Starting weight: 236.8
Last week's weight: 159.0
Current weight: 162.8
Gain/loss: +3.8
Total gain/loss: -74
Pounds to goal (136.8): 26
Pounds to mini goal (149): 13.8
You might notice the scale moved in the wrong direction again. I'm seriously and completely down about this. Yes, I did indulge some over the weekend, but to gain that much? And I'm not even going to mention the lower numbers I saw on the scale last week. During the week, I was actually rocking a loss for the week. I'm discouraged. It seems like my system is utterly sensitive to salt in which any amount of it causes every cell in my body to suck up all the water I've consumed (yet I still pee ALL THE DAMN TIME!) It's frustrating!
As for my workouts, I reached my 15+ miles as of last night. I crapped out and didn't run Saturday before leaving for the lake so I had to do it last night upon arriving home from the lake. I also went out there again this morning for just under 4 miles. We are heading to the lake again this weekend so I am hoping to get all my miles in by the end of Friday's run so I don't have to haul my running gear with me or plan a run for Sunday evening. With my schedule this week it means I'll have to run Mon-Wed-Thurs-Friday which I don't love (three days in a row). But I can do it if driven. Where the strength training will fit in is unknown at this time.
I had the nicest comment on my blog Saturday which really made me feel good about sharing my journey with all of you. But after such a craptastic week and another stupid gain, I feel guilty. I want to be the person that inspires others, the person who succeeds. After all, this is supposed to be a weight loss blog. I know it's only me who is putting the pressure on me, but I know what it's like to read blogs where the author starts gravitating from what was supposed to be the whole point of the blog. I don't want to be one of those bloggers who loses site of the finish line, who never quite does what they set out to do, and who starts floating along in limboland. And I certainly don't want to waste anyone's time by blogging about limboland, including my own. I need and want to keep moving forward for everyone, especially me!
Sorry, this isn't a pity party; I'm just stating what many are probably thinking: she needs to get it together.
Get it together!
Showing posts with label overactive bladder. Show all posts
Showing posts with label overactive bladder. Show all posts
Monday, August 15, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
TMI - It's Here to Stay
Good morning and happy Monday!
This morning I had my first official training run, gosh it was fun to mark it off the list, and now I start my plan to go caffeine free. What? Have I gone insane? No and I'll explain.
I have been consulting my favorite physician, Dr. Google, about my bladder issues (overactive bladder, stress incontinence). I'm concerned about running 13.1 miles and having to stop and use a porta-potty, or worse, not being able to make it to one. I'm going to make some changes during the next few weeks to see if it helps the situation. If I don't see any improvement, I'll be calling up a real doctor. If I do see improvement, well, I might still call up a real doctor. Time will tell.
Up first is the plan to go caffeine free. Now, this is very difficult for me because I LOVE coffee. But I love running (without peeing) more than coffee so with that in mind, I embrace this plan. Today I had two cups of regular coffee (my usual is at least 5) and then switched to decaf. Decaf is fine, but not as lovely, so I don't see myself drinking much of it. It's more to help with my habit of always having coffee on my desk. Tomorrow I'll have two cups regular, but then Wednesday I will go down to one. By Saturday or Sunday I plan to have zero. Coffee is really all the caffeine that I consume these days, although I also love me some Diet Coke, but I hardly ever have it. I can always buy some caff-free if I really want it.
Up second on the plan is to decrease the liquids I consume overall. I drink a TON of water. I have a water bottle that holds 26 ounces and I will easily fill it 5 times per day, more if I am up late. I think I probably do it more out of habit than actual thirst and that makes my bladder work overtime. Instead of mindlessly drinking all day long, I plan to try and tune into my body's signals and drink when I am thirsty. Of course I still plan to get in my 48-64oz, but anything beyond that will only be when I'm absolutely thirsty. Cutting back coffee will decrease the overall amount of fluids too. I also plan to stop drinking anything past 7:00 p.m. Hopefully this will help me sleep through the night without having to get up to pee! Last night I was up 3 times!
Up third is to start practicing kegel exercises (sorry TMI). Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles is important in my situation. Having a large baby, coupled with being obese for several years has not done this area any favors. So I will consciously make time for these exercises everyday, more than once a day.
I am sharing this on my blog because I know I'm not the only female runner who experiences these issues. It's not fun, it's rather embarrassing, but it's also a fact of my life. If I can help anyone else who might be in a similar situation, I'll go ahead with the TMI on my blog. Hopefully no one is offended.
This morning I had my first official training run, gosh it was fun to mark it off the list, and now I start my plan to go caffeine free. What? Have I gone insane? No and I'll explain.
I have been consulting my favorite physician, Dr. Google, about my bladder issues (overactive bladder, stress incontinence). I'm concerned about running 13.1 miles and having to stop and use a porta-potty, or worse, not being able to make it to one. I'm going to make some changes during the next few weeks to see if it helps the situation. If I don't see any improvement, I'll be calling up a real doctor. If I do see improvement, well, I might still call up a real doctor. Time will tell.
Up first is the plan to go caffeine free. Now, this is very difficult for me because I LOVE coffee. But I love running (without peeing) more than coffee so with that in mind, I embrace this plan. Today I had two cups of regular coffee (my usual is at least 5) and then switched to decaf. Decaf is fine, but not as lovely, so I don't see myself drinking much of it. It's more to help with my habit of always having coffee on my desk. Tomorrow I'll have two cups regular, but then Wednesday I will go down to one. By Saturday or Sunday I plan to have zero. Coffee is really all the caffeine that I consume these days, although I also love me some Diet Coke, but I hardly ever have it. I can always buy some caff-free if I really want it.
Up second on the plan is to decrease the liquids I consume overall. I drink a TON of water. I have a water bottle that holds 26 ounces and I will easily fill it 5 times per day, more if I am up late. I think I probably do it more out of habit than actual thirst and that makes my bladder work overtime. Instead of mindlessly drinking all day long, I plan to try and tune into my body's signals and drink when I am thirsty. Of course I still plan to get in my 48-64oz, but anything beyond that will only be when I'm absolutely thirsty. Cutting back coffee will decrease the overall amount of fluids too. I also plan to stop drinking anything past 7:00 p.m. Hopefully this will help me sleep through the night without having to get up to pee! Last night I was up 3 times!
Up third is to start practicing kegel exercises (sorry TMI). Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles is important in my situation. Having a large baby, coupled with being obese for several years has not done this area any favors. So I will consciously make time for these exercises everyday, more than once a day.
I am sharing this on my blog because I know I'm not the only female runner who experiences these issues. It's not fun, it's rather embarrassing, but it's also a fact of my life. If I can help anyone else who might be in a similar situation, I'll go ahead with the TMI on my blog. Hopefully no one is offended.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)