Another great day! Has been so nice out this week and cooler! LOVE it! Got up around 7:30, had coffee and read my Bible study. Yesterday I got in a 30 minute walk. Total steps for the day was 6000 even! I am sure it could be a few more or less who knows how accurate my pedometer is. Seems to be close though. Today I did not walk...well, I did but in the pool and not on the sidewalk! So my step count will be under today. I walked around the pool 30 minutes (broke it down into two 15 minute sessions) and then I did some other exercising for 30. It was nice since I was the only one in that pool today! Also had lunch afterwards with David. With all his overtime lately this was the most I have seen him except when he is sleeping LOL! Well, maybe not quite that bad but close!
The foster kittens are doing well. Two have bad eyes that concern me. They don't seem to be getting better. They looked like they were clearing up there for abou a week but got cloudy again. I txt Mona about it. I actually think Bubba may be over his infection! Now he just needs some more weight on him and he can go to the adoption center! YAY! His sister, Lily was adopted already last week. Not sure if I posted that already or not.
Have a great evening!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
August 23, 2010
Nice morning! I heard weather man say sunshine but I see clouds LOL! And that is fine! Cooler temps that are Fall-like, which most of you know, is what I LOVE! When it is hot I don't feel like leaving the AC comfort of my home, even if it is to drive to the pool! But today I am starting again...as Dr. Oz would say a YOU-turn! I woke up around 6:30, read my Bible and prayed. Then had breakfast. A decent one at that. Life cereal. My 2 hour blood glucose reading was 95....pretty good I'd say. I am tracking this close again. I really, really, REALLY want off the Metformin and other meds. I think because my doctor has been so....uninterested? or whatever a better word may be in what I HAVE been able to do this past year that I allowed that to discourage me. I slacked off this summer and I gained back some weight. Not a whole lot but it was hard to get it off the FIRST time now I have to lose it again! I am looking for that person inside me that was excited to go walking or to workout just a few months ago. Have you seen her? She did come out this morning to go for a walk around the subdivision! She looked happy, even smiled and talked to a man in a wheelchair on her way around. I hope she plans to stay around now. ;-) I think she will!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
weds July 14, 2010
Happy Weds! I was up at 4:00 a.m. this morning! LOL! I don't know why I stayed up...at least until 6 and then I took a 45 minute nap! Ha ha! But I found out there are exercises shows on the PBS channel at that time of day! I did one that is all chair exercises and then i did one that was called "Morning Stretch". I liked the first one but the second one the woman moves too fast and is not very good at explaining what you are to do. I only did 15 minutes of the second one. There is a Yoga one that comes on at 6:00 so maybe I will try that one next.
On Monday in addition to what I already put in the blog, I rode my exercise bike 45 minutes.
Tuesday I did workout #5 on Kim Lyon's 3rd DVD Stand Up and Shape Up and then 15 minutes on the bike.
Of course you know what I did today so far! :-)
I feel pretty good. I have to get bloodwork done later. Not a fasting one so I did have breakfast this morning of a cup of blackberries and 2 eggs over easy (cooked in spray oil!) and of course I had my coffee!
I have been praying about starting First Place 4 Health. They have a group at church that meets on Sunday nights or Tuesday mornings. I think it would be good for me and would help work on all the areas of my life and not just food and exercise. I will post in here about that when I start.
Sorry this post is not too exciting! I will try to get back here this afternoon and list my foods from the last couple days.
TTFN!
On Monday in addition to what I already put in the blog, I rode my exercise bike 45 minutes.
Tuesday I did workout #5 on Kim Lyon's 3rd DVD Stand Up and Shape Up and then 15 minutes on the bike.
Of course you know what I did today so far! :-)
I feel pretty good. I have to get bloodwork done later. Not a fasting one so I did have breakfast this morning of a cup of blackberries and 2 eggs over easy (cooked in spray oil!) and of course I had my coffee!
I have been praying about starting First Place 4 Health. They have a group at church that meets on Sunday nights or Tuesday mornings. I think it would be good for me and would help work on all the areas of my life and not just food and exercise. I will post in here about that when I start.
Sorry this post is not too exciting! I will try to get back here this afternoon and list my foods from the last couple days.
TTFN!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Back to blogging
The past two months have shown me that unless I blog---I am not accountable to myself or others in my weight loss journey. Two family reunions in a row have really wreaked havoc on my weight, plus whatever I was (or rather wasn't) doing before! I have gotten lazy again in several areas of my life. SO! I am doing this blog again! I know you are all thrilled beyond words LOL!
This morning so far--I had the last of my homemade cinnamon rolls (this was before my revelation!) And I have made a salad using millet, cucumber, tomatoes, green pepper, red onion, olive oil and vinegar. Seasoned with a dash of seasoned salt.
