Healthy Weight Loss

Sparkle · 10-03-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

I went to the docs t see about thsi dam vertago,after some looking he said I have calsium crystals in my ear...sugested I do a range of motions exersises to see if the will shake off or my gyro resets its self.Holy f-n BS how dose anyone get calsium cryatals in theire ears..its for bones..right!!!!! Duh~~~~.

Everyone has crystals in their ears, there is a little pouch in your inner ear that holds these bits of calcium carbonate. Traumatic head injuries and some viruses can cause these crystals to shake loose and end up in the ear canal -- and this is what causes your nausea, dizziness and vertigo.

Our ear crystals are actually quite important they help us maintain our balance by sending signals through the nerves that help our brain to know up from down.

The problem you're experiencing is not uncommon at all and it is completely fixable.

The range of movements your doctor has given you (called the Epley Maneuver) should do the trick. Though you may not be able to achieve it on your own, you may need a doctor, NP or physical therapist to do the maneuver on you - and it may take more than one session.

It took me 3 sessions over the course of a few months to get it to stop completely.

Rockinonahigh · 10-03-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparkle

Everyone has crystals in their ears, there is a little pouch in your inner ear that holds these bits of calcium carbonate. Traumatic head injuries and some viruses can cause these crystals to shake loose and end up in the ear canal -- and this is what causes your nausea, dizziness and vertigo.

Our ear crystals are actually quite important they help us maintain our balance by sending signals through the nerves that help our brain to know up from down.

The problem you're experiencing is not uncommon at all and it is completely fixable.

The range of movements your doctor has given you (called the Epley Maneuver) should do the trick. Though you may not be able to achieve it on your own, you may need a doctor, NP or physical therapist to do the maneuver on you - and it may take more than one session.

It took me 3 sessions over the course of a few months to get it to stop completely.

Thanks Sparkle for the info,the doc didnt explane it that way,never dose.I have had some pretty bad crashes on horses plus being slam dunked rideing rough stock in rodeos,tho that was a very long time ago.Back in 2007 I took a hard crash at work...no horses..just a bad slip and fall where I smacked my head on the side of a cart.I havent done anything but be good sence..cant say so much for my ears tho.I will check with the doc cause I want this done and gone.

Corkey · 10-03-2011, 09:21 PM

Has calcium deposit in right ear, which is why I can no longer scuba dive, I can't clear my ears. Planes are fun...not.

Rockinonahigh · 10-03-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Corkey

Has calcium deposit in right ear, which is why I can no longer scuba dive, I can't clear my ears. Planes are fun...not.

Heck I was going to fly to Little Rock,if I ever get to a reunion I will need to fly..or should I go by big box called UPS????

Corkey · 10-03-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Heck I was going to fly to Little Rock,if I ever get to a reunion I will need to fly..or should I go by big box called UPS????

I use peroxide and clean them well beforehand, it seems to help with the pressure. It only hurts on the way up and down

starryeyes · 10-03-2011, 10:17 PM

Im starting EI10K tomorrow (ease into 10k). It looks so much more my speed than the 6 week Bridge to 10k. This one is 10 weeks. Anyone else doing any of the 10k programs??

:-D
Starry

*Anya* · 10-04-2011, 05:59 AM

Hey, how us everyone doing with their eating plans and exercise doing?

I miss reading about everyone and it always gives me encouragement!

Zimmy, Kelt, Pinkie, Medusa (I am sure you are busy with reunion "stuff"), Jo (hope your mom is doing ok), Scorp, to name just a few!

My weight is staying the same. Not gaining, not losing. Still doing sit-ups and am shocked how easy they are now. Still doing 7-flights of stairs up and down. That, however, is still not at all shockingly easy-still sound like an asthmatic by the time I am finished.

I know the weight maintaining when I really want to lose more is the fiber. A teaspoon of Metamucil is 25 calories and as much as I am supposed to be eating, adds up. I still have to figure that one out!

Hugs healthy friends,

I do hope everyone is doing well. Please, do tell!

