I've been out of town for quite a while, followed by some minor surgery which somewhat limited me physically for a week or so. Then of course I was out of town again for the funeral.
A new session of fitness classes started while I was out of town in Pennsylvania and sadly AMP was not offered this round. Jeff is still available for workouts but I was very disappointed!
So I've been working on a new plan. There is a lady who works out every day at 1. She does a good mixture of body pump, cardio, and yoga videos. Given that I have been feeling a little burned out on my particular yoga class and I missed sign-up anyway, I think I am going to join her for workouts as a supplement to my own yoga and kettlebell workouts.
Yesterday I worked out with Jeff and today I worked out with Liza at 1. It was a very good session and I am so glad I went! She will be posting a September schedule so I can come up with a plan.
So life is beginning to get back to what passes for normal aorund here! :-)
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Not much
Don't really have a lot to say today. The physical therapist made getting the dog to do her rehab exercises easy. It isn't. But she did them. She wants to please - she just had no clue what we wanted. Hopefully we'll all get better at it.
What to say? I'm really sad about my godmother. Just doing the things that need to be done - cooking, eating, working, paying bills... you get the idea.
Made it through Isac fine - we got a lot of rain here but that's pretty much it. I got in the pool for a while after I got home which was lovely.
MIL did some housework today and helped me load the dishwasher after dinner. I was pleasantly surprised.
What to say? I'm really sad about my godmother. Just doing the things that need to be done - cooking, eating, working, paying bills... you get the idea.
Made it through Isac fine - we got a lot of rain here but that's pretty much it. I got in the pool for a while after I got home which was lovely.
MIL did some housework today and helped me load the dishwasher after dinner. I was pleasantly surprised.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Trip to NC
So, hub brought my MIL back for a visit for a couple of weeks. It's been 36 hours and I haven't given in to the urge to buy beer yet!!!
Monday, August 27, 2012
Home again
I got back this morning from NC. My godmother died unexpetedly Friday and I went up for the funeral. I will post more later, but for now I am home.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Tuesday
I had my oral surgery yesterday - it went well and the recovery doesn't seem too bad so far. Maya begins her physical therapy for her arthritis and hip displasia next Monday. She's only 7 and given her size will likely live another 5-6 years - I want them to be as healthy and pain free as possible! She's feeling much better already thanks to the treatments Saturday.
Not much else to tell, just trying to get back into the routine. Hub grilled up breakfasts for the week (hamburgers, no bun, with veggies) and lunches (chopped veggie salad with grilled chicken). Dinner tonight is korean kim chi stew - good for the immune system!
More headway made on getting the house back in order post vacation. We'll each do a little each evening and I'll finish next weekend. Hub is driving to NC to pick up his mom Saturday, returning Sunday. I'll get things tightened up plus the food shop & prep. I'm glad she'll be here to keep an eye on Maya - we need to make sure she isn't trying to climb on the furniture or overdoing it!
Not much else to tell, just trying to get back into the routine. Hub grilled up breakfasts for the week (hamburgers, no bun, with veggies) and lunches (chopped veggie salad with grilled chicken). Dinner tonight is korean kim chi stew - good for the immune system!
More headway made on getting the house back in order post vacation. We'll each do a little each evening and I'll finish next weekend. Hub is driving to NC to pick up his mom Saturday, returning Sunday. I'll get things tightened up plus the food shop & prep. I'm glad she'll be here to keep an eye on Maya - we need to make sure she isn't trying to climb on the furniture or overdoing it!
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Good news!
So Maya doesn't need knee surgery! She has chronic hip displasia and arthritis and she did something (sprain, strain etc) to hurt it short term, but after they sedated her and did x-rays, the doctor said she didn't need surgery!
Short term, they are doing shockwave therapy before she comes home today (sound waves) and she is going in for a regime of physical therapy and she's going to be on a couple of medicines, but the news is terrific!
Today has been a nice day: breakfast then grocery shopping then lunch then pool time then nap. :-) Now its time for the afternoon thrunderstorm. Florida weather is so predictable!
Short term, they are doing shockwave therapy before she comes home today (sound waves) and she is going in for a regime of physical therapy and she's going to be on a couple of medicines, but the news is terrific!
