Best Appointment Yet!

I got up bright and early with the hubs (he had to work while I took a vacation day). I ran some errands and headed to my dr. appointment. I was nervous of the results, but was looking forward to getting healed. The dr. (a sports specialist) took both legs (since I do have issues with both knees) and did some odd movements and kept asking if the movements were causing me any pain. They never did. She said that was great news. I explained when I did have problems and what I was doing and for how long.

The prescription was to work out more. I couldn't believe it! Look at my happy smile when I heard the news!

She gave me these pamphlets and told me to work out my quads and get them stronger, then I shouldn't have any more problems.

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She also gave me a stronger does of ibuprofen to take 3 times a day. She told me that my knee cap moves around too much, so that's what's causing my pain. Once I strengthen my quads, they will be strong enough to keep them in place. I was so happy when I heard that I have to work out more. I asked if I could continue my spin class and the elliptical I was doing. The answer was yes!! She even told me that I could continue running and just stop when I felt like my knee couldn't take it any more. You don't even know how happy I am right now!

We just got back from hubs sister's place. She invited us over for dinner and a late x-mas. She fixed us some awesome enchiladas, rice and beans. We even had cherry pie for dessert. We planned Taboo (such a great game if you haven't played it) and had a great time. Too bad they live so far away. I am exhausted right now (I've been up for about 20 hours, which is waaay too long for me) and it's time for bed.

The Waiting Game

Today is my Friday!! I came home and cleaned up some. I'm getting ready for my dr. appointment tomorrow (getting all my questions in order and stuff like that). I hate waiting. I know there is a lot of waiting when it comes to this stuff, but I just hate it. I know hate is a strong word, but I do.

This weekend, the x-mas decorations come down and things get organized and put back to "normal". I can't wait for that either. My goal is to finish the book I'm reading right now and to start a new one. I love reading. I use to hate it, as well. But, I found some books that I love and I can't put them down. These are my favorite authors!

I'll let you guys know what I know tomorrow after m appointment. Wish me luck that it's nothing major!

What a Pain in the Knee

So, I called the doctor this morning and scheduled an appointment to get my knee checked out. I hope it isn't anything major and I can't wait until Thursday's appointment. I hate the waiting process and I know that whatever is wrong, patience is the key.

So, obviously, there was no gym for me today. I'm staying off my knee as much as possible. After last night's run (and after I blogged), I felt this horrible pain the the right knee. I felt like 2 bones were grinding together as I walked. Today, I feel no pain. That pain must have meant something, I so I decided to stop running until the appointment (and probably a lot of time after that, too). Hopefully I'll be able to at least continue my spin class. Here's looking at 6-pack abs and buff arms by summer!

Left Overs!!!

I love left overs! They are one of the greatest things! You don't have much ahead of you when eating leftovers. It's basically a re-heating thing you have to do (if necessary). Last night, we ended up eating spinach dip for dinner. See, the holidays bring out my bad eating habits and I can't help it! Here's tonight's dinner:

Starting Jan. 2nd, the sweets will slowly diminish. It's bad enough that I can't run that much. Today, I was only able to run 1.88 miles. My knee is hurting, I have to ice it and do the usual thing tonight (as well as every other night). I hope everyone else is running double time for me. Can you shed some of the calories from my waist line as well?

Sloth Like

Today has been a very lazy day. I didn't take a shower until 3pm. Left overs have been eaten all day long and movies have been watched and games have been played. Staying inside all day long has been one accomplished goal. Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry day after Christmas from my family to yours!

Merry Christmas!!

I woke up early this morning, too eager to sleep anymore. I woke up hubs and we opened our stockings that Santa left for us. Afterwards, we dove right into presents. Here some awesome stuff hubs remembered that I wanted (ignore the pj bottoms). I got a lot more, but this is all that I could wear (I got books and other cool stuff, too).

Since I've been baking and cooking a lot lately, hubs offered to make breakfast. We had some teeny weenies, scrambled eggs, toast and some coffee while we watched the Griswald's enjoy their Christmas.

Here I am putting the finishing touches on dinner.

Table is set and ready to enjoy the gorgeous dinner that I made.

I made yams,

and pot roast with potatoes, carrots, and celery.

Everything turned out great! Today couldn't have gone any better. We're resting our belly's and talking to our far away relatives. Dessert is next on our list...brownies, apple pie and ice cream!

I hope everyone enjoyed their x-mas as much I did! Time to work off that extra weight I put on this week.

Merry Christmas Eve

Today was pretty relaxed, but busy. I got up (without an alarm) and relaxed while I ate breakfast (my freshly made biscotti) and some coffee while we watched some shows. Afterwards, I started making things for today and for tomorrow.

The first thing I made was Spinach dip.


Then, I made an apple pie (I didn't made the crusts, though).

I enjoyed some hot apple cider (with a cinnamon stick made in the crock pot) while I watched the Flintstones Christmas (one of my favorites).

Here's the apple pie after is was finished baking...Yum!!

Brownies were next on my list.

Lunch was my next break. I made a croissant panni (with deli chicken and colby jack cheese) and some spinach dip with chabata bread.

For Christmas Eve dinner, we went over to a family friends' house. We enjoyed a great evening of presents and great company. We had Mexican food for dinner.

And, of course, I had some wine.

It's been a busy last few days, but tomorrow should be pretty easy. This is why I've been so busy lately, just to make Christmas as easy as possible. I hope everyone is having a great Christmas!!

What have you done this week?