Did Statins Help?
Pardon if this is riddled with typos but it's 2:30am. I got my lipid blood test results back yesterday. I'm going to assume heading into perimenopause years shot my numbers up because nothing has changed food wise (though stress wise it's been astronomical the past few years which apparently contributes as well). A reminder, I was at 264 at the beginning of December and my shuck and jive speech to get my shit together didn't land well with her. After a talk with my bestie who is on them convinced me (us) with her experience, I relented and agreed to go on them. After almost 4 months on a 10mg dose (the lowest dose available), I'm at 184. So, I guess they work. 😂 I will also say this is with zero dietary changes and a pretty scattered workout schedule the past two months. I hope in time when all of the projects are done and we are finally able to focus on ourselves that I can eventually go off of them with hard work. I'm pleased with...
I guess it's just one of those things. When you see Surprise written three times you immediately know the reference. But then it occurs to me that only a certain generation of us is probably like that and then I realize how old that makes me feel. But you know what? I don't care because I love the era that I grew up in. I feel lucky to have known the world before smart phones, computers, everything else. I may make my living with technology but I am thankful to know that I can function without it if necessary.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad we grew up then too. I'm glad we're not constantly stuck with our heads in the down position when we're out and about checking our phone. (I love that we don't use a cell phone. People act like it's a necessity, trust me, it's not.)
DeleteI read it that way too, without even realizing it until I read you first sentence.
ReplyDeleteI've been doing a Zumba class once a week (the only night she offers a pay as a you go class) since the beginning of July. I dread it, but after it's over I feel good about it. Yesterday I woke up thinking "I get to go to Zumba tonight" and looked forward to it all day. That surprised me. Once I got there I realized that I had far more stamina than I had before and I didn't even realize it was building. That was a nice surprise.
Yay!
DeleteI'm glad Zumba is a pleasant surprise for you now and there's nothing than realizing ever improving stamina!
I surprised myself by going running for the first time in forever. I did a C25K a few months back and it was pretty hard, 60lbs later and I managed to survive a 3 mile (unplanned) run without dying, while dodging snakes in the dark. Sounds crazy right...there's a post about it on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm always so impressed with your workouts and it makes me want to work out (which is saying a lot!)
Martina
Congrats on the run and the weight loss! That's awesome! I'll tell ya, I'm glad I have my workouts documented because it's pretty awesome to flip back through calendars and see how our routines have evolved through the years!
DeleteHaha! I read it like GP too! SHAZAM!!! Too funny! Yeah, I surprise myself every time I attempt ANYTHING new and I can do it, lol! Well done on the workout! Those kettlebells terrify me... maybe I should give it a try ; )
ReplyDeleteLOL...good! I thought he was the funniest thing when I was a wee one!
DeleteWe do our kettlebells with free weights. (Just no room for more equipment.) They are a little more unwieldy than a bell but it sure makes you pay attention to form!
I read it like Gomer Pyle without even thinking about it!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo!! Glad to know we're not the only ones! :) (BTW, good to see you!)
DeleteI'm a new blog follower / blogger and found your blog and think you are so inspirational. I'm 35 weeks pregnant and hoping to drop this baby weight and then some once he is born the good old fashioned way... exercise and healthy eating. Easier said than done (for me).
ReplyDeleteWelcome aboard and thanks for the kind words! Congrats on the impending arrival of your little one! Enjoy motherhood and research workouts that incorporate your baby into active playtime. Squats with the baby on the floor between your legs and a little tickle when you squat down. Push ups with a little smooch when you lower down. Crunches with baby laying against your bent legs. Even though I can't relate myself, I've seen some really creative workouts out there to help kick that baby weight to the curb and build a great bond with baby while doing it. (You're also setting a good example from the start!)
DeleteLOL I got the reference! That was one of my fav shows as a kid, and I am only 32. :) Well, I will be 33 next month. :)
ReplyDeleteThank God for reruns, right!?
DeleteGood for you for the great workout! That's such a good feeling, isn't it? GP was the man! He was a little left of center, but was as sweet as pie. =o) I've had a summer cold since Sunday afternoon--fever, coughing, stuffy head, the works. So I'm just now catching up on emails.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
DeleteAww, hope you feel better soon! Take care!
I grew up with Gomer, along with, "Hogan's Heroes", and, "Get Smart". Saturday afternoons were Monster Movie Matinees, and after school was, "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood", when we were sick or it was freezing out of course. We played outside back in the day:)
ReplyDeleteI surprised myself the other day: I hadn't walked, or worked out, and was bumming about it, then I realized that the day was NOT OVER YET. So about an hour after dinner, I worked out in my room with my two youngest kids jumping on the bed and copying me. No excuses. It felt as good mentally as it felt bad physically, ha.
Della
Oh I think I caught Hogan's Heroes on reruns a few times. Loved Mr. Rogers trolley! Of course I remember Eddie Murphy's version a little clearer. ;)
DeleteCongrats on getting up and getting your workout in! Feels pretty darn good, huh!?