Never Give Up, Never Surrender
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Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Steady improvement for my back, just trying not to overdo it. I had lunch outside today which was a nice change. I need some sunshine!
30 April workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
Jump Start Challenge day 30
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Off to pay bills....
Have a nice evening bees
30 April workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
Jump Start Challenge day 30
EoD
WoD
Off to pay bills....
Have a nice evening bees
Anek
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"If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember Cedric Diggory."
Congrats!! 
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Thanks @CODawn @TopNotch @Anek !
Happy Friday everyone!
A hectic day at work and my back has been spasming badly all day. Stress is not helping. I'm glad I have the weekend to look forward to.
1 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
Groundwork Abs day 1
EoD
WoD
Have a lovely evening bees
Happy Friday everyone!
A hectic day at work and my back has been spasming badly all day. Stress is not helping. I'm glad I have the weekend to look forward to.
1 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
Groundwork Abs day 1
EoD
WoD
Have a lovely evening bees
TopNotch
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Stress seldom helps. I'd recommend a hot bath, maybe a massage.
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Today was a dress rehearsal for our chorus performance tomorrow. Our director surprised us with a new song to sing with the band! 
Thankfully it's very easy.
Still dealing with horrible back spasms. I'm trying very hard not to do anything that will aggravate them, and rest/hot/cold compress/specific gentle stretches. Hoping to be through this soon.
2 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
Groundwork Abs Nope. The leg lifts are not possible right now.
EoD
WoD
Now to practice some songs for tomorrow. Have a nice evening bees
Thankfully it's very easy.Still dealing with horrible back spasms. I'm trying very hard not to do anything that will aggravate them, and rest/hot/cold compress/specific gentle stretches. Hoping to be through this soon.
2 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
Groundwork Abs Nope. The leg lifts are not possible right now.
EoD
WoD
Now to practice some songs for tomorrow. Have a nice evening bees
Anek
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"If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember Cedric Diggory."
Fingers crossed for your back and for the show!
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
@Anek thanks!
Today I'm feeling a tiny bit better. Still taking it easy.
3 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
Back pain relief workout
That's about it. Getting ready for our performance now. Have a great day bees!
Today I'm feeling a tiny bit better. Still taking it easy.
3 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
Back pain relief workout
That's about it. Getting ready for our performance now. Have a great day bees!
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"Just moving forward with steel in my spine and glitter in the air!"
Congratulations on Jump Start!! 
And some
for your back
And some
for your back
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Aw thank you @Syrius & @AgileGrrl 
Last night's performance went really well! Our last song with the band had everyone up and dancing.
My back is s-l-o-w-l-y getting better. I am being very careful not to push it. Thanks for all the healing vibes, bees
May the 4th be with you workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
WoD
Yoga Chair workout
Eggroll in a bowl for supper. Enjoy your evening bees!
Last night's performance went really well! Our last song with the band had everyone up and dancing.
My back is s-l-o-w-l-y getting better. I am being very careful not to push it. Thanks for all the healing vibes, bees
May the 4th be with you workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
WoD
Yoga Chair workout
Eggroll in a bowl for supper. Enjoy your evening bees!
Anek
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"If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember Cedric Diggory."
Yay!!
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Belated congrats on finishing Jumpstart!!!Aw thank you @Syrius & @AgileGrrl
Last night's performance went really well! Our last song with the band had everyone up and dancing.
My back is s-l-o-w-l-y getting better. I am being very careful not to push it. Thanks for all the healing vibes, bees
May the 4th be with you workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
WoD
Yoga Chair workout
Eggroll in a bowl for supper. Enjoy your evening bees!
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Today the back spasms finally disappeared 
I can now stand up without wincing in pain. This was good timing because my workday was extremely hectic and I was up and down a lot. My ears are still ringing.
5 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
WoD
Back pain yoga workout
BLTs for supper. Have a nice evening bees.
