tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post3883303907439520021..comments2024-03-18T07:12:33.778-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Starting the New Year with Bronchitis and a BiopsyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-6582298923789135992019-01-08T12:25:21.686-05:002019-01-08T12:25:21.686-05:00I had to quit drinking due to medication I take. ...I had to quit drinking due to medication I take. It was hard for about a year, mostly because people always forgot I don't drink and asked me if I wanted one or tried to convince me I should just have a drink even though I told them I couldn't. Eventually, people quit asking/badgering me and started to appreciate what I could offer - a designated driver at every outing. I have also guesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11552449337170297168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-45267806497229894902019-01-08T11:12:16.649-05:002019-01-08T11:12:16.649-05:00Agreed - I bought some fancy sodas for those night...Agreed - I bought some fancy sodas for those nights when I just want something special. It hasn't been easy but also not as hard as I thought it would be. Always keep moving forward!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03796213156671914945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-77368210617588586162019-01-08T08:10:47.832-05:002019-01-08T08:10:47.832-05:00Yes, my good intentions with my food intake go rig...Yes, my good intentions with my food intake go right out the window after a glass of wine! I'll have no problems pouring a second glass and getting a snack or two that I hadn't planned on. A hard habit to break! But I feel better about not overeating--that part is easier without the alcohol.Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-15334129098865240172019-01-08T08:09:04.986-05:002019-01-08T08:09:04.986-05:00Yes, a habit for sure! It's so symbolic for re...Yes, a habit for sure! It's so symbolic for relaxing after a long day or just something to look forward to. I found I've been looking forward to my cherry juice every night now! I definitely miss the wine, but I hope over time it will get easier.Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-30037473738789062362019-01-08T08:06:51.886-05:002019-01-08T08:06:51.886-05:00I'm glad it came back normal for you! It's...I'm glad it came back normal for you! It's interesting how many people have had them, and I'd just never heard of it. Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-68559842632356677162019-01-08T08:06:14.573-05:002019-01-08T08:06:14.573-05:00The two words can really mean whatever you want th...The two words can really mean whatever you want them to. Technically, you are no longer walking when, at some point, both of your feet are off the ground (even for a millisecond). Personally, I consider it jogging when you're just running super slowly as part of a warm up or cool down, or in between speed intervals. When you're out with a goal in mind, even if it's to run a mile VERY Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-45297012410616032962019-01-07T15:02:42.313-05:002019-01-07T15:02:42.313-05:00I always find my weightloss so much easier when I ...I always find my weightloss so much easier when I abstain, or really really keep a limit on it. It does so much to your inhibitions and appetite. I feel like trying to do some sort of goal in limiting alcohol for a while again. Like you say, limiting it works as long as you keep the long goal in mind. Ruthie786https://www.blogger.com/profile/18440066297444258182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-39055716892769405352019-01-07T13:17:00.693-05:002019-01-07T13:17:00.693-05:00I'm just starting with sober January and I agr...I'm just starting with sober January and I agree with everything you said. Also for me it has been a habit - like on a Friday or Saturday, the baby goes to bed and I have a glass or two of wine...this was my first weekend in I don't even know how long to not pop open a bottle after bedtime and it wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it would be. I drank some water, watched some TV showsMarthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03796213156671914945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-34804845675666665192019-01-05T20:30:40.449-05:002019-01-05T20:30:40.449-05:00I had one of those on my shoulder right under wher...I had one of those on my shoulder right under where your bra strap sits...When I had it removed it was the size of a golf ball. Dr showed it to me afterward and it was really weird looking. They sent it off to get tested and results came back with everything being normal. Kaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006112904365447312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-58156729514450498532019-01-05T19:35:11.231-05:002019-01-05T19:35:11.231-05:00I have a question: what is the difference between ...I have a question: what is the difference between jogging and running? I know you mentioned when you started running that your brother told you to run really slowly at first - is that jogging? I'm probably overcomplicating things, but as I overcome my fear of starting to run, this issue came up. Best of luck with your goals - you're such a motivator!HOPE2011https://www.blogger.com/profile/08684850595385914225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-45615052532739062662019-01-05T11:47:33.338-05:002019-01-05T11:47:33.338-05:00Thanks, Amy! It was a hard decision to make, becau...Thanks, Amy! It was a hard decision to make, because I definitely feel in the minority among my friends--and I really hope that I don't get excluded from things because of it. But the negatives of alcohol outweigh the positives for me, so I wanted to use this year to see if giving it up resolves a lot of the issues that I think alcohol plays a roll in (anxiety, sleep problems, weight, etc.). Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-37169046722275474722019-01-05T11:42:35.029-05:002019-01-05T11:42:35.029-05:00Several people have recommended the book, and I di...Several people have recommended the book, and I did download the podcast. I'm going to order the book now! I started reading a couple of memoirs about people who make their way to sobriety, but I found them to be triggering more than anything else. I like to follow some Instagram accounts of "teetotalers". Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-32149854255886063522019-01-05T11:26:17.229-05:002019-01-05T11:26:17.229-05:00I'm not sure that I can do it for a year! It&#...I'm not sure that I can do it for a year! It's going to be VERY tough, especially when I travel. But I like the idea of working on one very difficult challenge throughout the year. If I hadn't made it public, I probably would have caved already! hahaKatie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-71895512694217879722019-01-05T11:24:05.418-05:002019-01-05T11:24:05.418-05:00Isn't it awful?! I always forget just how mise...Isn't it awful?! I always forget just how miserable it is to be sick. The clogged ears and not being able to smell/taste drives me the craziest. I was painting a door last week, and the fumes from the paint and mineral spirits is always really strong--but I couldn't smell it at ALL. It was so weird!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-17051841059623654322019-01-05T11:22:38.723-05:002019-01-05T11:22:38.723-05:00From what I've read, if it seems large, they&#...From what I've read, if it seems large, they'll do an ultrasound. Since mine were so small, it made more sense just to remove them. I'm glad yours isn't anything to worry about! But if it's a nuisance, I bet your doctor would remove it if you ask. Mine was really sore. Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-2962280227881983272019-01-05T09:03:45.618-05:002019-01-05T09:03:45.618-05:00So glad nothing to worry about with lipoma!
Also...So glad nothing to worry about with lipoma! <br />Also, I was appreciating your decision to abstain from alcohol this year. I have made the same decision, though I am not always happy about it. I have found, as did you, that alcohol affects my motivation, my sleep and I am pretty convinced that the weight I need to lose is closely related to my alcohol consumption over the years. <br />ThanksAmy Shugruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14494622203271485970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-86912710364238972882019-01-05T08:52:04.543-05:002019-01-05T08:52:04.543-05:00I stopped drinking a year and a half ago. I highly...I stopped drinking a year and a half ago. I highly recommend a book called This Naked Mind by Annie Grace. It just took away my desire to drink, like magic.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00714331798021732727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-76096991688339283052019-01-04T19:43:02.702-05:002019-01-04T19:43:02.702-05:00Glad the arm was fine! And kudos to you for goin...Glad the arm was fine! And kudos to you for going alcohol free for the year.....don't think I could do that. Given your history I have every confidence you'll nail your goals for 2019. You go Katie!Martha Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01905347216386521189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-7035709264630303232019-01-04T18:10:25.884-05:002019-01-04T18:10:25.884-05:00Hope you feel better soon and your test results ar...Hope you feel better soon and your test results are fine. I was diagnosed with an ear infection and bronchitis in December, went back today as I'm still sick but it seems to be just the end running it's course. Hopefully it just go away soon.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09749156803375783702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-575095862502916142019-01-04T13:50:08.255-05:002019-01-04T13:50:08.255-05:00I'm glad that your arm bump turned out to be n...I'm glad that your arm bump turned out to be nothing serious! I have had a lipoma in my left shoulder for years. It's on the back side of the top of the shoulder, right where my bra strap likes to cross, which often makes it uncomfortable. When my doctor originally looked at it, she ordered an ultrasound for it, which is when we discovered it was just a lipoma. Mine feels like it'Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990649439090414595noreply@blogger.com