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of the bulge...or in my case, bulges.Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-45678259260190671602014-07-13T14:48:00.002-04:002014-07-13T14:48:21.177-04:00The Game Never ChangesI've been working on my self-esteem and self perception lately. I find that I worry way too much about what I think other people think of me, which is just ridonkulous. Honestly, if I dig deep and really think about it, I've been worrying about this my whole life. I stress about it, fret about it, base a lot of what I do and decisions I make around it. <br />
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Why?<br />
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Because I like people to like me. <br />
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One key point I've been missing is that I don't have to be someone different to have people like me. If I'm myself, my friendly, weird, goofy self, the people I want to have in my life will be in my life. And if they aren't, then they weren't meant to be in my life. Why waste so many of my minutes and hours trying to please everyone? Also, why has it taken me 33 years to figure this out?<br />
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We all works in progress. I am a work in progress. I want to grow everyday, making myself a strong, well rounded, education, nice but kooky woman. I want to be someone that my daughters look up and say "Hey, my mom was pretty awesome". I don't want them to remember me moping and not being all that she could be. Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-60897417519498838522013-12-10T21:33:00.002-05:002013-12-10T21:33:40.728-05:00Transformation TuesdayThis isn't exactly the kind of Transformation Tuesday that everyone expects, but it's the kind I wanted to do tonight. My goal is over the coming weeks and months to have some progress to show...but for now...<br />
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This is a picture of me midway through my hospital stay a little over two years ago. Thank you, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulmonary_embolism" target="_blank">pulmonary emboli</a> and undiagnosed <a href="http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/factor-v-leiden-thrombophilia" target="_blank">Factor V Leiden</a>. I would love to say that physically I've come a long way from this photo, but I really haven't. I mean, I can speak a whole sentence without having to pause for air, and I can walk without being short of breath (sometimes). Mentally, I'm still a little messed up. Every little pain I get in my lungs, I jump to the conclusion that it's happening again. A random pang in my calf? I must have a clot in my leg. Headache? Stroke. There is no blissful, carefree living, really. It could be so much worse, but I'm constantly second guessing everything. If I bump into something, I know I'll have a ginormous bruise the next day, or even hours later.<br />
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However, to the opposite end of that, I know that life is short. I know that my little bit of time here on Earth is fleeting. If I don't do something NOW to keep my body in somewhat decent shape, it will fail me. I mean, I'm walking around with a greater chance of something happening to me, so sitting around and collecting more weight isn't helping things. Months ago my hematologist told me that my biggest risk factor for throwing a new clot is my weight. What's the ONE and ONLY thing I can change about my risk for clots? Losing some weight. So yeah, I might get obnoxious with all this gym stuff and healthy eating stuff, but I figure I need to make it work however I can. I've taken pretty bad care of myself for years now, and it's showing.<br />
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In the meantime, how cute were these kids back then? :)<br />
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<br />Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-60906015307249801152013-12-09T18:58:00.003-05:002013-12-09T18:58:42.965-05:00Back to BasicsI had a really REALLY hard time getting out of bed this morning. I didn't feel good, it was raining, I was tired, etc. The list goes on and on and on. So, instead of getting over myself and getting up to go to the gym, I tried to sleep in. I felt guilty about it all day. I felt like crap today at work. I did contain my eating even though my instinct when I'm feeling bad is to stuff my face full of food. I even powered through a mini-panic attack without loading my gullet with cookies and candy. That's HUGE for me!<br />
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I did NOT want to go to the gym tonight. It's cold and rainy. I made myself do it. I wasn't going to take a class tonight. I made myself do it. It was something new, and a dance class (choreography and I don't mix, thanks CAPD!) but it was a good workout. A lady I chatted with last week at the Build and Burn class was there again and was very friendly. It's nice to have a partner in sweat at the gym. :) I should have stayed and did arm weights, but I think they got a sufficient workout. <br />
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Goals for this week:<br />
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Continue to eat clean<br />
Drink MORE water!<br />
Continue my love for the gym<br />
STAY POSITIVE!<br />
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All the other stuff is butter if I'm following number 4 on the list. What are your goals for the week?Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-17608149449314356542013-12-08T11:34:00.000-05:002013-12-08T11:34:44.388-05:00Grumpy DaysI pigged out on processed junk Friday night and earned myself a sudden, horrible migraine. Ended up at our local urgent care and got a combo shot of Phenergan/Demerol in my rear. Of course it knocked me and the migraine out (yay!), but it also made me drowsy for the entire next 24 hours, which I wasn't planning on.<br />
