One positive note on Monday. It was the first time in a long while that I was able to go without my back brace. Pain was at a minimum, and I felt so good.
On Tuesday I had wanted to attend a Sciatica lecture, but noisy neighbors interfered with sleep, and I just wasn't up to going out. Took a nice long nap in the afternoon. But first I made a huge pot of veggie and bean soup.
On Wednesday I had to wear the back brace again. I told hubby that I am going to cherish each day that I have a let up of pain. It's not easy waking up and going to bed with pain. But I keep myself going because I have to. The busier I keep myself the less I concentrate on the pain.
Mindfulness class was awesome again. I absolutely love that quiet time. As with the first time, after the Reiki, the ringing in my ears was less. Another thing I cherish. Those days when the ringing is low.
Sadly, I came home Wednesday feeling fine, but within two hours found myself doubled over with stomach cramps and running to the bathroom. By the time I went to bed, everything was cleaned out of me.
When I went to my WW workshop on Thursday, all I had in my tummy was one slice of dry toast. Really thought I would do well on the scale, maybe even back under goal, but I only took off .2 pounds. Still have 1.4 pounds to go to get to goal. I'd best do it next week because after that, they are going to charge me for the etools as well. Grrr!!! This maintenance stage is so much harder than the weight loss stage. I think it's because when I was losing I had a goal to look forward to. Now the only goal with maintenance IS maintenance. Does that make sense?
Have a wonderful weekend.
That soup sure looks good!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be dinner next week. That, and the lentil soup I made.
DeleteIt is so much easier to lose the weight because we are goal oriented, the maintenance, though, is far tougher.
ReplyDeleteExactly. And I'm not alone in having problems with maintenance stage. I hear it all the time at the meetings. Pity is, meetings are geared to those working towards goal. We need something for the maintenance stage as well.
DeleteYes, it makes sense, your soup sounds great too *smiles* thank you for visiting and for your words, this is an interesting life, indeed. I wish you soothing energy for the pain you're suffering, I don't (yet) know your story, but I look forward to getting to know you, happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteI feel we have much in common. Thanks for the soothing energy. I'm grateful that I am now having some fairly good days in between.
DeleteHooray for any time without pain.
ReplyDeleteThat soup looks excellent.
It's now getting hot out and this brace really makes my belly sweat. Not a good feeling. Hoping the warmth will bring more relief.
DeleteHope you have a great weekend. Don't overdo it and wear your brace! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have a great weekend as well. I have my brace on again. It's going to be miserable if I have wear this in the summer.
DeleteIt’s easier to lose because you have an end goal and a challenge. Maintaining is just no him every day life....no big challenge. But in reality it’s the biggest challenge!
ReplyDeleteExactly. That's how I feel. I try to use not having to pay anymore as a goal now, but it's not the same thing.
DeleteLike the sound and look of your veggie and bean soup.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend wishes to you … hopefully without pain.
All the best Jan
Thanks, and same to you. Just going to take it easy for the weekend.
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