Healing is on the Way...FINALLY!

So for the past week, I've been on four different antibiotics. Had three urine tests done. Took an entire week off of work. And spent one whole day in the Emergency Room. WOOO! 

So I have a kidney infection, and a bad one at that. I've lost six pounds for the nausea and am still getting back to normal as far as sleeping schedule and appetite. After getting a cat scan and two different types of ultrasounds, we found the kidney infection an also some liquid flowing around that wasn't supposed to be there.  Found out that the liquid came from a cyst on my ovaries that burst. The liquid was further irritating all of my already swollen organs. My fever peaked at 102. Sound fun yet? So we also found several MORE cysts on my ovaries. Fun. So while I am feeling MUCH better, my week has been filled with yoga pants, heating pads, and doctor appts. 

On the upside, my diet is going awesome and my foot feels great! I think I'll be ready to run in a few weeks. Meg and I went for an hour and a half walk tonight and it's still feeling awesome! I could not be happier. Thank you God! Also on the upside, I got my new glasses. I love them in person, but in pics-I just can't decide how much I like them. I definitely look like my dad in them. Hahaha. Pretty humorous. 

I am so ready for spring and summer time. The sunshine, the walks, the dog parks, the milkshake runs, the runs at Hargus-I love it all! I am simply ecstatic about this summer. Doing a lot of things around the house this time of the year. Spring cleaning always turns into spring remodeling. My living room no longer has a couch, coffee table, end tables, or dog crate. God rid of or sold all of it. My plan is to fill it with some reading chairs to save on space and cash. I want to create a nice reading space. I also have plans for a barnwood desk to replace my glass L shaped desk. 

Any way, as for my diet as of late-I've officially given up coffee and soda. Today would be Day Ten. Go Me! I didn't think I could do it. It's definitely helped as far as feeling like I'm being a little more healthy. I did have a downfall today with my mint milanos. I just cannot stop with a few! They are absolutely delectable. I also started lifting arms again. It's just simple arm workout but I know it has worked in the past so started it back up again last week but didn't get far with all the sickness so I picked it back up this week. Here's the the rest of the week!

Try New Things Tuesday!

So HI from Lindsay. She is thousands and thousands of miles away in Haiti this week. She is having a blast and is looking forward to sharing her trip details when she gets back. The most disturbing detail I know about is that  they found a tarantula in their house! Eek! I would be on a flight back to the US of A immediately.

As for me, things have NOT been going very well. My body is just really messed up. Saturday I shopped for 14 hours straight. This was such a bad idea for my foot. Because I've slightly changed the way I walk in order to cater to my hurt foot-my entire lower body started falling apart. My night ended in tears of pain and frustration.

On top of my foot issues, I started having some woman issues. I have a possible UTI or maybe even a burst ovarian cyst. Tests are being run this week to check everything out. But there is a positive here-I decided to change up my diet once again. I am on Day 3 of no coffee or soda. Things are going well so far. I have had a few headaches but I don't think they are caffeine withdrawal headaches. This morning I had a hot cup of green tea.

My grocery trip for this week was a little different this time. Instead of Low Calorie bread, I opted for the super fiber filled nut and grain type of bread. 80 Calories per slice. I also got some ham and cheese to makes sandwiches for lunch. I got Grapenuts and Skim milk to breakfast. I also stocked up on bananas, avocados, tomatoes, and corn. I get bored with diets very easily so as long as they are all healthy options-I think it's okay to switch things up! Also, it is SO much easier to watch what you are eating when you keep yourself busy. So stock up your schedule. I'm starting some strength training tonight. Since I can't do much with Cardio-I figured I might as well do something still. I've been pretty down and out about my foot lately but let's see. I also bought a new pair of AWESOME running shoes Saturday. I never knew Asics were the best running shoes but I found this out and got a great deal on this pair.

They are SUPER comfy. So back to healthy eating and no diet soda or coffee for this girl. Try something new on your diet today! Whether it's giving up something or adding some fruit, veggies, or yogurt into your diet-give it a try especially if you've hit a plateau.

