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Today’s Workout: Numbers Update

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I spoke to my doctor about my blood test results, where my bad cholesterol was up, B12 was low, and the liver levels were off. My doctor wasn’t too concerned since usually my numbers are so good and just said to work on lowering my cholesterol and the rest would probably sort itself out. She did give me a B12 shot and recommend a stomach scan just to make sure everything is all good.

So, I’ll be doing more workouts and weight work while I eat more salads and fish. I honestly have been eating mostly chicken and beef and haven’t had a nice slab of salmon in a long time. I used to eat that at least once a week. I have my appointment in a few months for another test and I’m hoping I’ll be 10-20 pounds lighter and have impressive numbers again!

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Today’s Workout: Google Books?

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While I was using my desk peddler, I was thinking of other places where I could sell my work and a post in one of the many writing groups I’m in reminded me that Google has a self publishing platform. I don’t know why I never did so before but I’m going to set up an account there; since D2D doesn’t partner with Google.

But as for this workout and the fact I’ve been pretty good about doing 50 squats at least once a day, my legs are the best kind of sore. I know I seem to be pretty focused on cardio and lower body with only a few minutes on upper body but I am trying to get my stomach trimmed down. Yes, the long range goal is to be healthy and strong but while I was cleaning out old clothes to ship to ThreadUp, I saw a bunch of summer dresses that are so fucking cute and I would LOVE to be able to fit into them and wear them out and about. Perhaps it’s shallow but there’s also the element of I already spent money on clothes I’m not wearing and that bothers me.

Tomorrow I discuss my blood work results with my doctor and I’ll be honest that I’d gotten the results from the lab on my own and already made a bunch of dietary and activity changes. I also have my first mammogram this week! Yay… Gotta love getting older…

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It’s Mah Birthday!

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And I’m not dieting today. Heck, after that snow storm (and shoveling for over an hour to the point where I almost passed out) I’m taking the week off from working out. But that doesn’t mean I’m free for the day since I had to see the doctor about my latest blood work and not only is my bad cholesterol down, it went from 173 to 152 since I started Saxenda. The doctor said it was the best set of results he’d seen all week!

So, I treated myself to my favorite dinner from my favorite pizza place, New York cheesecake, and some little cookie brownies from Trader Joe’s. I didn’t eat the whole ziti, there are at least two meals in there for me since the Saxenda keeps me from really over indulging. All I needed was a little bit to feel special today.

And yes, that is a Deadpool plate. Because I’m a geek.

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