Today has been a nice day: breakfast then grocery shopping then lunch then pool time then nap. :-) Now its time for the afternoon thrunderstorm. Florida weather is so predictable!
Friday, August 17, 2012
TGIF
Ah Friday!
I had a dentist appointment this afternoon (cleaning) so I am working from home for the afternoon. So even though I am working, looking out a window helps it feel like the weekend. :-)
Like I said, putting the house back in order and getting back into our routine. Hub started a new temp job this week, so we've been trying to settle back in around that as well. The result has been that we've both been pooped! The good news is that we had left pre-cooked meals in the freezer and lunch salads are easy enough to throw together, so food has been going along fine.
Hub's blood pressure remains completely normal, blood sugar remains normal or slightly pre diabetic and we continue to lose weight. I want to ramp my physical activity back up so I can do some things next year (Run for your life, goruck challenge, etc.), but progress continues!
Have a good weekend!
I had a dentist appointment this afternoon (cleaning) so I am working from home for the afternoon. So even though I am working, looking out a window helps it feel like the weekend. :-)
Like I said, putting the house back in order and getting back into our routine. Hub started a new temp job this week, so we've been trying to settle back in around that as well. The result has been that we've both been pooped! The good news is that we had left pre-cooked meals in the freezer and lunch salads are easy enough to throw together, so food has been going along fine.
Hub's blood pressure remains completely normal, blood sugar remains normal or slightly pre diabetic and we continue to lose weight. I want to ramp my physical activity back up so I can do some things next year (Run for your life, goruck challenge, etc.), but progress continues!
Have a good weekend!
Thursday, August 16, 2012
We're back
So its back to the real world after vacation. The world of work, bills, dogs needing knee surgery, etc. Le sigh.
We were planning to go to an SCA event over Labor day weekend, but Maya is having knee surgery this Saturday ($3600 – ouch!), so I’m not sure I want to go off and leave her that much less than a week after. Because she's a big dog, it’s a bit more extensive (and durable) than it would be for a smaller one.
Fitness: Camping means lots of walking and working (hauling ice, water, garbage, etc.) so I stayed pretty physically active for my 2 weeks of primitive camping. We cooked our own food for the most part and did a good job of focusing on vegetables and grilled meats.
There is a “Run for your life” event in Orlando the weekend before Thanksgiving. Because a 5K is fun, but a 5K with obstacles and zombies trying to kill you is better!
This weekend is more work getting the house back in order. MIL may be coming down for a couple of weeks soon, so I want to get everything put back away, some meals in the freezer, and the guest room ready for company. It would certainly help to have someone home while Maya is recovering from her surgery.
Here is something I am interested in - maybe sometime toward the end of 2013? I need to find out the schedule for the latter half of the year:
Anyway, look for more regular posts!
We were planning to go to an SCA event over Labor day weekend, but Maya is having knee surgery this Saturday ($3600 – ouch!), so I’m not sure I want to go off and leave her that much less than a week after. Because she's a big dog, it’s a bit more extensive (and durable) than it would be for a smaller one.
Fitness: Camping means lots of walking and working (hauling ice, water, garbage, etc.) so I stayed pretty physically active for my 2 weeks of primitive camping. We cooked our own food for the most part and did a good job of focusing on vegetables and grilled meats.
There is a “Run for your life” event in Orlando the weekend before Thanksgiving. Because a 5K is fun, but a 5K with obstacles and zombies trying to kill you is better!
This weekend is more work getting the house back in order. MIL may be coming down for a couple of weeks soon, so I want to get everything put back away, some meals in the freezer, and the guest room ready for company. It would certainly help to have someone home while Maya is recovering from her surgery.
Here is something I am interested in - maybe sometime toward the end of 2013? I need to find out the schedule for the latter half of the year:
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Checking in before we head out
Sorry for falling off the planet – that tends to happen in July. If you’ve never spent 2 weeks primitive camping, all I can say is that it requires a lot of prep work. Add that we are doing it with a new vehicle and basically skipped last year (because all our stuff was in storage and we were in the midst of the move) and we are trying to re-figure everything out, well, it’s been busy.
