My first blog post of the month. Where have I been? How is it already the 7th of April? We are in the 4th month of 2015. Can that be right?
I don't even know where to begin. I feel horribly behind. I miss my nightly blog therapy. I guess I'm going to have to carve out some time to write each night. At least a couple of times per week. So, what would you like to know?
I guess the first report should be on my rebuilding project. I finally broke the 20 lb weight loss barrier. I missed my deadline by a few days but the point is that I got there, right? I finally missed one workout day (out of 75). I only missed it because I was spending time with my family and got home too late to get my workout in. I won't miss another one! My next goal date is May 14 and the goal is 30 lbs - that means 10 more pounds to lose. I'm going to bust my behind to get there but it's just a goal.
Let's talk about goals. I am a firm believer now. I don't set goals like I used to. I used to say "I would like to do X". That was it. I thought that was goal setting. IT'S NOT! These days, this is how goal setting works: "I'm going to do X, this is how I'm going to do it, and this is the date I will achieve it." Everyday I do something to reach that goal. Everyday I'm in the details. I'm not perfect everyday but I make adjustments when I fall short. If you want something badly enough, you'll work to get it. I know from experience that it doesn't happen until you are ready. No one can motivate you to do it, you just have to wake up one morning and say "I'm ready and I'm going to do this." Trust me friends, if I can do it ANYONE can. It doesn't have to be perfect, you just have to do it. I had to have a really crappy year that was really hard on my body. I gained weight and was miserable. I was already heavier than I wanted to be so the additional weight was like adding insult to injury. I was less traumatized by losing my hair. But I'm headed in the right direction and I'm already prepping my 2016 goals. They are a bit crazy if you consider where I was a year ago but a girl can (and should) dream big!
Today was a treatment day. I went for my regular Herceptin treatment. I'll continue to do that every three weeks through July. There was a bit of a delay today between the time that they had me prepped and ready and the time that the infusion actually started. No big deal except, if you follow along here, you know that I have some issues with adhesive. This is what happens when the tape they put over my port stays on a wee bit too long...
Speaking of pictures. I was feeling a little nostalgic this morning so I updated a classic shot for my sister! I sent it to her to remind her of our time together during treatment. Guess what she said...
I don't even know where to begin. I feel horribly behind. I miss my nightly blog therapy. I guess I'm going to have to carve out some time to write each night. At least a couple of times per week. So, what would you like to know?
I guess the first report should be on my rebuilding project. I finally broke the 20 lb weight loss barrier. I missed my deadline by a few days but the point is that I got there, right? I finally missed one workout day (out of 75). I only missed it because I was spending time with my family and got home too late to get my workout in. I won't miss another one! My next goal date is May 14 and the goal is 30 lbs - that means 10 more pounds to lose. I'm going to bust my behind to get there but it's just a goal.
Let's talk about goals. I am a firm believer now. I don't set goals like I used to. I used to say "I would like to do X". That was it. I thought that was goal setting. IT'S NOT! These days, this is how goal setting works: "I'm going to do X, this is how I'm going to do it, and this is the date I will achieve it." Everyday I do something to reach that goal. Everyday I'm in the details. I'm not perfect everyday but I make adjustments when I fall short. If you want something badly enough, you'll work to get it. I know from experience that it doesn't happen until you are ready. No one can motivate you to do it, you just have to wake up one morning and say "I'm ready and I'm going to do this." Trust me friends, if I can do it ANYONE can. It doesn't have to be perfect, you just have to do it. I had to have a really crappy year that was really hard on my body. I gained weight and was miserable. I was already heavier than I wanted to be so the additional weight was like adding insult to injury. I was less traumatized by losing my hair. But I'm headed in the right direction and I'm already prepping my 2016 goals. They are a bit crazy if you consider where I was a year ago but a girl can (and should) dream big!
Today was a treatment day. I went for my regular Herceptin treatment. I'll continue to do that every three weeks through July. There was a bit of a delay today between the time that they had me prepped and ready and the time that the infusion actually started. No big deal except, if you follow along here, you know that I have some issues with adhesive. This is what happens when the tape they put over my port stays on a wee bit too long...
It's painless, it's just quite ugly. Hopefully it will calm down a little bit by morning.
Speaking of pictures. I was feeling a little nostalgic this morning so I updated a classic shot for my sister! I sent it to her to remind her of our time together during treatment. Guess what she said...
She said my fingers didn't look so dirty anymore. I just love her!
I have much more to share but I must go to bed. Long, but good, days ahead this week. Come back and visit, won't you?!
Love to all,
Andee