Monthly Archives: December 2007

Living with long term ailments sucks!

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It’s snowing quite a bit today. More than I think anyone ever predicted. We got out early this morning to get the last couple of Christmas gifts I needed. We also had Astro’s nails clipped and now we are just hangin’ out around here. The snow is still falling and I’m just calling it a cozy day in the house!

I woke up with some really bad back pain. Like, horrible pain where I can’t even really walk. It’s Sciatica pain. I have Degenerative Disc Disease, which I know I’ve mentioned a million times. But the pain is pretty awful. I’ve been icing it, putting some all natural spearmint infused lotion on my lower back and taking Aleve. Actually, I think I’m due for my next dose of Aleve now. I hate this! I really hope it clears up by tomorrow or Monday.. I don’t want my entire 4 day weekend to be put off because of my stupid back.

Bringing back the Flog

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I’ve woken up feeling pretty good but also a little on the “sad” side. I am tired of having this really subtle sense of doubt and sadness in the back of my mind. It’s been like this for the last few weeks. Most of it has to do with the fact that I’ve gained 10 pounds or more in the last month or two. I’ve gotten way too careless with my food intake. Because of this, my stomache has grown and it takes a lot more food than usual to fill me up. I’ve got to shrink it back down and start exercising. Maybe then my energy levels will skyrocket back to where they should be. Starting this journey, whether it is your 1st or 1000th time is never easy. I’ll be logging my food intake again over here.

Tomorrow is a new day

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I’m really enjoying this new WordPress theme. I go through these phases where I just despise everything I try. And as much as I’d love to design my own theme,  I never take the time to sit down and really mess with it. I’m no good when it comes to PHP and I have never really taken the time to try to learn it like I should. Not knowing PHP and trying to design a WordPress theme is just.. like.. well.. That’s plain ol’ insanity, people!

So I’m freezing my buns off. I’ve been sitting here at my computer, which is by an incredibly drafty window.. My toes and fingers are numb. I’ve pretty much told myself that tomorrow is a new day. Tomorrow my diet will begin hardcore. Tomorrow I will resist temptation. Tomorrow is a day to start over and feel free and happy.

A Not So Good Day

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Today was a not-so-good day. Back pain was what filled most of my day, therefore I spent most of the day in this horrible pain-filled fog. I worked a total of a couple hours and I absolutely hate that! Tomorrow I’m hoping to get up early, with a renewed sense of self. Right now I’m drinking Mott’s Light Apple Blueberry Juice and boy is it delicious! I want to drink the entire bottle, RIGHT NOW. But if I did that, it wouldn’t really be “light” anymore :/

Gene and I found out that the Gym we go to (and I use the term “go to” VERY lightly here) is going to be closed for a couple weeks after Friday. A little bummed about that but it’s ok, more reason to go take our dogs on a walk. They need the exercise as it is, so I’m hoping we can go on walks this week. I told Gene we will just need to bundle up tightly and walk fast to keep our body heat up.

I’ve got to do something to start losing some weight. I’ve gained more than I even want to admit. My clothes are fitting VERY tightly and I’ve been wearing my “bigger” pants so I can be comfortable. It makes me REALLY sad to even admit these things. It seems like there are several points in each day where I get really “down” on myself and feel so hopeless in the whole situation. I keep trying to remind myself that up to this point I’ve lost about 75 pounds and if I can do that, I can continue to lose.. Just need to be strong and stick to my diet. Avoid temptations and try my hardest to not give in.

Sigh.

Going to go get ready for bed. Need to get a good nights rest tonight. Hopefully I can sleep better without horrible back pain!