Migraine

Today I start back at the gym. There's nothing like a heart defect to push you to make yourself better for the sake of living longer!

I gained 20 lbs this year on top of the 30 I needed to lose last year...And I gained it all because of stress; I'm an anxious eater. It feels very daunting. But now that I possibly have an implant in my heart, I want it to be healthy. No good in potentially destroying the work that happened 6 weeks ago.

Anyway, I will be on light treadmill duty with some light weight lifting...It will be a good test, to see if I have anymore exercise-induced migraines. It's a personal theory of mine, not tested or proven that I am aware of, that a PFO maybe, just maybe contributes to those exercise-induced migraines...

Soon I will start yoga.

Go for it!

That's great, Leeloo!! Going to the gym is hard work, but it'll be really good for you!!! The healthier you are, the better you'll feel!!

jenny

Good for you, Leeloo!

Well, I did well today. I had no excess fatigue after working out, and my heart rate was actually different than prior visits to the gym. I actually felt energized after the workout, instead of incredibly hungry and tired.

I did arm exercises with free weights and used the machines for my legs. Currently they are cramping badly, even though I did stretches...So soon I am going to break out the heating pad for them!

I didn't have a murmur from my head until I was at work tonight. I really think the lights at work are contributing to many of my migraines. But, I am also at the end of my cycle so I don't know which is triggering then yet. I'll give it a few days, but they seem to strike around 7PM every evening when I am there. I thought about it today...if so many places use fluorescents, even leaving this job I may trade it for a place that still will have them. I don't know...I like my job for the most part.

Anyway, I made it from the gym with some positive vibes from the experience, so I only pray for the endurance and willpower to keep at it. So I am rambling, don't worry, I'm posting here so maybe it'll serve as a reminder to keep with it.

So, how are your visits to the gym going? I had all the intentions of going but with so many migraines, I can't right now. However, I asked Santa for some dumbells. Other than the kids, just kidding!!!