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Melt Down


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Posted by: BabsieGirl

Hello Everyone

Geesh, I thought I would never find the time to set this journal up. First, I'd like to thank you for stopping by. Secondly, all advice is and will be greatly appreciated, if you will

Okay, this is going to be a true challenge for me. But, I'm going to give it ALL I have.

As most of you already know, I have Stage IV Endometriosis and am receiving monthly Lupron Depot 3.75 injections. These injections started Feb 26th 2004 and will continue for 3 to 6 months. This little hormone is making it hard for me to lose the weight I've gained during heavy hormone treatments which, started after my first competition in June of 2003. Since then, I've managed to put on 55lbs. Most of it being water and part being fat. Hey, it makes me feel a little better:heehee:

So, here I am starting up another journal. Melt Down! Let me tell you how I plan to "melt" the fat away. Or, rather attempt to "melt" it away. It's all trial and error, right?

Diet: My diet will change every 6 weeks. Less than 6 if changes are still being made. Each 6 weeks is considered a session. So, each session will have, a "diet' phase. There will be a total of 3-6 phases (and I say 3 to 6 because I cannot promise surgery will hold off that long).

*With each phase comes new stats, pics & diet. Pics will not be posted until either mid way or final results. I'm currently working on my diet. At the latest, it'll be posted tomorrow morning.

Melt Down Reward: I will have daily & weekly rewards. I will only be rewarded if I stick to my diet on a daily basis. IF I cheat more than once during the week, there will be no weekly reward. Weekly rewards will be something like, going to my favorite restaurant.

Cardio: 30 to 45 minutes, 3 days per week.

Day 1: Treadmil
Day 2: Precor Elliptical Glider
Day 3: Tread: 15min, Bike:15min & Glider: 15-20min

* If the weather is nice, cardio will be done outside.

Weight Training: Will be done 3 days a week. Starting next week! Missed sessions, trained muscle groups & workouts will be reported each day they occur.

Melt Down Goal: To lose everything I've gained during hormone therapy. To get the "Babsie" back to her old self again. I've put on 50+lbs and it's coming off!!!

Melt Down Challenge: To compete in September 2004. This is ONLY if hormone therapy, weight training & diet go according to plan.

Melt Down Supplements:

*Multi-Vitamin
*Glucosamine Chondroitin
*Glutamine
*Protein -- Nectar or Reloaded
*Nitrous
*Beta 3
*MM4
*Subdue


NOTE: Tonight I will have stats, pics and B/F taken. Remember, pics will not be posted until mid way or final results.


Posted by: JLB001

Gooooooooooooooooooooo Babsie! Very well thought out!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Hey THANKS JLB!!! You think it sounds okay?


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Im sorry to ask
but what is endometriosis?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

It's okay.

Endometriosis is a condition in which bits of the tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grow in other parts of the body. Like the uterine lining, this tissue builds up and sheds in response to monthly hormonal cycles. However, there is no natural outlet for the blood discarded from these implants. Instead, it falls onto surrounding organs, causing swelling and inflammation. This repeated irritation leads to the development of scar tissue and adhesions in the area of the endometrial implants.

I'm am at a stage 4 which means, there's no other place for my endo to spill. I have cul-de-sacs on/in my ovaries, uterus and colon. So, now, it's spilling onto/into my other organs. Feb I had my Laparascopy done and my doctor said it's on/in my colon. We're hoping the Lupron Injections will "burn" the Endo from my colon.

Believe me, it's the pits


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

o ok
thanks for telling me

poor you

sounds bad


Posted by: BabsieGirl

You're welcome hon. Anytime you want to ask me a question, you go ahead and do so. It takes a lot to embarrass me.

There are NO words to describe the pain. There are good days and then there are BAD ones also.....REALLY REALLY bad. So, I'm trying to keep focus on other things. Which seems to help.


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

:*(

i was hoping it wasnt a painful condition...
sorry im naive...

well i hope it gets better and everything works out


Posted by: BabsieGirl

I'm sure things will liven up for me.

You don't need to apologize hon. I'm naive too


Posted by: Jill

Good luck hot stuff, Ill be folllowing along too!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Hey thanks Jill.

I'm still working on my diet........plugging away at the numbers...........


Posted by: ncgirl21

Good Luck Babsie!! I'm sure you'll be able to do it!


Posted by: jstar

Hi Babsie

You have an amazing attitude and so much inner strength...very admirable I will be following along and watching. Truly amazing seeing your comp picture and knowing you achieved that body while dealing with endo..WOW.

I never knew what it was really, thank you for shedding some light. I will pray the pain goes away for ya hun!


Posted by: atherjen

Best of luck Babs! Ill def be following!
I love your idea with the "rewards"


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by ncgirl21
Good Luck Babsie!! I'm sure you'll be able to do it!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed hon. Thanks for the luck.


Posted by: Stacey

Hey Honey--- I am totally here for you!! Good Luck on all your goals!!!

You know I am here for you if you need to talk about anything, especially Endometriosis since I have it also

This was VERY Well thought out--LOOKS AWESOME!!!!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by jstar
Hi Babsie

You have an amazing attitude and so much inner strength...very admirable I will be following along and watching. Truly amazing seeing your comp picture and knowing you achieved that body while dealing with endo..WOW.

I never knew what it was really, thank you for shedding some light. I will pray the pain goes away for ya hun!

Ugh. I had everything all typed out earlier and I lost it all.

Jstar, thank you so much for stopping in. It really means a lot knowing I have friends to count on. So don't go being a stranger on me

Endo is def. a tough battle. There is no cure for it so, I've been on an emotional rollar coaster for quite some time and, it seemed to get worse after I knew what stage I was at. Being on Lupron doesn't help any. Actually, it makes it worse. Not the pain. The sadness and frustration that comes in learning about things going on inside your body. I'm starting to get strong. Mentally. Not all there and I figured setting this journal would be a nice place to start. I still get sad from time to time when wondering the usual -- "Why me, why now" sort of thing. After learning I'm not alone and this happens to over 2million other women, I knew I wasn't totally in this by myself. My husband is trying to be supportive. I won't bore you with this. If you have any questions though, feel free to ask hon. K?

Training while having Endo was tough and I'm very thankful my PT tried to understand. Sometimes you'd think he understood and then some he wondered if I was blowing smoke up his rump. So yeah, training was tough and I missed quite a few sessions.

So, when are you going to get back on stage???

Keep in touch and don't be a stranger hon.
Babs


Posted by: sara

Good luck hon I know you can do it... you will be on stage September 04


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
Best of luck Babs! Ill def be following!
I love your idea with the "rewards"
JENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!! How are you doing?????

