This week’s accomplishments: - 8/3/09- 8/9/09
It was back to the pool at the Gym this week and still using my friend’s outdoor pool some.
Monday I did an hour of deep water running
Tuesday I did 90 minutes of water aerobic, 30 minutes of deep water running
Wednesday I did 90 minutes of deep water running
Thursday I did 2 and ½ hours of aerobics, running and laps
Friday I did 90 minutes of deep water running and then 3 hours of swimming and sunning outdoors
Saturday I did 90 of deep water running
Sunday – 60 minutes of Richard Simmons, 30 minutes of Band work, about 4 hours of swimming and sunning in the outdoor pool.
I am so enjoying the sun shine- I have a nice tan and feel so happy from the sun. I don’t totally understand what the sun does for the body- I just know I am happier being in it.
My shoulder is feeling about 80% better, thanks to my boss adjusting it almost every day, and the stretches Dr. Wood showed me. I am just that I can move and move so easily.
A friend of my parents is a nurse that runs patient support programs at a local hospital she asked me to go speak to the weight loss group. I was a bit terrified by the thought of it, but it turned out great.
I had to have a blood test done, well actually several, this week in preparation for the tonsil surgery. I was told not to eat or drink for 12 hours prior to my scheduled time for the test. My appointment was for 8:30 Tuesday morning. I had dinner at 7 Monday night, went to the gym and then to the office to shower, since we knew my blood sugars would be dropping my boss had agreed to drive me, when we got to the lab, they would not see me since they could not read my name completely on the form. I was pissed off…. I felt horrible, light headed dizzy and sick to my stomach. Once back at the office I had some fresh fruit and felt better. Rescheduled for Thursday morning at 8:45 with a new form. Thursday morning I worked out for 2 and half hours like normal, then went with my friend Dawn to the lab, then to breakfast, by the time we got to the restaurant I was pale, shaking and very light headed. Downing 2 glasses of fresh apple cider did make me feel better, and then a ham and cheese omelet helped a lot more. It makes me think that the day of the surgery is going to be NOT so fun. I won’t be able to eat from Sunday evening till after I get home. I had planned on going to dinner Sunday night with friends but have a meeting to attend in King of Prussia PA.
I continue to be amazed at the weight that seems to be just melting away. As I write this I am wearing a pair of jean shorts that last summer I could not get to zipper or button, today I need a belt to keep them on my hips.
My tonsil surgery is in a week. I am really nervous about this. I am planning on taking the week of the 17th off, and will see about the following week. For those of you that live close you are welcome to stop by for a visit and keep me from going insane from boredom.
Life is good and getting better every day.
As always thanks for your love and support. God bless
Relax and enjoy the journey
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
The week of 7/27/09-8/2/09
The week of 7/27/09-8/2/09
The pool at the gym has been closed all week for repair- so I opted to workout in my friends outdoor swimming pool and enjoy the splendor of the sunshine and God’s creations…. It’s been fun and I have the starts to a great tan too.
Monday I did an hour of deep water running
Tuesday I did 90 minutes of water aerobic
Wednesday I did a 30minutes of Richard Simmons, 30 minutes of a band work out and 20 minute o f hula hoop
Thursday I did 2 and ½ hours of aerobics, running and laps
Friday we had thunder storms so I did Sweating to the oldies for 40 minutes, a band work out for 30 minutes and worked the hula hoop for 20 minutes.
Saturday I did 90 of deep water running
Sunday – 60 minutes of Richard Simmons, 20 minutes of hula hoop and 30 minutes of Band work
This has been a fun sort of week. I really enjoy being out in the sun shine- it seems to make the happy juices in my body flow, seriously the gray, dark days of January and February make me feel very depressed. Being out in the sun this week has made me feel really good.
My shoulder is feeling about 70% better, thanks to my boss ultra sounding it every day , and the stretches Dr. Wood showed me last weekend. My whole body feels better when I move it; this used to not be the case, but sure is now.
On Saturday my friend Gina asked me to come over and tell my story and weight loss success to a couple of her friends that are also struggling with their weight. I hope what I had to say and offer them was helpful to them. Perhaps I don’t want to see it, but I just don’t get why folks are so amazed when they hear I have lost nearly a 130lbs in 10 months.
