Team Skinny (July 09) Freedom isn't Free (Page 6)

Cead_Mille_Failte - 2009-07-09 2:11 AM Hi All, Just a quick update from Ireland. Last weight checked on Sun showing 73,3kg. From other news I've been in hospital since Sunday (and my mum only arrived on Fri). I woke up and couldn't breathe so ended up in A&E To cut story short- after a number of blood samples being taken (my arms are purple) and CT scan they discovered multiple clots in my lungs. My consultaant told me it was a good call to keep me here cos it could have been compleltly different story. And why they were thinking about letting me go home? And here I quote "Because youre so fit and all the standard tests they do for A&E patients were perfect". The only reason they took blood from my artery (sooooooooooooo painful) to check for clots was because I gave them a very detailed account of the incidents with my sore legs. Anyways, feeling all better now and hope to go home tomorrow but that's if I'll be able to gove myself injections in the tummy - I'm really anxious to go home, especially that I haven't slept properly since Sun, but I'm a linguist and needles are not my thing. Also my consultant mentioned no training for a month. Shocked with the news I agreed first but now I'm getting ready for negotiations. Ok will check in when I get home with more details Apologies for all the spelling mistakes- using mobile internet. Have a good day!

trysprintolympic - 2009-07-08 6:07 AM I have had a really rough last two days - no sleep, no exercise, lots of fast food and sweets. I'm up a few pounds, but hoping that's only temporary water weight.

My yoga teacher was talking this morning about the full moon and its effects on our bodies... I'm going to blame it on that and hope next week is better.

On the flip side, I'm also thinking about taking time off of weight loss in general for a few months. It's so hard with the baby and I'm so tired and unmotivated. I just end up feeling like crap and angry with myself, when instead I should be proud that I lost the baby weight and am staying active. I'll reassess where I sit with all this at the end of July!

saling4 - 2009-07-08 5:12 PM

Cad:  Good luck and have fun this weekend...FUN IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART!!!

LeahDD:  Just a little 10K?  Just a warm up you will rock it!!!!!

LeahDD - 2009-07-09 8:51 AM

I am doing a little 10K on Sunday.  Not a race, but a nice little run to a terrific restaurant where they make wonderful multigrain pancakes.  It is about six miles and I run there and then my fella meets me and we have multigrain pancakes and an omelette.  We each eat 1/4 of the pancakes and omelette and then take the other half home and have the identical breakfast the next day.  Go ahead and try to top THAT 10K. 

On Saturday I am going to bike approximately 30 miles of my HIM course.  The HIM is in October and it is time to get serious about my biking.  Wish my luck that I don't have to walk any (or much) ot it. 

jsnowash - 2009-07-10 4:07 AM hmmmm..... I weighed in this morning, and realized I'm down 3 lbs so far this week. I know weight can fluctuate a bit day to day, but I'm wondering if maybe I'm restricting my calories too much?? Think I'll add 100 or so the next few days and see what happens. I only want to loose the FAT, not any muscle!!!

saling4 - 2009-07-09 6:02 PM

I want to come run with you...sigh.

cadreamer - 2009-07-10 12:59 AM I have been re-reading a book called "The Four Day Win" by Martha Beck.

Seriously, the best book I have ever read about the mental side of losing weight and how you need to change how you THINK if you are going to be a successful long term loser. I admit a few of the things seem kind of hokey - but there's a whole lot more of it that really rings true for me.

Deepsouth - 2009-07-10 7:50 AM I have been MIA for the last 3 months.  Guess what sports fans.  I went from around 205ish to 227lbs.  Anyone got a chocolate covered donut they can spare???  My goal for next Wednesday is 227lbs.

trysprintolympic - 2009-07-10 9:15 AM I went shopping yesterday and was so thrilled to find that all the pants I needed were a size smaller than I had expected to wear! Score! Then I see this article: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/07/10/attitudes.overweight/index.html Oops. I guess I'm a vanity-sizing victim.

trysprintolympic - 2009-07-10 9:17 AM

I haven't heard of this book before! I just put a hold on it at my library and will read it this weekend.

Cead_Mille_Failte - 2009-07-11 4:28 AM Hi All, just quickly checking in- still in the hospital and really hope to get out of here on Monday or I'll go crazy (even more so than I am on a regular basis ). But it all depends on my INR level (how thin my blood is)- they want me at above 2 and I was 1,3 yesterday. The worst part is that all I'm doing is sitting on my bum waiting for my blood tests in the morning and then my tummy injection (auuuu!) and meds in the afternoon. feeling very down today- been sobbing nearly all morning- and to make things worst my beautful 2-piece Orca tri suit arrived and I know I won't be able to use it this season. Hope I didn't bring the mood down- have a good weekend and train happy!

saling4 - 2009-07-11 1:19 PM

Yah, Leah says that after eating multi grain pancakes....I did a bike/run...swim and what did I get a protein drink....

LeahDD - 2009-07-11 2:03 PM

I don't get the multigrain pancakes until tomorrow morning.  There's still time to drive to LA and join me.  This morning I did a very hilly, but pitiful on distance, bike ride (12 miles, not the projected 30) and had fresh strawberries, cereal (high fiber/high protein) and peach yogurt for breakfast/reward.  I have never had a protein shake in my life and never intend to start.  Food, real food.