Today is absolutely beautiful. The house warmed up to over 75 with no heater on so i bundled up the boys and went to the park. They had so much fun, and i got some much needed sunshine. Just what the Dr ordered. The back is healing faster than i thought but that means i still need to gradually become active and more important lift with my legs and always use my core. I’m only on 1/4 of a pain killer and 1/2 a muscle relaxant today and it seams to just like yesterday. I’m stretching like crazy but only using proper form and drinking lots of fluids.
I keep getting more and more excuses/reasons/wake up calls to be in ultimate shape, not just “healthy” according to some BMI or fat % but back to athlete shape. First when i was 16 with the knee and the Dr saying i should keep my weight at a healthy 145, then two years ago with the gallbladder and now i can’t eat fried foods anymore, and now with the back i needed to have a very strong core. I guess it’s time to take get the message and stop playing around. Exercise every day for the rest of my life. I keep getting the feeling and for me that’s not a negative thing it’s a relief, and it is also the best way to help with my serotonin levels and keep my emotions in cheek to…which effect all aspects of health. So wake up call given time and time again. Time to do something about it.
February 4th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
I’m glad that you and the boys enjoyed some sun today! Yay, it sounds like you’re feeling a bit better!
February 5th, 2010 at 2:22 am
YOU my friend, are meant for something better than average! I can tell being active and healthy is your passion, it’s just buried beneath habits, life, etc. You will find your way
I’m finding that the healthy food blogs really get me going. I have so much fun trying new recipes and concoctions… today for example, I took my first pass at protein ice cream and tried out this new vegan “cheese” mixture instead of a skinny cow ice cream sandwich and tortilla chips. I feel sooooooo much better and wasn’t craving as much. I’ve been reminded the whole wide wonderful world of healthy and clean foods out there.
PS – I hope you get some more beautiful days
XOXO
February 5th, 2010 at 9:17 am
I get so excited when there is some real sun, it just makes my whole day.
February 5th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
Some sun is so important… And, yes, it’s funny how we keep getting wake up calls until we get serious about them…
Happy Weekend!
February 7th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
I love sunny days!
Yep, we need to exercise every day, no buts about it – but I really slack on the weekends!
Hope you are doing well!