Updates!

Well I have not made a blog for awhile. I am taking 2 online summer classes, working overtime, and was out of town last weekend to see my family (FINALLY!!!!!) for the first time since Christmas.So, here is what I have been working on.

Pain:

Still there, but better! I saw a chiropractor for the first time ever last week. I as totally anxious, but he did an alright job. It seems he fixed the pain I was having in the center of my back about where my bra line is. My neck is still screwed up - maybe I need new pillows? And, my lower back is always a little (to a lot) crappy. I certainly need a new bed, and I need to be more careful of how I lift people at work. I finally realized, though, why I am so afraid to lift people when my knees are bent (the right way to lift heavy stuffs). My legs are not in the shape the used to be, so I don't trust them to lift me up! I used to be able to leg press around 400 pounds, now, I can hardly lift myself and an 85 pound old lady! lol

Goals for dealing with the pain:

- Work on my posture more, so that my neck is aligned. The biggest problem here, is likely looking down at the keyboard and hunching at the computer. Funny how typing can affect your health! I'm not sure why I am always looking down, since I am typing most of this without needing to look. (Man I have a confidence problem or something, and it is making me suffer physically! haha)

- Get my leg strength built up so that I can trust myself when it comes to lifting (and lifting properly). Maybe I need some fine lady legs like these -and the back/ abs would be nice too!!

Progress:

Well, now that I am in less pain, and I am sick of constantly being that way, I have started to do upper body lifting workouts. Where I work, we have a decent fitness center with an awesome functional trainer. I can do all my arm exercises that I was prescribed in physical therapy last year. Maybe if I can just do all the workouts regularly on my own, I won't have to spend the money to go back to therapy in the fall? (That is my goal any way).

On another note, I REALLY want a functional trainer for my house! The one we have at work was like $1800 4 years ago, which is doable with some saving. But, I cannot find the same one anywhere online, and all the newer models are double the price. UGH! :(((((

Any way, I am super excited because I can feel my abs under my flabs, and my arm muscles are growing (they don't jiggle as much!!). I still have a long way to go, but I am getting there! Just a few more pounds and my BMI will be under 30, and I'll say GOODBYE to Obesity!!!!! :D