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Yesterday I spent most of the day in and out of sleep. When I wasn't sleeping, I was eating. Eating LOTS of contraband stuff: pizza, sandwiches, cookies, candy, etc. Horrible! But you know what? I was happy that I woke up this morning feeling much better and ready to get back on track. Made breakfast for the girls (scrambled eggs and fruit) and sunny side up eggs with sesame bread for me. <br />
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I'd love to get back to the gym today, but we are getting some nasty weather right now--ice and freezing rain. YUCK! Maybe a little bit later today, I'll have a chance to sneak out and get some cardio and strength training in. <br />
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In case anyone was wondering, here is my "plan":<br />
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<u><b>Diet:</b></u><br />
I eat "clean". Nothing processed, nothing unnatural. That means no artificial sweeteners, no preservatives, nothing on ingredient lists that I've never seen or heard of. Lots of fruits and veggies, lean protein and complex carbs. Now, that doesn't mean that I eat clean perfectly, as I'm still learning, but it's a process. On the days I follow my plan closely I feel 100% better than when I eat processed. I NEVER thought I would be one of "those" people who eats this way and says food makes a difference, but here I am. I don't starve, I'm rarely hungry after meals. I eat MANY small meals a day. Cravings for most junk foods are gone. It's not an overnight thing, it definitely takes work. I do meal prep on Sunday afternoon/evening. Failing to plan for the week will end in eating failure for me, so I make sure I have everything ready to go. I also make sure I'm drinking a TON of water throughout the day, especially when I've worked out.<br />
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I do thirty minutes of cardio and thirty minutes of weight lifting for three days, then one day of "active" recovery. I try to change it up so it doesn't become a chore. One day I might do just a straight 30 minutes on the stationary bike with 30 minutes of circuit training. My favorite (love/hate) class right now is American Family's Build and Burn, which incorporates weight lifting with cardio. It kicks my butt, but gets everything in that I need in an hour. Being in a class like that keeps me accountable, and I'm less likely to wimp out.<br />
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So far, I've lost 12 pounds and 4 inches (in my waist). I'm expecting the weight to start to taper, especially as I continue the weight training. We all know that muscle weighs more than fat, so while I might actually be losing weight, I'm gaining some muscle and I'm STOKED about that! That's why I'm keeping track of my waist size. A little extra motivation. :)<br />
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I'm very new to all of this, but if you have any questions, please ask!Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-88044246757753938782013-11-30T09:17:00.004-05:002013-11-30T09:17:56.294-05:00My Adventure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My hope is to be able to post my "story" of how my Keys to Recovery Adventure went. It's going to be a long process.<br />
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I'll start with what I feel like summarizes the whole trip and my feelings.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">This guy, this amazing athlete, </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1315756153&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/blain.reeves.9?directed_target_id=0" style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px; text-decoration: none;">Blain Reeves</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">, allowed me to attach myself to his hip throughout our adventure. For whatever reason, unknown to me, his unwavering presence kept me going through three very physically and mentally challenging days. We spent many hours paddling in the ocean, with Blain controlling the</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;"> boat in the back and literally towing other boats with his body, while I talked his head off about anything and everything. On the bike, I struggled. I had never ridden a kayak, but had biked, so I assumed that biking would be my strong point. I was wrong. Blain never gave up on my ability to hang with the pack. When I needed a push, his hand was on my back to guide me into my own. Even when I repeatedly told him to EFF OFF, or gave him the middle finger, he stayed with me. Jokingly, I wanted a photo of me pushing him. The tattoo on my back is in the spot where Blain continued to push me, and where the most painful, largest blood clots I had rested in my lungs. I will do "whatever it takes" to continue to make myself into the person I know I can be. I can never repay what he, or any of the other crew on this trip did for me. From <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1473138995&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/ernie.villanueva.50?directed_target_id=0" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Ernie Villanueva</a> and his constant hugs and belief in me (and awesome massages), to <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1247824921&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/robyn.benincasa?directed_target_id=0" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Robyn Benincasa</a> and her badass ability to "Shake N Bake slingshot" me ahead of her, to <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000136657147&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/andrea.randle.3?directed_target_id=0" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Andrea Randle</a> who had the balls to put me in the boat with Blain, to Jeff "HoneyBunny" for just being the SHIT--this group is a well oiled machine. I am so incredibly lucky.