Happy Tuesday! No new Transformation Tuesday story this week, but I have a few hopefuls coming up!
Today was a stressful day! I had an MRI on my foot that took forever! And then my SI injections. I think I spent more time waiting on medical appointments today than I did doing anything else.
By the time I got to the center for the injections, I had worked myself into a full panic. My blood pressure was through the roof and I could barely breathe. It was awful! BUT, the procedure was not too bad. A little pain, but I definitely worked myself up for no reason. I was feeling good when I left the office, but I'm sore now, which he said I would be. He said the steroids may take several days to relieve the pain and inflammation. So, I'm hopeful!!!!!
And, I had to step on the scale. What you don't know is that the past few months I have had to take rounds of steroids to treat my back. I guess I didn't realize they can cause weight gain, BUT WOW THEY DID! I was shocked and ready for chocolate. Isn't it funny how the first thing I thought of after seeing an almost 20 pound gain was chocolate! Ugh! But I was good and took some time to reflect on the big picture.
I can't exercise because of my back, but I can eat right. I have tried every natural treatment and the steroids were a last resort before the injections (which were also steroids). I'm looking at the broader picture, I have to go through this to get well so I can continue on my journey. I have been assured that this gain is common and should go away easily.
So my strategy (besides wanting to quit and eat candy):
Continue to eat healthier!
Work back up to exercising!
NOT ALLOW A NUMBER ON A SCALE TO DEFINE ME!
Face the number at Weight Watchers and move forward!
And just to make me feel better, a few of these:
And, how are you doing getting those 4-6 servings of veggies in everyday?
I am still on the search for more stories to share for Transformation Tuesday! If you would like a chance to tell your story, click here to fill out the form. I LOVE seeing all of the inspiration and we have to lift each other up! We are all in this together!
Sending you all love and healthy wishes!!!
Keep Losing,
Kari
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