Weight I reallllllllly don't want to reveal but ok---244.5 This means I have gained back 10 pounds in the last month. ARRRRGGGHHHH!!!! But also I weighed myself AFTER being fully dressed so I will weigh again tomorrow while in my "jammies"
Housework--I cleaned the kitten boxes and feed them and played. Put away dishes and loaded some more into the dishwasher. Sweeping floors will be next on list.
Exercise--I walked 20 minutes and lifted my dumbbells a little. I plan on riding the recumbent exercise bike later....hold me to this readers! I see a neighbor go out each morning with her hand weights and pink exercise suit walking. I admit I feel guilty! If she can do so can I! So here are my goals this week:
1. Get up at 5:30 and spend time in Bible study
2. Aerobic exercise of some kind at least 3x this week (Can be a DVD, walking, swimming)
3. Strength training 2x this week
4. Keep up on housework--dishes, floors, cats,
5. Plan and cook healthier meals again.
Also on Weds I have to get blood work done for my Oncologist appointment. I was going to have some from my family doc but have decided to skip that for now. I will wait until next month when my eating is back to what I was doing. Don't think I want a cholesterol check just yet after all the reunions! LOL!
Been listening to Kim Hill's version of "Jesus I am resting, resting". I love this version of the song. It is a calming peaceful song and it calms me down and helps me reflect on the love of Christ. I know He is always with me!
Have a great day! God has given you another one!
VB
This morning so far--I had the last of my homemade cinnamon rolls (this was before my revelation!) And I have made a salad using millet, cucumber, tomatoes, green pepper, red onion, olive oil and vinegar. Seasoned with a dash of seasoned salt.
Weight I reallllllllly don't want to reveal but ok---244.5 This means I have gained back 10 pounds in the last month. ARRRRGGGHHHH!!!! But also I weighed myself AFTER being fully dressed so I will weigh again tomorrow while in my "jammies"
Housework--I cleaned the kitten boxes and feed them and played. Put away dishes and loaded some more into the dishwasher. Sweeping floors will be next on list.
Exercise--I walked 20 minutes and lifted my dumbbells a little. I plan on riding the recumbent exercise bike later....hold me to this readers! I see a neighbor go out each morning with her hand weights and pink exercise suit walking. I admit I feel guilty! If she can do so can I! So here are my goals this week:
1. Get up at 5:30 and spend time in Bible study
2. Aerobic exercise of some kind at least 3x this week (Can be a DVD, walking, swimming)
3. Strength training 2x this week
4. Keep up on housework--dishes, floors, cats,
5. Plan and cook healthier meals again.
Also on Weds I have to get blood work done for my Oncologist appointment. I was going to have some from my family doc but have decided to skip that for now. I will wait until next month when my eating is back to what I was doing. Don't think I want a cholesterol check just yet after all the reunions! LOL!
Been listening to Kim Hill's version of "Jesus I am resting, resting". I love this version of the song. It is a calming peaceful song and it calms me down and helps me reflect on the love of Christ. I know He is always with me!
Have a great day! God has given you another one!
VB
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Be a WINNER not a WHINER!
This past few years I have had my ups and downs of getting healthy. I try not to whine or give into the "victim" mentality. Unfortunately I see many people who DO give into it. I left the diabetes group I was in on Yahoo because I got tired of reading people's posts about how they "can't" exercise. "I have diabetes" "I have had cancer" "I have Fibromyalgia" "I have arthritis"....well...SO DO I! Excuse me...if you can walk to the kitchen or the couch...you can walk a few minutes every day for exercise! Or maybe you can stretch your arms and move them up and down and find some exercises you can do while sitting, or find a pool to swim in (easier on the body) Money a problem? You don't need a gym to get exercise, heck! you don't even need expensive equipment! If you are reading this, you have internet...so "Google" it! You will find thousands of workout videos online that do not require anything but your body!
"But eating healthy is too expensive!" Balderdash! LOL! For one...if you watch the sales you can find ALOT of healthy foods on sale. Buy produce in season and also buy frozen vegetables, beans (dried is cheapest) Buy chicken, turkey, etc when it is one sale...and whole chicken is cheaper...cut it up and take the skin off yourself! That's what my parents did! You can also find videos to show you how to do this if you don't know how! Make your own pastas or bread products (What a concept!) Shop at bulk food stores for good prices on things like oats, flour (whole wheat!) buckwheat, cornmeal, etc. If time is hard to find, pick a day once a week or once a month and cook up a storm! Then package them so you can take out what you need when you need it. This works really well with chicken. I grill up several servings and then if I am pressed for time all I do is warm it up, throw a potato in the microwave to "bake" it, heat up some frozen green beans or make a salad and I have dinner in 15 minutes! Rachael Ray has nothing on that! LOL! Also...grow your own vegetables! Again--our parents did, look it up and learn how! Live in an apartment? Most have a small patio or terrace/balcony anymore, put a tomato plant in a large pot and see what happens! Keep it watered and fertilized and you will have plenty of fresh tomatoes! There may also be a community garden nearby where you can get a plot and try your hand at it. Again, many things can be frozen so no need to can if you don't want to.
