splurged and got a new generation PINK Nano Ipod!  It works with my Nike system just like my old one.  Anyone want to buy my old one????  I would sell it fairly cheap. 

I bought a new running outfit and I'm off to search for a good quality sports bra. 

I had major trouble at the store.  I went and browsed the treadmills--- the one that a step above the one I wanted was ON CLEARANCE for $499!!!!  So I was pretty torn.  But I can wait. 

I really wanted to get a run in today but Ciara is sleeping and I have to leave for work in 10 mins!  Ahhh!  If it's not too dark maybe I can get in one after work if my parents are busy and can watch her. 

Love ya guys!  I will check up on you later tonight! 

Waitin' and a Waitin'

I'm STILL waiting for my federal return.  DAMN.  I can't wait.  I want to get my treadmill.  BUT I've decided I need to get a new digi camera.  I want to take and post picks like RBR!!!  So it needs to be lightweight and I want it to be pink to match my laptop!  lol.  I'm thinking of a Sony Cybershot.  I think that's what it's called. 

I also would LOVE a new ipod NANO in PINK like SwimKatt!  I'm so jealous.  I've decided that when I get the rebate the government is sending out sometime in march I will get one.  Anyone what to buy my Silver Nano???  I love it.  There's nothing wrong with it.  It has a scratch across the screen from when my dh used it but that's it.  It's less than a year old.  I love to use it with my Nike Ipod Sport Kit.  That is by far one of my best purchases-- and so far, I beleive you can use it with the new generation nano from what I've seen in ads. 

Does anyone know, will I loose my music if I get a new one????  Will I have to buy the music all over again????  That would SUCK!

Anyway, since this is my anniversary month here on EP, I just wanted to tell you all that I love you all.  I've made wonderful friendships and a great support system.  I love you all!

WI Results!

Well, I was down 2lbs!  I had originally hoped for that "big first week" number but it's not really my "first week" and I had that bloating/gassy/poopy/TOM issue that reared it's ugly head yesterday.  I'm happy with two pounds and so was my leader. 

I also forgot that yesterday was my 1ST EP ANNIVERSARY!!!!!  Wow, the changes that have been made since a year ago!  I love you guys!

So Sad....

NO TBL TONIGHT!!!!  There's a stupid ballgame on instead.  This really puts a damper in my night!  You guys will have to fill me in! 

I did another run today.  I did 2.13 miles today!  It felt great. 

I try and take my multi vitamin everyday and my fish oil.  I added some calcium today and glucosimine for my joints.  I also added a Super B Complex to help my metabolism.  I have more energy.  BUT this evening I have discovered I have no control over my bowels.   I've been pretty sick before BUT have NEVER lost control.  Do you think it's what I added today?  Ack!

Went back to the dr. and he said my whole respitory system is so inflamed and that I have to take prednisone (I'm not happy about that) and also he wanted me to try out this inhaler for a week and see how I do since it's kind of causing me to have asmtha.  He said no sign of infection which is good but it's hard to tell until the inflammation goes down.  I hope being on the prednisone for a week doesn't effect my weightloss.    Also, TOM decided to make a suprise visit and I've only seen him twice in a year and a half!!!!!  I sure hope this doesn't ruin my WI tomorrow at WW!  Why did all this have to happen just in time for my first WI at WW where I'm supposed to show a decent loss????!!!!!

It seems like everyone's been gone from EP lately....... so strange.  Wish me luck at WI!

Monday

Sorry I'm posting so late but my wireless interent is having some major issues and we are so "rural" that getting tech support is a whole different issue. 

I went for another run yesterday.  My lungs were killing me but I'm sure they will build back up.  I shaved 23 seconds of my time from Saturday. 

Nothing else to report.  Pretty boring.  WI is on wednesday.  I'm going to try and get a run in tomorrow if I can.  I have another dr.'s appt. as does DD so we can figure out why our antibiotics didn't help us. 

Have a great week!