Thanks. I knew it worked for me last time. My feelings are, this: You sacrifice all day and during the weekends, week after week it's the same thing. What do you have to look forward to when you go home each night or in the end, but a healthier sexier looking you??? (not that that's NOT good) I feel most every diet fails because they get old, boring, it becomes every day routine..the same type foods, etc.....So who says we still cannot have what we REALLY like, yet still lose inches, pounds, etc....? Every day or once a week we have to have something (short term) to look forward to since most diets are long term....There needs to be something short term whether it's every day, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly put in play or else, you start thinking........."Screw this, this isn't how I want to live my life, how strict!!!". So, I set up the reward program. It's motivation!!! If you set your diet up based on the foods you like and knowing at the end of the day or week, something tasty is coming your way, it's bound to work and you're bound to stick to it more so than not. Food doesn't always have to be a reward. It could be winning that trophy for competition, or fitting into that fancy dress you wore 3 years ago...what ever you'd like to set as motivation (as long as it's within reason) it's bound to have positive mental affects to your dieting/training program.

What are your thoughts?

babs


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
Hey Honey--- I am totally here for you!! Good Luck on all your goals!!!

You know I am here for you if you need to talk about anything, especially Endometriosis since I have it also

This was VERY Well thought out--LOOKS AWESOME!!!!
Aww thanks Stacey. I'm fixing to hit the gym tonight. Not weights. Just cardio. I may just do my cardio at home. Starting to get a headache.

Thanks for listening to me hon. I really do appreciate a listening ear. Or eye in this matter!

Take care and be safe.

Babs


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by sara
Good luck hon I know you can do it... you will be on stage September 04

HEY SARA!!! Thanks hon. I hope to be on stage. That's what my dream will be before things get worse with this Endo stuff......Maybe I'll put in a special request to my doctor and extra prayers....Think that would work?

Thanks for stopping in here.

THIS IS GREAT!!!!!


Posted by: Stacey

Hey Babs- I'm here anytime for ya

Have fun with your cardio- I will be doing mine in one hour-- Outdoors!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

I'll be doing mine indoors. We got LOTS of snow today.

Okay. I'm moving to Texas!!!!


Posted by: Stacey

ohh gosh!! SORRRRRY!!!

Its SO Pretty here. Very Sunny!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Oh, you're so silly...No need to say you're sorry! hush hush

I bet it's pretty there. When my mom lived in Dallas Tx, she would call me everyday and say, "What's the weather like their?" I'd be like

I thought about talking to my hubby about moving their. It'd be sooooo nice. We could play outside EVERY DAY!!!!!!!!...........And, not have to pay State Taxes....lol


Posted by: Stacey

YEAH MOVE DOWN HERE!!!!!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Okay...I'll talk to him tonight. I'm just sick of Ohio. BORING!!!!! My mom says EVERYONE is sooooooo nice over there.


Posted by: Paynne

Wow, your description of endo sounds like it's no joke. Great to see you have the fighting spirit. Go Babs!


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
Hey Honey--- I am totally here for you!! Good Luck on all your goals!!!

You know I am here for you if you need to talk about anything, especially Endometriosis since I have it also

This was VERY Well thought out--LOOKS AWESOME!!!!
You have it too??

ok can some one fill me in on this
is this pretty common in women?
sorry like i said im naive...


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:
Originally posted by BabsieGirl
Okay...I'll talk to him tonight. I'm just sick of Ohio. BORING!!!!! My mom says EVERYONE is sooooooo nice over there.
Yea!
move to my town LOL

well...some people are nice, others are not...

in south Waco (a town 15-20 miles from here)

there are like 15 murders a year lol...
so not everyone is nice

But the town i live in rox, small but everyone is nice
and schools a blast (NOT the work, just the peeps that go there )


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by myCATpowerlifts
You have it too??

ok can some one fill me in on this
is this pretty common in women?
sorry like i said im naive...

Sure, click on my Pink link......you'll be routed to my story and LOTS LOTS of information


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Okay Cat, you just scared the bajesus out of me.......15 is a lot.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Todays meals will be posted until I can come up with a "doable" diet plan for 6 weeks. At the moment I'm working with a Pro-Figure athlete in helping me put something in place. She knows my goals ect.....After the meal plan is put into place, it may change IF my doctor says it's not good. On the 25th, my gyno will know everything I'm tossing into my mouth including, supplements. I don't want this stuff back firing at me.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

8am
4 egg white
1 yolk
6oz Chicken Breast
Vanilla Sunrise
multi vitamin

10am
coffee
16oz water
5 strawberries
heaping cream
grapefruit

1pm
12oz tuna
mayo
broc
Vanilla Sunrise
16oz water


Posted by: Jill

How many meals will you be eating daily? What are your macros going to be approx?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

I'll be eating close to 6 meals daily. Right now, nothing is set in stone hon. I'm waiting on my diet as we speak. I'll call her later on. She's out of state in all.


Posted by: Stacey

Hey Cats-- Yep I have it too! It's not fun at all!!!!! But I'm trying to fight it like Babsie!!! It's common...but not Extremly Common..ya know what I mean..?


Posted by: JLB001

Babsie...is that similar to a B.I. diet?

Which figure person will you be working with? I know your excited and such to find out how things will be going! Just promise us you will not push yourself harder than you should! Your health comes first..k?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

JODIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! How was your meeting today? Missed you.

Some of the stuff on there is. Pretty close though. That's just to hold me over until everything is finalized.

Remember the thread I started about you "keeping" contest pics from us? Then we got to talking about one of the girls, "Angie" who's pics were also up in that site. We talked about how her face looked really dried out during her photo shoot, and how she turned pro either this year or last ...etc...? Anyway....it's her nutritionist and, Angie making my diet for me. It'll be a long process to follow in order to make the right changes. They don't want me to hit the weights yet. They want me to basically diet and do cardio 3 times a week. I'll actually meet with the two of them soon.

For minds sake, I'm thinking of starting the weights next week. NOT hitting it hard. Basically hitting them like a TOTAL beginner would.

You're absolutely correct. My health does come first and if things get worse with me before the hysterectomy, then the comp will have to wait until all is well. The comp is strictly set up as a challenge. It would be nice to do, yes, but not nice enough to sacrifice my health. LOL.......listen to me....like dieting down for a comp is healthy..... I just know I really want this. It's soooo hard watching you all get ready for comps, when I should be doing it also, but I cannot. I've been away from the weights for sooo long and I miss it. I really really miss it Before too long, I'm going to have a HUGE scar from hip to hip.........and what judge is going to say I look great in a bikini? None! I just feel this is my last chance to stand on stage and feel good about my appearance. You know?


Posted by: JLB001

I have heard really good things about Angie. I hear she is a real sweetheart! Now Roger....he seems like he would be one tough cookie to have as an advisor. It's no wonder Angie always looks great. You'll be in good hands (imo).

Your meds may have you holding alot of water weight. Once the diet kicks in, that will seem like its falling off. Just stay positive and follow the advice your giving. Just remember...opinions are like azzholes..everyone has one! So stick to the ones you know!


Posted by: Stacey

Great advice Jodie!!!!

Heya Babs~ I totally understand where your coming from... Now I wish a lot that I was still doing the comp~Butterfly was right, it may take me A long, long time to get pregnant.

Your mind is in the right place though, putting your health first!!

Love ya!!


Posted by: gwcaton

Good afternoon/evening


Posted by: jstar

Hi Babs!