Saturday night Gina and Dawn came over again and helped me clear out the coat closet in my living room. I seriously nearly cried when I had to part with me long black leather coat. In February when I last wore this dress coat it was HUGE on me and could easily have been made into a double breasted coat, last night it was soooo huge I could have button each side in each arm. That coat was something very special to me- I am not one to spend a lot of money on myself- about 5 yrs ago I had gotten a nice bonus from work and saw this coat (something I had wanted for a very long time) on a 75% close out sale and bought it for myself. I had to keep telling myself last night that there will be more stylish long black leather coats in my future. I now have 15 bags full of clothes that Purple Heart will be picking up tomorrow. My hope is that many people will be able to get use out of my pretty things.
My tonsil surgery is two weeks from Monday- I am getting anxious about this one. I know I am healthier then I have ever been before going into a surgery, but it only takes once of waking up in the middle of the surgery because the anesthioligst didn’t give you enough to keep you out- to be forever worried when you have to have surgery. I have a great ENT- Dr. McCorkle is one of the best so I know he will do a great job. I am planning on take the week off from work, and will see how I feel the second week as to whether or not I go into the office. I can always work from home.
Last weekend my boss and I were at a seminar in Philadelphia- it was awesome. On Friday night we went to my Coach’s office and then to dinner with him. When I told people this week that I had dinner with my coach – they all asked if I had been nervous or anxious about that , and then looked at me like I was retarded when I said NO I had not been. I never really occurred to me to be anxious about having dinner with him. Maybe it was because I know his story, but I ordered like I normally would have, enjoyed my fish and shrimp and really enjoyed the conversation which was far more interesting then when I put in my mouth.
For those of you that have asked about how things are going on how things are going in the dating arena- well they aren’t. I continue to have several online dating site profiles up, I do occasionally get hits, mostly from 19 till 25 year old men- which I have no interest in. I know that when and if God is ready for me to have a mate, a loving and wonderful partner, he will put him in my path. But that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t be interested in meeting any gentlemen age 40 or older you think I might enjoy the company of.
Life continues to be great. I find I have more and more energy every day; I am moving and enjoying living so much more than I ever have. It seems like every day I discover something new or different about myself. A few months ago I discovered I had collar bones. I have always slept on my left side, lately there seems to be something hard on the left hip area- I am going to say it’s a bone that has been there all along. The steps are no longer a challenge for me, chase the cat is now fun and I still dislike shopping.
As always thanks for your love and support. God bless
Enjoy the day to day twists of this Journey.
Terry
The pool at the gym has been closed all week for repair- so I opted to workout in my friends outdoor swimming pool and enjoy the splendor of the sunshine and God’s creations…. It’s been fun and I have the starts to a great tan too.
Monday I did an hour of deep water running
Tuesday I did 90 minutes of water aerobic
Wednesday I did a 30minutes of Richard Simmons, 30 minutes of a band work out and 20 minute o f hula hoop
Thursday I did 2 and ½ hours of aerobics, running and laps
Friday we had thunder storms so I did Sweating to the oldies for 40 minutes, a band work out for 30 minutes and worked the hula hoop for 20 minutes.
Saturday I did 90 of deep water running
Sunday – 60 minutes of Richard Simmons, 20 minutes of hula hoop and 30 minutes of Band work
This has been a fun sort of week. I really enjoy being out in the sun shine- it seems to make the happy juices in my body flow, seriously the gray, dark days of January and February make me feel very depressed. Being out in the sun this week has made me feel really good.
My shoulder is feeling about 70% better, thanks to my boss ultra sounding it every day , and the stretches Dr. Wood showed me last weekend. My whole body feels better when I move it; this used to not be the case, but sure is now.
On Saturday my friend Gina asked me to come over and tell my story and weight loss success to a couple of her friends that are also struggling with their weight. I hope what I had to say and offer them was helpful to them. Perhaps I don’t want to see it, but I just don’t get why folks are so amazed when they hear I have lost nearly a 130lbs in 10 months.
Saturday night Gina and Dawn came over again and helped me clear out the coat closet in my living room. I seriously nearly cried when I had to part with me long black leather coat. In February when I last wore this dress coat it was HUGE on me and could easily have been made into a double breasted coat, last night it was soooo huge I could have button each side in each arm. That coat was something very special to me- I am not one to spend a lot of money on myself- about 5 yrs ago I had gotten a nice bonus from work and saw this coat (something I had wanted for a very long time) on a 75% close out sale and bought it for myself. I had to keep telling myself last night that there will be more stylish long black leather coats in my future. I now have 15 bags full of clothes that Purple Heart will be picking up tomorrow. My hope is that many people will be able to get use out of my pretty things.
