Adventures in Medi-cye

Last night was another follow up appointment to make sure that my anti-depressant/anti-anxious isn’t making me more depressed/anxious.
*** Note that the ACTUAL doctor has a WONDERFUL sense of humor.  The PA is the one I saw previously.***
We’re discussing my dosage and how it’s effecting me, life and everything.
DR: So, how’s it going with the Zoloft?
me: [...]

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Keeping on Track: The Goal

This Saturday marks the 3-weeks-to-go mark of The Plan.
Yesterday, I purchased some motivational material from Newport News.  What?  They were having a sale and I scoured for free shipping and 20% off coupons.
Hopefully, well, the idea is, I will get said items in the mail and they will motivate me to keep me on track.
I [...]

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Yes, I Got that Message too, Universe

After the migraine passed (read: nap), I headed out to get some things.
Back at the truck, I notice it’s eight and I’m arguing with myself about going to the gym.
The “go to the gym” voice won.
I’m going through the weights and I’m on the weird-elliptical-incline-thing, trying to figure out how I can avoid doing the [...]

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Who is this Person and What is she Doing in My Body?

In my travels yesterday, I was in Target and you know, with it being all of Mid-July, summer apparel is on clearence.
Deciding that it being Mid-July and all, perhaps I should brave the fluorescent lighting and try on a swimsuit.  Not that I need/want one, but it was on sale and there’s nothing lost if [...]

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Could This be the Cornerstone Covered in Moss?

I’m sure it’s a bit preemptive, but I almost feel like I turned a corner in this whole on-going battle with my self-image.
Yesterday was one of the first “real” spring days.  I triumphantly removed the insulation from the leaky windows, opened all the windows, Bs and I played many games of chase-the-ball-around-the-yard and I did [...]

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Cosmic Sign of Motivation

A couple of posts ago I mentioned a goal and a reward.
Well, as the cosmos has done with doughnuts and other signs, another green light came yesterday.
I got some news regarding The Reward and well, ends up that the timing is perfect.
Now my only major issues are logistical and financial, which are pretty inconsequential at [...]

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Positive Self-Talk

’s a fact. (or so I’m told)
Positive self-talk can help change your ideals and better help you reach your goal.
This morning I’m evaluating my ensemble in the mirror and I turn around to check out my butt.  Self-centered, maybe, but (ha!) I’d say most people see me from behind (ha!).
So here’s the dialog, which may [...]

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You Win This Time…

(wordpress was being a cranky pants yesterday so I wasn’t able to post this…)
Bacon was calling me.
Loudly.
Like a tantrum.
So I cave in and go to Tim Hortons for lunch.
While in line, I’m contemplating what to order, besides a turkey club wrap.
It’s my turn to order.
The words come out of my mouth before I realize what [...]

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Voicing my Frustration OR Looking for Advice

Why can’t I stick with this weight loss thing?
I physically feel better when I exercise and eat well, which in turn, makes me feel better emotionally.
And when I falter, I feel awful.  With my frame (which could be categorized as “small” as I am 5′2″on a good day) a gain as little as two to [...]

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Pro to the Con

Being sick for the better part of the week (like the better part of the office/shop) makes me not hungry.
Not tasting food = Not enjoying food = Not eating.
I know, I know, it’s not what you’re supposed to do.
I know I need to eat and it’s not that I wasn’t eating, I just wasn’t eating [...]

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