I promise I won't be a stranger!!! I am not sure when exactly I will be on stage again but, like you, I also have the "itch" to diet down and get ready just like everyone on here. We got 7" snow in the past day and more is coming on Friday - I know it makes it that much more difficult to think spring is right around the corner.

I totally agree with you about having rewards built into your program. Is this what you did to lose 40 lbs for your last comp? My goal is to wear a certain outfit (jeans that are too small and a midriff baring top) to go see my pals compete on April 24th.

If you are in Ohio at least you are in the home of a lot of great fitness and figure competitors - Jenny H, Adela, etc. Good luck with your new trainer

We are both gonna rock the house this fall! The world better prepare!!!


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:
Originally posted by BabsieGirl
Okay Cat, you just scared the bajesus out of me.......15 is a lot.
um 15 what?


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

ooh 15 murders...yea
its scary there...thats why i dont like driving there

and i dont look anyone in the face, might get capped...

but the town i live in has almost no crime


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by JLB001
I have heard really good things about Angie. I hear she is a real sweetheart! Now Roger....he seems like he would be one tough cookie to have as an advisor. It's no wonder Angie always looks great. You'll be in good hands (imo).

Your meds may have you holding alot of water weight. Once the diet kicks in, that will seem like its falling off. Just stay positive and follow the advice your giving. Just remember...opinions are like azzholes..everyone has one! So stick to the ones you know!

Roger is who I initally went through. I had to show him diet plans I used in the past, training, pics....the works before he'd even considered training me. He ended up giving me the OK on Tuesday - I had been talking to him for a couple weeks prior. He wants me to hook up with Angie SOON. It's just me finding time to use another office phone so people here don't hear what I'm talking about. I may go and call her now.

I'm thinking what you're thinking also. Meds having me hold water!!! I had my BF taken last night HOLY SHIA******** I about started bawling.....I called my doctor and left a msg for him to call me........He needs to find a way to get rid of all this CRAP!!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
Great advice Jodie!!!!

Heya Babs~ I totally understand where your coming from... Now I wish a lot that I was still doing the comp~Butterfly was right, it may take me A long, long time to get pregnant.

Your mind is in the right place though, putting your health first!!

Love ya!!

AWWWW......You're too kind for words!!!! I wuv you too

You can still try to do a comp and get preg at the same time. Just if you end up getting pregnant first, you'll need to switch your diet up a bit, scratch the comp and plan for it after your pregnancy. There was a girl I competed against last year. Her baby was 6 MONTHS OLD!!!!!! and she LOOKED GREAT!!!!!!! She trained & dieted for 6 months and made it. Smooth sailing for her.!!! She breast feed too.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by gwcaton
Good afternoon/evening
Morning morning morning!!!

How goes it hon?


Posted by: gwcaton

Quote:
Originally posted by BabsieGirl
Morning morning morning!!!

How goes it hon?
It goes great for me . Workout is done and I'm on my way out the door for work. Long trip . LOL I work atthe grocery store across the street from my house .

How's your day starting out ? Great I hope.

later!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by jstar
Hi Babs!

I promise I won't be a stranger!!! I am not sure when exactly I will be on stage again but, like you, I also have the "itch" to diet down and get ready just like everyone on here. We got 7" snow in the past day and more is coming on Friday - I know it makes it that much more difficult to think spring is right around the corner.

I totally agree with you about having rewards built into your program. Is this what you did to lose 40 lbs for your last comp? My goal is to wear a certain outfit (jeans that are too small and a midriff baring top) to go see my pals compete on April 24th.

If you are in Ohio at least you are in the home of a lot of great fitness and figure competitors - Jenny H, Adela, etc. Good luck with your new trainer

We are both gonna rock the house this fall! The world better prepare!!!


I just had a BIG post for you!!! and I lost it!

I'll make it short and sweet cause I have to get back to work...Dang it!!!

Isn't it amazing how people motivate each other? It's great!

Yep, snow is still falling here. Don't know exactly how much has fallen. All I know is, I want it to stop. Last week we were spoiled with sunny 70 degree weather, then this week...here comes the snow...

I had rewards set in my program for competition however, SLOWLY the rewards were dropping off as comp time got closer! My reward then became mental. What I mean by that is, I wanted to start thinking, "This is all practice, this is all practice....If I don't place in the top 5, I made mass changes!" And I did make mass changes and I was proud of them. So, my reward became, "Feeling good about ME and PROUD of the changes/gains I made and letting that shine through for the judges to see! And, it worked!!!!

Girl, you're going to look hot, April 24th . Sounds like a rewarding outfit you have in mind. You're gonna make it no doubt

Yep, good ol'Ohio!! Home of the Figure/Fitness and BBing Competitions. People take this stuff pretty serious here. Not that they don't anywhere eles. Just the crowd and groups, etc...are out of control. I plan to attend the Mike Francois Classic May 22nd. Last year he had 150 Figure competitors! 150!!! Not including Fitness and BBers. This is just one of the many comps we have here in Ohio! I'll take pictures there and post them. Some of the girls look like they just woke up one day and decided they were going to compete, THAT MORNING!!! while others looked trained, etc.....It's was quite interesting to see.

I hope to make the Mike Davies "All Ohio Comp" He throws a great comp show!!! The absolute best guest posers!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by gwcaton
It goes great for me . Workout is done and I'm on my way out the door for work. Long trip . LOL I work atthe grocery store across the street from my house .

How's your day starting out ? Great I hope.

later!

Aww...I wish I could work out in the AM Unfortunately, I work 9 to 6pm. So, everything starts for me at the gym by 7pm.

LOL, just across the street huh!! That's really convenient.

My day is starting out okay. Last night ended quite bad. For me.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Here we are. The moment you've all been waiting PATIENTLY for. My Stats! Ugh, they're awful. Let me just say, I blame it all on the hormones

<breath in..............and out>

Name: Krystie
Aka: BabsieGirl
Age: 26
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 180 (not naked)
Neck: 14.25
Chest: 34.25 (measured under breast)
Tricep: 13
Waist: 36
Hip: 42.25
Thigh High: 23.25
Thigh Low: 21
Calf: 15.5

Tricep: 30
Supraillum: 23
Thigh: 44
Total Body Fat: 34.1%


Posted by: Stacey

Heya Babsie!! That is awesome about the girl you competed with who had just had a baby!!!

How are ya?


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:
Originally posted by BabsieGirl
Here we are. The moment you've all been waiting PATIENTLY for. My Stats! Ugh, they're awful. Let me just say, I blame it all on the hormones

<breath in..............and out>

Name: Krystie
Aka: BabsieGirl
Age: 26
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 180 (not naked)
Neck: 14.25
Chest: 34.25 (measured under breast)
Tricep: 13
Waist: 36
Hip: 42.25
Thigh High: 23.25
Thigh Low: 21
Calf: 15.5

Tricep: 30
Supraillum: 23
Thigh: 44
Total Body Fat: 34.1%
Dont worry about a thing honny!
You'll be back to where you used to be...it make take a little while
but you will get there

Thanks for having the "guts" to post these
Im rooting for you!
Try not to be hard on yourself


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
Heya Babsie!! That is awesome about the girl you competed with who had just had a baby!!!

