*Stacy's One Life to Live*

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About to head out..

Gotta run some errands..

Gonna wear my pedometer and park far away and I mean far away from the places I have to stop at..{like a block away or more..}

After my errands are complete, I'll head to the park to make laps around the pond..

It'll then be time ta pick up son from school..He stays over for tutoring, so I don't have ta be there till 4PM..

I've run through the house pickin' up/light cleaning..Started laundry as well.

Been a busy bee. :)
 
:mad:

Nothin' went as planned.. I think I have a pulled muscle in right leg!?

As I was leaving and going down the stairs, I felt this sharp pain.

Once in the car I checked to see what was going on and I'm swollen with a huge/hard knot..It's located to the right of sock line..{I wear my socks scrunched down..only way I know to describe where the prob is..}

I was scared to park far away like I was planning, so I parked far enough where I could still get some steps in..

As I was shopping it was bothering me..

Once home I took ZuZu for a short potty walk and that's all I could handle..

This stinks!!!

Exercise for today: :rolleyes:

1,959 steps - 1.4 ml - 51 cals burned

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Food Log:

B- 1/2 C. all natural raisin/date/almond granola cereal with some 2% milk..

L- 1 tbs. simply jiff and 1 tsp. red plum jam on MG-WW bread, 4 cracked pepper/olive oil triscuits with shaved cheddar sliced to fit each square, 1 small apple, and 1 C. 2% milk..{I'll be switching to 1% milk at next grocery visit.}

D- Grilled chicken with fajita seasoning, 2 cups fresh salad w/chopped celery, green onions, and tomatoes - Light ranch dressing - and 1/2 c. WW tomato 'n onion pasta. {The pasta simmers with a lil salt/pepper/worcest. sauce/tomato sauce..}

S- 1 serv. sf- choco. puddin'
 
I'm still hurtin' dog-gone-it!

I guess it's a pulled muscle?!

Insomnia night as well..:rolleyes: Not sleepy at all which 100% stinks!

I've brushed my teeth 3 X already so I won't turn to food.. *snorts* :D

LOL

HELP!

I'm snack hungry but I'm talkin' myself out of it..
 
Hi Stacy,

The food from yesterday sounds good!

Sorry about the sprain! It really sucks to hurt yourself at the beginning of a diet/exercise plan. Just don't let it derail you! Keep eating according to plan and rest until it's better and then take it easy for awhile further.

It may slow down your progress a wee bit, but the goal is to lose the weight and get fit. The time frame is flexible! There will be occasional set-backs along the way. The way we manage them is, I bet, a pretty good indicator of our long term success. So be strong.

You're doing great!

David C
 
hickgurltx said:
THEN, at sundown we have ta deal with bird size mosquitos.. :rotflmao:
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Damn... sounds like Hawaii... haha! As sick as it sounds, I miss those freakin' things swarming around. (Okay... maybe not. haha)

hickgurltx said:
:rolleyes: I was supposed ta weigh in today, but now I'm not..
Stupid tom arrived...I'm bloated with lovely cramps as well..lol
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Did you know that during your period, you burn 200-350 calories more per day (on your period)? Hmmm... I know, that's a weird ass fact to be placing in a person's diary, but look at it this way... take advantage of mother nature! haha No matter how sluggish and crappy we feel, get out there and move. You're sure to see the scale go down. ;)

hickgurltx said:
I'm still hurtin' dog-gone-it!

I guess it's a pulled muscle?!
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Damn... hope that starts feeling better, girly.

-Sheryl
 
Hi Stacy

Thought that I would pop in and check up on you.

You are having a tough time - bad leg and cramps. Hope life improves for you soon.

Count it as a diet success if you manage to stay away from all your comfort food.

I checked out the photo of Zu-zu - gorgeous!

By the way - you were right not to perservere with the pill. My specialist told me that the pill caused my PCOS and that is a real nightmare. Warn all your friends to steer clear.

Take care
Margaret
 
Hi ya buddies!

*woohoo* I love visitors!

I was gettin' sick 'n tired of talkin' to myself.. :eek: Makes ya feel a lil crazy.. :D

The swelling has went down a bit on leg but the knot is still as hard as a rock..:rolleyes:

Thanks for all the great advice guys..:)

I almost lost 1/2 a lb! Just imagine if I could have walked the way I wanted to yesterday?! Dag-nab-it!

176.6 today.. Slowly but surely!

*does the hillbillie jig*

~Have A Goal Reachin' Wed!~ :hug2:
 
Food So Far:

B- Whey protein shake {choc/half a scoop/5 oz.} I add 1/4 c. heavy cream in order to make a thick shake. I also added 3 frozen starwberries..

S- 1/4 c. {dry} all natural granola cereal

L- Whey protein shake {choc/half a scoop/5 oz.} I add 1/4 c. heavy cream in order to make a thick shake. I also added 3 frozen starwberries..
 