I can now stand up without wincing in pain. This was good timing because my workday was extremely hectic and I was up and down a lot. My ears are still ringing.5 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
WoD
Back pain yoga workout
BLTs for supper. Have a nice evening bees.
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Just when I thought things couldn't possibly get more hectic there was today. A bright note was the catered lunch for staff appreciation. It was definitely appreciated. I'm also thankful that my back is still feeling good. 
6 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
WoD
Sitting Fix workout
Taco night at our house.
Off to water the garden.
6 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
WoD
Sitting Fix workout
Taco night at our house.
Off to water the garden.
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
A long slog of paperwork today. I'd much rather be outside in the sunshine. But if I get everything done then I can goof off for awhile.
7 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
WoD
Back pain relief workout from the Back pain relief collection
Returning to the paperwork.
Have a nice evening bees.
7 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
WoD
Back pain relief workout from the Back pain relief collection
Returning to the paperwork.
Have a nice evening bees.
LiteraryMatcha
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Awesome!!!! I'm so happy for you!!!!Today the back spasms finally disappeared
May I suggest a home remedy to relieve back spasms if they get real nasty?
It's ok if you're not interested.
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
I'm always interested in home remedies @LiteraryMatcha
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Today I decided to update my resume and apply for another job. After the chaos at work this week and especially today, my mental health must take priority. There's a high chance that I won't get the job but what's the worst that could happen? I remain in the circus-like atmosphere for a while longer. 
8 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
WoD
Off to finish chores. Have a great evening bees!
8 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
WoD
Off to finish chores. Have a great evening bees!
LiteraryMatcha
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If you can, get a pair of massage spiky balls of different hardness (ideally one harder than another).
Lie down on top of the balls or against a wall. Rotate it against the muscle that is spasming (if you can, try to find out which muscle it could be i.e. with a muscle map pic, so you make sure you cover all the potential muscle knots). This method I use often when I get back spasms myself.
Also, there is an evidence based book for self-help supplementary medical approaches to heal chronic pain that I incidentally got in a book exchange which shows with real human pictures some myofascial relief techniques (stretching) and with massage balls (wrapped in a towel if too spiky).
I think it's ok for me to send a few pics of it. The book inside states "no portion of the book may be reproduced (...) except for brief review".
@neilarey if I am breaching any rules please feel free to remove the pics.
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Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Thank you @LiteraryMatcha for sharing this! I have done some of these exercises and will definitely try these.
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
I had a nice offline weekend and feel refreshed. Saturday there was chores and yardwork but the weather was glorious and I got my vitamin D. On Sunday my daughter took me to a Mother's Day event with live music and yummy food. After that we took my mom out for a BBQ dinner al fresco. No cooking and no dishes!! 
Today I'm in a much better headspace. Honestly I just drive myself too hard and need to make myself take a timeout.
11 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 1 - yep, I'm doing it again; 4th time I think.
Time to water the garden. Have a wonderful evening bees.
Today I'm in a much better headspace. Honestly I just drive myself too hard and need to make myself take a timeout.
11 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 1 - yep, I'm doing it again; 4th time I think.
Time to water the garden. Have a wonderful evening bees.
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
12 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 2
I had to bring Pixie to the vet this morning with a suspected serious UTI. All I know at this point is that her bladder is swollen and the vet hasn't been able to get any urine for testing (because there is none). I'm very concerned.
On top of that my daughter is sick with fever and vomiting. Not the best day even though work was okay.
Healing vibes for our little family appreciated.
Thanks bees.
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 2
I had to bring Pixie to the vet this morning with a suspected serious UTI. All I know at this point is that her bladder is swollen and the vet hasn't been able to get any urine for testing (because there is none). I'm very concerned.
On top of that my daughter is sick with fever and vomiting. Not the best day even though work was okay.Healing vibes for our little family appreciated.
Thanks bees.
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Thanks @Syrius @LiteraryMatcha 
Update: my daughter is feeling much better!