How are ya?

I know. We were like, "You're gonna have to share your secret!"

Every second she got though, she was back stage pumping.....Not pumping iron, if you know what I mean.

I'm doing okay. Did my 30 min of cardio last night. IT WAS GREAT!!!! After 2 mins of completing I had tummy cramps. ended after 15 min....If I got the cramps during my session, I would've quit. But they came afterwards.

How are you?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by myCATpowerlifts
Dont worry about a thing honny!
You'll be back to where you used to be...it make take a little while
but you will get there

Thanks for having the "guts" to post these
Im rooting for you!
Try not to be hard on yourself
I'm trying not to. It's hard. Each time I look at my measurements I remind myself, that I'm hiding it REALLY well. My friends at the gym were like, "NO WAY!!!!" Jerrett needs to redo those again. A lady here at work THAT LOOKS BIGGER THAN ME, is 32%

I know I'll be back to where I was. Just seeing those measurements were a REAL eye opener, you know?

I REALLY didn't want to post them after seeing how bad they were but, a promise is a promise and a journal IS journal.

Me? Hard on myself!!! Why would you make such a request?

Nah, I think I'll be okay. I have a call into my doctor. Just waiting for him to call back.

Thanks hon for your encouraging words. Those REALLY mean a lot to me right now! You're such a sweetie


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:
Originally posted by BabsieGirl
I'm trying not to. It's hard. Each time I look at my measurements I remind myself, that I'm hiding it REALLY well. My friends at the gym were like, "NO WAY!!!!" Jerrett needs to redo those again. A lady here at work THAT LOOKS BIGGER THAN ME, is 32%

I know I'll be back to where I was. Just seeing those measurements were a REAL eye opener, you know?

I REALLY didn't want to post them after seeing how bad they were but, a promise is a promise and a journal IS journal.

Me? Hard on myself!!! Why would you make such a request?

Nah, I think I'll be okay. I have a call into my doctor. Just waiting for him to call back.

Thanks hon for your encouraging words. Those REALLY mean a lot to me right now! You're such a sweetie
it makes me happy that you are happy


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Thanks sugar!!!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Last night I did Cardio.

30min Moderate intensity
Precor Elliptical Glider
Level: Highest


Posted by: jstar

Hi Babs!

Cardio feels so good on the elliptical doesn't it! Don't worry about those stats - most of it is probably water like you said.

Keep it up hon!!!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

The elliptical is GREAT!!!!! So much easier on your joints. Plus, I feel I benefit more by using it vs. the treadmill or bike.

Thanks hon for stopping in again. You know, it's kinda motivating knowing people read your journal. You know what I mean?


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

^no b/c i havent made one


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Uh oh.......make one....You can keep track of your training, etc.......


Posted by: Jill

You'll get to your goal babsie-just make sure you take care of your body and health first! Your so postive having endo, I need to be more positive in my life, maybe I could learn a thing or 2 from ya!

BTW, I luuuuuuuuuuuv the crosstrainer!


Posted by: Jill

Hey Babsie-just curious as to what type of diet you were doing to prepare for you comp?


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:
Originally posted by BabsieGirl
Uh oh.......make one....You can keep track of your training, etc.......
nooo....no thanks...

i dont wanna put up my diet to get griped at lol
and then my training is lazy some times...
and then...etc
and then...etc




Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
Hey Babsie-just curious as to what type of diet you were doing to prepare for you comp?


I can't tell you as of yet. A couple people and I are working on something. You'll all have a chance to see soon. Couple weeks tops it's a surprise!!! I'm excited


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by myCATpowerlifts
nooo....no thanks...

i dont wanna put up my diet to get griped at lol
and then my training is lazy some times...
and then...etc
and then...etc

You sure are ornery


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

^ lol?? ornery??

is that the word used on the water boy? lol


Posted by: jstar

Yeah it really is motivating to see people actually reading your journal. And I love to read up on how other people here are doing - it's great motivation to keep plugging away!

What kind of elliptical do you have at your gym? We have a Precor and a LifeFitness One. I like the latter, and it is the only machine where I can get my heart rate up high! I have a NordicTrack elliptical in my basement too---just love it


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

^ at first i thought you said Horney
i was like yea, yea


Posted by: JLB001

Babsie....don't be so hard on yourself about the bf. That was only 3 sites. See if you can find someone to do 9. You would be suprised at how much it can be different. When you do only three, they hit the areas we hold the most in.

Ohhhhh, Mike Davies. His workouts kick ass and are soooooo brutal! The ones I post in my journal are from him. I got stuff from him last year. His stuff works wonders! Ya just have to actually put in the work and do it. Jon hasn't changed much from Mike's workouts, just added in sets to be 4 total with 15 reps to failure.

Augh...gotta go home and change for the gym. I'll post more later this evening.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by jstar
Yeah it really is motivating to see people actually reading your journal. And I love to read up on how other people here are doing - it's great motivation to keep plugging away!

What kind of elliptical do you have at your gym? We have a Precor and a LifeFitness One. I like the latter, and it is the only machine where I can get my heart rate up high! I have a NordicTrack elliptical in my basement too---just love it


I know!!! It's awesome!! LOVE IT!!

The one use if the Precor. It has more of a natural motion to it. Perfect machine!!

ME TOO!!! I honestly believe I benefit better from the ellipticals than any other cardio equip. It's amazing, the dif.

Many PTs do not like it. They think they're over rated!!!! I say....."Get out of old school!"


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by myCATpowerlifts
^ at first i thought you said Horney
i was like yea, yea

Well well...we can def. tell you're not female


Posted by: atherjen

Morning Babs!!
How is everything going today?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by JLB001
Babsie....don't be so hard on yourself about the bf. That was only 3 sites. See if you can find someone to do 9. You would be suprised at how much it can be different. When you do only three, they hit the areas we hold the most in.

Ohhhhh, Mike Davies. His workouts kick ass and are soooooo brutal! The ones I post in my journal are from him. I got stuff from him last year. His stuff works wonders! Ya just have to actually put in the work and do it. Jon hasn't changed much from Mike's workouts, just added in sets to be 4 total with 15 reps to failure.

Augh...gotta go home and change for the gym. I'll post more later this evening.
What are the other sites? I was thinking more like 26-30% because of all the water in all. A friend of mine gave me water pills but I'm SCARED to death to try'em out......I wanted to tell her no yet, I also didn't want to make her think her efferts were a waste of her time, ya know? I'd rather get stuff from my doctor.

LOL, he def. hit the areas I hold the most fat in. Oh wait a sec.....he didn't check my fun bags Those are my boobies My dad calls them fun bags..........Anyway, my rebound areas are my abs, chest and glutes......some in the inner thigh area. I don't think he could pinch anything from my calf. Those have always been pure muscle.

I hear Mike is tough on all his girls! My PT was his partner for a while until he decided to go out on his own. I KNOW EXACTLY what you mean!!!! Many people think even if the half arse there work out, they'll get the same benefit......FAR FROM IT!!! That irritates me the most. Seeing girls say they're following a program yet, not really FOLLOWING it...know what I mean? You can honestly tell who's been sticking to it and the ones who aren't.