Hey,
if that swelling doesn't go down in a few days you might have to go and get it checked out. My pulled muscles don't usually swell to be honest, you may have sprained it or something and then it will need some bandage to give it support.

Your dog is cute! I personally don't like pugs, but then personally I am also a cat person (why could that be ;)??). I have a cat called Max, but it lives at my grandparents' house. I wish I could get a kitten here too, I would call it Laila (beauty of the night in arabian).
I take care of a dog 3 days a week (alongside 4 children), he is named Sam, he is a 1 year old Cavallier Kind Charles Spaniel. They are cute dogs but he is a bit of a pain, needs to be walked when it rains, when it is cold, when I don't feel like it...

Well goodluck with that leg and the cramps, love, Cat
 
Yes, you may need to get that leg checked out. I did something similar to myself several years ago... just going down the stairs in my apartment. Felt this pain, sharp, like something popped up and stabbed me in the back of the leg (calf). It turned out that I tore a ligament or a tendon or something. I ended up on crutches for a week and then in one of those boot things for a couple of weeks after. Luckily it didn't require a surgical repair, but I still have a weird bulge there. Of course, I have weird bulges everywhere these days, but that one isn't fat, I know.

Hope you're doing better!
 
Thanks Cat.. ;)

Thanks Lagniappe.. :)

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The week of all weeks..:rolleyes:

It's 87* out/sticky humid, and we have no AC.. :eek:

The fan broke..

Man, I wonder how many cals you burn from sweatin' bc yer hot?

I'm soakin' dern wet!

Can't wait till it's fixed so it can cool down and then I can jump in shower!

I feel icko!

Poor ZuZu.. All that blasted fur ... She's really feelin' the heat!

What a mess I tell ya!
 
What a day!

Glad it's over! lol

FINALLY got the AC workin' around 7:30 PM :rolleyes:

Had ta take a cool shower in order to finally stop sweatin'..

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Total Food Log:

B- Whey protein shake {choc/half a scoop/5 oz.} I add 1/4 c. heavy cream in order to make a thick shake. I also added 3 frozen starwberries..

S- 1/4 c. {dry} all natural granola cereal

L- Whey protein shake {choc/half a scoop/5 oz.} I add 1/4 c. heavy cream in order to make a thick shake. I also added 3 frozen starwberries..

D- Beef Ravioli with a light tomato sauce and 1 1/2 C. fresh salad with chopped veggies - light ranch dressin'..

S- 1 ser. sf/choc. puddin'..

No Exercise today bc of all the blasted issues! :mad:

Hope all that sweatin' helped some to melt off some fat! ;)

Night! :hug2:
 
Hi Stacy

You mentioned in my diary that you would see the doctor about your leg, but that it is not fully convenient to do so - and I can understand your reason. I thought that I would put this in your diary to make sure that you got it.

We forget that in England we have the NHS and do not have to pay anything to visit the NHS doctor - it is all paid for through taxes. Quite a lot of people do go private for convenience.

We do have a medical website that may be of interest for minor matters.



I looked on there and this is the general bit of advice they seem to give:

Sports injuries

Treatment

If your injury is severe you should visit your nearest Accident and Emergency department. If the injury does not require immediate attention, but causes severe pain, swelling or numbness, or if you cant place any weight on the affected area, you should visit your GP or local NHS Walk-in centre.

Sprains and other damage to the muscles or ligaments can be treated at home with RICE therapy. This stands for:

Rest - two days (48 hours) of rest is recommended.

Ice - apply an ice pack to the area for between 10 and 30 minutes. The ice must not touch the skin directly as this may cause a cold burn, so place a towel over the injured part first.

Compression - compression bandages can be used to limit swelling and movement.

Elevation - raise the leg or arm to an elevated but comfortable height to reduce swelling.After 48 hours, you should attempt to move the injured area, and stop compression. Heat and massage can be used to increase blood flow and you may require physiotherapy to restore full use of the arm or leg.

Although RICE therapy can be helpful for any sports injury, if the injury is severe it may need additional treatment:

Pain relief (analgesics) painkillers such as paracetamol can be used along with anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen to ease the pain of sprains and fractures and reduce swelling. However, ibuprofen is not recommended if you have a history of asthma, kidney, or liver disease. Cortisone injections - severe inflammation may require cortisone injections. These are injections of steroids into a particular area of inflammation. They have a high success rate for reducing swelling and relieving the symptoms of muscle and ligament damage.

Immobilisation of the affected area - immobilisation reduces movement, which can prevent further damage and reduce pain, muscle swelling and muscle spasm. It also allows the blood supply to flow more directly to the injured area, helping the healing process to begin. A sling can be used to immobilise an arm or shoulder. A splint or a cast made of plastic or fibreglass can protect injured bones and soft tissue. A leg immobiliser made from foam rubber can keep the knee from bending if it has been injured.In some cases surgery is needed to repair torn connective tissue or to repair broken bones. However, the vast majority of sports injuries do not require surgery.

