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Today is a running day for me but my body said, "don't run, take a pain killer instead."  So I did that.  I ache all over from my wall climbing adventures!  It's awesome.  Except for the missing my run part.  If I feel better, and have time, later, I'l

And today it's back to real life.  Even though I felt like I was faking it most of the time, I still managed to have a lovely Thanksgiving holiday. My mom was here from Thursday through Sunday. We watched The Martian and Zootopia, we saw Fantastic Beas

Yesterday, while I was out running, I started having HORRIBLE uterine cramps.  Way worse than any cramps I normally get with my period and I've got a very high pain tolerance.  I tried to walk it off, but ended up having to call my partner to come pick

It's Tuesday and I am full of thoughts.  It's also really cold outside and I need to go run.  I forget how to dress for winter every time it comes around.  Here's hoping I've chosen wisely!

1: protein shake
2: leftover frittata - I didn't

2017 is going to be The Year of the Plastics for me.  Or else.  

My insurance is changing at the beginning of the year, so I can't look into things easily now.  But I'll start finding out what my options are on January 2nd.  

In the mea

2017 is going to be The Year of the Plastics for me.  Or else.  

My insurance is changing at the beginning of the year, so I can't look into things easily now.  But I'll start finding out what my options are on January 2nd.  

In the mea

It's Monday of Thanksgiving week!  Yay!  I've only got class tomorrow, so I have plans to accomplish lots of things in my free time.  This evening I'm going to my first local Pantsuit Nation meet up which is exciting and a bit nerve-wracking since I'm

I did not accomplish nearly as many things as I wanted to yesterday, but I also ended up running for 2 hours which had not been in the initial plan for the day.  So I guess that's okay!  Today I'm hoping to start my "increase upper body" plan which rev

Yay, it's the weekend! I can't believe American Thanksgiving is this week, though, I feel pretty much completely unprepared.  But I made my grocery list yesterday, and my turkey is ordered, so I guess I'm not THAT unprepared, I just feel that way.  

Good morning, all!  Today is best day - massage day!  I also have a to do list about a mile long, so I'd better get cracking.  

1: protein shake
2: leftover chicken curry
3: 

Happy Wednesday everyone.  I hope this week is going well for you so far!  I have my follow up with the cardiologist today about my persistent orthostatic hypertension issue.  Hopefully he will have answers for me!

1: protein shake
2: ques

I've been mainly afk for the last week.  I've been sick (mentally and physically), and busy, and out of town. But I'm here now.  

1: protein shake
2: leftover brisket
3: leftover curry

liquid and vites: on track
exercise:

I'm still sick, but I think I'm on the mend since I figured it out.  I was having crazy acid feeling in my throat that wouldn't go away and yesterday I finally tried to figure out what had changed in my diet.  I started using this electrolyte powder an

I'm going here tonight, yay!  It's a small plate place, so it's perfect for us.  I've been to another of the chef's restaurants with the same small plate concept post-VSG and it worked out well.  We ordered about 9 dishes between the three of us and I

It's 38*F and I'm hoping that the time it takes to post this will allow the world to warm up a little.  Even a few degrees, since I'm going running this morning.  (I normally run Sunday mornings, but I have a voice master class tomorrow and I learned v

OMG.  My current weight goal is 169, which is 150 pounds lost and 75% excess weight lost.  I've been at 170 the last 4 days, so I knew it was coming, but today I stepped on the scale and saw 168.1.  WOO!  Totally unexpected, but I will take it!  Especi

I'm up stupid early today so that I can drive my partner to the airport.  Ugh.  But I got dressed in my running clothes in hopes that this will encourage me to run as soon as I get back home.  Sadly I don't think I'll be able to get a nap in today, too

I'm going to Silver Diner for lunch!  Yay!  Here's the link to their extremely long menu.  I love this place but nothing is currently calling to me AND I'm

I'm hoping that today will be a better day than yesterday!  Things that currently make me cry - anything good happening.  After anatomy yesterday a classmate asked me (me!) if I'd be willing to come to a study session to help a few of them out with an

Well, it's November.  I wonder if there will be lots of candy wrappers on the sidewalk when I go run?  There were last year.  

1: protein shake
2: unclear, tuna pouch is my backup plan
3: typing this reminds me I need to put a frozen

This is going to be another challenging week for me.  My in-laws are coming for the weekend and they.. do not have a history of being nice to me.  They're also diametrically opposed politically and their visit is poorly timed for that.  But I think the

Holy crap! I stepped on the scale this morning and saw 170.  Considering I feel like I self-medicated my woes with food yesterday, that was surprising.  One more pound to go and I'll have lost 150 pounds from my highest weight.  :D

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