Keep me posted


Posted by: Stacey

Heya Babs!!!

I agree with Jill!! You are SO positive for having Endo. I always get sad & feel soo bad that I have it...especially when I think about how I have the most severe stage!!

You Rock!
Hope you have a great weekend!!!


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

GOOOOOOD MORNING!
how goes it babs?


Posted by: Power Rabbit

Quote:
Originally posted by BabsieGirl
What are the other sites? I was thinking more like 26-30% because of all the water in all. A friend of mine gave me water pills but I'm SCARED to death to try'em out......I wanted to tell her no yet, I also didn't want to make her think her efferts were a waste of her time, ya know? I'd rather get stuff from my doctor.

By water pills you mean diruetics right? Id hold off on it for abit...Your doin great, and you should be able to shed the water naturally...

I myself have injected lasix(a very powerful diruetic) a few times, for various powerlifting comps and a few times that I needed to stip and wasnt carb depleted/water depleted enough for my likeing....all the times ive used it, it was at the last min.....its far from the safest way to go, and you definately have enough dedication to shed it off in no time.

Dont worry to much..Im shure you are gonna kick butt!


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

where is she?


Posted by: JLB001

Babsie...they are: Tricep, Bicep, Subscap, Supra, Pectoral, Abs, Kidney, Quad, and Calf. Add them up multiply by 1.1 then divide by 9 to come up with total. This is the formula Jon uses to come up with it.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
Morning Babs!!
How is everything going today?

Morning sweetie....I have THE worse HEADACHE!!!!!!!! ugh. I'm leaving work early.....The light is killing me. when I stand up....my head throbs....

I'm almost postive this Lupron injection is giving me high blood pressure.

How are you?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
Heya Babs!!!

I agree with Jill!! You are SO positive for having Endo. I always get sad & feel soo bad that I have it...especially when I think about how I have the most severe stage!!

You Rock!
Hope you have a great weekend!!!


Hey there Hon!!! I'm trying to stay positive. It does SUCK though. Sorry. I'm moody today because I'm sick and tired of feeling good one day and like crap the next. I'm calling my doctor again. I'm fed up with this SH**!!!! I really am!...>This is my life and I'm sick of pill after Effin pill.........WHEN AM I GOING TO LIVE MY LIFE???? MY LIFE!!!!! When can I feel normal again, ya know? This is what I'm talking about...the emotional rollar coaster and trying so SO hard to be strong......Today I feel sad and ticked off at the same time. My face feels hot.........

BRB..I'm calling my dr


Posted by: BabsieGirl

My doctor is in surgery His nurse was like OMG how long has this been going on? And I told her........then I said there was more but I rather hold off until I can talk to my doctor face to face.......

You guys...I'm soo sad


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by myCATpowerlifts
GOOOOOOD MORNING!
how goes it babs?

Morning darlin

I'm not doing too good today.................sux


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by Power Rabbit
By water pills you mean diruetics right? Id hold off on it for abit...Your doin great, and you should be able to shed the water naturally...

I myself have injected lasix(a very powerful diruetic) a few times, for various powerlifting comps and a few times that I needed to stip and wasnt carb depleted/water depleted enough for my likeing....all the times ive used it, it was at the last min.....its far from the safest way to go, and you definately have enough dedication to shed it off in no time.

Dont worry to much..Im shure you are gonna kick butt!

Yeah, I meant diruetics.

I agree. I am going to hold off. It's just that my clothes aren't fitting me anymore, summer time is right around the corner and I feel and look like a cow! I can actually feel the weight of my cheeks.

So for powerlifting, are there certain weight limits for each class?

I hope I kick butt. Just days like this REALLY gets me down and feeling blue. I feel like there's no more hope for me. My life is just going to continue to be one HUGE pill. Endo has run my entire life!!! I'm sure Stacey can elaborate also on this. We're both at our final stages and then some.

You're now trying BBing, right? How's that coming along hon?


Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by BabsieGirl
Morning darlin

I'm not doing too good today.................sux

Why, what's wrong Babsie?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Everything above will explain. It's this darn Lupron Injection. Making me all twisted...................


Posted by: BabsieGirl



My doctor just called me back....he said I need to leave work and head straight to the ER to be evaluated with my headache, nose bleed and memory loss...........


Posted by: Stacey

Quote:
Originally posted by BabsieGirl
Hey there Hon!!! I'm trying to stay positive. It does SUCK though. Sorry. I'm moody today because I'm sick and tired of feeling good one day and like crap the next. I'm calling my doctor again. I'm fed up with this SH**!!!! I really am!...>This is my life and I'm sick of pill after Effin pill.........WHEN AM I GOING TO LIVE MY LIFE???? MY LIFE!!!!! When can I feel normal again, ya know? This is what I'm talking about...the emotional rollar coaster and trying so SO hard to be strong......Today I feel sad and ticked off at the same time. My face feels hot.........

BRB..I'm calling my dr
OMG You sound JUST like me!!!!!! I get SOOO Moody also & Sooo damn bitchy--and I'm like "THIS IS NOT ME, I'm Nice, And Fun...and carefree...but damn why do I feel sooo bitchY"

lordy, and I'm not even on lupron..would hate to see what it does to me

I think that all the time too "When am I going to LIVE my life??"

One day we will be cured I hope!!!


Posted by: Stacey

OH MI GOD BABSIE!! ARE YOU SERIOUS??

GO LEAVE NOW!!! GIRL!!! I'M WORRIED ABOUT YOU!!


LET US KNOW!!!

GET OUT OF THERE!


Posted by: sara

Everything will be ok. we all here for you hon!


Posted by: sara

I'm no expert.. it might be just the medication


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
OMG You sound JUST like me!!!!!! I get SOOO Moody also & Sooo damn bitchy--and I'm like "THIS IS NOT ME, I'm Nice, And Fun...and carefree...but damn why do I feel sooo bitchY"

lordy, and I'm not even on lupron..would hate to see what it does to me

I think that all the time too "When am I going to LIVE my life??"

One day we will be cured I hope!!!
And it's no fun, huh? Why women all the time? Why is it that WE have to take so much SH**?

I hope we'll all be cured...........doubtfull though.........there's hope, right?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
OH MI GOD BABSIE!! ARE YOU SERIOUS??

GO LEAVE NOW!!! GIRL!!! I'M WORRIED ABOUT YOU!!


LET US KNOW!!!

GET OUT OF THERE!

Yep, VERY serious. I'm in tears. I have 10 more min before my report stops running, so I have to wait.



Sara -- My doctor says he doubts it's the lupron giving me all this. The hot flashes, yes he says happens. He said these symptoms seem severe and needs to be evaluated and to go to the ER.........I had plans to prepare for my daughter slumper party...............And see.....my life evalves around medical care......

Like you, I'm thinking it's the meds...because I've never had high blood pressure and I never get nose bleeds.....I always remember everything


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by sara
Everything will be ok. we all here for you hon!

