As I'm sitting here finishing my pre-spin class dinner, I just realized I've eaten two salads today ... Guess my body had a craving!
So I did in fact survive my acupuncture experience. Was I almost on the verge of tears and panicking most steps of the way ... Yes. But that's why Ryan was there to support me =) It's a well known fact that basically everything freaks me out. No big deal.
It was actually quite impressive. Basically the Dr. checked my pulse and told me what all my ailments were down to a tee. And after freaking out before and during and maybe a little right after, I had a few of the most relaxed hours of my life this afternoon. A feeling that can solely be contributed to my acupuncture session. Hey maybe it's benefits will be two-fold; my pain stops and I'm not ridiculously anxious in life ... It seems probable at this point anyway!
So I'm scheduled to go back Friday morning. The Dr. recommends I do two sessions a week initially and then taper until my symptoms are no more (Ideally!). Ryan's still going to be my support buddy Friday, but then after that when we're both back to work I'll have to man up and manage alone. (The office is right around the block from my parents' house so I'll have to schedule it in to score a free home-cooked meal as an incentive of surviving on my own ... You reading this Mom? ;-)
Post acupuncture we stopped by Moe's to grab a quick bite, in the hopes that we'd go bowling right after.
So I did in fact survive my acupuncture experience. Was I almost on the verge of tears and panicking most steps of the way ... Yes. But that's why Ryan was there to support me =) It's a well known fact that basically everything freaks me out. No big deal.
It was actually quite impressive. Basically the Dr. checked my pulse and told me what all my ailments were down to a tee. And after freaking out before and during and maybe a little right after, I had a few of the most relaxed hours of my life this afternoon. A feeling that can solely be contributed to my acupuncture session. Hey maybe it's benefits will be two-fold; my pain stops and I'm not ridiculously anxious in life ... It seems probable at this point anyway!
So I'm scheduled to go back Friday morning. The Dr. recommends I do two sessions a week initially and then taper until my symptoms are no more (Ideally!). Ryan's still going to be my support buddy Friday, but then after that when we're both back to work I'll have to man up and manage alone. (The office is right around the block from my parents' house so I'll have to schedule it in to score a free home-cooked meal as an incentive of surviving on my own ... You reading this Mom? ;-)
Post acupuncture we stopped by Moe's to grab a quick bite, in the hopes that we'd go bowling right after.
(I also ate a small cup of rice with this but have no photo.)
But alas, Wantagh Lanes forever has closed lanes for leagues and parties. Boo. So instead we did some laps around the mall ... and I compulsively shopped a bit ... oops!
And now (phew, this is a lengthy post) I just wrapped up dinner and am about to gear up for spin class. Last week I went on Monday and so met the Monday instructor, and tonight I get to meet another instructor. It'll be fun to see how the classes compare.
For dinner I had a light salad dressed with flaxseed oil and ground black pepper,
And now (phew, this is a lengthy post) I just wrapped up dinner and am about to gear up for spin class. Last week I went on Monday and so met the Monday instructor, and tonight I get to meet another instructor. It'll be fun to see how the classes compare.
For dinner I had a light salad dressed with flaxseed oil and ground black pepper,
and a bowl of butternut squash soup sprinkled with cinnamon.
Clearly this is not enough food, but I wanted to keep it light so I wouldn't have a heavy tummy for spinning. I'll be sure to replenish with protein later tonight!
