Hi! How are you doing with all the stress and strain of the holiday season.
I'm like everyone else, I feel the pinch of the holidays due to lack of funds.
I had two clients twice in the same week so that gave me a little extra money.
Enough to buy gas and keep my head above water.
We had a little get together this weekend and I added some more calories than usual so
I subtracted some and I should be ok. Last week I was two pounds over my normal weight and have lost one. It's funny, I keep a log of my weight and it was exactly the same last year. By January, I started to go down again. The key is watch what you eat and exercise! Don't starve yourself before a party or you'll eat too much!
Also exercise helps preserve your sanity during this crazy time of year. Cue the Bolton! Yuk!
Anyway,don't forget what the season is all about celebrating the birth of Jesus and Peace on Earth Goodwill to All.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Mary Ann
Monday, December 23, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Follow up on second skin cancer surgery/ you know you are getting old when you spend most of the day at the doctors!
Last Thursday we spent loads of time at the doctors. First, I had a routine eye exam.
That was fine(no bifocals yet!) We went out for breakfast because we knew lunch was
not an option. My hubby had an appointment at 11:45 and my surgery was scheduled for 12:30. However, my doctor was working at the hospital and I would be called as to the exact time. I was called and told 1P.M. tentatively. Frank got out at 1 and we arrived at my appointment at 1:15 only to discover my doctor would not be back until
3:15 and did I want to reschedule which I most certainly did not! So we went to the mall and wandered around! We went for a drink to fortify ourselves and headed back.
We stopped at Frank's doctors for his x-rays because he's going for a nuclear bone scan this week! Oh boy! Anyway, I went in was very brave and took the needle in my face
without protest. I was praying, and when I wasn't praying, I was talking. It was just a weird feeling of tugging on my skin. I had the weird frozen eyebrow again and more of a swollen cheek than before. We got home by 4, and I camped out on the couch.
Frank warmed up dinner and I ate and later watched most of the new Sound of Music
which I thought was pretty good! I had to leave the bandage on for 24 hours, and was
surprised when I saw the number of stitches. There must be 10-12!
Anyway, I get them out tomorrow and I know that will not hurt. Don't forget about my exercise class at Harwich Community Center at 5:30 tonight and Wednesday, 2 classes/$15.00. Have a great week!
That was fine(no bifocals yet!) We went out for breakfast because we knew lunch was
not an option. My hubby had an appointment at 11:45 and my surgery was scheduled for 12:30. However, my doctor was working at the hospital and I would be called as to the exact time. I was called and told 1P.M. tentatively. Frank got out at 1 and we arrived at my appointment at 1:15 only to discover my doctor would not be back until
3:15 and did I want to reschedule which I most certainly did not! So we went to the mall and wandered around! We went for a drink to fortify ourselves and headed back.
We stopped at Frank's doctors for his x-rays because he's going for a nuclear bone scan this week! Oh boy! Anyway, I went in was very brave and took the needle in my face
without protest. I was praying, and when I wasn't praying, I was talking. It was just a weird feeling of tugging on my skin. I had the weird frozen eyebrow again and more of a swollen cheek than before. We got home by 4, and I camped out on the couch.
Frank warmed up dinner and I ate and later watched most of the new Sound of Music
which I thought was pretty good! I had to leave the bandage on for 24 hours, and was
surprised when I saw the number of stitches. There must be 10-12!
Anyway, I get them out tomorrow and I know that will not hurt. Don't forget about my exercise class at Harwich Community Center at 5:30 tonight and Wednesday, 2 classes/$15.00. Have a great week!
Monday, December 2, 2013
Pre and Post Thanksgiving and skin Ocancer
On November 20th I had to get some skin cancer removed from my face. It's called basil cell carcinoma. So I went in to the office and the Doctor outlined the area he needed to cut and gave me a needle to numb the area. The needle really hurt, but the rest did not. I ended up with six stitches and a partly numb face. It was really weird
because my right eyebrow would not move! Anyway I could take the bandage off in
24 hours and it felt O.K. I had to go back in a week to get the stitches removed, only to find out the margins were not clear. So I have to be cut again this week. The Doctor said I could wait until after the holidays, but I want it over and done with now!
I also celebrated a birthday, and we went away. I ate some fried food and had a little more wine than usual. So when I got back, I cut back a little on the calories and I was
in good shape. I also want to make note that a week before I was at my ultimate high
probably due to the stress and some Chinese food that we ate.(too much sodium!)
So I got a little freaked out but didn't let it ruin my birthday! In the old days, a bad number on the scale could ruin my life and the lives of all the people around me too!
Thanksgiving was nice. We spent it with family. My stepdaughter Kate cooked a Turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce(so much better than canned!) I brought
stuffing, rolls, peas, and some wine. My sister-in-law brought squash, sweet potatoes
and an apple pie. Kate also made this great corn dish which was delicious!
I had a long walk with my friend on Thanksgiving morning so I had my exercise.
Friday A.M. I had a dead battery, so we had to deal with that. Oh well, that's what
credit cards are for!
Saturday was Pilates and Yoga. We also had a nice walk on the beach! Sunday was church and we saw the new Judy Dench movie "Philomena". It was great and a true
story. We went to Chapins for their end of the year party and had dinner. There was lots of free food, but I stayed with salad and protein. It was fun!
I'm offering a special for my class at Harwich Community Center Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 P.M. two classes for $15.00 three weeks in December for $45.00!
So come on over and de-stress for the holidays!
Have a great week!
because my right eyebrow would not move! Anyway I could take the bandage off in
24 hours and it felt O.K. I had to go back in a week to get the stitches removed, only to find out the margins were not clear. So I have to be cut again this week. The Doctor said I could wait until after the holidays, but I want it over and done with now!
I also celebrated a birthday, and we went away. I ate some fried food and had a little more wine than usual. So when I got back, I cut back a little on the calories and I was
in good shape. I also want to make note that a week before I was at my ultimate high
probably due to the stress and some Chinese food that we ate.(too much sodium!)
So I got a little freaked out but didn't let it ruin my birthday! In the old days, a bad number on the scale could ruin my life and the lives of all the people around me too!
Thanksgiving was nice. We spent it with family. My stepdaughter Kate cooked a Turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce(so much better than canned!) I brought
stuffing, rolls, peas, and some wine. My sister-in-law brought squash, sweet potatoes
and an apple pie. Kate also made this great corn dish which was delicious!
I had a long walk with my friend on Thanksgiving morning so I had my exercise.
Friday A.M. I had a dead battery, so we had to deal with that. Oh well, that's what
credit cards are for!
Saturday was Pilates and Yoga. We also had a nice walk on the beach! Sunday was church and we saw the new Judy Dench movie "Philomena". It was great and a true
story. We went to Chapins for their end of the year party and had dinner. There was lots of free food, but I stayed with salad and protein. It was fun!
I'm offering a special for my class at Harwich Community Center Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 P.M. two classes for $15.00 three weeks in December for $45.00!
So come on over and de-stress for the holidays!
Have a great week!
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