Ocular Migraine

I have been getting these migraines with increasing frequency lately.  I can only assume it's related to the meds I'm on, because I never had them before, and they are often chemically induced.  It's the weirdest thing - they don't hurt, but I just get blurry flashes everywhere, for 20-30 minutes at a time.  I have one right now, and I'm working on a spreadsheet - it's not going so well.

I can't get over all the health issues I've had lately.  It's just so strange to me.  I'm seeing an allergist on 6/10, so I hope that will help out some...

I'm down 10 of the 15 lbs of water weight, and I hope the rest is gone within the next few days.  I would type more, but I really can't see the screen right now.  :)

Have a healthy and happy Memorial Day weekend!

Water weight

Today I was down 6 lbs of the 15 I was up from water weight yesterday, so that's a good step, but I'm still completely bloated, feeling gross.  We have a big event tonight, and I'm going to see people I haven't seen in ages.  I'm so disappointed that I don't look my best, but I suppose it's not all about me!  (Or at all about me, rather...)  ;-)

Tonight is Christy's art show.  I have no idea what I'm going to wear, and my choices are limited due to the recent extra inflation of my spare tire.  Yes, I'm uber attractive.  I'll figure something out - I have to!

I'm sure that I will continue to lose the water weight since I'm no longer on the steroids, but I want it gone NOW!

Thank you, bye.  :)

Not a pretty girl...

Ani DiFranco sings a song called "Not a Pretty Girl."  That would definitely be me today.  I'm so bloated from the meds I've been on, I'm up about 15 lbs from a week ago.  That is not a joke.  I feel like I'm just going to float away. 

Also, the pollen count is as high as it gets, to my understanding, so I woke up this morning with a big, fat, puffy allergy face.  My eyes are struggling to stay open, my cheeks, forehead and nose is just completely filled with pressure...swollen, hideous...

I'm going to do what I can to avoid salt as much as possible, and cleanse my system, but this is not a pleasant day for me.  I could barely fit my right foot into my shoe!

I'm glad to be off the steroids, even though with my allergies as they are today, I think I need them.  I know I need to move for my health...if only it were just that easy!

My Turn to Struggle

So perhaps it is not my turn to tri after all...

I had the best of intentions, and I still want to compete in a triathlon at some point this year.  If I miss the deadlines for the other races since I can't do the June race I planned on, I will stage a local triathlon with me and my friends.  Why not?!

All in all, I'm okay with where I am.  When I started this blog, I hadn't lost weight in a long time, and I was gaining and gaining.  Depending on the day, I'm down about 40 lbs since then, and even though I haven't lost in the past 6, I've done a pretty good job of keeping that weight off, especially while juggling a few health issues and major life events...

As one thing gets better, a new medical issue seems to creep up.  I'm now on steroids and a few other meds to help control my asthma and allergies which are really bad right now.  I know I really overdid it working out when I was on steroids last time, and I'm going to try not to make the same mistake this time.

I haven't been to the gym in a while, but maybe the steroids will prompt me to get back to it.  We are VERY busy planning for the art opening next week, so it may just be that I don't give my weight loss journey a full court press until then.  If that's the case, I'll live.  I do look forward to losing again, though!

I think I'd like to set a date of June 26th for my local, impromptu triathlon.  I need a goal to work toward in order to get on track sooner than later.  Who's with me??

Getting back on track

What a strange past few months I've had.  My health has been kind of terrible, my life has been a bit of a roller coaster, and I haven't spent the time on my healthy journey that I've wanted to.  As a result, I've been on a plateau for the past month, but again, I'm just so thankful I haven't gained. 

I'm back to work today, and I don't know if I'll have time to work out tonight, but I'm going to try to get to the gym, even if it's just for 20 minutes.  I think that just starting to get back into the routine is the best way to build it back into your life.  I'm not 100% with my health, but I think I could do a light work out, and I'm sure I could benefit from a little tanning session as well. 

Christy and I made a meal plan for the week, although it's Wednesday and we still haven't completed the grocery shopping yet.  Hmmm...  I guess it may turn into next week's meal plan.  That's ok too.  We are getting there. 

I'm going to try really hard to have a loss for next week's weigh in!!

Enough already!

I have been eating pasta alllllll week.  Like ALL week.  I am on some really strong meds for a couple different things, and it seems to be the only thing that I can get down that also coats my stomach.  I use way too much butter and salt on my pasta (it has to be wet for me to swallow it, and I don't always love red sauce), so I noticed I was up a few lbs (and my face looked like a fat balloon). 

Yesterday, I skipped the pasta, and I was down 3 of the 5 lbs I appeared to be up.  Good for me.  I'm sure by tomorrow the other 2 will be gone, because I know I was just retaining water.

I have been very sick, so I'm sorry I haven't blogged more lately.  I can't wait to get back to my routine of eating healthy, working out, blogging daily, etc...  Soon...soon...

Be well, skip the carbs. 

XO

;-)

Breakfast of Champions

Yup, that's right.  I had Dinty Moore for breakfast today.  I have hit a new low.

I haven't been feeling well this week, and I knew I needed some red meat, so I stopped by CVS and bought a DM this morning.  I ate as much of it as I could, but it was rather unpleasant.

I think I may have to have surgery soon.  I'm not supposed to be focusing on losing weight right now, and I really haven't been.  I'm supposed to be focused on getting in enough nutrients as well as getting the rest I need to try to get better.

Thankfully, my weight has been staying the same, and yes, I realize what a blessing that is. 

Someday I will be a healthy triathlete.  I can't wait.