It’s been 3 days since I checked in and 3 days since I worked out. I definitely don’t want to go any longer without getting on the mat, walking, gliding or doing any sort of activity because as I’ve mentioned before, it’s a slippery slope for me and I’ve come a long way since mid May. I’ve normally weighed anywhere between 120 and 126 pounds. I weighed myself in April and weighed 140 pounds. I figured that maybe I’d lost a bit after starting to workout and May, and although it might not look like it or feel like it as all my clothes fit tight due to inflammation and bloating all the time, I did drop some weight. I went to a new gynecologist on Monday and weighed in. I now weigh 134 pounds. I dropped 6 pounds in 2 months and I am very pleased because my hard work is paying off. I would like to gain muscle eventually, but for now, the focus is getting stronger and healthier at least when it comes to my joints/bones/muscles.
I woke up today, with the intention of working out very very early in the morning so I could go to the chiropractor during my lunch hour and really pushed myself. I did my DDPY Below The Belt workout which felt amazing and was able to hold the hood ornament pose for more than 3 seconds today. However, after doing DDPY and going hard with the workout, I was not only having issues with my bowels despite the tons of water and fiber, but I was having even more trouble emptying my bladder. I just don’t get it and I still have to wait until tomorrow to see if therapy place closer to me accepts my insurance since the others ones are either 50minutes to 1 hour away from me or they cost $200 a session.
I have my fingers and toes crossed that when I call them tomorrow they take my insurance and I can start right away, because this is torture and super painful. Is there a positive spin I can give this one? Not this time. Friday is my birthday and I really wanted to enjoy doing something different this year but with me running to the bathroom all the time, this time due to urinary issues, it’s not possible and that deflating me a bit.
I will attempt tomorrow to maybe due a short Vinyasa yoga workout. I haven’t done Vinyasa in over a year, but that or another yoga workout may help stretch those hip and pelvic muscles.
Until tomorrow my Phoenixes. I leave you with this quote from the TV Show Mom: “We always look at the mountains in front of us and forget the mountains behind us were just as hard to climb“
It’s hard to think of what we have overcome when we are in intense pain or are bombarded with worry of what’s going on right now. But don’t forget you can climb this massive mountain as well. I’m gonna keep going and you should too. Goodnight my Phoenixes…rise up and fight for your health.
Mind Body Synergylia 