The Tour de France was an overall disappointment this year. Andy Schleck wasn’t there and Bradley Wiggins and team Sky just didn’t really excite me. I dunno. None of the mountain stages were as inspiring as they have been in years past. It was kinda blah, which is a heck of a thing to say about what is IMO the most amazing race on earth.
My big news is that hub is now off the BP medicine he had to start taking a few years ago. He was feeling light headed, so he stopped taking it and called the doctor. She asked him to get a BP monitor and to record his readings for a month and then come in. Well, he’s in the normal range with no medicine! Woot!
I still have 20-ish pounds to go (we’ll see as I get closer to the end) and hub wants to lose 40-50. So we’re both roughly at the halfway point. It’s amazing how much better we both feel, we look better, and his health numbers are improving dramatically. Mine were good before and they are good now. But having his support and doing this together makes it a lot easier.
Hope you enjoy the rest of your summer! I'll be back post vacation in Pennsylvania!
Friday, July 13, 2012
Friday
Just a quick note - things are going along. Busy sewing, packing for vacation, and watching the Tour de France.
Friday, July 06, 2012
Obsessing about the uncertainty of the future won’t change the outcome.
I’ve had a lot on my mind lately. Some is the simple ‘Am I on track to lose a couple of pounds’, some the ‘where will the hubs and I be in 5 years’, and some of the ‘where will our son be in 5 years’ variety.
It’s a lot to obsess over. I’m getting a little too caught up in outcomes and instead I need to focus on the actions and on the process. It’s not that things aren’t necessarily headed in a good direction, it’s more than I am spending too much effort worrying. It’s easy to say “don’t worry”, but that can be a tall order for those of us that are naturally prone to obsessing. Anal retentive can be useful, but it can also be tiring.
I’m a natural born worrier – it’s not that I’m a “glass half empty’ person, I’m a “the glass may be half full but it might fall off the table so should I construct special sides” person.
What is the antidote? I think gratitude. And I have so much to be grateful for. A big one is that despite all the upheaval, the bills are paid, our son is (mostly) okay, and our marriage is stronger than ever after some really rough times. And we are planning our future, as opposed to just going along the way we were, which I think will make us both happier in the long run, but change can also be scary.
It’s a lot to obsess over. I’m getting a little too caught up in outcomes and instead I need to focus on the actions and on the process. It’s not that things aren’t necessarily headed in a good direction, it’s more than I am spending too much effort worrying. It’s easy to say “don’t worry”, but that can be a tall order for those of us that are naturally prone to obsessing. Anal retentive can be useful, but it can also be tiring.
I’m a natural born worrier – it’s not that I’m a “glass half empty’ person, I’m a “the glass may be half full but it might fall off the table so should I construct special sides” person.
What is the antidote? I think gratitude. And I have so much to be grateful for. A big one is that despite all the upheaval, the bills are paid, our son is (mostly) okay, and our marriage is stronger than ever after some really rough times. And we are planning our future, as opposed to just going along the way we were, which I think will make us both happier in the long run, but change can also be scary.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Stuff
Things here are good. Spent some time looking through my fabric and doing a little sewing, which has been fun. Watching the “Tour de France”, which is always enjoyable. It is very quiet at work this week.
I did a little weight lifting today, just a light leg workout. Tomorrow Jeff is teaching me how to use the new TRX here at work and I am prepared for an overall body thrashing! How awesome is it that we have this equipment here at work???
I made “gyros” for breakfast this week. I have a recipe which uses ground meat plus spinach, feta, and spices to mimic the flavor. I use a mixture of lamb and turkey. I basically make a meat loaf and then serve slices over a bed of cucumber, tomato, and Vidalia onion and topped with a little homemade tsaziki sauce. Really excellent and very filling.
I know I’ve said it before: there are foods that I love the tastes of that I prefer not to eat on a regular basis – by creating something similar with those same flavors I get the enjoyment without the down side. Eating healthfully doesn’t have to be tasteless, but it certainly helps if you like to cook!
There is a lady in my WW meeting who just made goal. Its great that she’s lost weight, but the ‘end’ result is a smaller version of her former self. She willingly admits she never cooks – only eats out or buys prepared foods. She doesn’t work out. Well, she is happy with her result.
Lunches are the usual grilled chicken with salad. The steaks last night were excellent. Hub also grilled the asparagus which was awesome. Tonight we are having chicken tikka masala I made in the crock pot. I’m serving it with quinoa and steamed broccoli.
