Well - that was an experience. I have been attending physiotherapy for two years and made much progress. However, we are stuck and so my PT suggested I try accupuncture. I did a while ago, but that particular accupuncturist didn't seem terribly interested in the big picutre - just treated one spot. No real discussion or history.
Today was a different story - 4 pages of forms, an hour discussion and then 30 minutes of treatment. I felt varying sensations during treatment. Wasn't painful - a few pinches on areas near the bone of my knee and ankle. I feel a sort of release and a calming. We'll see.
She had lots of other ideas as well for various issues I am having - I am to try no dairy products and add acidophilus to my diet for a few weeks and see how that works...
I am optimistic. The plans I have been following have not been terribly successful, so nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Had a good eating day today - stayed under 1400 calories - ate good clean food. Have not actually felt hunger all day - so that is something. Cutting out dairy will be interesting - not that I like milk, but cheese makes my morning egg white omlette palatable.
To sore from slipping off the step and the needles today to exercise - but tomorrow for sure.
I have hope that this time, I will be successful. I choose me as the priority. Novel thought !
Trying to go to bed earlier to get a better rest too...
Monday, January 4, 2010
Saturday, January 2, 2010
A Challenge
I am off to register for a local "get healthy" challenge today...maybe money will motivate me ! LOL. Several categories and he/she who looses the most of a combination of weight, inches and lowers their resting heart rate wins a chunk of cash. Really hoping this will help motivate me; but I know the real motivation has to come from within.
I know I will feel stronger, more empowered and happier if I continue on my weight loss journey. I do have a plan - sticking to it and making time for me will be the big thing.
Exercise in the am - 5 days a week
Yoga twice a week
Strength training 2 - 3 times a week
Eat whole, clean food
That's the plan ! Now finding the inner strength to stick to it...one day at a time. Funny how I can make appointments for work or other personal things and always be punctual and adhere to the plan.
Let this be the time !
I know I will feel stronger, more empowered and happier if I continue on my weight loss journey. I do have a plan - sticking to it and making time for me will be the big thing.
Exercise in the am - 5 days a week
Yoga twice a week
Strength training 2 - 3 times a week
Eat whole, clean food
That's the plan ! Now finding the inner strength to stick to it...one day at a time. Funny how I can make appointments for work or other personal things and always be punctual and adhere to the plan.
Let this be the time !
Friday, January 1, 2010
A New Year
Well - 2010 begins today. Hard to believe more than a year has passed since I wrote that first post. Unfortunatly not much has changed. I did set forth on my journey of finding out who I am. A little pain, a lot of tears and I am a few steps closer.
Life has a funny way of throwing things back at a person - seems if we diddn't learn the lesson the first time; it keeps coming back until we do.
I found the process of unravelling the issues in my life liberating , yet disconcerting. There is something weird about baring your soul to a stranger - a bit like sitting naked in the mall - but no one cares except you. I guess I'd like to get comfortable with that nakedness - it's who we really are. I don't mean naked ( really ) just without all the baggage we cover up with - being who we think people need us to be. I just really want to be me.
Emotionally, I am more of a mess than ever - seems every corner of my life has been opened to disaster, but slowly things are resolving in some areas. A wise person told me that we must only take on what is in our control - trying really hard to do that. Hardest workwise though - as there is not much control left.
Weight wise, I am down 25 punds over last year - but thought I would be much further. Lost some ground over the holidays and feel sluggish and bloated. Tiem to recommit to healthy eating. Not dieting - just going to eat real food and try and cut out simple carbs and sugar for a few weeks and see how that goes.
So, here's to a new year; and hopefully a new me by next year.
Life has a funny way of throwing things back at a person - seems if we diddn't learn the lesson the first time; it keeps coming back until we do.
I found the process of unravelling the issues in my life liberating , yet disconcerting. There is something weird about baring your soul to a stranger - a bit like sitting naked in the mall - but no one cares except you. I guess I'd like to get comfortable with that nakedness - it's who we really are. I don't mean naked ( really ) just without all the baggage we cover up with - being who we think people need us to be. I just really want to be me.
Emotionally, I am more of a mess than ever - seems every corner of my life has been opened to disaster, but slowly things are resolving in some areas. A wise person told me that we must only take on what is in our control - trying really hard to do that. Hardest workwise though - as there is not much control left.
Weight wise, I am down 25 punds over last year - but thought I would be much further. Lost some ground over the holidays and feel sluggish and bloated. Tiem to recommit to healthy eating. Not dieting - just going to eat real food and try and cut out simple carbs and sugar for a few weeks and see how that goes.
So, here's to a new year; and hopefully a new me by next year.
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