Thank you


Posted by: sara

You so welcome sweetie


Posted by: Stacey

ohh honey I am sooo worried about you!!! I hope you ER Is not like ours down here where you sit in it FOREVER!

I'm here for you honey!!!


Posted by: JLB001

wow. Babsie make sure you go soon as that report is finished!


Posted by: senimoni

Hey Babs,

Sorry to hear about all of your troubles......I can only imagine the stress all of this has caused but you are definetly fighting the good fight......I wish you well.

As far as Mike Davies, you go girl!! I've seen some of the girls on his website unless thats Mike Francois site I'm thinking of.....either way.

Seniqua


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Okay...I'm leaving

I'll catch ya'll up soon...

luv ya
Wish me luck
Babs


Posted by: sara

Good luck


Posted by: Jill

Quote:
Originally posted by BabsieGirl

I agree. I am going to hold off. It's just that my clothes aren't fitting me anymore, summer time is right around the corner and I feel and look like a cow! I can actually feel the weight of my cheeks.
My god, I can so relate to how your feeling girlie.


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

oh geez i was scared...i just read all that she said and i was like
"WHAT THE HELL IS SHE DOING THERE STILL??"
but thankfuly she left

i hope shes alright


Posted by: ncgirl21

Babsie- I hope EVERYTHING goes okay hun!! I'm here if you ever want to talk.

<<Hugs>>


Posted by: jstar

Babsie - Hope you are doing okay!!!! Take it easy and rest after you get back from the ER!!!

PS- I would definitely NOT take any diuretics if I were you--they can be bad news!


Posted by: atherjen

my goodness Babs!! Best of luck girlie!!! Hope everything is ok!!!!


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

i hope she has good new when she returns...


Posted by: gwcaton

Babsie,

You doing ok ? Hope so !


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts



where is she?


Posted by: Power Rabbit

Quote:
Originally posted by BabsieGirl
Yeah, I meant diruetics.

I agree. I am going to hold off. It's just that my clothes aren't fitting me anymore, summer time is right around the corner and I feel and look like a cow! I can actually feel the weight of my cheeks.

So for powerlifting, are there certain weight limits for each class?

I hope I kick butt. Just days like this REALLY gets me down and feeling blue. I feel like there's no more hope for me. My life is just going to continue to be one HUGE pill. Endo has run my entire life!!! I'm sure Stacey can elaborate also on this. We're both at our final stages and then some.

You're now trying BBing, right? How's that coming along hon?

Ya powerlifting has a age and weight class... bodybuilding in my opinion is much harder than powerlifting...Lifting big is sooo much easyier than looking good:-P


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

she will be back monday right?

i was told she doesnt update on weekends


Posted by: greekblondechic

*hugs* hi sweetie


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Hello you guys

First, you guys are SOOOOO sweet!!!

Okay. I went to the ER Friday. I got there around 1:30 and didn't leave until 8pm............My Blood pressure was 180/90. NOT GOOD. they did a Cat Scan, took blood & gave me 3 bags of saline. Everything checked out fine except they couldn't tell me why I was in pain...like, what the cause was. I left with a prescription for pain. So, today I am scheduling an appt with my family doctor so we can plan to do an MRI followed by something else. This will allow the doctors to study why I'm having pain, memory loss and nose bleeds with my headaches. I HOPE THE ENDO HASN'T MADE IT TO MY BRAIN!!!!! I was reading that Endo can travel through your blood and attach other organs...This is SCARY!!!

Today I still have a headache and feel funny. I think during my lunch hour, I'm going to buy one of those blood pressure monitors.

I wasn't suppose to have my daughters Birthday party because I guess noise can cause your blood pressure to rise. BUT....i couldn't let her down. We canceled the sleep over and had a simple party for her which lasted 2 hours. VERY short but we promised the girls they could sleep over once mommy was better! She was happy!!!


Posted by: sara

Nice to hear from you Babsie.. I hope everything would turn out fine and you be back to normal very soon!!


Posted by: JLB001

I hope they find out what all is going on with you. It gets frustrating when you don't know. When will you be going to your GP?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

What's GP?

General Physician?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by sara
Nice to hear from you Babsie.. I hope everything would turn out fine and you be back to normal very soon!!

Thanks hon!!! I LOVE LOVE your AVI.

I can't wait to be normal again

Thursday I go in to see my Gyno for another Lupron Injection


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by greekblondechic
*hugs* hi sweetie

Hey Greek!!! Where have you been? Missed ya hon

Thanks for the hugs too


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by myCATpowerlifts
she will be back monday right?

i was told she doesnt update on weekends

You're too kind. AND, such a worry wart!

Nah, I don't update on the weekends. On the weekends I turn into business owner/mommy and wife! So, I'm VERY busy. I thought about logging but decided to make some bracelets with the girls and play a couple games with them.

how was your weekend?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by Power Rabbit
Ya powerlifting has a age and weight class... bodybuilding in my opinion is much harder than powerlifting...Lifting big is sooo much easyier than looking good:-P

I hear ya. Bet you've come a long way though. If you were to cut, I'd almost bet LOADS you'd look fantastic!!!!


Posted by: greekblondechic

i was on vacation silly girl, my pics r in the gallery

i hope you feel better soon *HUG*


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Aw...Looks like you had a BLAST!!! I cannot wait til our family goes on vacation....It's def. needed...


Posted by: jstar

Hi Babs!
Glad you are alright. You had us all worried!....Hope you are feeling better now.


Posted by: Stacey

Babsie~ Hey sweetie--I HOPE They find out what is wrong with you soon. That is so scary. I'm glad you are okay though. I was very worried about you!!! I didn't know that Endo could spread to your brain?? My gosh!!!

Keep us updated sweetie & Take care of yourself!!!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by jstar
Hi Babs!
Glad you are alright. You had us all worried!....Hope you are feeling better now.

At the moment, I'm feeling better. No REALLY bad headache....Still have one, but not quite as bad. Currently I'm getting electric like pains across my abdomen slightly under my belly button.

This morning I woke up to the feeling of someone stabbing me in my left ovary...then I started getting hot flashes.

My dr called me today and asked if the dr in the ER gave me blood pressure medicine. When I told him no, he was SHOCKED and wanted me to come in tomorrow morning so he could evaluate me. My normal blood pressure is 112 to 118 over 60. I reminded him my next appt isn't until Thursday (which is when my injection will be in his office) and if it could wait so I didn't have to make 2 trips. Each trip takes me an hour to get to my gyno. So I called my injection pharmacy and asked if they could mail my injection out 3 days earlier and she said NO the soonest she could have my injection in would be Wednesday by 12noon.

I could possibly have to wait until Thursday.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
Babsie~ Hey sweetie--I HOPE They find out what is wrong with you soon. That is so scary. I'm glad you are okay though. I was very worried about you!!! I didn't know that Endo could spread to your brain?? My gosh!!!

Keep us updated sweetie & Take care of yourself!!!

Hey Stacey!!!! How are you doing?

I hope they find out what's wrong me SOON too. Just seems like a never ending battle.

yep, Endo can spread to any orgain in your body. It transports via blood.