My tonsil surgery is two weeks from Monday- I am getting anxious about this one. I know I am healthier then I have ever been before going into a surgery, but it only takes once of waking up in the middle of the surgery because the anesthioligst didn’t give you enough to keep you out- to be forever worried when you have to have surgery. I have a great ENT- Dr. McCorkle is one of the best so I know he will do a great job. I am planning on take the week off from work, and will see how I feel the second week as to whether or not I go into the office. I can always work from home.
Last weekend my boss and I were at a seminar in Philadelphia- it was awesome. On Friday night we went to my Coach’s office and then to dinner with him. When I told people this week that I had dinner with my coach – they all asked if I had been nervous or anxious about that , and then looked at me like I was retarded when I said NO I had not been. I never really occurred to me to be anxious about having dinner with him. Maybe it was because I know his story, but I ordered like I normally would have, enjoyed my fish and shrimp and really enjoyed the conversation which was far more interesting then when I put in my mouth.
For those of you that have asked about how things are going on how things are going in the dating arena- well they aren’t. I continue to have several online dating site profiles up, I do occasionally get hits, mostly from 19 till 25 year old men- which I have no interest in. I know that when and if God is ready for me to have a mate, a loving and wonderful partner, he will put him in my path. But that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t be interested in meeting any gentlemen age 40 or older you think I might enjoy the company of.
Life continues to be great. I find I have more and more energy every day; I am moving and enjoying living so much more than I ever have. It seems like every day I discover something new or different about myself. A few months ago I discovered I had collar bones. I have always slept on my left side, lately there seems to be something hard on the left hip area- I am going to say it’s a bone that has been there all along. The steps are no longer a challenge for me, chase the cat is now fun and I still dislike shopping.
As always thanks for your love and support. God bless
Enjoy the day to day twists of this Journey.
Terry
Sunday, July 26, 2009
This week 7/20-7/26/09
This week’s accomplishments: - 7/20-7/26/09
No gym work outs this week due to the tear in my shoulder. I have been doing the hula hoop, Richard Simmons sweatin with the oldies, and my band workouts here at home.
This week has been a kind of low key one for me. My shoulder has really become bothersome, to the point that I accept my PCP’s offer for a mild pain killer and a muscle relaxer.
I went to my PCP on Wednesday for my Pre-op for my tonsils. Oh yes my tonsils have grown back and are now inflamed and infected, so they have to come out again. That happens August 17. While I was there- I got on the scale and woo hoo I have lost 127 lbs. AMAZING!
My boss and I had a seminar to attend in Philly this week, we went up on Thursday- normally I do the driving but since I was a nasty grumpy, thing when I got to his place he drove and let me snooze. On Friday night after the seminar was over we drove up to my coach’s office and visited with him and had dinner. The visit was great- had a lot of fun with him. He did some new exercises and stretches with me- one of which required me to get on the floor, I was in a dress and pointed that out to him, but he didn’t seem to care, so I got on the floor and did what he asked me to do… the stretch does help my shoulder.
Ariel was not happy that I was gone, so I have had purring kitty on me since I got home yesterday.
All it all it was a good week, life is good- and getting better and better every day.
Thanks again to for all your love and support- I appreciate it more then you will ever know.
Enjoying the journey.
Terry
No gym work outs this week due to the tear in my shoulder. I have been doing the hula hoop, Richard Simmons sweatin with the oldies, and my band workouts here at home.
This week has been a kind of low key one for me. My shoulder has really become bothersome, to the point that I accept my PCP’s offer for a mild pain killer and a muscle relaxer.
I went to my PCP on Wednesday for my Pre-op for my tonsils. Oh yes my tonsils have grown back and are now inflamed and infected, so they have to come out again. That happens August 17. While I was there- I got on the scale and woo hoo I have lost 127 lbs. AMAZING!
My boss and I had a seminar to attend in Philly this week, we went up on Thursday- normally I do the driving but since I was a nasty grumpy, thing when I got to his place he drove and let me snooze. On Friday night after the seminar was over we drove up to my coach’s office and visited with him and had dinner. The visit was great- had a lot of fun with him. He did some new exercises and stretches with me- one of which required me to get on the floor, I was in a dress and pointed that out to him, but he didn’t seem to care, so I got on the floor and did what he asked me to do… the stretch does help my shoulder.
Ariel was not happy that I was gone, so I have had purring kitty on me since I got home yesterday.
All it all it was a good week, life is good- and getting better and better every day.
Thanks again to for all your love and support- I appreciate it more then you will ever know.
Enjoying the journey.