You see...I got tired of my own excuses so when I hear them from others...it makes me crazy! LOL! If I can do it so can you! I recently seen a video of a man with no arms, no legs. He swims, he plays soccer, he does soooooooooo much more then even I do that it made me realise..if he can do it..so can I! Now...get out there and MOVE! Dance, walk, swim whatever, just MOVE!
"But eating healthy is too expensive!" Balderdash! LOL! For one...if you watch the sales you can find ALOT of healthy foods on sale. Buy produce in season and also buy frozen vegetables, beans (dried is cheapest) Buy chicken, turkey, etc when it is one sale...and whole chicken is cheaper...cut it up and take the skin off yourself! That's what my parents did! You can also find videos to show you how to do this if you don't know how! Make your own pastas or bread products (What a concept!) Shop at bulk food stores for good prices on things like oats, flour (whole wheat!) buckwheat, cornmeal, etc. If time is hard to find, pick a day once a week or once a month and cook up a storm! Then package them so you can take out what you need when you need it. This works really well with chicken. I grill up several servings and then if I am pressed for time all I do is warm it up, throw a potato in the microwave to "bake" it, heat up some frozen green beans or make a salad and I have dinner in 15 minutes! Rachael Ray has nothing on that! LOL! Also...grow your own vegetables! Again--our parents did, look it up and learn how! Live in an apartment? Most have a small patio or terrace/balcony anymore, put a tomato plant in a large pot and see what happens! Keep it watered and fertilized and you will have plenty of fresh tomatoes! There may also be a community garden nearby where you can get a plot and try your hand at it. Again, many things can be frozen so no need to can if you don't want to.
You see...I got tired of my own excuses so when I hear them from others...it makes me crazy! LOL! If I can do it so can you! I recently seen a video of a man with no arms, no legs. He swims, he plays soccer, he does soooooooooo much more then even I do that it made me realise..if he can do it..so can I! Now...get out there and MOVE! Dance, walk, swim whatever, just MOVE!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Testing, one, two, three...
This is a test..is anyone reading this anymore? I have not seen any comments lately LOL! I will post on Sparkpeople instead if not.
Thanks for your attention!
HUGS! Love ya all!
Thanks for your attention!
HUGS! Love ya all!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tuesday 4/6/10
WOW! It is another gorgeous day here! God has really blessed us this month with nice weather! Last night we had some pretty hefty thunderstorms and even some hail but today the sun is shining and the birds are singing! My flowering pear trees in front are almost ready to bloom and I have been picking daffodils and hyacinths and putting them in vases to make the house smell good! Of course with Spring comes the ants LOL! They are driving me nuts! I am going to make up some ant poison later today! If they would just stay outside! LOL!
Yesterday we walked at Batelle Darby after dinner. David and I had a nice walk of about 2 miles. Saw some spring wild flowers again and took pictures which I will post. Today I am going to swim as my exercise.
Food-wise I have still been sticking to mostly fresh things. Got some Morning Star sausage crumbles the other week to throw in my omelets. They really are not bad and if you haven't given them a try I would say get some! Haven't sprung them on David yet though LOL! My nephew said he uses them in tacos (the hamburger kind) ...so that may be something I will do. I also have been eating fresh asparagus and really like it! I cooked some for Easter at Dad's and most people ate it and loved it! My sugar free cheesecake did not go well. But it had to compete with Roger's Cherry Delight (grandma's recipe!) so I was not upset! HA HA! I did not know he was coming or I would have made something different. Think I will stick to fruit salad next time.
This is going to be a short post this morning. I will blog more later. OH! Jillian Michaels is on Dr. Phil the next couple days..at least today! Check your schedules to see when it will be on!
HUGS!
Yesterday we walked at Batelle Darby after dinner. David and I had a nice walk of about 2 miles. Saw some spring wild flowers again and took pictures which I will post. Today I am going to swim as my exercise.
Food-wise I have still been sticking to mostly fresh things. Got some Morning Star sausage crumbles the other week to throw in my omelets. They really are not bad and if you haven't given them a try I would say get some! Haven't sprung them on David yet though LOL! My nephew said he uses them in tacos (the hamburger kind) ...so that may be something I will do. I also have been eating fresh asparagus and really like it! I cooked some for Easter at Dad's and most people ate it and loved it! My sugar free cheesecake did not go well. But it had to compete with Roger's Cherry Delight (grandma's recipe!) so I was not upset! HA HA! I did not know he was coming or I would have made something different. Think I will stick to fruit salad next time.
This is going to be a short post this morning. I will blog more later. OH! Jillian Michaels is on Dr. Phil the next couple days..at least today! Check your schedules to see when it will be on!
HUGS!
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