JustJo · 10-04-2011, 06:14 AM

Hi everyone

I'm back from the trip out to see my mother and get things straightened out there....it went alright, but exhausting physically, mentally and emotionally to say the least. We stayed with friends (thank goodness or I'd have really lost it), but they are both very heavy and eat immense portions with lots of carbs...exactly what I'm trying to avoid.

I declined a lot, but didn't always, and even had a couple of diet Cokes....I was dreading the scale this morning. Amazingly, I only regained 1-1/2 pounds, so it's not anything difficult to cope with.

I'm back on the plan this morning....black coffee, 1 slice of whole wheat toast with tuna salad, and a banana for breakfast.

Where I'm falling down is exercise. I need to get back on that Mobia and just do it. It would work schedule-wise to get on it as soon as I return from delivering boys to school and before I have to start work, but Scoote is always still sleeping then and it's in the bedroom, so I hesitate. She says go ahead and it won't bother her....so I probably need to just do it (even though I'm sure it will disturb her sleep). I was going to wait until they move in a couple weeks, but that's really just procrastinating on my part I'm sure.

I wish I loved to exercise....sigh.

Hugs to you all.

Zimmeh · 10-04-2011, 07:54 AM

Good Morning Jo Jo,

Good to hear that some things are taking care of in regards to your mom. If you ever are up in Orlando, let me know and we will go window shop at the Mall at Millennia and then have lunch at my fave restaurant, Greens and Grille. They are an organic restaurant and the salads are to die for...

Hugs and welcome back!

Zimmy

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Originally Posted by JustJo

Hi everyone

I'm back from the trip out to see my mother and get things straightened out there....it went alright, but exhausting physically, mentally and emotionally to say the least. We stayed with friends (thank goodness or I'd have really lost it), but they are both very heavy and eat immense portions with lots of carbs...exactly what I'm trying to avoid.

I declined a lot, but didn't always, and even had a couple of diet Cokes....I was dreading the scale this morning. Amazingly, I only regained 1-1/2 pounds, so it's not anything difficult to cope with.

I'm back on the plan this morning....black coffee, 1 slice of whole wheat toast with tuna salad, and a banana for breakfast.

Where I'm falling down is exercise. I need to get back on that Mobia and just do it. It would work schedule-wise to get on it as soon as I return from delivering boys to school and before I have to start work, but Scoote is always still sleeping then and it's in the bedroom, so I hesitate. She says go ahead and it won't bother her....so I probably need to just do it (even though I'm sure it will disturb her sleep). I was going to wait until they move in a couple weeks, but that's really just procrastinating on my part I'm sure.

I wish I loved to exercise....sigh.

Hugs to you all.

PinkieLee · 10-04-2011, 08:13 AM

Good morning & happy Tuesday healthy folks!

It's good to see everyone is either staying focused or getting back on track with their goals. Man I tell you... this healthy living stuff can be a bumpy journey. But, luckily we can start fresh every day with exercise and even make healthier choices with each & every meal.

I'm still holding... no gain/no loss.

I've been lax lately... I know bad! I haven't gone crazy and binged, I just haven't been as focused on every single thing I put in my mouth. For 4 months, I was sooo good at tracking my food, but lately I've just kinda pushed it aside letting life get in the way. I KNOW that if I don't journal what I eat, I can trick myself into believing that I'm doing better than I am. Since yesterday, I'm back on track with my WW tracking and staying strong.

Exercise... seriously I have the hardest time motivating myself to get up and just freakin' do it. Lately, I've been doing things like mowing the grass & pulling weeds in my garden because I know at least I am getting exercise in by doing these chores. I wish that I was born with that umph that makes you wanna exercise. And I KNOW that when I get going, that I really enjoy it. It's when I get out of my workout routine that I can't seem to bounce back into it. Luckily, the cooler temps have FINALLY moved into Texas, so we are hitting the park after dinner tonight to walk. YAY, fresh air AND exercise!

