So along with my Weight Watchers (-37 pounds) I decided to join a gym and keep doing water aerobics through the fall after our neighborhood pool closes and hopefully get on the machines and try some other classes.... Well I guess my brain forgot I am 61, and that I have Lupus and Fibromyalgia because the day after the first water aerobics class I was so sore I could not even turn my head without yelling out in pain. I was miserable. Had to use a gel for my muscles and had trouble sleeping... It lasted 2 days and I was ok so I went to my next class and could feel a good work out when I was using the weights (styrofoam shaped like weights that you have to keep under the water through a series of arm exercises) I did it, I enjoyed it and it was fun. One hour of non-stop drill sergeant type, let's go exercises. The next day (yesterday) I was miserable. Had to alternate Tylenol and Advil, cooling gel, heating pad..miserable...Today still miserable. Thought maybe I had pulled a muscle or it was something else. Surely 2 water aerobic classes couldn't put me down like this! I mean I was the Jazzercise Queen back in 82'!! Well Doc says I probably went about it a little hard, should of eased my way into it. I caused a Fibromyalgia Flare Up. She put me on muscle relaxers and alternating heat and ice. She said try to work my way through the classes as best I can. It's possible that I can get to the point that this will not happen. So that is the plan. Hate that I had to miss today but good thing I went to Dr. Because had I not I probably would be in the bed!
ALSO I started using Quest Protein Powder for shakes, and it has many other uses. You can bake with it. Low WW Points and yummy stuff! I have made Quest Waffles, Quest Cakes, Puddings, Ice Cream and more. I also use their bars. The PUMPKIN ones are to die for. All are more protein than any other powder and all has less than 1 gram of sugar. I love Quest!!
So I am going to work through the pain, continue to eat clean and healthy, lose more weight and meet more goals! Until next time..........
