So far, I'm making it to the gym twice a week which is probably an improvement. The second day last week I was in so much pain. I think my body is rebelling. Too bad because I'm going tomorrow, and Saturday. At least I have two days off and wish I could do that more often.
Now off to the California to join Roy for a few cold ones.

Another kick at the can!

It's been awhile since my last post and alot has happened. Mom died from complications of her illness on September 18, 2009. Roy's Dad died in April of this year. I haven't made it to the gym alot to say the least.
It's now June and I'm giving it another try. Going to the gym and following the DASH Diet. I've done well today and if I can keep going for two weeks about 4-5 times per week, that should get me into a pattern I can stick with.

For me the last straw was going to our friends' wedding wearing a shapeless piece of crap that had to be at least a size 18. I liked the colour but that was about it. My pantyhose should have been a size up and I spent the whole night tugging them back up. Not cool!

Lately I've been very conscious about all the people at work who are constantly complaining about how tired and sick they feel. None of them exercise much. All they do is work and go home. Maybe I can become an inspiration for someone, even one person.

Back tomorrow; we'll see how much pain I'm in. Ciao for now!

It's been awhile since my last post. Mom is not getting any better and seems to be on a slide since her operation a week ago. Being at her bedside yesterday on her birthday was frankly depressing. She was so doped up on morphine that she wasn't really reacting to anyone's presence. Hopefully things will be better today.
I've been to see the dietician and am attempting to keep a diary of what I eat and how I feel at the time. Not too successful there. It will probably take me another week to get in the groove of that.
I'll be back in the gym tomorrow.
I'll be leaving to see Mom soon and then another day at work.

Today's another day

I didn't have too much pain from my initial workout until last night when I went to bed. Today I have decided since it will be one of the last nice days this week and into next that I will go for a walk with hubby.
The diet isn't going too well the last two days. I think I have to stop buying hot dogs, period.
Tomorrow night I'll be back in the gym, this time for the back workout.

Made it to the gym

Well, I made it into the gym. I did a little cardio, lifted some weights, nothing major. Any other time I've started gung ho, I wouldn't be able to move the next. I'm starting slow this time.
I noted that the last time I was in the gym was April 16th of this year. I was going to get fighting trim for my wedding. Then all hell broke loose with my mother's illness. It's been hospital city for four months. Most hospital cafeterias should be closed, especially Orillia and Alliston. I don't think that I could cook that bad on my worst day. Especially interesting was the mystery meatloaf in Orillia. There's also very few restaurants right around the hospitals either. At least in Toronto, St. Mike's has a great cafeteria and there are lots of eating options around.
I have to go and visit Mom now and then off to work. We'll see how I feel tomorrow.

The beginning-Monday August 24th, 2009

I started this blog as I begin a new phase of my life. I'm 53 years old and the ravages of middle age are starting to affect me. I have been told I have high blood pressure. I am trying on my own to get it down so I don't have to go on medication. My mother is presently in the hospital because of multiple medical complications resulting from a non-active lifestyle. She had to have a leg amputed due to complications from diabetes and is suffering from COPD. She has been in three hospitals since May and is now in St. Michael's in Toronto. She will never be able to handle living on her own again and will have to go into long term complex chronic care.
I hope to avoid some of her mistakes by getting my butt in gear and going to the gym. I am also revising my nutritional lifestyle. I am even considering taking the Nutrition and Health program at Ryerson next year. Hear goes. I'll be limping off to the gym this afternoon.