So even though I am not cleared to run I decided that with just a bit over 50 days left before the half it was time to step up the training at the gym so I went two days this week and then did 3 miles today.
Day 1 - 25 minutes, 2.10 miles, 11 min 54 second mile (elliptical)
Day 2- 30 minutes, 2.56 miles, 11 min 43 second mile (elliptic)
Day 3 - 42:19 minutes 3.01 miles, 14 min 05 second mile (walk on treadmill)
I am feeling really good about myself and motivated. I have been doing some walks and weights which helped get me ready to really push myself. It's kind of funny how easy it is to forget how good you feel after really taking care of your body. It is so easy to just eat that extra slice of pizza, or just veg out on the couch watching TV. Don't get me wrong I still watch TV lol but not in the way I used to.
Sometimes I feel guilty like the weight loss is not based on anything I did because I had the help from the Hernia surgery & esophagus repair. But as my hubby pointed out that wasn't easy. I basically had to relearn how to eat & drink normally. I am glad though because I have learned how to eat right.
So after going through all the health stuff lately I finally have some sort of a diagnosis. The good thing is that it isn't cancer or Lupas which they were trying to rule out and there is no permanent damage to anything.. It is something called Perivascular Dermatitis. Basically my doctor thinks I am having an allergic reaction to something. So she took me off my multivitamin & Omega 3 and put me on some steroids to clear up the bruises. So far the steroid has worked really well and all the bruises are started to get lighter which is great. Now comes trying to figure out what is causing it. So I will probably be doing an elimination diet after I get off the meds. I just hope it isn't the tea!!!!!!!!!!
Here is to a productive week of working out and getting ready for November.
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