<br /><br />I would never say that I'm glad that the clots happened to me. But if they hadn't, I fear that I never would have experienced this beauty. The other women on this trip are amazing. I can't even begin to go there. The beauty and grace of this group, it's just...overwhelming and so, so lovely. I love you all.<br /><br />Here's another part of what I wrote on the <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=87993753756&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/ProjectAthena?directed_target_id=0" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Project Athena Foundation</a> page about this photo and our group.<br /><br />This guy is a class act. Incredibly humble, (just like everyone else on the PAF team), never complains, pushes to the point of absolutely hating him but loving him for the challenge at the same time. He never gave up on me, even when I had given up on myself. This is the hardest thing I have ever done--not just physically, but to emotionally let go and let others love and support me and carry me there--to the mental finish line and beyond. I consider myself a VERY lucky soul to have been part of this adventure. Not just today, for for every day, the rest of my life. The diverse group of people I met on this adventure have each changed my life in these intricate little ways that I can't explain, but know that my life is infinitely better because of them. It isn't just about being a "survivor" and pushing yourself to do something you never thought you could do, it's about breaking down ALL of your walls, finding out how to love yourself and let others love you. I've never loved myself in an unconditional way, or really at all. Through the eyes of all of these amazing warriors, I see that I have a beautiful soul, a crazy loud personality, a strong spirit and a HORRIBLE trash mouth! Thank you so much to anyone and everyone who made this adventure happen for me and all of the other Athenas. Much love.</span><br />
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So, goals for this week are:<br />
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There is nothing on that list that is not doable! I make a LOT of excuses for myself, so part of it is sucking it up and just forging on. :) Can't wait to see what this week has in store for me!</div>
Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-2737890722567956212013-06-02T20:58:00.003-04:002013-06-02T20:58:40.892-04:00A lengthy break...I can't believe before today the last time I posted was April of last year. Pathetic! I rejoined Weight Watchers two months ago. I've also started going to the gym more, and completed a 10k last month (not running the whole thing, of course). <br />
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I was going through my old medical records the other day and realized I had forgotten how much I weighed at my most during my pregnancy with Q. I've lost 50 pounds since then. Since I've started *really* trying this year, I've lost 20. More exciting is that I'm able to fit into nicer, smaller clothes now!<br />
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I recently took a new job at the hospital and that has been an interesting transition for my eating habits. Also, I'm not on my feet like I was at the office, so I know that's taking some getting use to. My hope is to start getting more active this week and continue going to the gym several times a week. I still have issues with tracking everything I eat, especially at the hospital. The cafeteria has some yummy food!<br />
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Instagram has actually helped to keep me accountable. I post photos of my food creations and how many calories I burn at the gym with my Polar watch. I have a legion of WW friends there that also do the same and are very inspiring. I make it a point to check IG at least once a day, or when I really need a boost.<br />
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Of course, every once in a while I turn back to the old blog to keep me going. I'm hoping that I can continue to post now that I'm back on track!Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-55882787278024933642013-06-02T18:56:00.002-04:002013-06-02T18:59:11.265-04:00Dessert PizzaI decided to try my hand at a weight watchers friendly dessert pizza tonight. I was missing one ingredient and got the wrong kind of another, but it still turned out pretty good!<br />
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The original recipe was from this Pinterest pin:<br />
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For mine, I accidentally used fat free plain greek yogurt instead of vanilla. I also forgot the coconut (which I love), so I'll have to try that next time. I also ended up using a banana and a half instead of just one to make the crust the right constancy.<br />
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Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-51646278081118405832012-04-22T18:01:00.001-04:002012-04-22T18:01:38.293-04:00Taco Cupcakes!So, thanks to Pinterest I found this cool looking recipe for taco "cupcakes".<br />