Freedom!

Freedom feels soooo good! I officially finished Winter Quarter 2012 as of 3:00 A.M. after completing my research paper. I've been free for about 2 and a half hours and I don't even know what to do with myself! In my mind I'm thinking...there has to be some assignment that I have to work on or something! Ha...that's what an overloaded school schedule will do to ya! But, regardless of the tricks my mind is trying to play on me, I AM free! Well...free for about five days.

Haiti is just around the corner! I officially leave VERY early on Sunday morning! I'm not exactly sure how to explain my feelings...but I'm super excited and super nervous all at the same time! You can't blame me for being nervous...I've barely been outside of my own state!

Now, I know what you're thinking.....this is another one of her set-ups for telling us that she's been struggling with her weight-loss and fitness plan lately. But! It's actually my motivation right now.  You're right...the busyness of the end of the quarter of school HAS been getting to me, and I have barely even had time to think about what I eat...if I even made time to eat at all! But with these next few days of freedom, I am going to work my butt off to make up for the past few busy weeks.

I won't have a choice of what I eat while I am in Haiti, and I definitely won't have time to work out- let alone even have a PLACE to work out! But, a change in my every-day schedule is definitely going to help! After many nights of staying up until 2 AM trying to get some work done, it will be good for me to get on a schedule of going to bed at 10 PM and getting up at 6 AM. I also won't have access to junk food and snacks, and I'll be too busy to even think about eating those things anyway!

So all in all, I think that this trip is exactly what I need to set me completely back up on my feet on my fitness and weight loss journey! Sometimes that's all you need- just a little jolt from your every day routine.

So, wish me luck! I'll let you know how it all goes. :)

Thirsty Thursday

I cannot believe it's Thursday already! This week has been very busy. Unfortunately I have not worked out like I wanted to. I'm finally coming to the realization that I can't really do anything until my foot is completely healed. We had a few spring like days this week and they really reminded me how badly I want to be able to run come full time spring weather, so this girl is taking recovery serious starting this week! I bought some new inserts, and I plan to buy the $50 Dr. Scholls inserts where you stand on that machine and it tells you exactly what you need. I've been doing massages every morning and every night with a frozen water bottle. And I've been doing a lot more exercises and stretches with my foot. So here's to a quick recovery!!!

We haven't posted at all this week. Ugh. So I wanna recap on my weekend/week. I spent Saturday with friends and puppies for Lona's Birthday!!! It was her 1 year adoption birthday. I know people think I'm weird or dog crazy, but Lona was definitely game changer for this girl right here. I was dating someone that I probably shouldn't have been dating and I was on the rebound and just really lonely. He was a really great guy so it made it even harder to end things between us, but when I got Lona-I finally got the courage to be on my own. I even made a cake. The dogs loved it!

Food Time

I made some pasta this week. Just some whole wheat penne with ground turkey and Sugar Free pasta sauce. I packaged it all up for easy lunches to grab. CONVENIENT!

I also made some taco dip. Weight Watcher approved! 1.5 points per serving. I eat mine with Fat Free Pringles which are only 1 point for every 15 chips. 

I already had an amazing Salad. Spinach with some shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, feta cheese, and some carrots.

Sunday, Jon and I started a three hour drive to Elryia, OH to hear my daddy preach! I was dead until we got to Starbucks. YUM! I hadn't eaten breakfast so I got their reduced fat blueberry muffin with my Grande Ice Coffee-2 Splenda with Cream.

We also made a SECOND Starbucks stop. Hahahaha. We were bouncing off the walls singing, dancing, and playing swords with paint sticks we found in the truck.I also got another little snack. Instead of a candy bar or something not so good for this girls hips-I opted for some pickled eggs. Lots of protein and very delicious.

Found a cute new outfit I paired together. Lovin the coral! I had to wear my glasses all weekend because I got a small piece of glass in my eye. Luckily, I got it out on our way to the ER. EEK! I hate hospitals.

Happy Thirsty Thursday Everyone!!!

Tip of today: Drop the calorie filled drinks, today and grab a water instead!