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It was back to weight management class again yesterday
The talk this week was gut health, and I have to say, it's a topic that Rosie is obsessed about. So I already knew a bit from the one to one talks we've had. But, it's always good to talk things out and I learned lots about prebiotics and probiotics and how they help your whole body, not just your gut.
From our previous talks I've already added kefir into my diet, having half a cup for breakfast each day. Can't say I care for the plain stuff, but the flavoured is nice. Now I'm tempted to try some sauerkraut as I've never done so. I do love pickles, and vinegar, stuff like that, so am hoping that it's a natural step to like sauerkraut too. Though, Rosie did say even if you had a little and ate something after to mask the taste it would do you good. Which to me, doesn't sound like much of a recommendation taste wise.
Then we went onto the exercise side of things and Rosie had changed it up a bit. Each station had two exercises to do, and you went around with a partner, each person doing 30 seconds of one of the choices before swapping. I was partnered with a new lady and she was lovely, making me laugh often.
Especially so on the battle ropes which were awesome! It was the first time they'd been used and i have to admit I enjoyed slapping the things against the floor. My partner cracked me up as she was yelling, 'Go on girl!' as I whacked away, admittedly, making a lot of noise.
Sadly, my nemesis remains as the dreaded step was back too. Damn that thing in its three level height.
Between that and pushing James to class and back, I more than got my active minutes in yesterday. Though I remain frustrated as my steps never get counted when I'm pushing the wheelchair due to my hand staying still. Yes, I know I'm still getting the steps in, but I do like seeing them on my fitbit.
Tomorrow James has his hospital appointment where he'll finally have the backslab taken off and a lighter weight cast put on. At least, I hope so. Originally, we had patient transport to get there, but Kayleigh said she'd take us and bring us back, which is much better, as it's going to be a long, and I suspect, for James, a painful day.
I just hope the bone has started to knit a little. I know it won't be close to being healed yet, but some progress will be great. We could really do with some good news right now.
The talk this week was gut health, and I have to say, it's a topic that Rosie is obsessed about. So I already knew a bit from the one to one talks we've had. But, it's always good to talk things out and I learned lots about prebiotics and probiotics and how they help your whole body, not just your gut.
From our previous talks I've already added kefir into my diet, having half a cup for breakfast each day. Can't say I care for the plain stuff, but the flavoured is nice. Now I'm tempted to try some sauerkraut as I've never done so. I do love pickles, and vinegar, stuff like that, so am hoping that it's a natural step to like sauerkraut too. Though, Rosie did say even if you had a little and ate something after to mask the taste it would do you good. Which to me, doesn't sound like much of a recommendation taste wise.
Then we went onto the exercise side of things and Rosie had changed it up a bit. Each station had two exercises to do, and you went around with a partner, each person doing 30 seconds of one of the choices before swapping. I was partnered with a new lady and she was lovely, making me laugh often.
Especially so on the battle ropes which were awesome! It was the first time they'd been used and i have to admit I enjoyed slapping the things against the floor. My partner cracked me up as she was yelling, 'Go on girl!' as I whacked away, admittedly, making a lot of noise.
Sadly, my nemesis remains as the dreaded step was back too. Damn that thing in its three level height.
Between that and pushing James to class and back, I more than got my active minutes in yesterday. Though I remain frustrated as my steps never get counted when I'm pushing the wheelchair due to my hand staying still. Yes, I know I'm still getting the steps in, but I do like seeing them on my fitbit.
Tomorrow James has his hospital appointment where he'll finally have the backslab taken off and a lighter weight cast put on. At least, I hope so. Originally, we had patient transport to get there, but Kayleigh said she'd take us and bring us back, which is much better, as it's going to be a long, and I suspect, for James, a painful day.
I just hope the bone has started to knit a little. I know it won't be close to being healed yet, but some progress will be great. We could really do with some good news right now.