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I decided to try it, but realized I didn't have all the ingredients. I ended up using ground turkey, black beans, taco seasoning for the filling. I chopped up four light string cheese sticks and used that as the cheese. They were absolutely delicious and filling. Unfortunately, we didn't have any sour cream, salsa or guac, otherwise, they would have made the cupcakes perfect!<br />
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Check out Emily's site, she has a bunch of other ideas for "cupcakes"! I think the buffalo chicken cupcake is next on the menu for us!Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-21446166773913924482012-04-03T22:00:00.001-04:002012-04-03T22:01:20.439-04:00Little Suzy HomemakerI actually made my own dishwasher detergent this afternoon! *insert shocked face*<br />
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I read a ton of reviews on the stuff, how well it works, etc, and finally decided to take the plunge. I already had the majority of the ingredients, so it didn't really cost much. I ended up doing a double batch and put it in a plastic food storage container we had with a scoop. I'll update tomorrow after I try it out for the first time. If it's good, I'll post the "recipe" here!<br />
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I also made a new food recipe this evening. Yay Pinterest! I did Teriyaki Chicken in the crockpot. I'm NOT a fan of pineapples, but I went ahead and followed the recipe by putting a whole can of sliced pineapple in the recipe. When it came time to eat, I didn't eat the pineapple, but the rest of the meal was really good! I got a 5 star review from the husband, so I guess I'll put it in our usual rotation. The best part was that it was cheap and very easy. It was in my list of freezer meals.Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-70069311026879473652012-04-02T15:55:00.000-04:002012-04-02T15:55:38.993-04:00Giveaway Time!So, to celebrate the new blog design and upcoming switch over to my own domain name, I'm doing a GIVEAWAY of one of my favorite products!<br />
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Have you tried Skinny Cow's Dreamy Clusters yet? They are amazing. Low in calories and fat, yet the perfect taste of chocolate and caramel. You can check them out here: http://www.skinnycow.com/products/detail.aspx?id=30<br />
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Thanks to Skinny Cow, I've been able to enjoy my chocolate cravings without losing too many points on my Weight Watchers program. If you would like to try a FREE box of Skinny Cow Dreamy Clusters, please comment on this blog post with your favorite Skinny Cow treat. When you "share" this post on FB, you get another entry (post in the comments that you "shared"). Good luck!Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-83246787988170838102012-04-02T14:09:00.000-04:002012-04-02T14:09:38.483-04:00One day at a time...I'm now officially working on my second round of bronchitis in the past three weeks. I am grumpy. I am tired. I am sick of being sick. I have worked my ass off lately in the food/health/fitness area and I feel like it's a waste when I'm this sick. I only get out of bed to pee, drink a little and eat whatever is easiest. I know I should be grateful that it's not something worse. I should be grateful for health insurance and antibiotics.<br />
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I really just want to live without feeling like I've been hit by a truck. <br />
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It doesn't help that the weather is absolutely gorgeous. I want to be out there planting veggies and flowers and enjoying the spring air before it's stifling hot. I want to go for walks with the kids. I know this sickness will pass. It's just killing me in the meantime.<br />
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So, while I lay in bed and boo-hoo about all that I can't do, tell me about what you're doing to enjoy the lovely weather.Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-20484462028798269322012-03-28T19:05:00.000-04:002012-03-28T19:05:43.700-04:00And another...This is the original post I meant to do this evening! Phew. Talk about an emotional rollercoaster!<br />
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I made an amazing dinner tonight! I wasn't sure if it was going to work out or not, but it's going to be a new go-to meal. I read on the WW message boards about doing a mock rotisserie chicken at home. You make foil balls and put them in the bottom of a crock pot, then put the whole chicken on top with seasonings. I didn't have a whole chicken, but I did have split chicken breasts. I removed the skin and put them in the crock pot, covered them with a whole bunch of seasonings and turned it on low. I made some mashed potatoes and veggies to go with it this evening and it was delicious! It wasn't soggy, it was nice and dry (not icky dry) and salty. :) Best of all, it was a very low point meal. I still have 17 points left to eat this evening!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a screen shot of my food for today. I haven't updated my water, fruits/veggies, etc intake yet today. For those of you who are on the fence about WW or wonder how to track everything online, this gives you a good idea. I don't go to meetings, so I do everything online. I also have the WW app on my phone, which lets me update my totals or look up foods on the go. It even has a listing of restaurants so I can check the points value on a dish before ordering! </div>Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-15917736584668992482012-03-28T18:56:00.000-04:002012-03-28T18:56:16.676-04:00Just Keep Swimming....So now that I've lost the "water weight", how am I managing? <br />