It is my first 4th of July here in Florida and I have discovered an interesting fact: it is legal to buy fireworks down here – pretty much any kind. You are supposed to have a permit to shoot them off, but I don’t think it’s enforced much judging by the neighborhood last night. Seriously, there were things being shot off that sounded like mortars. It reminded me of when I lived near the artillery range in Hawaii! The dogs were scared!
That's all I got - have a good one!
I did a little weight lifting today, just a light leg workout. Tomorrow Jeff is teaching me how to use the new TRX here at work and I am prepared for an overall body thrashing! How awesome is it that we have this equipment here at work???
I made “gyros” for breakfast this week. I have a recipe which uses ground meat plus spinach, feta, and spices to mimic the flavor. I use a mixture of lamb and turkey. I basically make a meat loaf and then serve slices over a bed of cucumber, tomato, and Vidalia onion and topped with a little homemade tsaziki sauce. Really excellent and very filling.
I know I’ve said it before: there are foods that I love the tastes of that I prefer not to eat on a regular basis – by creating something similar with those same flavors I get the enjoyment without the down side. Eating healthfully doesn’t have to be tasteless, but it certainly helps if you like to cook!
There is a lady in my WW meeting who just made goal. Its great that she’s lost weight, but the ‘end’ result is a smaller version of her former self. She willingly admits she never cooks – only eats out or buys prepared foods. She doesn’t work out. Well, she is happy with her result.
Lunches are the usual grilled chicken with salad. The steaks last night were excellent. Hub also grilled the asparagus which was awesome. Tonight we are having chicken tikka masala I made in the crock pot. I’m serving it with quinoa and steamed broccoli.
It is my first 4th of July here in Florida and I have discovered an interesting fact: it is legal to buy fireworks down here – pretty much any kind. You are supposed to have a permit to shoot them off, but I don’t think it’s enforced much judging by the neighborhood last night. Seriously, there were things being shot off that sounded like mortars. It reminded me of when I lived near the artillery range in Hawaii! The dogs were scared!
That's all I got - have a good one!
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
We're back
We made it back to Florida in one piece, me, 3 teenagers, and 2 dogs (the bonus dog belongs to the boy's gf). He's a daschund mix and rode in her lap - he did a great job, although the little guy had the farts!
It's hard watching your teen struggle with having no idea what they want to do in life. I admit, I worry, even though I certainly didn't know what I wanted to do. He's a good kid - good grades, doesn't hang with a bad crowd (no drugs, no criminal activity) - he just doesn't seem really excited about anything. I think he's depressed and I'm not sure how to help him. Anyone who tells you parenting isn't the toughest job on the planet is full of it.
Other than that, things here are ok. Hub's up to 40 pounds lost, blood sugar remains below diabetic levels. We went to the gym yesterday and I did an hour on the arc trainer while he lifted weights. This morning we walked together and then I banged out 395 kb swings.
Today we are grilling out - steak, grilled asparagus, and corn on the cob. Nothing special, a pretty typical meal around here. Tomorrow is our CSA box!
It's hard watching your teen struggle with having no idea what they want to do in life. I admit, I worry, even though I certainly didn't know what I wanted to do. He's a good kid - good grades, doesn't hang with a bad crowd (no drugs, no criminal activity) - he just doesn't seem really excited about anything. I think he's depressed and I'm not sure how to help him. Anyone who tells you parenting isn't the toughest job on the planet is full of it.
Other than that, things here are ok. Hub's up to 40 pounds lost, blood sugar remains below diabetic levels. We went to the gym yesterday and I did an hour on the arc trainer while he lifted weights. This morning we walked together and then I banged out 395 kb swings.
Today we are grilling out - steak, grilled asparagus, and corn on the cob. Nothing special, a pretty typical meal around here. Tomorrow is our CSA box!
Friday, June 22, 2012
Just life
So, things have been hectic around here. That’s not the start of an excuse for why I haven’t been losing weight. As a matter of fact, I lost 2.6 pounds last week and I haven’t been this low since the week of 12/25/2009. I have an Excel spreadsheet where I’ve been recording my weight on Fridays since October of 2001. It’s not in there for every Friday – there are blanks, but overall I’ve tried to keep a record. It’s sad to go back and see a regain, but it’s good to see consistent progress for the past few months. I realized I hadn’t talked much lately about my own journey other than the actions, so I thought I’d share that.
