CQ - 7/6/10

I have been watching my calorie intake more closely. I've lost about 5 pounds from last month. Yay!

I haven't had a whole lot of exercize going on, but I have been doing a BUNCH of walking since arriving in Santa Barbara the past few days. Short hike, walking up and down state street (downtown) a whole lot, walking from downtown to the beach for fireworks, etc.

Been dealing with a lot of health stuff lately. Had an MRI done on Friday. Stressing out about the results of that. I think I am supposed to find out this week about it. Found a new and much better physical therapist (but shes in San Francisco). Next week I have another nerve block. Transitioning from various medications that are supposed to control pain but having issues with side effects (anxiety, depressiveness, and inability to get to a dosage that gives me effective pain control).

So, that has put a big damper on my life the past 6 months. Some days I have hope that I'll get better. I miss my activities.

On Thursday between health appointments I am going to go to my favorite climbing gym (as long as I have time).

Right now, my goal is to lose 10 more pounds by the end of the year. And to drop 2 pant sizes. Or, atleast comfortably fit into my favorite pair of jeans that I have not wore in over a year. I meant to take a photo of me attempting to fit into them, but the idea of putting jeans on right now; even briefly; has just sounded too painful. I will do so soon though. I want to be in the healthy BMI range.

Have you got a chance to check out that website I posted about a few posts back? It's a great way to keep track of weight, BMI, measurements, and it puts it on a graph. I've been using that pretty regularly. Its a really useful tool.

Anyhow, hope to see ya soon on here MT!