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Ha. I've been a bit grumpy this week when the scale has remained exactly the same. Today I finally gave up and decided I needed to leave the scale behind and quit focusing on it. I started incorporating more exercise this week, which I'm insanely proud of. I have issues with my lungs and it makes it difficult to do much that involves cardio sometimes. Speaking of...I've been having a lot of flashbacks related to my hospital stay in August of last year and I feel like some therapy is due soon. Stop reading if you're not keen on reading about scary hospital stays, but I feel the need to get it all out on "paper" again.<br />
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<b>August 10, 2011: </b> After work that night, I had some vague shoulder pain. I figured it was muscle pain from being hunched over a computer all day. I thought maybe it could be related to acid reflux as well. I wasn't too concerned about it, but it was odd.<br />
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<b>August 11, 2011:</b> I woke up to get ready for work and got into the shower. I had gotten over a cold recently and had been coughing some here and there still. While I was in the shower, I had a coughing fit and noticed that I had coughed up some blood. That startled me a bit, because I knew that it could be a sign of something serious, but figured it was a burst blood vessel or something small because of all of the coughing. I finished getting ready for work and took my girls to daycare. On the the way to work, I noticed a bit of lower left chest pain when I would breathe and called my primary care doctor. I was told to keep an eye on it and if it wasn't better the next day, to make an appointment to come in and see her. I got to work, took a few Excedrin and worked for 9 hours. <br />
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I left work at the end of the day and went to pick up the girls (ages 3 and 1) at daycare. The ladies up front noticed that I looked a little off and I confessed that I wasn't feeling so great that day. As I got the girls buckled into their seats, the pain became intensified, to the point where I started having trouble breathing. I got into the driver's seat and sat there for almost 30 minutes before I could make a decision about where to go or what to do. The pain was INSANE. I had never experienced pain like that before, and I had been through natural childbirth! I could hardly take a breath in--it felt like 500 knives twisting, turning, burning my lung. It was isolated to only one place in my chest, the lower left area as before. My doctor's office was already closed for the day, so I couldn't go there. I called my husband, who was working, and told him to meet me at the hospital. I kept thinking it was something silly like bronchitis or something...that for some reason I was just in a lot of pain. I started driving towards the hospital and the pain got worse (was that even possible?!). On the way, I realized that whatever was causing the pain was going to continue to worsen and that maybe I wouldn't make it to the hospital. I knew I couldn't pull over on the side of the road to call 911--who would take care of my kids while they take me to the hospital? The only thing I could think of was the nearby fire station--they would take care of me and keep the kids safe until Troy got to them. That's all I could think about--fire stations are "safe havens" for kids. <br />
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As I drove as fast as I could to the fire station, I chanted "it's ok, you're fine. It's going to be ok, you're fine. Almost there. Almost there" in my head the whole way. The kids were going nuts in the back, because they were hungry and the oldest knew we weren't going the right way to go home. We finally got to the fire station and I couldn't quite figure out where to park. I finally veered the van over to one side of the station and there was a fireman sitting outside. I threw the van in park and rolled down my window and just collapsed. It had taken everything I had to drive there. He ran over and the rest is kind of a blur. When my husband arrived, there were EMTs and firemen everywhere. They were in the back of the van talking with the girls, trying to keep them calm and happy (Parker was super excited about the fire trucks, I do remember that!). They got my breathing stabilized and took me to the hospital in an ambulance. I do remember trying to crack a joke or two about having never ridden in an ambulance before and another lame joke about if they needed to cut my shirt open. Can you blame me for trying? :)<br />
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When we got to the hospital, things moved pretty quickly from there. The doctor immediately ordered a full body CT to check for clots, which I thought was crazy. I fondly remember the radiologist telling me that the contrast material going through my body would make me feel like I had to pee. He was wrong. It made me feel like I HAD peed myself, all over the table. By the time Troy got back to the ER after dropping the girls off with his mom, the doctor came in with the results of the CT. <br />
