"I'm a winner, things are gonna change, I can feel it."
To: Jem
From: Fitness Program Manager
RE: Body Fat Loss Contest
Hey Jem,
I just wanted to say CONGRATS GIRL! 2% drop* in 4 weeks is really great progress. Its also just enough to inch past Susan (the other top female contender) to WIN THE CONTEST!!
I need to run it past our GM, but if he OKs it, I'll see if I can get you double the prize money for making you wait a few extra days to take your measurements.
See you in the club!
Best,
FPM
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That's right! Chalk up a win for me! Whoo-hoo! I'm a winner!
*She said 2%, but it was really 1.3% total, but I lost 3.5 pounds too during that period (based on the gym scales and weighing in only at night).
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Tuesday's 4 mile run (almost completely up/down hill--very little level ground)
Mile 1: 11:15
Mile 2: 12:00
Mile 3: 12:01
Mile 4: 12:44
Average: 12:00 minute miles!
Thursday's 4 mile run (there is a big hill at the end of the first mile that I run down and at the beginning of the fourth mile that I run up, then it's relatively level ground)
Mile 1: 10:56
Mile 2: 10:27
Mile 3: 11:55
Mile 4: 12:56 (includes walking up the hill)
Average: 11:33 minute miles!
I think on my long run this weekend, I won't be able to keep my pace this fast and still finish, but it is exciting to see that I'm improving!
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I went yesterday to the orthopedic surgeon's office to discuss my knees/hips/shoulders, all of which have various issues: knees hurt when running (just wanted to make sure I'm running as safely as possible), hips hurt when not active, shoulders are "crunchy", especially when I'm lifting.
He said that I have "bursitis" which is medical speak for inflammation of the bursa. What the hell is a bursa, you say? "A bursa is a fluid filled sac that allows smooth motion between two uneven surfaces. For example, in the hip, a bursa rests between the bony prominence over the outside of the hip (the greater trochanter) and the firm tendon that passed over this bone. When the bursal sac becomes inflamed, each time the tendon has to move over the bone, pain results."
It looks like this:
I've been prescribed a three week dose of Medrol, which is a steroid, although my Doctor was quick to point out it wasn't a "Barry Bonds" steroid. Let's look at the side effects, shall we?
Side effects include fluid retention, weight gain, high blood pressure, potassium loss, headache, muscle weakness, puffiness of the face, hair growth on the face, thinning and easy bruising of the skin, glaucoma, cataracts, peptic ulceration, worsening of diabetes, irregular menses, growth retardation in children, convulsions, and psychic disturbances. Psychic disturbances may include depression, euphoria, insomnia, mood swings, personality changes, and even psychotic behavior. (emphasis mine).
So, if I start gaining weight, sporting a beard, and wildly ranting, blame it on my hip, ok? :)
Title courtesy of Beck.
From: Fitness Program Manager
RE: Body Fat Loss Contest
Hey Jem,
I just wanted to say CONGRATS GIRL! 2% drop* in 4 weeks is really great progress. Its also just enough to inch past Susan (the other top female contender) to WIN THE CONTEST!!
I need to run it past our GM, but if he OKs it, I'll see if I can get you double the prize money for making you wait a few extra days to take your measurements.
See you in the club!
Best,
FPM
--------------
That's right! Chalk up a win for me! Whoo-hoo! I'm a winner!
*She said 2%, but it was really 1.3% total, but I lost 3.5 pounds too during that period (based on the gym scales and weighing in only at night).
-------------
Tuesday's 4 mile run (almost completely up/down hill--very little level ground)
Mile 1: 11:15
Mile 2: 12:00
Mile 3: 12:01
Mile 4: 12:44
Average: 12:00 minute miles!
Thursday's 4 mile run (there is a big hill at the end of the first mile that I run down and at the beginning of the fourth mile that I run up, then it's relatively level ground)
Mile 1: 10:56
Mile 2: 10:27
Mile 3: 11:55
Mile 4: 12:56 (includes walking up the hill)
Average: 11:33 minute miles!
I think on my long run this weekend, I won't be able to keep my pace this fast and still finish, but it is exciting to see that I'm improving!
---------
I went yesterday to the orthopedic surgeon's office to discuss my knees/hips/shoulders, all of which have various issues: knees hurt when running (just wanted to make sure I'm running as safely as possible), hips hurt when not active, shoulders are "crunchy", especially when I'm lifting.
He said that I have "bursitis" which is medical speak for inflammation of the bursa. What the hell is a bursa, you say? "A bursa is a fluid filled sac that allows smooth motion between two uneven surfaces. For example, in the hip, a bursa rests between the bony prominence over the outside of the hip (the greater trochanter) and the firm tendon that passed over this bone. When the bursal sac becomes inflamed, each time the tendon has to move over the bone, pain results."
It looks like this:
I've been prescribed a three week dose of Medrol, which is a steroid, although my Doctor was quick to point out it wasn't a "Barry Bonds" steroid. Let's look at the side effects, shall we?
Side effects include fluid retention, weight gain, high blood pressure, potassium loss, headache, muscle weakness, puffiness of the face, hair growth on the face, thinning and easy bruising of the skin, glaucoma, cataracts, peptic ulceration, worsening of diabetes, irregular menses, growth retardation in children, convulsions, and psychic disturbances. Psychic disturbances may include depression, euphoria, insomnia, mood swings, personality changes, and even psychotic behavior. (emphasis mine).
So, if I start gaining weight, sporting a beard, and wildly ranting, blame it on my hip, ok? :)
Title courtesy of Beck.
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