GreenEyesBright

A rather eventful update: Reached a new goal: 185 lbs down from 263 lbs Woot! Around the same time I hit this goal, I hadn't been feeling well for awhile and when the pain got too much one weekend, went to the ER and turned out I had multiple huge freaking gallstones (the smallest was like 4 cms). So gallbladder came out and another procedure took stones out pf my bile duct as well (which had led to a massive infection and a very very pissed off liver).Spent 4 days in the hospital and in the end some interesting things happened which I will write about later. Right now I'm recovering at my sister's house in Atlanta who is also recovering from a partial hysterectomy she had 3 weeks ago. This makes it easier for friends and family to visit/help care for us. All in all I would say this was a big wake up call for me. Even though my vitals were good (low blood pressure, low cholesterol and I'm no longer obese), I almost died cause of the stone in my bile duct would have ruptured either my liver or gallbladder within a day (doc exaggerated most likely) but they operated even though I had no health insurance. The stones weren't moving which made them a big deal. I thought I was getting healthier but when I first started getting the gallstone attacks, I should have seen a doctor and not try to WebMD myself. It would have saved me a year worth of pain. While I recover, I plan to revisit my health goals and take them a little more seriously. With no gallbladder I really have to watch my diet and exercise so I don't put on serious weight. Keep cool y'all! Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2

Didn't quit, just got busy. Still walking everyday but not hitting the gym like I was. Going to teach myself how to use the smith machine here at the house cause walking to the gym then to work is killing time that I don't have room for in my day. (40 mins each way when I could be working out at home/cooking instead) So I'm swapping gym for running/bodyweights and when I get a car, I'll hit the gym again. Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2

Skipping the gym, going out for beers. Finally found a job Let the bar2crawl commence! And yes I'm painfully aware of how much I'll spend the weekend burning it off. Worth it! Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2

Its great to support your Mom! You might consider finding activities you two can do together fitness-wise. "Hey Mom, I've been thinking about checking out this State Park, want to tag along?" Or "Hey want to do a 5k walk for Diabetes with me?" I discovered my mom had an adventure streak when we took a small road trip together and visited Craters of Diamond State Park. Spending those days with my mom ended up being incredible as she shared stories about the adventures she used to go on. All these years and I never knew my mom used to scuba dive for treasure. Oh the stories she told. Another way is to say "Hey Mom I'm proud of you for losing 15lbs. How about I treat you to a pedicure?" Little boosts like these go a long way! Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2

I miss eating paleo. I felt a lot better on it. But theres just no way on $30 a week at most. And I don't by crap food like chips, sodas, sweets, etc. My diet is mainly oatmeal, sandwiches and fruits/veggies plus one big pot of something in a crockpot for the week. But ya do what ya gotta do right? Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2

Back to gym today. Saw a couple of regulars and a lot of new faces. Did arms and core today. Added planking, sit-ups and obliques. (Until I add lifting, I need something else to help tone the middle here. Just tired of this weird boxy shape I have right now.) On a personal note, I've been writing a lot more and looking for solid paying job. I've decided to take a break from school. Just need to figure out what direction I want my career to go into cause I keep bouncing back and forth. (Terrified of picking the wrong career). I'm passionate about so many things that it's hard to focus on one. And unfortunately you can no longer make money having a life like a poor modern day Di vinci if you have no money to eat. Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2

From experience stand up right away when it happens. I would get killer cramps like that. Wake up in such pain but then I'd jump up and massage the calf/flex and they'd go away. Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2

2 miles/4 miles. Shaving time off. Haven't been to the gym all week but I'll get back to it today Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2

I feel ya there. I've been trying to prove that im a Georgia resident since oct since i lost my drivers license then while hiking. They require a copy of my marriage and divorce license which... i cant get copies of without my DL! Arrrg! Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2

Gonna agree with you there Zen. Facebook friends blow everything outta proportion. Stupid ijits! Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2

Haven't been to the gym but have been walking. Have 10 miles since Wed. Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2

<3 <3 Amandie <3 <3 My bestie from college. :huggles: Yayness! Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2

Bahahaha thats my new favorite quote! Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2

Aww thank you Amandie! I'm a newbie to lifting too. =) But we'll figure it out together eh? After all, look at all the awesomeness we have on these boards! Never thought I'd ever see people wear both brains and brawn =D Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2

I wouldn't worry about it. She might not have meant it the way it sounded. And even if she did, eh like they said. Haters gonna hate. Just blow it off and enjoy the compliments that come your way =) Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk 2