Day 225 - Mommy and Michael Yoga

Today was another great day!  I slept in, and totally forgot to do the weigh/picture thing, but I’ll do that tomorrow.  Michael and I went to his special needs yoga class, and we both did really well.  I love that he seems to be getting better each time we go.  Maybe he’ll turn into a little yogi just like his mom!

When we got back I tried a new DVD that I just got from amazon – the biggest loser Power Sculpt.  I didn’t have really high expectations, but I actually enjoyed it.  I really like that you can customize the workout for whatever you are feeling up for.  I went with the warm up, all three sculpting sessions, and the cool down.  I was pleasantly surprised.  It was definitely a hard workout, but I was able to modify it so that I could do the whole thing.  This might just be a good option for making up one of my strength sessions.  I’ll try it a few more times and then make up my mind.

Other than that, it was a pretty good day.  It was great to sleep in this morning, and even better to go to yoga with Michael.  It’s so much fun having something that is just for us.  He has things that he does with Steve, and things with Dan, but not a whole lot that is just Michael and Mommy.  This is definitely a good thing, and makes me very, very happy.

Day 224 - A Good Day!

I am definitely back on track.  I did an hour on the elliptical this afternoon, and then did my favorite yoga class.  It feels so good to have energy again, and to move.  I really hope that the days I missed because of the detox will be rewarded with good results.  I can’t wait to go back to the doctor next week and see what the blood tests say, and what my reflex test shows.  But no matter what, I feel like things are reaching a turning point.  I really hope to start seeing losses on the scale again soon!

The best part of the day today was seeing the calories add up on the elliptical.  It wasn’t as good as one workout last week, but I still burned over 800 calories in the hour.  Not too bad!  I’m still struggling trying to figure out my new routine, but I am getting more confident that I will figure it out, and it will be good!

Day 223 - Things Are Looking Up

I wanted to take today a little slowly since I’m still really tired from yesterday’s infusion. But, what I did do was a 45 minute personal training session that really worked me hard.  The entire workout (other than a cardio warm up) was done on the TRX system.  Because my knees are so weak, it felt great to be able to do full squats and not worry about them, at all!  I also did rows, push-ups and an ab exercise I don’t remember the name of.  Then, I finished with a single rope exercise.  Like the ones you see on TV, but just one rope.  It was scary, but wow did it get the heart rate up!  Overall, it was a great workout and  I will really be curious to see what hurts tomorrow!

The other interesting thing is that I am feeling better after working out.  Before the exercise, and most of the day, I was just exhausted.  I had no energy at all.  But, since I knew I had this session, I dragged my butt to the gym and really did give it 100%. I am so glad I did!    My muscles are tired, but I feel more alert than I have all day.  But, it is late and I have a busy day tomorrow.  So, I will go into the sauna soon and be ready for a full day tomorrow.

The joy of the day is definitely this feeling that I’m getting back on track.  The first infusion had me down for a few days.  Right now, I feel like I will be back to my normal routine tomorrow.  And from there, the sky is the limit!  I am in full scale training for the Biggest Loser Resort!!!!!!

Day 222 - Another Infusion

I did another vitamin C infusion today.  I think I did really well, but it totally wiped me out.  I pretty much came home and collapsed into my chair.  Then I went into the hbot for a while.  My most ambitious thought for the rest of the night is to get into the sauna and then go to bed.  I know, decadent!

But, even though I was definitely not up to exercise today, I really do feel like I am listening to my doctor and making good progress in my overall health.  I go back to the doctor next week and he’ll tell me whether or not he can see any improvement.  I am really hoping he does!  If this all works, my thyroid should work better, my adrenals should be healthier, and I should start to lose weight easier.  I really hope he’s right!

Day 221 - Rest Day and Preparation

I’m still feeling the effects of the infusion from last Friday.  And, I’m going again tomorrow.  I really don’t know that I’m up for this.  But, the doctor wants to give me the best chance of success for my week at the Biggest Loser Resort.  So, that means doing everything I can to get ready.  I had thought that meant exercising extra to prepare.  He thinks it means doing detox treatments and thyroid tests to make sure my system can actually lose the weight.  I know he’s right, but wow – this detox is harder than the exercise.

But, if he is right, my body will actually start to use the thyroid hormone, I’ll have more energy, and I’ll finally be able to lose the weight like a ‘normal’ person.  It seems like a dream.  But, right now, it’s so hard.  I’m exhausted, my stomach is upset, and my face is breaking out like a teenager.  All of these are classic symptoms of detox, so at least I know the plan is working.  I just hope it keeps working.

So, even though I know I won’t be able to exercise much this week, I still took today to recover from yesterday, and to prepare for tomorrow.  I hate giving up my workouts, but I know that this is the best thing I can do to be ready.  I want my body to be healthy.  That’s what this is all about.

The best part of the day today was lying in the hyperbaric chamber and resting.  It felt so good to lie still and take some time to just recover.  It was a long day at work, and I really needed it.  Tomorrow is going to be another long day and I want to be ready.

Day 220 - Feels Like Home!

Tonight was back to my favorite two classes of the week.  It felt like home!  But, I am so sore and so tired.  I think only having the weight class once a week is really going to set me back.  I have to find a second class this week.  Or figure something out on my own.

But, the classes tonight were really, really good.  I am going to go soak in the sauna for a bit and then get to bed early.  I’m kind glad though.  It’s been a long time since I was so tired I couldn’t even write coherently.  I’m counting that as a good thing.

The surprise of the day was that Michael was in a great mood all day long.  I can’t remember the last time we had an entire fuss free day.  Would it be too greedy to hope for two in a row?

Day 219 - Getting back on track, slowly

The last few days have definitely been hard.  The infusion on Friday definitely set me back a few days.  I had a terrible headache most of the day yesterday, so I couldn’t even think about exercising.  Today, I was able to get my two hours in, but had to break it up.  And, my head is pounding again right now, so this is probably going to be short.

The sad thing is that the personal trainer the gym manager set me up with stood me up today.  We had rescheduled on Friday because he wasn’t feeling well, and I am thinking he was still a little fuzzy today, because he completely forgot about our rescheduled session.  I’ve never been stood up by a trainer before!  But, we rescheduled, again, for Thursday night.  That will solve my Thursday problem for the week.

So, while I was waiting at the gym, I did half an hour on the treadmill as warm up.  Once I realized we had to reschedule, I decided to come home and finish my exercise here.  I did thirty minutes on the elliptical but needed to stop and take a break before getting on the bike.  After a while, I was able to get back and do an hour on the bike.  I was proud of myself for getting everything in, even if I did break it up into three sessions.

Even though it’s been annoying to be feeling sick after the infusion, it makes me hopeful that it’s doing something.  The whole point is to remove toxins from my system and help me get this weight loss moving again.  What I didn’t realize going into this journey is that your body stores toxins in fat cells.  As you lose fat, those toxins are released into your body.  If you lose too fast, your body can plateau because you can’t handle releasing any more toxins into your system.  So, especially because it’s backed up with lab tests, I really believe this plateau I am on is due in large part to my toxic load.  I really hope this treatment will help me break through. 

I realize that I have gotten away from my joy of the day.  Today, I woke up with energy and feeling clear headed.  That was such a change from my normal foggy morning routine, it was definitely a great feeling.  Even though my headache came back, and I’m still not 100%, that feeling first waking up was definitely the high point of the day.