My Loss My Gain » health

Does your Head Hurt?

Holly — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:00:12 +0000

It seems lately, that as I work on eating better and exercising, that some of the pains and aches that used to bother me are not as noticeable as they used to be. I’ve noticed my migraine headaches are not as prominent as they used to be. This may be because I have gotten my sugar under better control, or maybe because I have lost some weight. Whatever the reason it’s very hopeful to not have to deal with the pain and I believe I have been able to be healthier because of this.

I know for some that migraine symptoms can really affect everyday life. I’ve been lucky I only got migraines occasionally and now very rarely. I was talking with someone the other day who told me that their migraines actually affect their ability to work out an exercise. I could understand why they would believe that and I told them that may be what they need to do is talk with their doctor, and see if there is a way to treat the migraine so that they can work out and lose weight.

Over the last couple of days since this conversation I have wondered if this is a problem for other people. I know it affected me and I’ve rarely had migraines, at least compared to some people. So I asked a few more people I knew and they said the same thing. I’m happy to know it wasn’t just me and I know I still have to deal with this as I still get migraines. But I have found a few tips and tricks online get through the pain and hopefully continue pain free.

How do you deal with your migraines? Do they come on before or after a workout or do they just appear at random times of the day?

Lose Weight and Help Fight Hunger

Holly — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:45:39 +0000

I love when something that I am trying to accomplish can also help others in some way. That is why I was really excited to hear about Lose-A-Palooza a part of the weight watchers Lose For Good campaign. Lose-A-Palooza is a one day social event to help raise awareness for the Lose For Good campaign.

Here is how it works:

As part of the Lose For Good campaign, Weight Watchers will donate $1, up to a maximum of $60,000, to Share Our Strength and Action Against Hunger for each approved mention, acknowledgment or action related to “Lose For Good” made on September 14th through blogs, Twitter, Facebook and check-in via foursquare.

So if you also have a blog and want people to know about the Lose For Good Campaign you can post about it too. Really the Lose For Good Campaign is Weight Watchers way of helping you achieve your goals by giving you a month for free when you buy a three month membership and helping others because you have made the decision to lose weight, it’s a win win situation and you can feel really good about sharing this with everyone.

I Think I’m Loseing Again!

Holly — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:10:57 +0000

I have noticed over the last few days that may clothing does not seem as tight as it was the last few weeks. I think I am finally losing weight again! I’m very happy and am really looking forward to the changes to come. Though I have not actually exercised this week much I have a little and I’ve been doing other activities so I think that has paid off well.

I also have been watching as close as I can what I eat. I have friends who don’t understand that I’m on a diet for my health, that I need to eat at set times because of my diabetes and that I’m not doing it to inconvenience them. I’m thinking I may just have to start saying no and staying home a little more. At least the guy I’m seeing kinda gets it.

I guess I will know how this all works for sure next month. I’m giving the new diet that long to work, until then I hope to get some really yummy recipes up for anyone who wants to know what I’m eating.