Meals planned for the day:

Breakfast:
1 scrambled egg with diced potatos on a wheat tortilla
a banana

Lunch:
leftover turkey chili, with 1/2 cup regular rice and a sprinkle of WW cheese

Dinner:
grilled chicken stuffed with boudain (it's a cajun rice dressing, but just a small amount)
steamed green beans
spinach salad with avacado slices, pecans & light raspberry vinegarette dressing

So many folks that have started this healthy weight loss journey are gonna be at the Reunion in 8 days, and I can't wait to see all their hard work and celebrate their success. Yes, I'm packing my workout clothes, too

Have a great day y'all!

Zimmeh · 10-04-2011, 07:58 AM

This past weekend was my last days off before the reunion, so exercising is a no go for me. Since I get home around midnight from work and it was pushing in the low 80's here during the morning hours, I couldn't motivate myself to go in the morning. Now that it is in the 60's, woohoo, I will be making it a point to go this week! Most of my stuff is done for the reunion, except a few odds and ends that I need to pick up on Friday. I have to be packed by next Monday morning, since I will be leaving from work and heading to Jax. I am going to stick to my eating plan and walking as much as I can...

Have a great day!

Zimmy

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Originally Posted by Anya/Georgia

Hey, how us everyone doing with their eating plans and exercise doing?

I miss reading about everyone and it always gives me encouragement!

Zimmy, Kelt, Pinkie, Medusa (I am sure you are busy with reunion "stuff"), Jo (hope your mom is doing ok), Scorp, to name just a few!

My weight is staying the same. Not gaining, not losing. Still doing sit-ups and am shocked how easy they are now. Still doing 7-flights of stairs up and down. That, however, is still not at all shockingly easy-still sound like an asthmatic by the time I am finished.

I know the weight maintaining when I really want to lose more is the fiber. A teaspoon of Metamucil is 25 calories and as much as I am supposed to be eating, adds up. I still have to figure that one out!

Hugs healthy friends,

I do hope everyone is doing well. Please, do tell!

10-03-2011, 09:21 PM	#3
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10-03-2011, 10:17 PM	#6
starryeyes Senior Member How Do You Identify?: a round peg in a square hole Preferred Pronoun?: Guess... Relationship Status: Seat taken Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 2,491 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,199 Thanked 10,049 Times in 2,075 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Im starting EI10K tomorrow (ease into 10k). It looks so much more my speed than the 6 week Bridge to 10k. This one is 10 weeks. Anyone else doing any of the 10k programs?? :-D Starry

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PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,075 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Good morning & happy Tuesday healthy folks! It's good to see everyone is either staying focused or getting back on track with their goals. Man I tell you... this healthy living stuff can be a bumpy journey. But, luckily we can start fresh every day with exercise and even make healthier choices with each & every meal. I'm still holding... no gain/no loss. I've been lax lately... I know bad! I haven't gone crazy and binged, I just haven't been as focused on every single thing I put in my mouth. For 4 months, I was sooo good at tracking my food, but lately I've just kinda pushed it aside letting life get in the way. I KNOW that if I don't journal what I eat, I can trick myself into believing that I'm doing better than I am. Since yesterday, I'm back on track with my WW tracking and staying strong. Exercise... seriously I have the hardest time motivating myself to get up and just freakin' do it. Lately, I've been doing things like mowing the grass & pulling weeds in my garden because I know at least I am getting exercise in by doing these chores. I wish that I was born with that umph that makes you wanna exercise. And I KNOW that when I get going, that I really enjoy it. It's when I get out of my workout routine that I can't seem to bounce back into it. Luckily, the cooler temps have FINALLY moved into Texas, so we are hitting the park after dinner tonight to walk. YAY, fresh air AND exercise! Meals planned for the day: Breakfast: 1 scrambled egg with diced potatos on a wheat tortilla a banana Lunch: leftover turkey chili, with 1/2 cup regular rice and a sprinkle of WW cheese Dinner: grilled chicken stuffed with boudain (it's a cajun rice dressing, but just a small amount) steamed green beans spinach salad with avacado slices, pecans & light raspberry vinegarette dressing So many folks that have started this healthy weight loss journey are gonna be at the Reunion in 8 days, and I can't wait to see all their hard work and celebrate their success. Yes, I'm packing my workout clothes, too Have a great day y'all!