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"It's positive", he tells me. I looked at him and asked him if it was positive good or positive bad. He gave me a look like "lady, you crazy" and informed me that it was positive for not one, but multiple PE's. Pulmonary embolisms are blood clots that get lodged in your lungs. If they don't kill you, they can break off and cause a stroke, or severe chest pain, like I experienced. So, not only did I have one of these, but my lungs were filled with them. The biggest one, in my left lower lobe had caused the intense pain. I was told that I was lucky I didn't die. I was admitted to the hospital that night and stayed inpatient for almost 2 weeks. There were a lot of issues with getting my blood clotting numbers therapeutic and various other problems, hence the long stay. I don't think I really quite "got" it, how close I had been to not making it through and how lucky I was, at least until I left the hospital. At the time, they weren't sure what had caused the clots--if it was a clotting disorder, or just a fluke. <br />
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Almost 8 months later, I now know that I have a clotting disorder. There is one confirmed, but my hematologist suspects that there are others. The confirmed one is called Factor V Leiden. It's a gene mutation that is passed down by your parents. I have the one-strand version, so only one of my parents is a carrier. We still have more tests pending, but my doctor tells me that a multitude of my tests show that I also have a Protein C & S deficiency, as well as some Lupus Anticoagulant involvement. *Don't expect me to explain ANY of that to you, because I'm still working on that myself* :)<br />
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I am on Coumadin, a blood thinner, for life. I have residual scarring in my lungs from the damage done by the clots. <b>I am lucky to be alive and well.</b> I am lucky to have an amazing husband who was by my side during all of it, unconditionally. I have the most wonderful friends who kept my spirits up with good food, snacks, gossip magazines and Skype sessions. I have so much to live for, and losing weight and getting healthy is the next step in my recovery. If you've read this far, I thank you. :)Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-85438515345519282572012-03-25T09:07:00.000-04:002012-03-25T09:07:38.012-04:00Week Two: Done!I've decided to go for gusto and open up about my weight in the hopes that it'll help keep me accountable. I can't believe I'm doing this and it makes me horribly nervous, but I figure it's necessary for healing emotionally.<br />
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I started this weigh-in challenge at 235.2 pounds. Today I weighed in at 226.5 After two weeks, I think this is a pretty damn fabulous start! Part of my new lifestyle modification is to recognize when I'm indulging myself in little white lies. I bring this up because in the past I have told myself that I really did the WW program for 3 months. In reality, I really only tracked my foods for a week and a half, with some sparse tracking here and there. The 3 months comes from signing up for the 3 month period. I've told myself so many times that I just can't lose weight on my own--WW doesn't even work! Really though, if I follow the plan honestly, I do just fine. Taking the easy way out is almost ALWAYS easier than doing the hard work necessary to stick it out. True story.<br />
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So, stay tuned for more revelations. I hate confessing these things, but I'm finding that once they're out there, I feel like a weight it off my shoulders. Is it possible to become a compulsive truth airer? :)Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-6886639813605592612012-03-23T17:26:00.000-04:002012-03-23T17:26:07.939-04:00Ups and DownsToday was the first day that I've really felt grumpy, crappy and just uninterested in doing anything worthwhile since starting the challenge. Part of the problem was me stepping on the scale this morning and not seeing a drop. I've gotten accustomed to seeing that weight fall off every morning, but I have to realize that's not always going to happen. If I plan on stepping on the scale every day, then I need to be ready for disappointment. I hate to say it, but it seems like that set in motion a crappy mood for the day. I didn't eat breakfast when I should have, then I was hungry. I didn't drink as much water in the morning like I usually do, and then I was tired. Instead of getting up and around, I sat on the couch and got sleepy. Makes for a grumpy mood!<br />
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I did resist the urge to order a pizza though. :) I am very proud of that. Instead, I spent the money for a pizza on a layaway order for our new porch patio set. I found one I liked on Kmart's website and the price was perfect. Looking forward to many mornings/evenings sitting on the porch. :) <br />
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In other news, I finally had hubby take a series of before photos of me. I might post them...if I ever download the pictures on the computer.Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-49052401777119235712012-03-21T07:55:00.000-04:002012-03-21T07:55:25.397-04:00Eep! It's working!I finally felt good enough to get out in the yard and do some work yesterday, which was awesome! Raking out the flower beds and planting some new flowers was very cathartic and helped me burn off some energy. I'm sure being out in the sun helped my mood a lot too!<br />
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Back to the subject...I couldn't stop myself. I had to get a new battery for my scale so I decided to try it out this morning. At least, that's my excuse for weighing mid-week. I don't care if I shouldn't do it--I needed that affirmation that what I'm doing is working! I'm down another pound and a half since Sunday.<br />
