Postponin' Ain't Easy

I am feeling like progress is on hold right now ~ I have been inundated with eye health issues (severe dry eye, scratches, haemorrhages, uv damage growth, dropping eyelid) since the Fall and was actually supposed to go for surgery last week BUT they decided it was too risky which has no led me to a new doctor and a corneal specialist who gave me a second opinion.  This was way BETTER news about my eye health.  Long story short looks like I am in pretty good shape minus contact intolerance and headaches from glasses.  This has been a very long process and seems to have so many unknowns which drives me crazy.  Not a fan of the waiting game when it means serious headaches everyday because I am glasses only right now ~ headaches that stem from my -8.25 prescription.  Clear out front, blurry colours in periphery.  My brain isn't happy about it!

I go in for final evaluation in March and if all goes well then will be surgically corrected in April.  Fingers crossed but not holding my breath!  If I can not move ahead with surgery I plan on wearing "dailies" when glasses free and look into some Naturopath ideas on improving eye dryness, etc.  Either way it will all turn out:)  SOOOOO adjusting to training with thick glasses on has been a challenge ~ hate skip rope right now :)  But working at it and feeling good.  With prepping for surgery I have not done my cleanse I wanted too just yet and will wait until final call on surgery in March.

I am excited to say I have been seeing a Naturopath and am very excited for that support in my life.  It is for sure a different kind of care with my Naturopath compared to my regular doctor.  I love the holistic, whole picture take on my health and feel it is exactly what I need right now!  I am pleased with the hope it gives me.  Once I get this eye thing figured out and with Spring on the horizon, it will be so nice to move into a little more serious training.  I am hoping to start running in addition to my classes at Excel.  There are some great new options coming to Excel as well (I am hoping to write a post on them in the next week or so!!).  A change in training is like a fresh breath of air!  Keeping my head up and thinking positive!

Rock&Roll Day at my school:)

Fresh Start~Goals 60

Right after I posted my last post about "Being sick" of being sick I was diagnosed with a severe bacterial infection in my large intestine which led to a good old visit to the ER, tests, and a lovely round of antibiotics.  So my plans of getting healthy were a little thwarted but antibiotics are done, system is healing and all I am battling right now is a little cold which, trust me, is welcomed after the other ridiculousness I had going on since December 31th!

So where are we at?  How are your New Years Resolutions panning out?  For me I decided to do the Goals 60 Program at Excel which I am so happy about.  After all the hoopla I have been through over the last 6 months I am ready to start fresh, reassess, refocus, and move forward.  If you haven't had a chance to investigate the Goals 60 Program this is an all-inclusive weight loss program customized and built to support each individual's needs.  We train according to our goals which are shared with our trainers.  We learn about smart training, nutrition, and information that can help us achieve our goals with full on support from trainers and other members.  We are also learning about how our heart rate monitors can be a fantastic training tool which I am so excited to put to use!  For me personally (especially after my bouts of illness) I am very keen to get stronger, be healthier, and build energy while balancing family and teaching.  Having access to a program like this, working with people I love and admire, is a true blessing.  Once I get all my numbers together I will do up a START post filling you in on where my journey is beginning.

In addition to the Goals 60 Program thru Excel, I have decided to do a more detailed check-in with what is going on in my body.  I have my first visit with a Naturopath (and Excel member), Dr. Entner, next week at Vero Health.  Rather than looking at illness as a inconvenient, bad luck, bound to happen thing I am looking at it as my body is trying to tell me something.  Obviously what I am doing is not working since I have been sick now for about a month and a half.  Enough is enough!  When you have amazing resources around your area plus some coverage thru your health care, there really is no reason not to make a move.  I will keep you posted on the progress I make and what discoveries are made.

Things I am hoping to look into regarding my current health are:
-Immune System (healing, building)~chronic illness&fatigue
-Digestive System (healing, performance)
-Anxiety/Stress Management
-Headaches
-Dry Eye(getting fluid back in my eye)
-Allergies (oddly just started reacting to my bulldog JUST on my forearms when I hug her) and how is my body processing certain foods ~ dairy, gluten, etc.  

I hope you are able to find support to help you achieve your resolutions!  Can't wait to share my progress!