A key part of the treatment of more severe sports injuries is rehabilitation. This is a program of gradually increased exercise designed to return the injured area to its normal level of function. With most injuries, getting the injured part moving gently as soon as possible will speed healing. As movement becomes easier and the pain decreases, stretching and strengthening exercises can help the injured area return to normal.

I imagine that you are doing much of what they say - but I thought that the website may be useful to you generally.

Take care
Margaret
 
Thanks so much Margaret! :hug2:

-Great Info! :)

Rested it yesterday/elevated.. used heated massager & aspercream.

Took Ibuprofen..

I'm gonna try and walk a lil today..I'll do everything above and then wrap it before heading out..

Once back I'll treat it again.. :) We'll see how that goes..?

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Thank goodness today is a fresh day! :jump:

I'm full of pep and ready to have a goal reachin' day!

My next weigh in will be on Tuesday..

I'm a lil worried due to my silly leg..Hope that won't cause lots of problems for me!

:hug2: 4 all
 
Confession/Mini Goal

I know how important water is for us #1 - I also know water is an important key to weightloss..

Confession: I just hate plain water!

Mini Goal/What to do: I bought a nifty lil 32. oz jug with drink spout yesterday..

I'll pour brita water in it and keep in fridge.. I'll sip on it everytime I get a chance and when I feel thirsty..
I'll take in car w/me as well..

I hope to finish that each day..

That should be a good start to try and get used to drinking so much freakin' water.. :rotflmao:
 
I appreciate all your support too.

I absolutely love diet cola. For years I was addicted to diet coke and weaned myself off that to Tescos cheaper equivalent. Less money - but all the same dietary problems.

Now I am trying to wean myself off diet cola and onto water. I hate water too. You are not alone there.

Every night I fill a 2 litre bottle with tap water and put it in the fridge. Then next day I don't pour myself out a glass of diet cola until I have finished the water. If I take water out with me - I decant some of the water into a smaller bottle to carry so I am working through my 2 litres.

I find it so difficult. Every so often I have to get a glass of diet cola for my husband - so I have a sneaky mouthful then.

I have to admit I am having problems with all this.

I seem to spend all evening running to the toilet to get rid of it.

Then when I finally finish (if I finish it) I have my only cola just before bedtime. This is not brilliant planning too.

All in all - I just wanted you to know - you are not alone. Its a nightmare and I bet most people struggle.

Take care
Margaret
 
I'm a Diet DP junkie! :rotflmao:

Tryin' to quit as well..

I've had 4 c. water so far and still going..

I'm tryin'! lol :D

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Exercise So Far:

Brisk Walk @ Park: 3,481 steps - 2.6 ml - 91 cals burned

I hope to manage pilates later and also use my 3 lbs. weights.

Food So far:

Morning Wake Up - 3 C. coffee with SF/Hazelnut Cream & splenda..

B- {1} egg, bacon, & cheese Lean Pocket - 1 c. SF/Tang

L- 1 tbs. simply jiff on MG-WW bread {2 slices}, 1 tsp. red plum jam, 3 long ribs of celery w/light l-cow cz {1 wedge} - & 1 c. 1% milk

S- apple/ diet dp

4 C. water so far...
 
Food Total:

Morning Wake Up - 3 C. coffee with SF/Hazelnut Cream & splenda..

B- {1} egg, bacon, & cheese Lean Pocket - 1 c. SF/Tang

L- 1 tbs. simply jiff on MG-WW bread {2 slices}, 1 tsp. red plum jam, 3 long ribs of celery w/light l-cow cz {1 wedge} - & 1 c. 1% milk

S- apple/ diet dp

4 C. water so far...

D- OMG soooo good! ;) My parmesan chicken {boneless/skinless chicken tenders} I had 3/they are small - homemade pasta alfredo.. {WG Spaghetti pasta} 1/2 C.

Workin' on more water...

Gotta get the kitchen cleaned up now so I can watch Survivor and CSI..

:jump:
 
Adding 1 ser. sf/choc. jello puddin' to food log.. :rolleyes:

Dog-gone tom..

Thank gosh this is my last day..

Good-bye cramps! :D

Headin' for bed.. Night!
 
Hi

I am sure that today will be brighter for you - if you get rid of those cramps.

Have a great day.

Just thought I should mention - since we are both going through the same water struggle - I find it slightly easier to get the water down if I have a handful of raisins or sultanas. You might want to give it a try sometime - obviously it depends on how it fits into your menu plan.

I only found out by accident. I had suffered from pains which look like they were probably constipation - and ended up monitoring my toilet habits. I couldnt believe it because it seemed like I was eating half the fruit on the planet at the time. Anyway the doctor told me to take laxitives - but I saw that as being a bit dodgy - I dont want to get bulimia or anything - so decided to start on the dry fruit occasionally.

Take care
Margaret
 
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