Originally Posted by purplemem
Good morning, all! Thank you for missing me...I have had a very busy weekend reading and writing for a friend. I haven't done academic research and papers for 10 years or so, it is really challenging my brain!
As far as the weight loss and exercise- I DID exercise 3 times last week and stayed on my program. Because of whatever reason, my CHF is kicking my butt and my allergy to cottonwood is in full bloom. Makes it very hard to breathe and I have at least 10 pounds of fluid in my chest. It'll get better but I want to show a Loss!
Thought for today:
Remember your goal is to get healthier, not to show off the number on your scale. If we are truly trying to change our health prognosis, the numbers on the scale are just a symptom of our unhealthiness. Focus today on the goal of healthy, allow yourself the time to visualize yourself in better health. Think of yourself doing one different thing today to make that happen.
WHAT SMALL CHANGE WILL YOU DO TODAY THAT WILL MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN YOUR FUTURE?
For me, I'm going to do 5 jumping jacks every hour that I read and research. This will stimulate my heart while I stimulate my mind. The long-term difference will be a stronger cardio-vascular system.
Have a special day!
Wow,I'm so sorry you have those ugly allergies.It's hard enough for you to breath without having allergies sounds like.And 10 pounds of fluid on your chest?My neighbor just had that and she was in the hospital and then a re-hab facility for 3 1/2 weeks.Just got home day before yesterday.So,please keep an eye on that.Sometimes, that could be polmanary heart disease.They drained her fluid off.Sometimes,they give her water pills.She's a good ole gal too.I know what you mean about the scales.I hate scales myself,but need them for a gauge.Everybody is doing great on their diets,some losing more,some not as much.We're not all cookie cutters,and our metabolism's aren't the same.I've reved up my metabolism because I can't exercise in the shape I'm in.And really,I didn't see where anybody was showing off as we don't all lose at the same rate.I generally lose slowly,but there is a prize at the end this month.That has motivated me.So,this is a different this month for me.I have to work extra hard.Plus I got to go to the dr. the 17th,and I'd hate to go in with a 15 lb gain.As I've inspired the girls there,and they are watching me,and asking questions how I did it.So just don't want to let them down.I'm sure once you get the water off,you'll see a significant drop in weight.10 lbs of water is a lot.So please see if they can help you to get it off too.And I give you coo do's for even doing jumping jacks.I can't do them at all,nor would I even try.I'd kill myself or fall down and break something.So,good job.