Originally Posted by 14447

I am so sorry your little girl (and your family) had to go through that Michelle. Thank God it turned out well. I can't imagine what that was like. All my family from New Orleans have houses that were damaged in the hurricane and they all had mold. I am so scared for them. They didn't get it professionally cleaned and that scares me. You can't mess with stuff like that. Christine, I can't imagine what it's like having a child allergic to the sun. My kids are allergic to mosquitos and that is horrible where I am from, but the sun! I hope that sunscreen does the trick.

Phew.....what a day! After my sleepless night I thought my day would be shot but I made myself be active. After the fishing trip (I caught the biggest one, hehe) I came home, ate lunch pretty late and exercised. Worked up a good sweat. Haven't done that in a couple weeks and it felt real good. My foot didn't hurt at all and it isn't hurting now which I am soooo thankful for. I am never going to take for granted my ability to be active. After my workout I took the kids swimming and got in a little bit more activity. After swimming we went to my son's baseball game. Had to leave early because the mosquitos were biting Nathan too much. Now I am ready for bed. I am 11 minutes past my bedtime but I had to come on here and check up on you guys. Hopefully I won't be up all night long. I am setting my alarm for my early morning workout. I have a lot of housework to get to tomorrow so I have to get the exercise out the way early or it won't happen. Talk to ya'll tomorrow!

Thanks Rebecca, it's hard to think about, I hope he can grow out of it!! we will see. So far I haven't even dared to take him back outside at all. His WHOLE forehead is covered in blisters, and he just cries so hard when we put the cream to heal it on... it's sad. We will find a way to deal with it though. The doc did say only about 10 or 15% of kids keep it for life, so there's hope. Seems like the kids in my family have bad genes. My Oldest son has Asthma, regular attacks and he is hypoglycemic. My youngest is allergic to the sun... and my newphew was half deaf. They just put tubes in his ears to help, it seems to be working. SHEESH!!! Poor kids. Oh well, I know it could be much worse. I thank god that this is all I have to deal with believe it or not.

Originally Posted by 15673

Yikes I missed a lot yesturday. As a mother of 4 we have been through lots of stuff.
heres my 2 cents.

Christine, When my oldest son was 18 months we went to a park for a family reunion. The baby didn't like the grass so he stayed on the blanket under the tree all day. My husband and I thought that since he was in the shade he would be ok. WRONG. He got so sunburned the doctor thought he was going to scar. (he didn't) Talk about feeling like a horrible mother. I cried for days. His face was one big blister. We also let him drink tea all day. We were young and stupid didn't know about caffeine and it's effects. He didn't sleep for what seemed like days.

Oh my goodness, that sounds TERRIBLE... I thought shade was safe too SO was he allergic to the sun too? I have given my son tea too, not a lot... but I have forgotten it has caffiene... duh! I felt like an idiot. Luckily it was only a cup, and he just skipped his naps. Anyway, glad he didn't scar. I hope mine doesn't We shall see. Poor babies!

the forum is being a POS keeps giving me fatal errors... guess I'll post everything else I have to say tomorrow. Sorry everyone.

Ohhhhhhhhh sure, now it works!!! ACK!

Anyway today was really good for eating, didn't get a chance to get out and walk... it was raining this morning, plus I was feeling lazy and wanted to catch up on the Bachelorette! I LOVE Jason, and DeAnna needs to just dump the rest of them... Anywho... But I do feel good about eating, I might be able to do a quick walk before I leave work. Hopefully I will lose something soon. I've been stuck for 2 weeks. Oh well... at least I am maintaining.

My boys are good. Jack is healing from his burn, he hates his cream but it is helping it heal... so it's worth it I suppose. Today I put it on with wet cotton that helped. My oldest was so funny, kept telling me that Jack had owies and that he needed to kiss them. Luckily he was kissing Jacks cheaks which are blister free. Jack thought kisses were funny and he was laughing so hard. It was awesome. Well anyway... I should get back to work. It's been a super busy night... I don't like spring time, it brings all the suicidal people out... It's a rough time of year.

Have a great night everyone!!!

I've been doing some research on my heel pain as it is hurting a lot today. I think it has to do with the fact that I give it a day or so rest, then I feel a little better so I exercise as usual then I'm in a lot of pain for a few days, ect. So I decided to do some research to see if the elliptical has been causing my spurs. What I found out is that the spur is a sympton of the problem and is not really the cause of the pain. I have planter fasciitis which is inflammation in the fascia which is a long ligament type thingie in the bottom of the foot. I somehow have little tears in this ligament which in turn causes the pain and inflammation. The spur is caused by my body's response to this injury - too much calcium in one spot. The site I am on lists all the different treatments for this, which I am aware of from the first time this happened to me a year ago - ice, stretching, night splints (soooo uncomfortable!), massages, and rest - no activity like walking, running, tennis, elliptical, stair climber, treadmil. Trying to work through it is the worst thing I could do and it only prolongs the injury as evidenced by this section I copied :

As an athlete, competitive or recreational, the hardest part of all injuries is the healing. Taking time off of training or exercising can be extremely frustrating. The biggest mistake many active people make is trying to push through the pain and hope that the condition will just go away on it’s own. Trying to “walk off” plantar fasciitis is a big mistake. Act quickly! Start treatment immediately.