Hub has lost 37 pounds and is doing excellent. Last night he came home wiped out from working in the heat all day. The kids and I were in the pool (the boy, girlfriend, Noah, and N’s little sister) while dinner did its thing in the oven. Hub jumped in with us and we all splashed around a bit before going in for dinner. That’s exactly what I envisioned when we bought a house with a pool. It was great! Dinner was baked salmon, roasted zucchini, and a quinoa casserole. Yum!
After that we changed, ran a couple of errands (including picking up Butchie’s remains, which made us both cry), and then we went for a walk! I’m so thrilled that even when he’s tired, he’s committed.
Today I did the tank top workout I snagged from Norma – mostly. Here’s what I did: warm-up of 10 pushups followed by the workout (10 pushups, 24 biceps burners, 15 shoulder presses, 10 pushups, 15 tricep dips, 15 back rows, 15 lateral raises, 10 pushups, 15 tricep kickbacks). I did that twice and then I did 20 minutes of yoga with a Rodney Yee video. It took less than an hour and my arms were feeling very heavy and full – a sign of a good workout.
Tonight will be crazy as I wrap up a few things last minute and get the car all packed. Noah is going back to NC with us – we’ll have a full car going and a really full car coming back as we’ll have Belews with us as well. Luckily she is a really good traveler. I will not volunteer to spend one minute in the backseat of the Sentra! Sometimes it’s good to be the grown-up! Ha ha ha!
Today the team went out for lunch at an amazing Israeli pita place. I had a schwarma platter with eggplant and cucumber salads. It changed my life. I might go back for dinner but they close at 4 on Fridays. Just kidding (about going back for dinner, not about closing at 4). But I will go back. I bet the pitas are good too, but the veggies rocked.
Have a good weekend!
Hub has lost 37 pounds and is doing excellent. Last night he came home wiped out from working in the heat all day. The kids and I were in the pool (the boy, girlfriend, Noah, and N’s little sister) while dinner did its thing in the oven. Hub jumped in with us and we all splashed around a bit before going in for dinner. That’s exactly what I envisioned when we bought a house with a pool. It was great! Dinner was baked salmon, roasted zucchini, and a quinoa casserole. Yum!
After that we changed, ran a couple of errands (including picking up Butchie’s remains, which made us both cry), and then we went for a walk! I’m so thrilled that even when he’s tired, he’s committed.
Today I did the tank top workout I snagged from Norma – mostly. Here’s what I did: warm-up of 10 pushups followed by the workout (10 pushups, 24 biceps burners, 15 shoulder presses, 10 pushups, 15 tricep dips, 15 back rows, 15 lateral raises, 10 pushups, 15 tricep kickbacks). I did that twice and then I did 20 minutes of yoga with a Rodney Yee video. It took less than an hour and my arms were feeling very heavy and full – a sign of a good workout.
Tonight will be crazy as I wrap up a few things last minute and get the car all packed. Noah is going back to NC with us – we’ll have a full car going and a really full car coming back as we’ll have Belews with us as well. Luckily she is a really good traveler. I will not volunteer to spend one minute in the backseat of the Sentra! Sometimes it’s good to be the grown-up! Ha ha ha!
Today the team went out for lunch at an amazing Israeli pita place. I had a schwarma platter with eggplant and cucumber salads. It changed my life. I might go back for dinner but they close at 4 on Fridays. Just kidding (about going back for dinner, not about closing at 4). But I will go back. I bet the pitas are good too, but the veggies rocked.
Have a good weekend!
Thursday, June 21, 2012
T minus 2
Headed out Saturday - trying to get everything taken care of at home. Not to mention shopping & prepping some food for the hub so its easier for him.
I had a good workout today - Jeff was working with another lady so I went down and did 360 swings with the 26 lb kettlebell and 100 walking lunges. I was toast.
