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| I use BOTOX |
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YEP…the cat is out of the bag…I use BOTOX…OH MY Darla…really? Yes, every 3 months I attend my standing appointments to maintain my 47 year young self…do I enjoy having it done…absolutely NOT…it is very uncomfortable…but I enjoy the results. What the heck Darla…OK...let me break this down for you. Do I see a cosmetic specialist to have this procedure done…a BIG NO…who do I see…My Neurologist. YES…I have BOTOX injections to alleviate the pain, discomfort, and tension that come with having Torticollis or another name…Cervical Dystonia. As I have shared in my bio, I have endured injury and along with that…early onset Torticollis, a genetic disorder that may have presented later in my life, but with trauma…oops here it is…early…YUCK…but out of my control. It is one of those things that I MUST accept and love about myself. At first, I was so embarrassed about it, because with the disorder comes cervical tremor…the late great Kathryn Hepburn also had the disorder. I felt like one of those bobble dogs you see sitting on a car dash…lol… I have to laugh at life and I am no longer hiding who I am and this is a part of me…so if I am a bit shaky sometimes and having a not so good day…oh well…goes with my program. I have responded well to the BOTOX treatment, and can actually say that it is being used for a fabulous purpose. Did you know that BOTOX is used to treat medical conditions such as cerebral palsy, migraines, back pain, excessive sweating, weak bladders, and enlarged prostate glands. I have to honestly say that I could not sit there and have this stuff injected in my face or anywhere else for that matter just for fun thinking it might give me some youthful rewind…YUCK…and further remove my ability to have facial expression when I talk or laugh…OH, hell to the Big NO. That is just how I feel however and not to offend. Besides, when that huge needle is penetrating different layers of muscle to get to the root spasm…OMG…it hurts like no other…and to sit through several injections…well, again…no way to elective “I want to have no lines on my face” BOTOX… No, No, and again, No….and the stuff is outrageously expensive…I can’t believe that thousands of dollars are shelled out per treatment and if elective…that is out of pocket…a BIG NO way for this frugal girl. I am so excited to share that BOTOX IS used for positive benefits such as treating my condition and many others…I experience relief with tremor, reduced pain, tension, and everything YUCK that goes along with Cervical Dystonia.
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| Typical Injection Sites for My Cervical Dystonia |
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| Relaxing on the Boat Last Week...Life Balance is Key! |
Of course, exercising in addition also provides a stress reducer and endorphin release that provides natural healing that keeps me calm, relaxed, and since Torticollis can be negatively affected by stress…It is important for me to exercise often…and I DO!!! Why do I write about this…because I am REAL, and I AM who I AM… OPEN…and willing to share my life with you…wanting you to know that everything is possible with limitations and medical conditions. This is actually the very first time that I have disclosed in depth regarding my Cervical Dystonia and I hope that it reaches many that suffer with the same condition and provides hope to not be ashamed or embarrassed. Life is too short not to embrace each moment given…it truly is like that. I take each moment and in that moment, I WILL be my BEST ME…I persevere through the storms and walk strong …do I have fears…who doesn’t…but my Hope, my Strength, and my Will always prevail. WOW…deep stuff, so on the lighter side of my life…today is a very good day and I am into month 2 of my injections and I feel…whoop whoop FABULOUS!!! This weeble wobble refuses to fall down. Now off I go to kick my bootie on the ARC trainer for 60 minutes, then hit my modified weight routine…You See…My Life is Real Good!!!
Motivation of the Day: The Only Limits on Your Life are Those That you Set Yourself
My Workout of the Day:
60 minute ARC trainer cardio day
Watch my Video…Modified Exercise in My Cage
My Nutrition of the Day:
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| My Spinach Salad tossed with EV Olive Oil & Balsamic |
Coffee, one cup with n/f creamer
Pre-workout shake
Post-workout shake
Egg white salad on high fiber wrap
½ cup mixed beans with salsa, topped with n/f Greek Yogurt
Protein Balls (almond butter, whey, cinnamon, raisins)
Large Spinach salad & Grilled Salmon
1 Graham cracker with peanut butter
Personal Share: Celebrating my 1st Anniversary on September 15 married to my fabulous husband ~ My partner, my friend, my support, biggest fan, cheerleader, and My Forever and a Day Love ~ Thank you Babe for being such a wonderful man & I am happy to celebrate this day and look forward to years of Stay Healthy Happiness with YOU;)
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| Don & Darla Leal, Happily Married September 15, 2010 |
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