I'll keep you all posted. One of these days I'll have something positive to say.....


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts


YAY your back babs

weekend was good

sux that spring break is over

yea i worry a lot


Posted by: BabsieGirl

LOL way to break it down simply.

You're too funny. Thanks for being a great friend to me!!!!

I know....I too hate when good things come to an end......but remember, where there's an end....comes a new beginning....


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

yea...i get back to all my friends i guess


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Nite friends

Me and my big fat tummy are going home....


Posted by: JLB001

Babsie....will you come have cake with me? I'm pmsing and need someone to join me. It can be smypathy food. Craig can't have none. He had reese cups this weekend.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Sure....i'll be right over

what kind of cake are we having??


Posted by: JLB001

yellow with choc frosting. We have to leave enough mix in the bowl to scoop out. So the cake might be skinny.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..........I love LOVE to scoop........


Posted by: JLB001

shhhh....don't tell anyone.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Okay


Posted by: BabsieGirl

I'm going now...

Thanks for the................ummm......"chat"


Posted by: JLB001

bye!


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

you both live in Houston?

or are you just playing


Posted by: JLB001

Babsie is in Ohio.


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

i am making up poetry for our project...

i am liking it, you think peeps will read it in my journal?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Yes, people will read it.

I know i will hon


Posted by: BabsieGirl

MORNING EVERYONE

I'm going okay today. Still have the headache but all is well. SO FAR

I won't be doing cardio until I've been put on meds for my blood pressure. Was going to do my cardio yesterday BUT, my doctor say...no no no


Posted by: Stacey

Morning Babsie!! Thats good your doing good so far today.. Me too...SO far

Hope you have a good day!!!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Thanks Stacey,

You have a good day too hon


Posted by: Stacey

Thanks honey..sooo far sooo good.. sooo far no cramping.. YET.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

You're welcome darlin!!

I'm SO tired. Not sleeping well at all.

Hey.,..I go in tomorrow to get my other injection and meds.

Are you and hubby still,....uh...."practicing?"


Posted by: BabsieGirl

one more hour......................

I CAN'T WAIT TO GO HOME AND SLEEP!!!!

One more day....one more day....one more day...................


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Okay...I'm going home now...........whewwww

See ya'll tomorrow


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

hey babs
you home now?


Posted by: sara

I'm glad you ok Babsie


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Cat, I usually do not sign on when I'm home.

Sara, me too. This is def. a rough ride for me.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Good morning everyone!!!!!


Posted by: atherjen

HIya Babs!
love the new Avi!!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Hi Jen!!!

Thanks hon! I'm still looking.....


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

hey whats up
me at school
how are you today?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

I'm okay. Nervous about my dr appt.

How's school?


Posted by: jstar

Hi Babs! I forgot to mention I love your new avi!


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:
Originally posted by BabsieGirl
I'm okay. Nervous about my dr appt.

How's school?
frustrating at times
its a good thing everyone has a sense of humour


Posted by: JLB001

I like the new avi! Very artsy!

What time is your appt today?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by jstar
Hi Babs! I forgot to mention I love your new avi!

Thank Star!!

How are ya today?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by myCATpowerlifts
frustrating at times
its a good thing everyone has a sense of humour

Life is frustrating hon. Remember, it'll be over with soon and you'll be HAPPY you've done so.

Having a sense of hurmor in my book....is A++


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by JLB001
I like the new avi! Very artsy!

What time is your appt today?

hey THANKs Jodie!!!!

My appt is at 3:30 so I'll need to leave work around 2:30-2:45 to make it there JUST in time.

I wrote down a list of questions, check'em out:

Can you check my:
Iron
Calcium
Thyroid
Cholesterol
Sodium
CBC

that stuff was for lab work.

I don't think there's enough space on IM for me to put my reactions to Lupron. Here's just some of it

Decreased sex drive (I'm usually an addict)
Headaches
Hot flashes
Night sweats
Mood swings
Muscle Pain
Water retention
Weight gain
Vision Problems
High BP
Joint pain
Bone pain
Memory loss
Lack of concentration

So, who would like to swap bodies with me


Posted by: atherjen

Hope your appt with the doc goes well Babs! *hugs* things will get better!
Im working on making myself better too..


Posted by: BabsieGirl

oops. Forgot to put in how I'm going to ask about HRT and the supplements I want to take!!!

I have 4 choices

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
GnRH Agonists
Androgens. Danazol (Danocrine)
Mifepristone (RU486) is an anti-progestin


I think that's it


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Jen!!!!!!!! What's wrong hon??????


Posted by: JLB001

Wow, that is a large list Babsie. Just make sure you ask them all! When we forget to ask, then we will never know the answers.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

LOL....I think its funny you brought that up! hee hee.......

I carry my pain diary EVERYWHERE.....I'm sure I'll be in his office for quite some time......Def. going to get my moneys worth today


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by BabsieGirl
Jen!!!!!!!! What's wrong hon??????
blah candida.
time to compleltly kill it!
suffered too long.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Ugh...I'm sowwy hon


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Okay you guys.

I'm signing off.

See ya'll tomorrow.


Posted by: jstar

I guess I missed ya before you left. Hope the doc gives you the info you need! Take care & see you tomorrow!


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

damn now im lost again

what is candida, what does it do i mean


Posted by: BabsieGirl

You guys.....I talked to my dr yesterday. The weight isn't going to come off until I'm off my injections and HRT. We talked diuretics and working out....No matter what I do, I won't change until this is all over.

So, after my appt, I drove to my gym....said my goodbyes to everyone and cancelled my membership. Many of my friends were in tears....I did tell them they'd see me in there again, just not anytime soon.

Surgery will be in appx 60 to 90 days. I'm too too sensitive to my lupron injections. I shouldn't be having this many problems, but I am and, they're out of control. My dr actually wanted to take me off lupron and schedule the hysterectomy however he added HRT along with the Lupron...so I said I'll wait another 30 and see what happens...then we'll go from there.

Thank you all for your support along the way.
Babs


Posted by: JLB001

Babs...in time you'll be back in the gym. Take care of your health first. Try not to be down about the situtation. I've never experinced what your going through, so I can't really say anything about that. I just wish you the best in everything.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Oh hon I HOPE so. I think in the end, I will be a MUCH happier person and I will get to experience life as I've dreamed it to be. HEALTHY!!! Pain free. I'll then be in control of my decisions vs Endo making them for me

Jodie, I love you hon. You're the sweetest person in the world. You're encouraging words mean a lot to me. Thank you for being a great friend!!!!!

Babs



Posted by: JLB001

You are welcome Babs. If you need anything don't hestitate to ask.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

thank you sweetie*********HUGS***************


Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:
Originally posted by BabsieGirl
Oh hon I HOPE so. I think in the end, I will be a MUCH happier person and I will get to experience life as I've dreamed it to be. HEALTHY!!! Pain free. I'll then be in control of my decisions vs Endo making them for me

I agree with JBL. Take care of your health, and everything else will fall into place. Take care of yourself Babs ... because you and I still have a party to kick up.