I had a good workout today - Jeff was working with another lady so I went down and did 360 swings with the 26 lb kettlebell and 100 walking lunges. I was toast.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Terrier-a go go
Yesterday I worked at home (I needed to take my car in to the shop plus I had a dental appointment) and hub wasn’t working. We dropped the car, he went into the office to drop off a time sheet, we picked up my car, he went to Lowe’s .. and everywhere we went, the terrier was along for the ride. That dog loves to go, and yesterday she was in heaven!
Sadly, I couldn’t take her to the dentist – I could’ve used the comforting. Long story short: I had to get a bridge when I was 15 for my 2 front teeth (swimming pool accident). I’ve had my current bridge for 6-7 years and it was killing the teeth holding it – so now I have issues with 4 teeth rather than 2. Yesterday the dentist removed my bridge and she & the oral surgeon (it’s never good when you get special guest visitors at your dental appointment) took molds and x-rays so he could tell me what he could do and then we could come up with a plan. I’m looking at either 2 or 4 implants. Ugh. I now have a temp bridge.
I left tired & feeling a bit weepy (I dunno – maybe I was just wrung out – I was there for over 3 hours). Dinner wasn’t happening – there was beef stew in the crock pot but my mouth was still numb and there was no way I could eat soup. We went out – thankfully there is a Mexican place that has good, healthy food – not loaded in cheese, not fried, etc. She knows we don’t eat rice so she always adjusts the meals to our needs, which is awesome.
I have to go back to the dentist today for her to adjust the temp bridge, so no AMP class for me. I’ll do kettlebells at home – not as fun, but a solid workout. Tonight's dinner is something new: I am going to make General Tso's chicken - it's one of my husband's favorites. Hopefully it goes well. I'm serving it with steamed broccoli and leftover crab fried quinoa.
Sadly, I couldn’t take her to the dentist – I could’ve used the comforting. Long story short: I had to get a bridge when I was 15 for my 2 front teeth (swimming pool accident). I’ve had my current bridge for 6-7 years and it was killing the teeth holding it – so now I have issues with 4 teeth rather than 2. Yesterday the dentist removed my bridge and she & the oral surgeon (it’s never good when you get special guest visitors at your dental appointment) took molds and x-rays so he could tell me what he could do and then we could come up with a plan. I’m looking at either 2 or 4 implants. Ugh. I now have a temp bridge.
I left tired & feeling a bit weepy (I dunno – maybe I was just wrung out – I was there for over 3 hours). Dinner wasn’t happening – there was beef stew in the crock pot but my mouth was still numb and there was no way I could eat soup. We went out – thankfully there is a Mexican place that has good, healthy food – not loaded in cheese, not fried, etc. She knows we don’t eat rice so she always adjusts the meals to our needs, which is awesome.
I have to go back to the dentist today for her to adjust the temp bridge, so no AMP class for me. I’ll do kettlebells at home – not as fun, but a solid workout. Tonight's dinner is something new: I am going to make General Tso's chicken - it's one of my husband's favorites. Hopefully it goes well. I'm serving it with steamed broccoli and leftover crab fried quinoa.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Ah vacation
I am leaving Saturday for NC and I couldn't be happier. I need a break! You know you need a break when you get pissy over every little annoyance, ya know? Looking forward to it!
I am taking my kettlebell with me. Which reminds me, I got another 26 lb kbell, so now I have one at home and one at work. I christened the new one with 350 swings as part of my workout with Jeff yesterday. He was on a call so I got started and he joined a little bit later.
I am working at home today as my car is in the shop (nothing serious, just an oil change and check-up prior to my trip).
Hub's blood sugar was 115 this morning - I continue to be amazed by the difference regular exercise and our change in diet has made. I read "The Blood Sugar Solution" by Dr. Mark Hyman - that is the gneral plan we are following. I would describe it as "paleo lite" - we both have been surprised by how easy it has been to make these changes.
The house got a thorough cleaning over the weekend so its in good shape. Hub has a couple of days off (the ups and downs of temp work) and he is using the time well - working on the pool, sprinkler system, regrouting the hall bath, replacing a broken towel bar. Little things, but things that need to be done.
We are going to the gym this evening (hub will lift weights and I will use the arc trainer). Besides that, I am going to go through my drawers in both bathrooms and get things better organized. That'll take all of 15 minutes, but its one of those things that is long overdue. When we moved in I put my make-up in the hall bath, but I get dressed in the master, so I need to just re-organize.