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Yup, that was my for-real face this morning. Followed by a giant shit-eating grin. :) I don't know why I'm sticking with this plan so well this time around or why I'm rocking it, but it's working. And I suppose I should quit seeking the answer to that, and go with the flow. Seeing that stupid pound fly out the window is giving me the motivation to do more, do better.Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-34274700032829665712012-03-19T20:24:00.000-04:002012-03-19T20:24:54.040-04:00Week One: Success!Drumroll please!<br />
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My first week of the Weigh-In Challenge and my restart of Weight Watchers earned me a 6 pound loss! Hip hip hooray!!<br />
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*claps hands, bows to applause*<br />
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Moving on, I celebrated Sunday evening by eating a LOT of crab legs. I figured there were worst things I could binge on, and they were *mostly* sans melted butter. :) I'm very proud of myself for sticking to the plan throughout the week with minor issues. I'm still battling bronchitis, so this week has been mostly focused on food and portions. Hoping to add in some activity this week once the coughing settles down.<br />
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I was looking at our cruise itinerary this afternoon, wishing it were tomorrow, yet wishing it were further away. I wish I had been able to get on board (pun intended) with eating better months ago so that I could be healthier/skinnier for the cruise, but there's no use in wishing for something that can't be. I'll just have to work extra hard over the next two months! Who's with me?Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-37977256110453854452012-03-15T19:52:00.000-04:002012-03-15T19:52:54.823-04:00Guilt-free Dessert!Years ago I stumbled upon a recipe that is one part genius, another part yummy and one more part guilt-free! If you're like me, you need a sweet snack to end the day. I love ice cream sandwiches, so when I found this recipe I was excited, but skeptical. I mean, really, how good can a fake ice cream sandwich be?<br />
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<b>Graham Cracker "Ice Cream" Sandwiches</b><br />
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8 small reduced fat graham crackers (I use cinnamon ones)<br />
* break the large graham cracker in half to get two small pieces<br />
1/4 cup (or less) fat free Cool Whip<br />
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Lay out your halves and spread Cool Whip on 4 of them. Use the other 4 halves to make sandwiches. Place in freezer for at least one hour. Voila! Ice cream sandwiches. They are approximately 1 point a piece. And while you're at it, stick your finger in the Cool Whip tub and take a taste. It's fat free! :)Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-19753523629494856372012-03-14T08:30:00.000-04:002012-03-14T08:30:02.122-04:00A New BeginningSunday started the Weigh-In Challenge on my local mommy board, and I finally signed up to join. It's based on the Biggest Loser contest system for the most part. We all pay in to join and the winner get the payout. Good incentive, right? I'm not really too concerned about the money aspect, I'm more excited to have other people going through the exact same thing and a sounding board for my highs and lows.<br />
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One product that I've lusted after for years finally became mine yesterday! I ordered a BodyMedia FIT band this weekend and I got it in the mail yesterday. Charge it up last night and decided to slap it on when I got up in the middle of the night. It tracks and measures my sleep patterns, calorie intake, calories burned, steps walked, etc. <br />
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I read a LOT of reviews before I took the plunge. I didn't want to purchase something that wasn't accurate or up to date. The reviews, for the most part were positive. It guides you by telling you (based on how much weight you'd like to lose) how many calories you need to burn each day, and if you're hitting that goal. You can also enter the foods you eat so the tracker can analyze that too. I'll try to update on how it's working out for me. You do have to pay a subscription fee to use the activity manager (6.95/month), but I found plenty of 12 month subscriptions on eBay for $30.00 or less, which is what I did. If you're interested in getting one of these products, let me know. I ended up getting mine for $40 off and free 2 day shipping! http://www.bodymedia.com/<br />
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I've been really sick for the past few days, which has stalled my workout plan at the YMCA. Yesterday I was finally starting to feel better, but woke up at 2am with horrid sinus pain/cluster headache. Mix that with a toddler who woke up at 6 and I'm not feeling 100% today. Oh well. I'm eating well and drinking a TON of water, so hopefully that'll help me out in the long run.<br />
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What are your goals this week?Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-61317419724081351162012-02-27T18:06:00.000-05:002012-02-27T18:06:04.416-05:00Grilled Chicken Mac and Cheese!This isn't exactly a healthy or a Weight Watchers friendly recipe, but you could certainly change some of the ingredients around to make it healthier.<br />
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1 box macaroni (or any type of short noodle)<br />
1 tablespoon olive oil<br />
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts (I used tenders), cut into small bite sized pieces<br />
salt, pepper, seasoning salt, etc (whatever you like to season your chicken with!)<br />
3 cloves garlic, diced<br />