Posted by: CanaDan

Hey Babs. I'm sorry to hear the doc told you the weight wouldn't come off no matter what you do. At least you know there is an end in sight. You're still going to hang out on this board tho right?

You were pretty much the first person to reach out to me and make me feel like someone cares I'm on here and I wouldn't want to lose that so soon. Take care of yourself...


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Quote:
Originally posted by naturaltan

I agree with JBL. Take care of your health, and everything else will fall into place. Take care of yourself Babs ... because you and I still have a party to kick up.

Aw NT, if I could reach out and give you a hug and a BIG smoocher, I would!!!!

Yep.......We're gonna kick up one heck of a partay and you're gonna have to show me the ropes

How are you doing hon?


Posted by: BabsieGirl

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Originally posted by CanaDan
Hey Babs. I'm sorry to hear the doc told you the weight wouldn't come off no matter what you do. At least you know there is an end in sight. You're still going to hang out on this board tho right?

You were pretty much the first person to reach out to me and make me feel like someone cares I'm on here and I wouldn't want to lose that so soon. Take care of yourself...

You know, there's always an end with each beginning in life. Figuring out how to deal with the beginings we DON'T like is the challenge we all face. In my case, I cannot wait for the "end" to come. Life will be soo much better, I'm sure!

Of course I'll still hang out on this board and mess with ya!!

Aw sugar, I'll always be here for ya!!!! Count on it!! I love motivating people. Mostly when they're done and feel they cann't do any better than what they've got. Anything is possible darlin. Always remember that!!!

Babs



Posted by: naturaltan

I accept the big hug and smooch offer

I am really good thanks. As I told Stacey, we're childless for the coming week (starting Saturday) so we're flexing our partying muscle. Should be interesting. We're going to Calgary (a 3 hour drive) for a one night party. Then come back Sunday, rest and go out that night. We both took Monday off, so it should be a pretty crazy weekend.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

AWWWWWW...Im SOOOOOOOOO jealous!!!!

Wish I could come too


Posted by: naturaltan

I pormise you ... if we meet for a party night, we'll do it up right. If the missus continues with her thoughts on doing some figure comps, maybe we'll meet up that way. You never know


Posted by: BabsieGirl

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTT

Can't wait!!!!!!!!

Is your wife training hard still? This is going to be cool!!!!!!!


Posted by: naturaltan

since seeing this lady about her diet, she's been going pretty consistently. We have an appointment to talk to the lady about competing. I think she would do great if she could get into competition shape, but I'm not sure she has what it takes to get to that point.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

never under estimate the mind of a woman

I think your wife will do really well. All she needs is the right kind of motivation from the people she cares about


Posted by: naturaltan

and if she decides to go down that road, I'm all for it. As long as it's something she wants and not doing it for any other reason.

I think it would be cool to walk around with a fitness babe on my arm. She's already a hottie, but add a bod that could stop traffic ... ... party nights will never be the same again.


Posted by: jstar

Hi Babsie!
Feeling better today?


Posted by: atherjen

ahhh Babs I am so sorry to hear about your doctor and everything. as Jodi said, youll get back into the gym when the time is right.. you justneed to get better and do what is best for you first!
I wish you the best through it all hun!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

NT -- LOL....You're too too funny hon! Party nights...lol...There isn't a doubt in my mind you'll have your fitness babe on your arm

Jstar -- I'm doing okay. Just had no idea Advil had Ephedra in it! I was freaking out earlier cause I didn't know what was making feel funny and where the heck all this energy came from. Thought I was having a reaction to my Cenestin....What a goop I was...........how are you doing today?

Atherjen -- It's def hard to listen to yourself say these things. But in the end, I know it's all good. Patients is of virtue.......Did I spell that right? hee hee. How are you today hon?


Posted by: atherjen

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Originally posted by BabsieGirl

Atherjen -- It's def hard to listen to yourself say these things. But in the end, I know it's all good. Patients is of virtue.......Did I spell that right? hee hee. How are you today hon?
i know, sometimes I need to practice what I preach.. its a bad habit but its just best to know that in the longrun things will be better
I cant spell either.. its the stupid bilingual in me.. english sucks! and thats my primary lingo! ha

Im doing a'riight. LONG day at work. omg. its been dead andits actaully nice out today! got a nice jog in this morning early though! weird for me!
1hr 50mins of work to go! argh
how you doing today?


Posted by: Stacey

Hey Babs just wanted to tell you that I'm here for you if you need Anything!!!!!!


Posted by: Jill

Take care of YOU babsie-weight isnt everything, trust me...Its whats inside that counts! You truly do amaze me with your inner strength through all this.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Atherjen -- You have that right!!! Always easy to spit out what you should do or what someone else should do, yet in a way, we're all hypocrits..to put it mildly.......We're better than the avg dieter though...that's for sure When I say we're better than the avg dieter, I mean, people - as whole in fitness (not just you and I) who have been dieting and know what's right and wrong...yada yada yada.......are far more apt to stick with dieting vs the people who are just starting out.........or.....possibly competing. We've been through MANY hoops, so we now understand how to get through the tuff dieting hardships we experience with our bodies. Many people hit a plateu, and quit because they think things are never going to change for them. The never change up their diet or change their way of life.......Okay...I'm ranting on and on........Must be the meds

How are you doing today?

Stacey -- You're too kind hon. Checking up on me..... How are you feeling today? Better?

Dilly Jilly!!!!!!! -- Hon, I know it's what's on the inside that counts. Try preaching that to society. Today, women are judged A LOT by our looks and how slim and fit we are. When you're absolutely correct, it's what's inside that REALLY counts. But, is over looked! LOL...My outer strength is forcing me to believe in my inner strength........hee hee hee.......

How goes it hon?


Today, I'm TIRED!!!!...Still cannot sleep at night. If I do sleep, it's only for like, 15 min. at a time...then I'm BACK UP WITH HOT FLASHES....yuk!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

I'm confused now!!!!

I don't feel I'm at peace with my decision to have a hysterectomy. My hubby NOW SAYS he thinks we should try to have ONE more child because once this is all done, there's no turning back. Part of me really REALLY wants to have another baby, while another part of me wants the hysterectomy because what if, after I have the baby something happens to where I'm put on bedrest (it's happened with both of my kids) I end up losing my job.........then I won't be able to have the hysterectomy after the baby because I won't have insurance......................People around here (where I work) are really really tough on attendance. Sick days are still frowned upon here. I'm amazed people aren't ranting about me taking monthly visits to my dr to take care of me......

I'm soooo torn..........I DON'T want to adopt. Too many heart strings involved with that decision. We have friends who adopt and MANY times the parents come back for their babies.....It's def. bitter sweet.

I just wonder.......If I do try to have just one more, will I be okay through out the pregnancy and will I have another girl? I REALLY want to have a baby boy to help carry on the family name. I'm an ONLY child.

What to do..........what to do


Posted by: JLB001

Time to do some soul searching to find the answer. Look at all your optitions before deciding what you'll do.


Posted by: BabsieGirl

I know...it's just so hard

I mean, how do I know which is the correct decision??????????



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