Category Archives: Health

TTSL Day 1: Hateful Burpees

Posted on March 14, 2022 by perlgurl

I just survived my first ever Thick Thighs Save Lives (TTSL) Daily workout. I thought I’d have trouble with the “running” which I knew would be walking on the treadmill but it was the damn burpee’s that’s just about did … Continue reading →

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One year after the surgery

Posted on December 10, 2021 by perlgurl

One year ago I had surgery on my shoulder. The incision is healed and I did twice the amount of PT that my insurance allowed. I’m pretty sure this was a bad decision. I’m still weak in this shoulder. I … Continue reading →

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Feb 23: Needle for your thoughts?

Posted on February 23, 2021 by perlgurl

It might not look like much, but it took a 45 minute MRI and another hour and a 1/2 at the doctor for them to tell me they don’t really know what’s wrong with this poor hand, but let’s shove … Continue reading →

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Feb 22: Pain Beyond Frustration

Posted on February 22, 2021 by perlgurl

It’s been over a month since my wrist started hurting and it’s much worse at this point. I spent most the the past two weekends in pain and most of this past one I was either at the edge of … Continue reading →

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Homestay

Posted on October 5, 2018 by perlgurl

Home all week with a virus brought into work by a coworker. Fever, coughing fits and sleepless night due to yet another inconsiderate person coming to work sick and spreading plague. The more horrifying part of this stay has been … Continue reading →

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The first 28 miles

Posted on June 4, 2018 by perlgurl

Rode 28 miles on my bike last week, between Monday, May 28th and Saturday, June 2nd. My bike was held together somewhat with duct tape for the last eight miles.

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Denali day 3, July 3 – Hiking up Alpine Trail (no pics yet)

Posted on February 10, 2018 by perlgurl

It rained a lot last night and when I went to pack up my bed I noticed there was WATER on one of the support boards under my bed! Momentary freak out thinking the roof or window was leaking then … Continue reading →

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Moderation works, mostly.

Posted on January 17, 2017 by perlgurl

It’s been a week since I decided to try to limit my rice intake. So far I’ve been successful and only once did I have rice two times in one day, yesterday in fact, but it was very small portions … Continue reading →

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Curry-soup, aka the elimi-rice diet

Posted on January 12, 2017 by perlgurl

Monday I had rice with lunch so when Micheal made the curry for dinner I ate it free of rice, like soup, with half a pita and some hummus on the side.  Today i plan to have rice with dinner … Continue reading →

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Half portion with chips. 

Posted on January 10, 2017 by perlgurl

Only ate half a portion of rice today with lunch. Well, half of my normal most likely oversized portion that is, but I’m counting it as a win.  For dinner I had leftover  roasted potatoes with salmon.  I also had … Continue reading →

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