tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069087084873863028.post5243135732585142357..comments2023-11-03T06:28:37.718-07:00Comments on Where The Heck is Barbie???: TGIF....swelling saga continuesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10635172141262602694noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069087084873863028.post-695526489228611942008-01-07T20:51:00.000-08:002008-01-07T20:51:00.000-08:00I'm thinking- sure it's not great that you ate whe...I'm thinking- sure it's not great that you ate when you weren't hungry, but you made some pretty good choices. Don't be so hard on yourself cute girl!The Price's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528272456147527348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069087084873863028.post-88671085327618082762008-01-07T10:13:00.000-08:002008-01-07T10:13:00.000-08:00I keep lurking.. where are you?? Hope you're okay....I keep lurking.. where are you?? Hope you're okay. Hugs.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011454066532594607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069087084873863028.post-27990213792249226702008-01-07T05:52:00.000-08:002008-01-07T05:52:00.000-08:00Hey Steph, I hope the swelling got better and you ...Hey Steph, I hope the swelling got better and you have some answers soon! <BR/>You are awesome for making it to the gym with everything else on your mind!MMalloyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00386002188542563122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069087084873863028.post-56025509083893895182008-01-06T13:24:00.000-08:002008-01-06T13:24:00.000-08:00Steph, I hope you figure this out soon. The heart ...Steph, I hope you figure this out soon. The heart is nothing to mess with, that's for sure. Pharmacists are such wonderful, oft under-used, sources of information. I have 2 that I would trust almost as much as my doctor.<BR/><BR/>I did join PnP, but I really don't spend a lot of money outside of WW meetings and food. I bought some free weights at Play It Again Sports in the beginning (5 and 8lbs) and picked up a yoga mat. I also bought some protein powder and protein bars which I wouldn't have done otherwise - but they weren't necessary expenditures. Other than that all I've spent so far is the 3-month intro. fee. I just picked up 10lb weights today because I feel I'm ready to move up on some exercises. I don't do as much cardio as I need to and am also looking for an inexpensive cardio machine. Missed a deal on a stationary bike for $25 this weekend. I know what you mean about outlay of cash - after Christmas and that I refuse to settle on my WW goal it gets harder for me to justify spending any more money. Also, hubby took Sept off for a course we paid for (didn't pass yet) and then was laid off Nov 30, so things are starting to get tight. Check out some of Corrine's free schedules and maybe try to incorporate them into your workouts at the gym. It may give you a feel if you want to do this or not. I do the at-home routine and the only draw-back is trying to negotiate the stairs with wobbly legs afterwards to 'hide' my weights away from the kids.Candace MacPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042952981039797947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069087084873863028.post-6859002460572083442008-01-06T12:06:00.000-08:002008-01-06T12:06:00.000-08:00when I was retaining water, they found it was due ...when I was retaining water, they found it was due to a medication I was taking and slightly elevated blood pressure. Just go and get checked out and then you'll know for sure whats going on.<BR/><BR/>HUGS!!!Diana Swallow https://www.blogger.com/profile/06617104284642930333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069087084873863028.post-80918113640403671512008-01-05T12:27:00.000-08:002008-01-05T12:27:00.000-08:00Steal away girl! I LOVE comfort foods, especially ...Steal away girl! I LOVE comfort foods, especially at a total of 7 points a pop! TOM is approaching so I'm needing warm, filling foods... How are you feeling today? Any luck with the swelling?Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011454066532594607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069087084873863028.post-25845823957708483902008-01-05T08:41:00.000-08:002008-01-05T08:41:00.000-08:00Hi StephI hope you are feeling better soon and fin...Hi Steph<BR/><BR/>I hope you are feeling better soon and find out what is causing the water retention and pain/numbness in your arms and shoulders.<BR/><BR/>You are in my thoughts and prayers that this problem will be corrected soon. Take care of yourself ok. Have a great weekend. :)WeightBGonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07495992035818832628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069087084873863028.post-73818240470697567752008-01-04T19:54:00.000-08:002008-01-04T19:54:00.000-08:00Awwww - Candace thanks for your concern. I though...Awwww - Candace thanks for your concern. I thought the fluid limiting was strange too but apparently if it is a heart issue then they tell you to limit fluid - 8 glasses of water is okay but I typically drink about 150 ounces a day. <BR/><BR/>On an up note I did go to my whole food store/pharmacy and talked to the pharmacist. She was concerned about the swelling (especially when my excess stomach skin aka pannus swells) and told me to check with the doc for sure. She did point me in the direction of some herbal stuff that I took about 4 hours ago and it seems to be working some.........we'll see in the morning??<BR/><BR/>I know, I know - I didn't do well yesterday with eating because I was struggling with all the fluid. Then I got home and finally felt like eating and goodness knows that is just what I did........so on top of my already wacked out habits I have the swelling too......just one more obstacle to overcome, right??<BR/><BR/>So a question for you - did you join PhitNPhat?? What do you think? I love Corrine but I'm so hesitant to spend anymore money on my already wacky lifestyle. Between gym, vitamins, food, etc. I'm pushing 4 or 500 bucks a month. So what is your opinion - I trust your judgment?? BTW - you look fab and WTG on the loss during Christmas - you're just trying to make us all look bad - LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10635172141262602694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069087084873863028.post-80027231004301235982008-01-04T18:01:00.000-08:002008-01-04T18:01:00.000-08:00Hi Steph, How are you doing for breakfasts and eat...Hi Steph, How are you doing for breakfasts and eating through the day? I've read that when you don't eat enough in the early part of the day your body goes into carb withdrawal and such later in the day and causes major cravings. As I recall you tend to save a lot of your points for later in the day. Not a good idea. You should really try to break up your eating evenly through the day.<BR/>Also, did the doctor say to limit fluid intake to help the swelling go down? It was my understanding (and my experience) that drinking the water actually flushed the fluid your body is holding on to. Your body is afraid it won't get the fluid it needs (especially with the crazy workouts you do) and hangs on to what it gets for dear life.<BR/>Sorry to be such a nagger, now make sure you eat some protein before bed and brush you toofins. Oh, the body loves protein to sleep on.Candace MacPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042952981039797947noreply@blogger.com