Journey- to- Wellness

Journey- to- Wellness

July 20,2006
I am finally getting around to writing. It has been a very hectic week and I leave for NAshville Sat morning. I am very excited This is my second Hadasah convention and they are so uplifting and motivational and fun and you meet women from everywhere and you learn so much. THis year with the turn of events in Israel I am very anxious to hear some of the speakers.
Right now I am feeling well I just finished my 3rd rolfing session. I will miss it next week but I will try like heck to remember everthing Tom taught me today
I have had an adjustment everyday this week and one tomorrow so I am flying off knowing that I have done the best I could for my body
I had a business luncheon today and it was great. I met some new women and the speaker was highly motivatonal She does business coaching and helps you find the right career
I am not sure if what I amdoing now (Arbonne Skin Care Consultant) is what I want to stay with long term I fell into it when I wsnt well and it has served me well plus it is a wonderful product and I will always use it I am totally open to do something new now that I am getting better and learning so much from Heather and everyone and gaining new confidence.I will plan to have an appointment with her when I return
The coaching group I am in is wonderful I have only atended one session yet but there will be great things
BAck to the meeting, they change the lunch to a buffet whcih freaks me out but I just ate salad and steamed vegies and didnt overdue so I was proud of myself I didnt know my time schedule for today so I wasnt sure if I would get to workk out But I managed to get to the pool.
I am working very hard to do the Body Ecology diet It is reallly hard for me. I ahve added a lot of the foods and suppliments I am ok with them I actually like cultured veggies and the seaweed and I love making smoothies with kefir. I have learned that spirulina does not agree with me and I have been haveing intestinal diffficuties this week and that may contribute to it But I have been making tea out of flax seed and it is very good I dont even strain it. I believe it is helping my digestion along with kombucha tea And I like the grains but I cant give up my fruit.
This next week my food will be out of my control I will be eating in resturants and banquets. So I am going to be easy on myself and do the best I can.
I will be meeting up with an old friend that I grew up with and havent seen in 30 years. That will be exciting catching up She still lives in my old home town and I havent been there for over 20 years.
When I come back I will be having my appointment with Rhonda Lenair I am real excited about that. But I can wait for it
August will be a month of relaxing and doctors appointments for me August 1 I start at the eating disorders clinic at UCLA. If they can change the behavior in my head along with the work I do on the blogs and coaching and therapy It wil be a miracle But It is going to happen just like God will heal me of my pain.
I met a woman today who was from Houston and she had belonged to Joel Osteens church and new him fairly well
She is first on my list to call when I return.
Well I will close for this evening.
I just want to remind you that I am going to the National HAdassah Convention. HAdassah is the worlds largest Zionist Organization. That means it is for the preservation of ISrael and healing the world through health and education. I am very proud to be involved in this group and I will come home with plenty to share.
HAve a great week
In Love & Health
KAren

