Thanks, LFM. I think I run into trouble when I compare myself with other women. I'd like to think that by the age of 39 I would not fall into that trap, but I still do sometimes.

I didn't get to work out today, had to work and then take the kids out for some fun. It was worth it. Tomorrow I have to work during the day and then rehearse with my band in the evening, but will cram in a workout in between.

Cheers
ABBA

Great workout today. It does feel so good, as much as I can't stand it. *sigh* I guess it is a price I can certainly pay to be healthy for the rest of my life. I look forward to warmer weather so I can be doing some outdoor workouts, too.

Cheers
ABBA

Continuing my workouts, though I am definitely not enjoying them as much as I did initially. I really have to kick myself to do them now.

Bikini bootcamp is starting up again in a couple of weeks, and the instructor has said I can take it for free this time around as I helped her so much with her advertising and website. It has been so frigid here lately that I am wondering how it will be to do the bootcamp outside! Also DH is not yet working full time, and I often end up working evenings, so carving out 2 solid nights/week for bootcamp may be a challenge.

Anyway, once Cdn winter is TRULY over, I will definitely be incorporating some outdoor workouts, getting out of my basement and off my treadmill.

Cheers
ABBA

A luverly Spring day here, very nice indeed! I worked 8 hours and then took the fam out for a walk and blade. Now I am veeeeery tired! I will do my regular workout again tomorrow. As for tonight, I plan on relaxing completely. If only I had a cold cider to enjoy...and I am too lazy to go get one! Ahh, who needs the extra calories anyway?!

ABBA

Sweet mother of pearl! A 2 hour, double-whammy, Dr.Phil&Oprahtogether workout!!! There were back-to-back specials, and I just had to watch them...and I missed yesterday's workout, so ...

Boy, do my abs feel it! Nice. I like feeling virtuous, too...

ABBA

Got a new treadmill! Brand spanking, shiny, electric new! Great sale, it was the floor model. I used it today and really enjoyed it! Except that my knee seems to hurt when I do a sustained run on a level surface. It's always the knee I had surgery on about 29 yrs ago.

Anyway, I am very thankful for my new toy!

Cheers
ABBA

Getting ready to hit the *new* mill! Imagine being so excited over pain and sweating...

ABBA

PS
So I did the 'mill for a full hour, walking at 4.0mph for most of the time, running in the commercials from 4.5 to 5.0mph. I sure did sweat - and my knee didn't hurt. so maybe that's how I'll continue with my workouts for a while, building up my "knee stamina?"
GO ME!!

I DO NOT WANT TO EXERCISE TODAY.

so right now I will get changed and go get on my treadmill. *sigh*
ABBA

The good news is that I worked out yesterday, in spite of how I felt. The not so good news is how I feel today! I stayed overnight at a friend's last night in order to babysit her wee bairns. I got exactly 3 hours of sleep! So when I came home I was able to get back to sleep for 2 more hours. I still feel BLAAAH! And now I have to rush the kids to the dentist and then tonight go out to my band rehearsal (and do promo shots, to boot!). LOL of all days to have to look wide awake and perky... I think I may wear sunglasses...

As for working out...?
ABBA

Ugh, you need a good sleep.

*NEWS FLASH*
I won't be posting for a while because I am currently rooming in with our youngest at the hospital. Yesterday she was diagnosed (shockingly to us) with juvenile diabetes, type 1. For the next several days/nights we will be staying on the Pediatric Ward learning all about insulin injections, glucose testing, and what our life is going to be like from now on.

We have not had time to absorb any of it; I am in a total daze and very, very tired. If you are inclined to pray, please pray for us. I am thankful that it's ONLY diabetes; but on the other hand, IT'S DIABETES.

ABBA

That must be really hard for you. Your family will be in my thoughts. It's a good thing Mom knows about healthy eating though, it'll make part of the process a little easier!

Best wishes.

Okay, back home now. I have not worked out in several days, as I've been with my daughter at the hospital learning all about her illness. Now we are home, and the "real" learning begins.

It seems so overwhelming with the different types and forms of insulin, different times and amounts to give, always fearing low or high blood sugar, testing pricking and poking, having to make sure all snacks and meals are on time to regulate blood sugar (and of course they have to be appropriate, all factored into our new diet). It is one GIGANTIC learning curve, and my brain is totally fried.

I am soooooo tired - but I know that I have to get up at 2:00 am to test her blood sugar, and then every day until she is old enough to be responsible for her own life will start at 6:45 with getting up and testing her blood sugar and giving that first injection. Every single day, no sleeping in anymore. My life last week was so very uncomplicated, and I didn't know to appreciate it.

We have also just tested her for celiac disease, which would explain her wicked tummy troubles. I truly hope she doesn't have it, because that would mean even MORE complications with her diet!!! Please God, give us a break. And I never gave any thought to how expensive diseases can be! We just paid $330 for the initial expenses of insulin, etc. and will expect to pay about $200/mo from here on in. I just don't know how we will do it. I don't know what else we can cut out.

Hanging on
ABBA

Don't worry.

It's harder now than it will be when you get used to everything. It will all come together and become natural for you soon.

Hey ABBA. I am nw around here, but read in a post of yours that you highly recommended the book.......You can Heal Your Body by. Louise Haye.
I went to Borders today and ended up buying her book called You can Heal Your Life. I started it already and really like it. So wanted to say thanks!!

In finding you to thank you, I read through your diary here and am so impressed by your progress, not to mention you sound like am all around genuine and kick-butt person!!

I am sorry to hear of your daughters illness. Your family must be in a bit of a whirlwind right now. I am a mom as well, and know how deeply it hurts when one of our children are hurting.

I am sure with a mom as strong you, she will do just fine.
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

J