Pixie has a chronic condition called Feline Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD); a common, often painful condition affecting a cat's bladder and urethra, characterized by straining, blood in urine, and, crucially, potential life-threatening blockages in males.
More than you probably wanted to know. She's back at home and I'm giving her anti-inflammatory meds but she's not feeling much better yet. We're changing her diet too. Poor kitty, she looks miserable.
13 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 3
Thanks for the support bees!
Update: my daughter is feeling much better!
Pixie has a chronic condition called Feline Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD); a common, often painful condition affecting a cat's bladder and urethra, characterized by straining, blood in urine, and, crucially, potential life-threatening blockages in males.
More than you probably wanted to know. She's back at home and I'm giving her anti-inflammatory meds but she's not feeling much better yet. We're changing her diet too. Poor kitty, she looks miserable.
13 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 3
Thanks for the support bees!
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Work has been extremely busy this week, as have things at home, so no wonder I'm feeling tired. I'm being diligent about exercise, hydration and nutrition but what I really need is a couple of weeks off!
Pixie's demeanor is a little improved but she's obviously still in pain and so we've added a mild pain medication. *sigh*
14 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD (modified burpees)
SOMA 40+ day 4
Have a good evening bees.
Pixie's demeanor is a little improved but she's obviously still in pain and so we've added a mild pain medication. *sigh*
14 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD (modified burpees)
SOMA 40+ day 4
Have a good evening bees.
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
I woke up on Friday not feeling well at all. Pretty sure I've had a low fever off and on. I needed to go into work to finish payroll and then left early. I got home and took a nap!
This morning I am still feeling crummy but I'm only puttering at home and taking it easy.
Pixie is slowly improving and eating her new food. Poor baby. We are all getting weary of the constant trips to the litter box.
16 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 5 level 1
I made some chocolate chia pudding. Haven't been very hungry but it sounded good.
Have a nice evening bees!
This morning I am still feeling crummy but I'm only puttering at home and taking it easy.
Pixie is slowly improving and eating her new food. Poor baby. We are all getting weary of the constant trips to the litter box.
16 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 5 level 1
I made some chocolate chia pudding. Haven't been very hungry but it sounded good.
Have a nice evening bees!
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Sounds good to me too. What's your recipe?
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
I've been down for the count for two days but managed to drag myself to work today. I'm not the only one fighting this wretched virus. Many of my coworkers look like the walking dead (myself included). 
However I am a bit better and am hoping that some modest exercise will break up the congestion in my head. That and herbal tea. Lots of tea.
19 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 6
Still not hungry but a baked potato sounds good. Have a nice evening bees.
However I am a bit better and am hoping that some modest exercise will break up the congestion in my head. That and herbal tea. Lots of tea.
19 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 6
Still not hungry but a baked potato sounds good. Have a nice evening bees.
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Going to work yesterday was a Bad Idea. I felt worse today and so stayed home to rest. Pixie had other plans. I started her on an antibiotic as per the vet and she vomited all over the house. Multiple times x multiple times. 
Poor thing.
On the bright side I received some unexpected $$$ today! Just in time to pay the vet ...
Pressing on!!
20 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day7
The workout made me feel better (-:
Never give up, never surrender!!
Poor thing.On the bright side I received some unexpected $$$ today! Just in time to pay the vet ...
Pressing on!!20 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day7
The workout made me feel better (-:
Never give up, never surrender!!
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Popping back in after a few busy days. I planted my veggies and got caught up on yardwork. I decided that yardwork involving shoveling, mowing, blowing and 16k+ steps each day etc was enough exercise.
Yesterday my daughter and I went to a secret swimming hole on the river. Not a tourist in sight! We left just before a monster thunderstorm hit. Lovely day.
25 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 9
Today in the USA we remember our fallen veterans. All gave some. Some gave all.
Yesterday my daughter and I went to a secret swimming hole on the river. Not a tourist in sight! We left just before a monster thunderstorm hit. Lovely day.
25 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 9
Today in the USA we remember our fallen veterans. All gave some. Some gave all.
