You know you've...

You know you've been watching too much G4/Tech TV when you dream about Attack of the Show doing a segment entirely in Miis. 

The fact that I even know what a Mii is, despite not owning a Wii, or any console other than my DS, should be proof enough that I watch too much G4.

Three weeks in

Well, it's been three weeks now that I've been going to Curves.  Had a scare last week; made it 1.5 circuits before feeling lightheaded, my blood was pounding in my face, and I couldn't catch my breath.  I went to the doctor last Friday, mentioning that shortness of breath was an issue even back 10 years ago when I was thin.  He put me on a thirty-day trial of Singulair and Nasacort (a spray) to see if it helps.  On Saturday, I met with Terri, the owner of the Curves I go to, who's also a nurse.  She worked with me, and we decided that I'd take it REALLY easy on the boards between the machines, and only do 2 circuits rather than the standard 2.5.  

It seems to be helping.  I'm not huffing and puffing so much, and my heartrate's staying on the chart, even if it is still on the high end.  Today, though, I didn't even hit the purple, which is good.  I made the realization the other day that I usually have something with caffeine in it before I work out, whether it's tea, or something chocolate.  Caffeine is a stimulant.  It can increase your heart rate.  (smacks head with hand) So when I realized that, I made a conscious effort today NOT to have anything with caffeine before I went to work out.  I think it helped.

Also, a good note for today: Claire, the trainer who's usually there when I go, commented that it looked like my belly was getting smaller.  I couldn't see it (especially now, sitting down, it still looks as big as ever), but it's nice to hear it from someone else.  What I have noticed, however, is that my upper arms and thighs feel tighter, my pants are looser around the sides of my waist, and I swear my butt feels firmer, even if Matt can't tell.  :-P  I have my first weigh/measure day in a week and a half.  According to my scale here, I'm down 2 pounds, but that can be from anything.  I've been very good at measuring and portioning, most of the time.   I've even got Matt now weighing the pasta before cooking it, rather than dumping in half a pound at a time or more.  

I'm hopeful for the 28th (first measure day).