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I have been so busy lately, need to take more time to record in my FS journal & touch basis with my buddies. Above all I need to keep trying to lose weight, even though it doesn't seem to be working for me very well right now. At least if by keeping at it I'm more aware of what I'm putting into my mouth, etc., & where I need to work harder to improve. I have bee exercycling, & just started Physical Therapy again in prep for left hip replacement. I've also been put onto a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. This is partly why I haven't been on lately, as I'm trying to get used to sleeping with what feels like a giant amoeba sucked fast to my face, LOL! But it is seriously helping my apnea. I don't snore anymore & don't have to nap every 5 or 6 hours as I did before due to not enough deep sleep at night. I've been usually waking up feeling well rested lately. For the last several years I've been plagued with night time foot & leg cramps, & the only way I've found to stop them is to get up & walk around, & take a muscle relaxer. Flexeril is what I use & it usually works quite well for me. My Dr's haven't been able to figure out why I have these cramps. Drinking more water as some have suggested doesn't seem to help. Eating a banana after dinner also helps some, due to the potassium content. I thought the cramps were probably due to problems in my lower back, but Dr's say that doesn't normally cause cramps. So, ??? Hubby gave me a gorgeous heart-shaped box of Dove milk chocolate truffles for Valentines Day, & I'm trying to be a good girl with them & not pig out. I've eaten 5, & will try to eat only 3 a day (which the box says is "1 serving" per day from now on. I just splurged a little today cuz of the holiday. Hubby also ate 1, so that's a few less calories & carbs for me to worry about, LOL. I had a colonoscopy on Tuesday, just a routine thing, & they removed several polyps, but Dr doesn't think it's cause for concern since they're so small. Will know for sure in about a week. I couldn't eat anything all day Monday, til after noon Tuesday, so I hope I lost a pound or two. BUT, daughter took me out to eat last nite, so I may have gained a pound or two from that. Sigh. Physical Therapy should help me lose weight too, & I'm exercycling more now too. Just trying to stay positive & keep plugging along.
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