Quick update

I have made some decisions. I have decided to join the gym. The husband negotiated a good deal for me.

I also have an appointment with my doctor on Monday. She is good. I will no longer see doctors I don't want to just for the sake of it.

I also am going to try to do more with local bar associations because that is a great way to meet people and see old friends.

Also, I have a quick victory - I went to a great dinner tonight and it was a buffet. I had no drinks (partly because my pocketbook was so overloaded I didn't want to open it up and have it explode while looking for cash). I also had one serving at the buffet. The waitress told me I could go back up again but I said no, I'm all set. And that was that!

Better than nothing or a tour of exercise TV in 30 minutes

I'm feeling a little lazy this morning. I should have gone out of the house to exercise but instead I started Exercise TV and a Sparkpeople video at 7:18 and now it's 7:52 and I'm done. Here's what I did:

6 minutes of a Sparkpeople jumping around video. That is not the name, but that is what you do. It was good, but I kept having to strain to see my computer while jumping.

Then I did a walking video with Amy Sansone - but not the whole thing. I got discouraged and bored.

Then I did a little dancing.

Then I did some great abs. So about 20 minutes of cardio, and 10 minutes of abs. Not all bad.

My free week at the gym expired. I actually was disappointed (as today is Wednesday NOT Tuesday) when I thought about it last night. I thought "oh I can go to the gym". Nope. I need to join. Emailing the manager is one of the first things on my 'to do' list for today.

Quick post, and there is nothing like a photo reminder of chubbiness

I was pretty good this weekend! A great workout on Saturday with Beets. I went to my mom's wedding on Sunday, and hung out with the family (other than dancing there was no exercising involved).

I didn't eat enough, then late night pigged out a little due to an excessive amount of red wine.

This is Adam and I. We are the fat ones in the family.

This is the Family:
We grew!

And this is my "before picture" (I've decided).

That's my sister in law, me and my sister.

This is my first attempt at pictures in my blog. It's sort of annoying.

Anyway, four day weeks are great and horrible all at the same time, nice break but then trying to cram five (or six) days of work into four....I didn't make it to the gym tonight.

I am going to go for a good power walk in the a.m.

Walking up hill

I went walking with Beets today and got a better workout then I would have had I trudged around my neighborhood.

We went up hills and did some interval training. I came back and my feet were not swollen at all - they looked just like they were supposed to. Now, an hour or so later I have once again developed cankles. Maybe not drinking water helped? Maybe I am losing that 8 lbs of water?

I also tried peanut butter and half a banana in my steel cut oats this morning. Not bad. Definitely different than maple syrup. I had a small snack when I got back, but am not really that hungry. I am making edamame salad for my mom's rehearsal dinner. Yes. My mom's rehearsal dinner. She is getting married tomorrow. I will try to be good.

I have to say that I feel like I have turned a corner in the exercise department. I really enjoy it and it makes me feel better. It's also good to go with a friend to keep yourself motivated.

What I learned at the doctor's office.

I went to the doctor today. It was actually almost 12 hours ago, but it's been a long day!

First of all, it was crazy person day. That is all I will say, but it must be a full moon.
I didn't walk due to swollen limbs. I will exercise tomorrow. I ate well today.

This is what I learned at the doctor:
(this was not my PCP but the 'urgent care' doctor -- I will NEVER see him again).

1. Doctors are sometimes too lazy or impatient to interrupt other doctors to see if they got a fax from a patient's specialist.
2. I am getting old ("we all are") and perhaps I need support hose.
3. I drink too much water (I did not volunteer this information) and if I'm thirsty try a Popsicle.
4. I'm not grossly over saturated, but definitely retaining fluid.
5. Weight watchers and the Zone diet guy made up the water obsession to help dieters keep their hands busy with something other than food.
6. I am crazy.

No, seriously, I'm not crazy. I hate when doctors dismiss me. They took some blood. Didn't seem to care that I had GAINED 18 lbs in 2 months. 18. Yes. 8 in less than a month. That's a lot for someone who is definitely eating less than she was AND exercising. Basically I got no answers. He did say it was fine to exercise. I'm sure it is, but I have to say that I don't feel like I got any answers.

I made an appointment with my PCP when I left the doctor's office. I told her nurse that I didn't feel comfortable with the other doctor and that he made me feel crazy. Like I was imagining water retention. I'm not.

I had some watermelon, and my new favorite Fage yogurt and a salad and some shrimp for my 'evening' meal.

Half a banana?

Today I went to with my mom and her friend to get manicures and pedicures for my mom's wedding! It was my mom's second pedicure in 60 years. It was my second pedicure in 2 weeks. I think she liked it. I love pedicures!

I'm swollen. Still swollen. I called my doctor (a different one) and he said he doesn't think it is my colitis medication but he will call me in the morning as he had just gotten back from a conference. Also, I have to go in and see him. That's kind of a pain.

Now my feet have been swollen for awhile and I haven't lost any weight (despite, actually eating LESS and exercising). My mom was alarmed at my 'cankles' and swollen feet and I think she was afraid that I was going to stroke out so she made me promise to go straight to her friend's house and have my blood pressure checked. It's perfect. My pulse is great.
While I was there, my mom's friend suggested I only eat half a banana instead of a whole one to see if that helps me lose weight.

I came home and the husband got a good look at my feet and was alarmed. I had to promise to insist on talking to the doctor in the morning.

I didn't think it was a big deal. I didn't exercise though - I was feeling uncomfortable and all the alarm made me nervous. My nails look pretty, I had some watermelon. I'm watching You, Me and Dupree with the husband. I've already met my cardio goals for the week. I ate well.

Wacky Wednesday and I wish I was in Rome

Today would be a nice day to be in Italy. I have been thinking about travelling and how much the dollar stinks so travelling abroad really isn't the most practical thing at the moment. I love working on my own schedule, but it would be nice to be sent on a business trip to Italy.

Anyway, I called the doctor to complain about my bloated. I woke up and my feet are swollen. One should not wake up with swollen feet, even if they have a tendency towards them. I don't usually have swollen feet.

I am SORE from yoga. A good sore, but sore. I am definitely strongly considering joining the gym.

I forgot my sneakers. I'm annoyed with myself.