Terry
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Amazed
This was a totally amazing day for me.
I had my pre-op appointment for my tonsil surgery ( August 17) today. My Doctor is very very pleased with how healthy I am now.
My insulin injections have been reduced again, 1 High blood pressure medication has been done away with, and my thyroid medication is being dropped down again. WWWHOOOO
The completely amazing part for me was when I got on the scale. I have lost 127 lbs from my known highest weight and I think I was probably 20 to 25 lbs heavier then that when I started.
I am so excited.
I do have a tear in one of the muscles in my shoulder from trying to do 1 legged push ups in the pool last week. The doctor gave me a pain killer and muscle relaxer to help with the pain and recommended I slow down for a few weeks and rest the shoulder.
Amazed is the only word I have.
Thanks again for your love and support.
I had my pre-op appointment for my tonsil surgery ( August 17) today. My Doctor is very very pleased with how healthy I am now.
My insulin injections have been reduced again, 1 High blood pressure medication has been done away with, and my thyroid medication is being dropped down again. WWWHOOOO
The completely amazing part for me was when I got on the scale. I have lost 127 lbs from my known highest weight and I think I was probably 20 to 25 lbs heavier then that when I started.
I am so excited.
I do have a tear in one of the muscles in my shoulder from trying to do 1 legged push ups in the pool last week. The doctor gave me a pain killer and muscle relaxer to help with the pain and recommended I slow down for a few weeks and rest the shoulder.
Amazed is the only word I have.
Thanks again for your love and support.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
This week and other stuff
This week’s accomplishments: - 7/13-7/19/09
Monday worked out for 75 minutes
Tuesday worked out 150 minutes
Wednesday worked out 75 minutes
Thursday worked out 180 minute
Friday worked out 60 minutes
Saturday worked out 60 minutes
Sunday worked out 60 minutes
Wow it’s already the end of July- this year is flying by.
The girl that handles are front desk was off this week so I was working downstairs most of the week. I did as much of my usual job duties as possible.
I got my new Acer mini laptop set up and working so I can use it when I travel and be able to log into the office.
Dawn and Gina came over on Saturday night and we cleaned out shoes and bags, the shoes were too big as well and the bags well they say I have an addiction to them… I think I am just like my Mom in that regard, but my clothes have been officially cleared out now. The 3 of us then made a midnight run to the Wal-Mart in Hanover PA and did some shopping. I got a couple of new blouses, and a dress. It still amazes me that I can buy clothes at Wal-Mart.
Somehow in the midst of some water pushups I injured my right shoulder/rib, my boss thinks I have torn a muscle called The Terry’s Minor- I have no clue what that is – but I can tell you it hurts like hell, so my work outs since Thursday have been slowed significantly, but it’s ok. I will just need to modify my workout routine for a bit till it heals.
This coming week will be fun- on Thursday my boss and I are driving to Philly for a seminar hosted and taught by a friend of mine- should be a great one. Friday Night we are having dinner with my Coach since he is just outside Philly, I am looking forward to seeing him, and it’s always neat to see the expression on his face when he sees me. This will be the 4th time I have seen him in person since I started this weight loss journey in mid September. I have said it before and will keep saying it the man is a genius.
I am working toward my next goal-on December 26 I will be leaving for a week’s vacation in Jamaica- last January I purchased a 2XL polo shirt that has “Get Adjusted” embroider on it. Dawn brought me over a pair of her Jeans that are too small for me- I really want to be about to wear that outfit on the plane when I leave- it would be an amazing end to an amazing year for me. I have posted photos of the polo and jeans together- of course Ariel sees the camera come out and just has to be in the picture so she is laying on the jeans in my bed.
Thanks Gina and Dawn for all you help with Project purge... I know I gave you guys a fit at times but I do appreciate your assistance.
Thanks again for all the love and support.
The journey is always fun- but it’s getting better.
Terry
Sunday, July 12, 2009
What a week
What at week this one has been.
I am sure you all are sick of seeing my workout schedule so I have done between 75 and 180 minutes in the gym everyday this week. I swam in the afternoon at a friend's pool 3 days this week too.
The biggest accomplishment of the week was what we called Project Purge the clothes.
Thanks to my Friends Dawn and Gina- we cleared out my 2 bedroom closets and 2 dressers full of clothes that fit 119lbs ago.
I have to admit that this was emotionally harder then I thought it would be, there were several things that I handed over that nearly brought tears to my eyes.
