I arrived in Broken Arrow, Ok the night of a record-breaking blizzard. It was cold. It was wet. I missed Houston and the beautiful people I consider my family already.
And I was determined to make the best of this new experience.
Two weeks after arriving, we finally received all our stuff from the movers and it was "safe" to drive almost anywhere. So I joined a Book Club. Now I am part of a circle of wonderful women who light up my life with their individual personalities, love, understanding and just plain FUN-NESS!
I thought it was time to start trying to get my muscles back into condition and so I tried two gyms. I tried Water Aerobics and loved it. Then I was in pain and emotionally miserable for four days. Okay--not ready for that yet. I tried a Zumba class. I didn't make it 5 minutes before I thought I wouldn't be able to continue to stand! I was mortified as I slinked out of that class, wanting desperately to explain that it wasn't just that I was FAT, I had been sick.
Then one of the ladies from the Book Club mentioned that she had been ill for about a year and a half and Curves had really helped her. I checked it out. Now I go to Curves three times a week. It was quite difficult at first. After about two months, I can see that I am getting stronger. It feels soooo good! In another week, I think I will start the CurveSmart program, which will work to push me harder in my workouts.
In Broken Arrow, I also found an awesome doctor. He is caring, listens, understanding and open to "complimentary" methods of health. At The Wright Health and Wellness Center, I was diagnosed to be slightly hypothyroid. Dr. Wright graciously allowed me to try a supplement for two months. After the blood tests showed it was not working, I was put on Armour (the natural thyroid replacement). Additionally, I was put on a natural supplement to help stabilize my adrenals.
What an amazing difference! And I have only been on the Armour for about 5 weeks, the adrenal stabilizer for about 2 weeks. Before Armour, I couldn't get my buttocks out of bed before 10am and sometimes not until noon no matter how hard I tried. Now, I usually wake up before my alarm at 7am! I find I am sleeping better too.
My Book Club/Curves friend also took me to see an Iridologist. Phyllis at Rock Creek Herb Company was absolutely amazing. She simply nailed it. And she mentioned I should start taking Life's Fortune Multi-Vitamin and Minerals because my adrenals need some assistance. I noticed more energy the first day I took this vitamin. I ran out of them and did not immediate buy more and I sure noticed a difference! I won't be with these vitamins now.
And now it is time for the next phase of my journey, physically. Tomorrow, Thursday, June 23, 2011, I begin a physician assisted (My favorite doc, Dr. Wright) diet plan.
Follow along as I work this plan, as well as focus on my spiritual health and share tips, tricks and information.
Til next time, live great!
And I was determined to make the best of this new experience.
Two weeks after arriving, we finally received all our stuff from the movers and it was "safe" to drive almost anywhere. So I joined a Book Club. Now I am part of a circle of wonderful women who light up my life with their individual personalities, love, understanding and just plain FUN-NESS!
I thought it was time to start trying to get my muscles back into condition and so I tried two gyms. I tried Water Aerobics and loved it. Then I was in pain and emotionally miserable for four days. Okay--not ready for that yet. I tried a Zumba class. I didn't make it 5 minutes before I thought I wouldn't be able to continue to stand! I was mortified as I slinked out of that class, wanting desperately to explain that it wasn't just that I was FAT, I had been sick.
Then one of the ladies from the Book Club mentioned that she had been ill for about a year and a half and Curves had really helped her. I checked it out. Now I go to Curves three times a week. It was quite difficult at first. After about two months, I can see that I am getting stronger. It feels soooo good! In another week, I think I will start the CurveSmart program, which will work to push me harder in my workouts.
In Broken Arrow, I also found an awesome doctor. He is caring, listens, understanding and open to "complimentary" methods of health. At The Wright Health and Wellness Center, I was diagnosed to be slightly hypothyroid. Dr. Wright graciously allowed me to try a supplement for two months. After the blood tests showed it was not working, I was put on Armour (the natural thyroid replacement). Additionally, I was put on a natural supplement to help stabilize my adrenals.
What an amazing difference! And I have only been on the Armour for about 5 weeks, the adrenal stabilizer for about 2 weeks. Before Armour, I couldn't get my buttocks out of bed before 10am and sometimes not until noon no matter how hard I tried. Now, I usually wake up before my alarm at 7am! I find I am sleeping better too.
My Book Club/Curves friend also took me to see an Iridologist. Phyllis at Rock Creek Herb Company was absolutely amazing. She simply nailed it. And she mentioned I should start taking Life's Fortune Multi-Vitamin and Minerals because my adrenals need some assistance. I noticed more energy the first day I took this vitamin. I ran out of them and did not immediate buy more and I sure noticed a difference! I won't be with these vitamins now.
And now it is time for the next phase of my journey, physically. Tomorrow, Thursday, June 23, 2011, I begin a physician assisted (My favorite doc, Dr. Wright) diet plan.
Follow along as I work this plan, as well as focus on my spiritual health and share tips, tricks and information.
Til next time, live great!
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