Well, that's about all I got. Posting may be spotty next week since I'll be travelling and won't have my computer with me. Take care!
I am taking my kettlebell with me. Which reminds me, I got another 26 lb kbell, so now I have one at home and one at work. I christened the new one with 350 swings as part of my workout with Jeff yesterday. He was on a call so I got started and he joined a little bit later.
I am working at home today as my car is in the shop (nothing serious, just an oil change and check-up prior to my trip).
Hub's blood sugar was 115 this morning - I continue to be amazed by the difference regular exercise and our change in diet has made. I read "The Blood Sugar Solution" by Dr. Mark Hyman - that is the gneral plan we are following. I would describe it as "paleo lite" - we both have been surprised by how easy it has been to make these changes.
The house got a thorough cleaning over the weekend so its in good shape. Hub has a couple of days off (the ups and downs of temp work) and he is using the time well - working on the pool, sprinkler system, regrouting the hall bath, replacing a broken towel bar. Little things, but things that need to be done.
We are going to the gym this evening (hub will lift weights and I will use the arc trainer). Besides that, I am going to go through my drawers in both bathrooms and get things better organized. That'll take all of 15 minutes, but its one of those things that is long overdue. When we moved in I put my make-up in the hall bath, but I get dressed in the master, so I need to just re-organize.
Well, that's about all I got. Posting may be spotty next week since I'll be travelling and won't have my computer with me. Take care!
Monday, June 18, 2012
Monday - blah
Had a great workout with Jeff this afternoon - I love that noodle-y feeling in your arms, manky smell & sweaty hair that lets you know you had a good workout.
Tonight's dinner was crab fried quinoa - a riff on crab fried rice (which my husband adores) but since we don't eat rice any more, I did it with quinoa. It was yummy! Hub's numbers are down in the solid pre diabetic range and he's dropped nearly 40 pounds in 2 months. I am so thrilled for him - he's feeling so much better and is determined to keep going, which makes it much easier for me. Win!
We worked like house elves this weekend cleaning, de-cluttering etc. I could have used an extra day, but I'm working from home tomorrow so that's the next best thing. I have a dental appointment - they are removing my bridge and figuring out what will be done: new bridge or implants. That giant sucking sound is the $$ flying to the dentist and oral surgeon. Oh well, whatcha gonna do?
Tonight's dinner was crab fried quinoa - a riff on crab fried rice (which my husband adores) but since we don't eat rice any more, I did it with quinoa. It was yummy! Hub's numbers are down in the solid pre diabetic range and he's dropped nearly 40 pounds in 2 months. I am so thrilled for him - he's feeling so much better and is determined to keep going, which makes it much easier for me. Win!
We worked like house elves this weekend cleaning, de-cluttering etc. I could have used an extra day, but I'm working from home tomorrow so that's the next best thing. I have a dental appointment - they are removing my bridge and figuring out what will be done: new bridge or implants. That giant sucking sound is the $$ flying to the dentist and oral surgeon. Oh well, whatcha gonna do?
Thursday, June 14, 2012
A bit adrift
It’s been a tough couple of weeks. My son was in a car accident. He’s fine, but my mom’s car is totaled so she’s been without a car and we’re having to deal with the insurance and the adjustor is an idiot, so the whole thing has been a big headache. Of course the headache really starts once my car insurance goes sky high since my 17 year old son will have been in an accident. He didn’t get a ticket, but in the world of insurance, police reports are irrelevant.
Our dog Butchie passed away on Monday and we are both just heartbroken. We are having him cremated. It’s been really hard – he was 13 years old and he was very much a part of our family.
Anyway, the past couple of weeks have been tough and I haven’t been as consistent or as focused with either diet or exercise as I have been and it shows. I haven’t gained any weight, but I’ve only lost a pound in the past 2 weeks, which is essentially stalled.
It’s time to get refocused. Its tough when things happen, but being unfocused won’t change anything. It’s understandable, but not really helpful.
I had a very good AMP workout yesterday – upper body. Jeff is on the mend and is beginning to do weight training, so I’m hoping for some more really tough workouts. This weekend I am going to Play it Again Sports to look for a heavier kettlebell to bring into the office. The 18 pound one is no longer heavy enough. It’s great for cardio, but I’d like a tougher weight.