So basically I've been doing all the wrong things. I need to get back to what worked the last time. Swimming and biking is recommended so at least I have that! I will be a swimming fool! I wish I could bike but around here I would get hit by a car. Seriously! I still don't know if the elliptical is the cause of the tears in the fascia or if I tore it doing something else and the elliptical just aggravates it. Will have to do more research. I'm sorry I'm boring you all with this but when every step you take literally is so painful you want to cry it kind of consumes you so I just had to share this and get it off my chest. I'm not letting it get me down like I did last time! This time is different - I have you guys! I will focus 110% on healthy eating and exercise as much as I can in the pool and hopefully soon I will be back to doing other things.

Okay, I know that was a long post but I had to share that I did get up this morning early to exercise and I did TRY to do the elliptical (before this new info presented itself) and I just couldn't. But I didn't give up, I went to town a mile away and walked in the park. Only could do a mile so I came home and did the challenges that didn't require a lot of foot action and some weights. Then a little later I swam laps in the pool and swam with the kids. So, I was very active today. I also did great with the eating part. We bar-b-qued some low fat hamburgers, chicken sausage and some of that tuna my husband caught offshore. It was awesome! I did eat a serving of sour cream and onion chips but I forgive myself. Have a great night everyone! I'm sure you are all in bed sleeping so sweet dreams!

Oh, I see Christine is still online - must be working - hope it isn't too bad and the time flys by for you!

Originally Posted by 15033

Just got back from the Dr. Well have to take the meds for a while
and physical therapy again.
He poked a big needle in my knee and got some fluids out.
Have to go back next Wed. I hate that.....

~ Michell, wow you look great. You are so close to your goal!!!!!
~ Welcome to the big boob's Club...LOL I'm a DD.
~ Rebecca, you are a bussy bee, awesome, you Rock!!!!

Everybody else have a great Tuesday !!!!

Uggghh! I hate pain! I see you are still dealing with it in your knee and I wish you didn't have to. My mom is suffering with her knee as well - just finished three consecutive weeks of shots. I feel for you as I know how pain affects your daily life. Hope it isn't too bad! I hope the fluid they took out gave you some relief. Take care of yourself! Oh, by the way, great tips from Jillian you posted today. I will definitely use each and everyone of those. I already started eating on a smaller plate. Hey, maybe since I'm thinking like Jillian, I'll start looking like her????? Need a lot more workouts for that!

I finally have some time to catch up on here and the site is giving me all kinds of trouble. I have a love/hate relationship with this internet and computer! I hope they work the kinks out soon. Well, I think I've hogged the forum enough for one night so I will talk to you all tomorrow!

Originally Posted by 14447

I've been doing some research on my heel pain as it is hurting a lot today. I think it has to do with the fact that I give it a day or so rest, then I feel a little better so I exercise as usual then I'm in a lot of pain for a few days, ect. So I decided to do some research to see if the elliptical has been causing my spurs. What I found out is that the spur is a sympton of the problem and is not really the cause of the pain. I have planter fasciitis which is inflammation in the fascia which is a long ligament type thingie in the bottom of the foot. I somehow have little tears in this ligament which in turn causes the pain and inflammation. The spur is caused by my body's response to this injury - too much calcium in one spot. The site I am on lists all the different treatments for this, which I am aware of from the first time this happened to me a year ago - ice, stretching, night splints (soooo uncomfortable!), massages, and rest - no activity like walking, running, tennis, elliptical, stair climber, treadmil. Trying to work through it is the worst thing I could do and it only prolongs the injury as evidenced by this section I copied :

As an athlete, competitive or recreational, the hardest part of all injuries is the healing. Taking time off of training or exercising can be extremely frustrating. The biggest mistake many active people make is trying to push through the pain and hope that the condition will just go away on it’s own. Trying to “walk off” plantar fasciitis is a big mistake. Act quickly! Start treatment immediately.

So basically I've been doing all the wrong things. I need to get back to what worked the last time. Swimming and biking is recommended so at least I have that! I will be a swimming fool! I wish I could bike but around here I would get hit by a car. Seriously! I still don't know if the elliptical is the cause of the tears in the fascia or if I tore it doing something else and the elliptical just aggravates it. Will have to do more research. I'm sorry I'm boring you all with this but when every step you take literally is so painful you want to cry it kind of consumes you so I just had to share this and get it off my chest. I'm not letting it get me down like I did last time! This time is different - I have you guys! I will focus 110% on healthy eating and exercise as much as I can in the pool and hopefully soon I will be back to doing other things.

Wow, Rebecca-Dawn it looks like your first instinct was right afterall to avoid the eliptical and do swimming. I know we all can become quite guilty about what we consider not exercising enough and that pushes us sometimes when we should back off. Well, I am glad you had the brains to do your research and you have found a way around it for the time being. How long does a condition like this take to heal? Obviously, taking into account if you don't do any of the no no's ... Good luck and swimming is very good for you and gives you alot of toning - not the worse exercise that is for sure.

~Rebecca Dawn, hope you're foot is feeling better soon.
Just don't overdue it. At least you have the pool you can do alot of exercises in it.
Hey, I like to look like Jillian too!!!!
I have both of her books and she is just awesome.

That's what you and me going to look like in a few Month....LOL




Have a good Night !!!