Friday, January 25, 2013

Taking Steps to Reach My Goals

As many of you already know, I have set some high goals for my lung function in the coming months. I'm shooting for it to be back up to 60% by February 20 which is my next clinic appointment. Then, three months later, at my next clinic appointment, I will hopefully be at 70%. To meet those goals, I will be doing everything in my power to help my PFT numbers go up. I will be staying compliant with my treatments and working out regularly. I have already signed up for two 5K's this spring.



These goals and this plan to reach them is going to be very difficult for me. I have always had a hard time staying completely compliant and staying motivated to workout. Luckily, I am surrounded by people who want to see me succeed. I've started running/walking with a couple of people from work, and my husband is always getting everything ready for my breathing treatments. That way, all I have to do is the treatment. :) My friends and family are always checking on me and making sure that I'm taking care of myself.
These are notes that a co-worker wrote reminding me to take  care of myself. They are on my work laptop so that I see them everyday. :)


I'm so thankful for those people who care so much about me!

4 comments:

  1. Okay, that's it! You are inspiring me to set a PFT goal too. I am shooting for 55% and being more compliant with exercise. Glad you have so many people that support and help you!! Maybe I can get my husband to set up my nebs too...he will have to learn which is which first :p

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    1. It's fun to set a goal! It makes it like a competition! :) I had to do some training with my husband too, but he got the hang of it pretty quickly.

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  2. We might be keeping you accountable but you are truly our inspiration!!! We love you to pieces and want you to be around a LONG time and Auntie Michele wants a little miracle of your own in your near future!! Love ya sister!

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  3. Kayla, this is great! I am so glad you are determined to kick some CF butt. Just remember that PFT is just a number and I know we all want our PFT to go up. I feel that if you feel good and have no symptoms that is more than 75% of the battle with this disease. I know you will do great and you WILL see that PFT number rise. There is no doubt in my mind.

    I love those sticky notes on your laptop!!! I too have some great co workers that really lay into me about taking care of myself. I never knew I would have these people in my life. Just remind them how much they mean to you bc they mean the world to me :)

    Take care and keep on fighting cyster!!!

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