One step at a time.
Our dog Butchie passed away on Monday and we are both just heartbroken. We are having him cremated. It’s been really hard – he was 13 years old and he was very much a part of our family.
Anyway, the past couple of weeks have been tough and I haven’t been as consistent or as focused with either diet or exercise as I have been and it shows. I haven’t gained any weight, but I’ve only lost a pound in the past 2 weeks, which is essentially stalled.
It’s time to get refocused. Its tough when things happen, but being unfocused won’t change anything. It’s understandable, but not really helpful.
I had a very good AMP workout yesterday – upper body. Jeff is on the mend and is beginning to do weight training, so I’m hoping for some more really tough workouts. This weekend I am going to Play it Again Sports to look for a heavier kettlebell to bring into the office. The 18 pound one is no longer heavy enough. It’s great for cardio, but I’d like a tougher weight.
One step at a time.
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
midweek
Interesting article on Norma’s web site I thought I’d pass along - from Mark Hyman regarding REAL FOOD:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/food-industry_b_1559920.html?ref=diet-and-nutrition
The weekend plans changed a lot when we got the call from our son that he had been in a car accident Friday night. Thankfully he, the girlfriend, and her puppy were fine, but it was one of those major multi car pile-ups that happen on the highway due to bad weather. The damage is mainly the left front quarter panel – he avoided being squished between 2 other cars. (Unfortunately, they totaled the car.)
Yes he was fine and no, there wasn’t anything we could do. But after that we both felt wrung out and decided to postpone our trip to Port Charlotte until next weekend and just futz around the house. It was nice. We got in the pool Saturday, but Sunday just puttered around, I did the food prep, and we went to the gym. Nothing super special, just a nice weekend. As always, we felt like we ran out of time and energy!
For the fourth morning in a row, hub’s blood sugar readings were below the diabetic range. He is really making terrific progress. I don’t know what else to say about that. I went to WW – I continue to lose weight, but it feels like it is taking forever! I need to get over it. Two days wouldn’t feel “fast enough.”
What else? It’s a busy week at work, and we are trying to finish up a few odd chores that didn’t get done over the weekend, so that makes for a long evening. Plus we’ve been walking in the evening – we have a 2 mile loop we do. The good news is we haven’t had rain force us to cancel but a typical walk means about 90 degrees and what feels like 1000% humidity. I thought NC was humid – it’s freaking Arizona compared to this stuff! It’s not that we mind walking in the rain – it’s when we have the thunderstorms that we opt to stay home. But it’s been a few days since a big storm, which is a nice change!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/food-industry_b_1559920.html?ref=diet-and-nutrition
The weekend plans changed a lot when we got the call from our son that he had been in a car accident Friday night. Thankfully he, the girlfriend, and her puppy were fine, but it was one of those major multi car pile-ups that happen on the highway due to bad weather. The damage is mainly the left front quarter panel – he avoided being squished between 2 other cars. (Unfortunately, they totaled the car.)
Yes he was fine and no, there wasn’t anything we could do. But after that we both felt wrung out and decided to postpone our trip to Port Charlotte until next weekend and just futz around the house. It was nice. We got in the pool Saturday, but Sunday just puttered around, I did the food prep, and we went to the gym. Nothing super special, just a nice weekend. As always, we felt like we ran out of time and energy!
For the fourth morning in a row, hub’s blood sugar readings were below the diabetic range. He is really making terrific progress. I don’t know what else to say about that. I went to WW – I continue to lose weight, but it feels like it is taking forever! I need to get over it. Two days wouldn’t feel “fast enough.”
What else? It’s a busy week at work, and we are trying to finish up a few odd chores that didn’t get done over the weekend, so that makes for a long evening. Plus we’ve been walking in the evening – we have a 2 mile loop we do. The good news is we haven’t had rain force us to cancel but a typical walk means about 90 degrees and what feels like 1000% humidity. I thought NC was humid – it’s freaking Arizona compared to this stuff! It’s not that we mind walking in the rain – it’s when we have the thunderstorms that we opt to stay home. But it’s been a few days since a big storm, which is a nice change!
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