I had my annual exam today. The doctor noted that she hadn't seen much of me the last year or more. Thank goodness--apart from aches and pains I am healthy. Overall I'm in good shape--I did get an X-ray of my foot--the one that makes it too painful to wear lace up shoes--and got a pneumonia booster and a thyroid blood test.
We talked about my concerns that I need more core strength, but I don't want to bug my arthritic knee or my hip bursitis, and my lower back. She came up with some good ideas for me to try.
I would still like to lose the last five pounds that hangs around my middle, and maybe getting the foot problem solved and trying new exercises will make it easier to move around more.
Overdid the food on the weekend, quesadillas, guacamole, and some high calorie treats, but I'm back on track. I had been forgetting to do yoga and it is amazing at how quickly I get stiff and tight if I don't.
I am really motivated to lose the 5 pounds and get stronger--3 weddings coming up in the next 3 1/2 months.
Sorry to go on so long, but it is a relief to find out that I am on the right track health-wise.
After the tests I went across the street and down the block to the mall where I checked out the NAS. Didn't buy anything--but a relief to see there wasn't much there I really need.