3 tablespoons butter or margarine<br />
3 tablespoons flour<br />
pinch of ground mustard<br />
3 cups milk<br />
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese<br />
panko bread crumbs<br />
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Boil macaroni noodles in a large pot, until al dente. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken in olive oil with salt, pepper, seasoning salt and any other spices you'd like until no longer pink. Remove from pan. In same pan, melt butter and saute garlic. Add flour and ground mustard, stir until combined. Stir in milk and continue to stir until bubbly and thick. Add cheese and stir until melted. Mix noodles and cheese mixture in a large baking pan, add chicken. Sprinkle generous amount of panko bread crumbs over top and bake in oven at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until golden.Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-36547184577292089062012-01-29T19:18:00.000-05:002012-01-29T19:18:38.703-05:00Yummo!Due to a lack of frozen meat and laziness, I decided to make <a href="http://thepieholeblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/bbq-chicken-eggrolls.html" target="_blank">BBQ Chicken Roll Ups</a> for dinner this evening (thanks, Vittoria!) and had a few wonton wrappers left over. Boo Boo wanted a banana for dessert, which left me a half a banana. I decided to try the wontons with sliced banana and peanut butter. I cooked them for a little less time than the chicken rolls because they were skinnier. I have to say--new favorite dessert! They're amazing! And only a few points!<br />
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Try them, you won't be disappointed. :)Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-10445287311344860132012-01-27T10:23:00.000-05:002012-01-27T10:23:47.171-05:00Crafty McCraftersonI have a wonderful sewing machine that my mother-in-law gave me for Christmas a few years ago. I've used it once. <insert sad face> I have bought some "practice" fabric, but every time I read over tutorials for basic bags on the web, my head starts to hurt and my eyes glaze over. I want to practice with some simple stuff now and then when I'm ready:<br />
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I do love the vast quantity of sewing and craft blogs out there, and Pinterest makes it impossible to not want to make <i>something. </i>So, what blogs/resources do you use for crafting/sewing?Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-55098087141074242982012-01-21T15:03:00.000-05:002012-01-21T15:03:31.896-05:00Quiet TimeI've been quiet lately because I'm so darn tired. I know some of it is my own fault, because I stay up late, then get up early. Some of it is because of the medication I take to keep the clots from coming back. My dose in the past few weeks has been upped, and then upped again this week. Maybe that's why I'm even more fatigued today than usual. I suppose the dreary, nasty nap-time weather isn't helping either. :)<br />
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I did work in a long swim at the Y on Thursday night, which was nice. It also helped pinpoint exactly how out of shape I am. I did a lot of long swimming--just freestyle back and forth for several laps. Got the kickboard out and worked on tightening my core and kicking. Then I spent a while just swimming underwater, trying to force myself to stay under longer each time to work on my lung capacity. I know that'll help in the long run with my workouts. <br />
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When you're out of shape and getting back into working out, what kinds of activities do you do to ease yourself back in? Or do you just full-throttle it? In the past I've gone full-throttle and then stopped abruptly when I've become burned out. This time, for health reasons, I'm taking it slow.Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717103974376024748.post-5433364683037014752012-01-15T21:29:00.000-05:002012-01-15T21:29:38.173-05:00A Million ExcusesDon't you always have a million and one excuses to not exercise, or to eat crap?<br />
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So, during a trip to Goodwill last weekend (there's a point to what I said a minute ago) I found this book titled "Secrets of a Former Fat Girl" by Lisa Delaney. I figured for some pocket change, it might be a good read. I'm not usually into self-help books, but this one had a catchy title. It's actually a pretty good book, a little older (2007) and makes me laugh. Her "trick" to sticking with an exercise/dieting plan is a bit different--start exercising regularly before making dietary changes.<br />
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The part I read last night was interesting to me because she talked about excuses and how to make yourself exercise. She started talking to herself. Crazy, right? Right up my alley! She would tell herself "It's not an option" or INO for short. If she didn't feel like getting up to go to the gym, INO. If it was too cold to go for a walk, INO. I have a ton of excuses on a daily basis for not getting up and getting moving, which are all pretty lame. Before I know it, the day has passed and I've sat on my butt all day. It's going to take baby steps, but I'm going to try to implement "INO"...<br />
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...starting tomorrow.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">You can read more about "Secrets of a Former Fat Girl" here<span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">: http://www.formerfatgirl.com/author.html</span></span></div>Sarah aka Booty-rifichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15767493967691635081noreply@blogger.com0