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Back to the office today. The weather has turned cold and shower-y. I like it. Except for the very strong wind. Yesterday I was outside and heard a loud CRACK ! A nearby (too close!!) tree out back was literally snapped off by the wind. 
Our power went out for a bit too. Always exciting up here.
26 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 10
Blackened fish tacos for dinner!
Have a great evening bees.
Our power went out for a bit too. Always exciting up here. 26 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 10
Blackened fish tacos for dinner!
Have a great evening bees.
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
The auditors were onsite today. I felt kinda bad for them because the only space we had was a little room full of costumes from the school play last week. They didn't seem to mind, and fortunately didn't request too many documents from me.
May 27 workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 11
Off to the farmer's market! Have a nice evening bees
May 27 workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 11
Off to the farmer's market! Have a nice evening bees
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Busy day and a potluck too, which was nice. There was torrential rain last evening so I don't need to water the garden for a few days. Our veggies are looking good. Now if I can only keep the birds out of the strawberries...
28 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 12
I'm going to go pick berries right now!
Have a nice evening bees.
28 May workout
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 12
I'm going to go pick berries right now!
Have a nice evening bees.
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
The annual school jogathon was today. I wasn't going to participate but I feel like it's my mission to get those 8th grade boys to RUN. They insisted on walking the first few laps but after seeing me and a 7th grade girl breeze by 
they finally found their hustle. My 13yr old buddy and I did over 2 miles within our allotted time. The weather was beautiful and there were bubbles at the finish line!
29 May workout
Jogging- see above
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 13
Taking it easy tonight.
Have a nice evening bees.
they finally found their hustle. My 13yr old buddy and I did over 2 miles within our allotted time. The weather was beautiful and there were bubbles at the finish line!29 May workout
Jogging- see above
PT exercises 15 minutes
EoD
SOMA 40+ day 13
Taking it easy tonight.
Have a nice evening bees.
TopNotch
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And that makes it all worthwhile. Bubbles. And stickers...
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
I've been out of commission for a while...messed up knee has me on crutches and waiting for an MRI. So frustrating! I can't bend my knee or put much weight on it.
Then my car decided it needed repairs.
It's been a challenging few days for sure. I'm pressing on!
Then my car decided it needed repairs.
It's been a challenging few days for sure. I'm pressing on!
LiteraryMatcha
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I've been out of commission for a while...messed up knee has me on crutches and waiting for an MRI. So frustrating! I can't bend my knee or put much weight on it.
Then my car decided it needed repairs.
It's been a challenging few days for sure. I'm pressing on!
Keep going. Take the chance to gather energy. Life sometimes is like that.
I hope you don't have any pain and that you heal properly and quickly.
I also hope your car doesn't need anything expensive.
Keep going, bee. We're here to accompany you.
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Thanks @LiteraryMatcha @graoumia
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
The knee is still swollen and painful. My insurance denied an MRI because first I have to get an X-ray and do physical therapy. Really?? It's just jumping through insurance hoops until I get the green light for the MRI. Wouldn't it be more cost effective and quicker and more conclusive to get the MRI first? Oh wait that would actually make sense so of course we can't do it that way. 
My car goes to the mechanic tomorrow. Until it's repaired I'm not able to make the hour's travel to Civilization for an X-ray. So I'm waiting for now, icing and elevating and using the blasted crutches.
I am not a patient patient. Perhaps I need to grow in this area.
Missing my workouts. Tomorrow I may do some upper body stuff. Today I'm just exhausted and frustrated.
Bright side: only 5 more school days left!!!
My car goes to the mechanic tomorrow. Until it's repaired I'm not able to make the hour's travel to Civilization for an X-ray. So I'm waiting for now, icing and elevating and using the blasted crutches.
I am not a patient patient. Perhaps I need to grow in this area.
Missing my workouts. Tomorrow I may do some upper body stuff. Today I'm just exhausted and frustrated.
Bright side: only 5 more school days left!!!