Currently I have 9 bags full of clothes that are going to my Dawn's sisters church- who runs a charity for Displaced women that are returning to the work force. It feels good to know that someone else will be happy to have these lovely things.
My winter closet is nearly empty, and my summer closet has a few things left but not much.
Dawn who had weight loss surgery and a liver transplant recently has lost a lot of weight too, she brought over a bunch of her things that were 3x and I was albe to fit into most... AMAZING
Thursday night I attended a business meeting with my boss - wore a new dress and got lots of compliments on it.
Life is so good.Yes getting rid of the clothes was hard but something feels so clean about it.
Was caught off guard by some back and hip pain last night- I am hoping it was from about 6 hours of standing and pulling clothes on and off.
The journey is better with good friends to support you....
Sunday, July 5, 2009
This week
This week’s accomplishments: 6/29- 7/5/09
Monday worked out for 75 minutes
Tuesday worked out 135 minutes
Wednesday worked out 65 minutes
Thursday worked out 180 minute
Friday worked out 120 minutes
Saturday worked out 60 minutes
Sunday worked out 90 minutes
My usual office duties- these are vast and varied and include everything handling insurance and Medicare issues, to staffing issues, payroll, office maintenance, overseeing marketing, Accounts receivable, dealing with our patients attorneys, and anything else my boss asks of me.
Out of the office it was an ok week, I cleaned the apartment, played with the Cat, did 5 loads of laundry, stripped and remade my king sized bed, had dinner with friends, swam ( beyond the above work outs) read a really great book- ( I will not die and unlived life) I highly recommend it.
It’s been a very introspective week for me- for starters I have been having major issues with my blood sugars- had them go from 89 to 44 in an hour’s time on Wednesday morning and haven’t been able to get them about 75 since. I know this is a good thing as it means another reduction in the medications I am taking, but I really hate this unfocused fuzzy feeling, which is one of the reasons I really rarely drink alcohol.
The other thing that has had me so introspetive is that I really truly want a full time man in my life, I realize I have a great deal of love, compassion, understand and passion to share and would dearly love someone special to share all that with. I also sort of feel like I am failing on the promise I made to my late husband. He made me promise him I would meet someone and be happy.
I still can’t seem to bring myself to clearing out my closets, my friend Jeff says I really need to purge the clothes that no longer fit, I just can’t seem to get myself there. But like most things in my life I will when I am ready, I just might need some assistance in getting there.
On the high note- My boss booked my bonus this week- I will be spending between December 26 and January 2 at Club Ambiance in Runaway bay Jamaica- http://www.clubambiance.com . Looks great doesn’t it.
Thanks for reading and for all your love and support- I do feel it every day.
In search of someone to share this Journey with…
Terry
Monday worked out for 75 minutes
Tuesday worked out 135 minutes
Wednesday worked out 65 minutes
Thursday worked out 180 minute
Friday worked out 120 minutes
Saturday worked out 60 minutes
Sunday worked out 90 minutes
My usual office duties- these are vast and varied and include everything handling insurance and Medicare issues, to staffing issues, payroll, office maintenance, overseeing marketing, Accounts receivable, dealing with our patients attorneys, and anything else my boss asks of me.
Out of the office it was an ok week, I cleaned the apartment, played with the Cat, did 5 loads of laundry, stripped and remade my king sized bed, had dinner with friends, swam ( beyond the above work outs) read a really great book- ( I will not die and unlived life) I highly recommend it.
It’s been a very introspective week for me- for starters I have been having major issues with my blood sugars- had them go from 89 to 44 in an hour’s time on Wednesday morning and haven’t been able to get them about 75 since. I know this is a good thing as it means another reduction in the medications I am taking, but I really hate this unfocused fuzzy feeling, which is one of the reasons I really rarely drink alcohol.
The other thing that has had me so introspetive is that I really truly want a full time man in my life, I realize I have a great deal of love, compassion, understand and passion to share and would dearly love someone special to share all that with. I also sort of feel like I am failing on the promise I made to my late husband. He made me promise him I would meet someone and be happy.
I still can’t seem to bring myself to clearing out my closets, my friend Jeff says I really need to purge the clothes that no longer fit, I just can’t seem to get myself there. But like most things in my life I will when I am ready, I just might need some assistance in getting there.
On the high note- My boss booked my bonus this week- I will be spending between December 26 and January 2 at Club Ambiance in Runaway bay Jamaica- http://www.clubambiance.com . Looks great doesn’t it.
Thanks for reading and for all your love and support- I do feel it every day.
In search of someone to share this Journey with…
Terry
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