Katsolo's Journal, 19 September 2020

Yesterday was good, last night was the polar opposite. After a pretty strong, mobile day, I ended up tweaking whatever the hell it is just as I was falling asleep and that was it for a couple of hours (I won't look at the clock at night unless it's something like gunshots). Spasms and pain. Did icy hot and ibuprofen and finally fell asleep. Oddly enough, I feel pretty good this morning and can twist to each side without any pain. Guess I'm going to have to rethink my nighttime routine. Also going to take some the straps from my mom's hip surgery and keep them handy to pull myself up when the spasms hit as that seems to help and getting up is the hard part. Overall it really is better, I just did the absolute wrong movement. For those worried, this is a journal, not an obsession, it'll get better. Truly. Otherwise, I would be at the doctor's.

Had breakfast for dinner last night, waffles and cottage cheese. Reminds me of the cottage cheese blintzes my grandmother used to make us as a treat. I should have included the raspberries I ate later, that would have totally recreated the memory. Blew that opportunity. Maybe next time.

Got up and did some very basic stretching and squats while brushing my teeth. If nothing else, I have four minutes of squats every day.

Going to go spend some time at mom's today. We've been doing coffee rather than meals. Better for both of us even if it include a croissant or crepe. I wish we weren't in this crazy environment so she could get out freely and enjoy this time of year.

Okay with the numbers this morning, no walking, no swim, so maintaining is all I can do. Might try swimming, but need to make sure someone local knows I'm in just in case I can't get out. 🙄

Finally, little girl I rescued from the skylight yesterday. Totally unharmed. I've learned that it's safer to grab them than to try and move them along with a broom or something. That just freaks them out. One of the hazards of an indoor/outdoor office. She's hanging out this morning scolding me so she's totally fine and okay with me as long as I keep feeding them.

Onwards we go.

WEIGHT 163.9 lb
BMI 33.1
FAT MASS 68.8 lb
LEAN MASS 95.1 lb
WATER MASS 66.8 lb
BONE MASS 4.9 lb
MUSCLE MASS 90.2 lb
163.9 lb Lost so far: 17.1 lb.    Still to go: 28.9 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

Diet Calendar Entries for 19 September 2020:
1298 kcal Fat: 52.89g | Prot: 86.87g | Carb: 137.01g.   Breakfast: Kirkland Signature Cage Free Egg Whites, Egg, Whole Milk. Lunch: Thin Crust Pizza with Meat. Dinner: Champagne, Kirkland Signature Real Eggs, Franz Keto White Bread, Maple Syrup. Snacks/Other: Almonds, Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips, Fage Total 2% Greek Yogurt (227g), Raspberries, Kirkland Signature Ancient Grains Granola with Almonds, R.W. Knudsen Family 2% Lowfat Cottage Cheese. more...
2392 kcal Activities & Exercise: Apple Health - 24 hours. more...
gaining 6.3 lb a week

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Ouch! Have you considered calling the dr and asking for a muscle relaxer? Hubby swears by them when he tweaks his back. I tried half of one and it didn’t help. (I rarely take a full dose of anything until I know how it’ll effect me) 
19 Sep 20 by member: peeperjj
Hope you are healed up! Bet that little bird is thankful for you. Too cute! 
19 Sep 20 by member: davidsprincess
so sorry to hear that you had spasms; they can make you beyond miserable. 
19 Sep 20 by member: Joelmel
Peeper, I was thinking about that but was feeling pretty good until last night. Strangely enough, I haven't had this particular injury before. I had gone to Target in search of Doan's but they don't have that and it's the weekend. Thinking extra strength Midol might do it, but will need to make sure I read the label and don't overdo it on other painkillers although I'm trying to avoid them altogether. At this point, I'm no longer sore, I just have to make sure I don't tweak it. I guess I'll take a few minutes and see if Amazon has it; otherwise, will have to wait until Monday. 
19 Sep 20 by member: Katsolo
So no real OTC muscle relaxants out there including Doan's. We'll make do with that sexy smell of aspercreme before bed, I guess. Funny thing, I think all these fancy branded "backache" and other combos are all a different mix of the same three painkillers and sometimes caffeine. Gonna stick with what I have on hand for now and keep using the TENS and maybe my brain a little more proactively.  
19 Sep 20 by member: Katsolo
Advil is about the only over the counter medication that ever works for me. Try some Ben gay. Then you’ll smell all minty lol. Love the smell of icy hot!  
19 Sep 20 by member: peeperjj
Gentle stretching and a cold pack. 
19 Sep 20 by member: Kenna Morton
Ibuprofen will help with the pain and inflammation friend. Alternate ice and heat. I have been using my muscle relaxers this week. Its been migraine city and neck and back pain. Take time to stretch and relax! I’m in awe of these pictures 🥰❤️❤️ Hummingbirds are one of my favorite birds along with cardinals. What a gift to help the hummingbird, but have the opportunity to hold one in your hand!!! 💜💚 
19 Sep 20 by member: jcmama777

     
 

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