Have you ever worked at something and have the results not turn out the way you planned? Well, that's how this last week was for me. It's been quite the week. With the election, school, sick husband, sick baby, swollen legs, painful bruising, recovering heart and coming down with a cold myself, I have felt a fair amount of stress. There were a few days of some stress eating, which I was able to have and still keep it under control without eating too much. It was a small effort, but more than I have done in the past. Yet, from the swelling and water retention from my heart procedure and still not being able to exercise, I went back up 7 pounds. That is so frustrating! I feel like my body is betraying me. Even though it is hard to report this to you all this week, I do feel at peace knowing that I made an effort. I didn't let the overeating rule me. And I am not giving up.
The great news this week is that my heart seems to be responding well to the procedure now and I have been in a normal rhythm for 2 days now. I don't know how to describe how it feels, other than I feel more like myself again. I have more energy, I can climb the stairs without gasping for air, and I feel more clear minded. I am so happy about it! I go in this coming Saturday to do a sleep study to get some help with my sleep apnea. I am hoping that goes well and I can get the things I need to help that. The doctors think that the sleep apnea is a major contributor to my heart problems, so if it can be treated then my heart will should continue to do better.
I am moving forward into this week with a "Step it up" attitude. Last week was hard, yes. Now I have a new week before me. Despite a threatening cold, I am feeling so much better than I have in months.
So to step it up this week I will focus on 2 areas: WATER and EXERCISE.
Drinking the water my body needs will help with the swelling and water retention, and finally being able to get up and exercise will feel so good!
Thank you all for standing by me through this setback. I was wanting to ask all you readers if you had time this week to send me some of your favorite "encouragement quotes". Quotes or sayings that encourage you and help you have more determination and focus. I sure could use some of those right now!!
Moving Forward with Faith,
Tanya
I'd have to say my favorite is, "Buck up, Tan Tan!" Haha, just kidding. Though that is a good one :)
ReplyDeleteI think my all-time favorite is what President Hinckley's dad told him while he was on his mission: Forget yourself and go to work. I am so inspired by what you are doing because, while you are obviously doing this in part for yourself, you are also being selfless in changing your lifestyle so that your son and future children can enjoy a healthier, more energetic mama. That in itself is amazing!
I am so proud of you! I feel like drinking water is one of the most important things we can do for our bodies. If the swelling is REALLY bad, you could ask your doctor about taking diuretics until it goes down. There are some foods that are natural diuretics too but I can't think of them right now.
You are doing great, Tanya!!!! You are amazing! A year from now you are going to be SO GLAD that you started this process when you did! I am praying for you and I know that you can do this.
I'm glad your heart is doing better too. Gee, what a scare! I hope the sleep apnea stuff goes well. Love you, Tanya!