Yep...it's official..I am definitely on a "Prednisone High"... I couldn't figure out why I was still up at 3am this morning when I'm usually zonked by 10pm. Thank you to Prednisone...or NOT. I still don't like taking medication...but I will abide by the doctor's wishes and hopefully this will finally fix whatever is ailing my middle finger after being smooshed in the library book return 6 weeks ago! It's crazy.. the tip of my finger remains swollen and red...but without pain. Who knows! It's not stopping my 'training' or fitness activities so that's ok with me. Besides... I actually got my kitchen floor mopped as well. LOL. I have had several friends comment to me NOW is the time to really get some of that stuff done that we all seem to put off. Evidently this Prednisone supplies a terrific "burst" of energy. In fact...after a long day (I was still up at 7am even after going to bed at 3am) I still had a class to teach at the gym and still get my Tri training in (I was late so did not complete the full 45 minute bike at race pace - only 25 min but I did get the 15 min run on the TM in and decided to run for 3 minutes at a quick pace and then finish with intensity intervals of running at 9.0 for 1 minute with a 1 minute recovery.) Yes ... my heart was indeed pounding through my chest which is the purpose of the drill. I taught my class and spent the rest of the day running around with Melanie as she gets ready to depart for IRELAND in the morning with a stop first in New York for 3 days. Wow.. she really and truly is going...I am so excited for her. I have a very good friend who knows me better than anybody in the world... a true dear friend, I hope everybody has one of those... I have known since I was 13 years old..before I was ever a 'wife' or mother... Just "Lisa"... and he has always said there are no 'coincidences" in life... as for example: I sent Diarmuid a Facebook Message (hoping Mel wouldn't be mad when she found out..LOL) just to let him know I trusted him... I had a gut feeling about him that was good.. I have met this young man who is bringing my daughter across the world..on several occasions during his stay here in Georgia from August to December.. He spent the nite with us during Thanksgiving as well... but you still just never know.... especially uneasy for him I am sure more so meeting with us.. although I have to tell you we are a very laid back family :). Anyway, I just wanted to let him know I was so happy for Mel and this opportunity he was giving her... and that I wanted him to take her hand and not let it go when she got there... I truly believe he appreciates this amazing young woman I am so lucky to have as my daughter..she is special in every way... she lights up anyones life who is lucky enough to come in contact with her... at the end of the message I told him to simply.. "Rock her WORLD". Well, Mel took a look a that message for the first time tonite and she said mom... Oh my Gosh.. Diarmiud is always telling me.. he is "going to Rock my WORLD"... Yep.. I knew I had a good gut feeling about that boy. We both just looked astonished that both he and I connected on just that little same catch phrase... purely coincidental...? I think not... I think we are kindred souls with common bond.. we Both Love MEL. :)
Ok.. onto the challenge... Another good day over here in Georgia. I actually did my meltdown in my kitchen at 9:45pm...lol..and have found a great partner in my younger daughter, Paige, (14)... she is the official 'recorder' of the reps..which makes it quite easier to concentrate on the execution of each tabata.. She has committed to do this for me for the next few days as directed by Dax. Yay.. another way to get out family involved in our fitness lifestyle.. I love it... However, she was quick to point out, she was not at all interested in joining me in the actual exercise moves... recording the number of reps is all she wants to do... LOL
I actually splurged a little today and took Mel and I out for THAI food after we got our nails done..( chicken, avocado and white rice dish...) and it left me feeling so full...UGH! I prefer to feel a little on the 'empty' side stomach-wise versus feeling stuffed! Breakfast was again my usual eggs, spinach and 1/2 cup oats... I even added a 1/2 a turkey burger patty leftover from last nites barbque and quickly regretted that as I felt that slight twinge of heartburn while running on the TM. LOL. I am hoping to finally get that tape measure and get measured... I am so disappointed in myself for STILL NOT DOING THAT. I mean come on..my friend says she has one for me to borrow..but she keeps forgetting to bring it to me and I just have not gone out to buy one.. ERRRRRrrrrr. Tomorrow no matter what! Promise to myself. Okay..off to bed..it is 11:05pm and we are getting up at 4:30am to get Mel to airport..we are leaving house at 5am.
Nite all! I feel good... I just want to say that.. I do... Feel good.
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