Hope

Hi guys! I had a busy day yesterday. I know I've posted a few things about the sessions I was attending but I was nervous adn didn't want to talk much about it. A while back a couple of women at the therapy pool that I attend told me about the author of the book 8 Steps To A Pain Free Back. They both raved about her and told me I should look into it. I asked how much the sessions were, and never looked any further into it. Then Sean's Mom told me that one night she was watching the news and saw some program and gave me a piece of paper with this book title written down. I looked it up online and Sean & I decided that this was worth trying.

Yesterday I went to my 1st session with Esther Gokhale. She teaches posture modification. I had to travel to Palo Alto and I made the decision to take BART and then transfer to Cal Train for the trip. I knew sitting it the car in traffic would not be fun! This was an adventure! I had never traveled that far on Bart or ever taken Cal Train! I had a good day...and besides the 4 hour journey there and back, I would consider yesterday a success.

The book which I ordered on Amazon before hand was my homework. Meeting Esther was very comforting. She herself had struggled in the past with debilitating back pain. She was very helpful and she showed me how to sit, and lie down while stretching my back. I left a little sore, which she said is normal, but more importantly, I left with HOPE. :)

I am very excited to learn more. I know this is about what I do at home with the lessons. I need to practice this and be very aware of my movements. One thing I have noticed already is that my pain level is significantly lower. I have muscle soreness which Esther said I could experience, but not the normal PAIN that I have. This is just from stretching my spine and getting the pressure off of my compressed disks! Wow! :) Amazing! I need to go 3 more times to finish the sessions.


I came home yesterday very tired! Remember I tried to plan an EASY dinners? Well I bought this NEW find from Trader Joe's but when I went to open it I glanced at the sodium- 1000 mg!!! WHOA! I was glad tomorrow wasn't weigh in...and I unpacked it and followed directions to cook it.  BLAHHH it was SO nasty! WAY too salty and the won tons were not very good. I took a loss and tossed it. Oh well. I ended up heating up a pack of Madras Lentils instead. I was so tired I forgot to snap a pic to share. Sorry. :-/

I know I've mentioned the NEW Friends For Weigh Loss site before but it really is worth mentioning again, especially since I am the featured Success Story right now! :) Go See! Oh and if you are a member over there Danica let me know that the new BLOG BUTTON is available so go grab it!! :) 

I know the next few days for us will be filled with family, friends, and holiday celebrations. I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Remember to relax, and enjoy the moments and memories you create. Ohh and because a few people have recently said it to me and it has helped, Be Kind To Yourself. 

:)