Journey- to- Wellness

Journey- to- Wellness

JULY13,2006

Ihave been putting off writing. This is still kind of hard for me. But I have had 2 strange days and this morning Iwas not doing too well and thought YES it is time to write It is time to clean out and be honest with myself.
Yesterday I had a colonoscopy and the day before was the prep. Because of my digestive problems I have these tests fairly frequently. The prep day is awful All you can have is clear liquids and then you take these pills and then you drink a gallon of this stuff that is wretched and cleans you out but not with out cramping and pain and a lot of accidents. You ae on guard every second for a trip to the bathroom.Well I was pretty cleaned out and worn out completely I went to bed early to get up around 6 for the trip to the hospital.
That morning no anything and if you arent clear than an enema I was clear.
We got tothe hospital and they took me right away That wasa shock.However I laid on my gurney for 1 hour with no meds and feeling really awful. I had huge stomach cramps and my back was killing me. Finally they wheeled me into the procedure room where I waited almost another half hour for the doc and the sleeepytime meds. I was out in a flash. They let me sleep for about half hour afterwards then they start geting you up Iwas so groggy and crampy and gassy. The doc stopped by he said everything was good but they did 2 biopsies. He told me to eat more fiber. He told me to eat more. He is not even my doctor anymore since my med group has been sending me to UCLA. But they wouldnt pay for a colonoscopy at UCLA. So I had to have this jerk who after 7 years realized he couldnt help me and put in the referral to switch me to UCLA
I have to go to therapy I will be back soon
I am back and feeling much better after seeng Dr G. I just told him everything
This mornig was weird I was so wiped out and weak and I felt so stiff and out of shape. I wasnt sure about eating I had only eaten a litle for dinner last night chicken soup and chicken Rob forced me and this morning I wanted that empty flat stomach feeling but Iwas hungry and ate a huge bowl of bran with flax seed and kefir. I know iafter a liquid fast it is best to eat small amounts at a time.
Then I went for a swim That always makes me feel better. good for my muscles and pain and wakes me up.
I have to say that I have been feeling guilty about eating I had too much too fast but I got to get through that.
Dr G helped but I also wish I could have had an adjustment along with that. I stopped at whole foods to pick up some healthy food I got millet bread and the super green stuff I am trying to get into the BED diet very slowly.
Enough of that
LAst weekend Santa Barbara. It was a great trip. Roger my chiropractor gave me this great cushion to sit on My back felt ok the trip up It is about 90 minutes. I love the cushion.
It was beautiful in SB A little cooler than here in VAlencia It was about 80 and breezy. I wore a light jacket most of the time. Our hotel was great right across the street from the beach and a few blocks from the wedding.I was with Rachel and Rob. We went out for a walk on the beach and the marina and had lunch in this cute little place on the water. My pilates instrucotr told me to only drink a little water on Friday so my stomach would look flat in my dress. I wanted to share a sandwich with Rach but she didnt want to so Ihad a turkey sandwich and ate the whole thing It didnt bother me much. We walked around a bit more and looked at the boats then we headed back to the hotel I needed to rest before the wedding and we all needed showers. I took a little nap with the TENS electrodes on my hip and thigh.
Then I got ready I bought this stunning black dress that ws very lowcut and just below the knee. My hair and makeup turned out good. I wore my heels for the ceremony.
We got to the wedding at 5. It was at a hotel across from the beach outside with the most beautiful view. The ceremony was lovely and bride looked so beautiful. She is Rachel's friend and I have know her since she was a little girl. It was such a happy time. After the cerremony we had the cocktail hour I indulged in a few martinis and some champagne. They had grilled veggies which I love so I indulged but not too much. We were upstairs on the balcony and the view was sensational I tok a lot of pictures.
Then we went down for the reception. The dinner was a buffet I knew I was in trouble. I am so scared of those things I eatr myself into oblivion and get so sick.
I did some praaying and breathing and by the time our table went up I could see there were lots of good choices for me and it didnt have to be a disaster. I had sushi and shrimp and ahi tuna. Maybe a few more things I dont remember. Rob went to the car to get my flat shoes so I could be confortable and dance. We danced a bit and then sat down to rest. I though I would have a little more It was so good So I did. But I was not stuffed or full or feel bad. Iwas at a party and I was having a good time. Plus there wss food in me so I couldnt get drunk.
I had a few more glasses of wine and champagne and then we danced the rest of the night The music was awesome. I was wearing a lidocaine patch that was working pretty well till about 9 and then I felt pain but I was having so much fun Ididnt care. I wanted to have a good time and I did.
Rach was absolutley beautiful. She can wear a strapless dress and super high heels like no one can. She was dancing with this really hot guy. He seemed to really like her. Only problem is he is in Santa Monica and she is in Phoenix. Well where therer is a will there is a way. I told the bride Erica to make sure to give him her phone number when she gets back from honeymoon.
We stayed tillthe end and then went back to the hotel and collapsed.
We slept in till almost noon. What a great night
In the morning Iwas starting to feel guilty about all the eating but I worked really hard to push it out of my head That guilt is alwasys there as if I should never eat but as long as I dont act on the behavior I willbe somewhat safe.
The rest ofd the weekend was great. The weather was beautiful we shopped and ate and drank and shopped some more.
This weekend was my last hurrah for shopping as I am going broke with medical bills but I bough 2 gorgeous Coach bags. So did Rachel We are Coach freaks.
wehn we got home i was so exhausted betwen the weekend and the car ride but the cushion is tops. It was 100' when we got home. I slept practically the whole next day
But it was a great weekend I ate like a normal person. The only thing I didnt do was work out except for walking and dancing. So that swim felt really good today after these last 2 days
I am going to close for now I am very tired. Would love to hear from all of you.
My treatments are working I had my second rolfing session on Monday it was so great. and tomorrow I have pilates and an adjustment andf then I will rest for the weekend
Next weekend I leave for NAshville. That will be agreat story
In love & health

Journey- to- Wellness

Journey- to- Wellness

Friday July 7, 2006
Hi Everyone
I am writing to let you know I am going away for the weekend. It is the first trip in nearly a year. I have had my adjustment this morning and I am packed with all kinds of knowledge and goood and positive thoughts
We are going to a wedding in Santa BArbara and I am very excited My daughter came home last night and it is a family trip
I know Ihave all of you and your good thoughts and allmy good and positive thoughts along with my reading and my scriptures and God so I plan for it to be a postive wondrful trip.
I am feeling ok this morning I will be careful with my eating and stay relaxed and do a lot of breathing. Breathing in the good Chi and breathing outt the bad chi Keep my spine tall andand breathe into the pain.
I will write when I get back and wish you all a great weekend
In love & health
KAren

Journey- to- Wellness

Journey- to- Wellness

July 2 2006
Wow its hard to believe
I HAve been reading so mnay great blog entries. Somany times I just do not have time to read them so I print them out and resd them while sitting in my good comfy chair or in bed.
As I had writen my week was geting better and bettter The rolfing experince was excelent It made my body fel somuch beter I had one incident whare a part of my should ZTOm touched brought back horrendous meemoties of when I was a kid and I became emotionally drained and was having trouble breathing I was hyperventilating but Tom helped med get through the tough part Onky thing is I can stil feel those sensations in that part of my body and it is still bothering me. I ned to get rid ofMy Qigong master did a great energy healing on Friday and iwas ready to take on the world.
But Sat we tok a car trip 90 minutes to visit relatives to have dinnr and then drive home Ihad been doing ok but the drive home became a torture chanber for me and my pain was beyond workds Al those hours sitting and compressing myu spine I trioed to do bteathing exercises and visualizaton but the pain wouldl go away along wth a bout of indigestion so I couldnt wait ot get home.
I took my IBS meds and lied down on ice for a while It numbed my back but it wore off. So I had no choice but to take a muscle relaxant and my attivan a dn cymblata and trazadone and go to bed. I slept 15 hours My body really needed the rest. I am still not doing so well but Iplan to go back to the b pool today and do some water walking and stretching tomorrow is PT, Pilates amd Chiro I should be a lot better on Monday night . Tuesday darn that 4th of July I am on my own. So I have Wed and thurs for treatments and thenI goto Santa Barbara for the weekend I am planning on only good things and wellness. Its a happy weekend. I just want to keep off the painmeds and I cant wait for the next rolfing sesssion.
Well I willleave you and please know that I wilbe feeling fine I am workingon all the positive energy .
And I do plan to get back tomy story eventually
Love to all HAve a great 4th
KAren