Yesterday, I went with my husband and ALL three kids Jet-skiing! Something I have never done before! How fun and exciting it was. One thing this program has done is push me to try new things. To step outside the comfort zone of my arc trainer machine & walking. I have learned that these new & fun things I have tried are not going to "kill me" (aka spinning).
I think one of the keys to success thus far for me is to mix it up! That way I am not getting bored. Biking, walking, swimming, cardio machines, yoga - etc. The other day while hanging out in the pool with the kids I tried tredding water for 45 minutes just for fun. I found that I didn't drown - YEAH! But instead of just standing in the shallow end, there is no reason I can't incorporate movement into the fun. I am looking ahead to trying a few new things before the end of this program. I want to get my bike out of the basement! No reason for it to be collecting dust - I love to ride & we have great trails near us that are marked for mileage. I want to try a new class at the Y called BOSU or Suma or something like that (I will keep you posted). I also would love to try to rock climb (indoor controlled enviroment). I always see the little kids doing it at our Y & think that looks like fun.
Please share your new "adventures" with me - I would love to hear them & who knows maybe you are trying something that might be right up my alley.
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My total chol. is 184
HDL is 46
LDL is 106
Trig. is 184
I have been on a low fat, low carb diet since Sept (NutriSystem). Should I be concerm about my Trig?
Comment by on February 12, 2008 2:54 PMDr. Mieres,
I'm very much an internet girl. As soon as I found out I had high blood pressure, I found this site. After going through all the 'choose to move' selectees, I chose Vervita, for the reason that she update often and replied to those that posted comments.
Well here we are, 6 months later, most of those chosen have yet to update.
Considering these are all busy and accomplished women, perhaps some slack should be cut. Ok.
The forums are worse. I have had to hunt and peck to find true posts, some of which should be answered by a professional, not a jr. high social studies teacher.
I'm sorry to be so negative. In truth, AHA diet and recipes have made it possible that I may be coming off meds next week. My diet plan has been based on your cookbooks.
When I called in my numbers today, to get a refill, the office called me back and said the doctor said when I want, to stop meds for 4 days and make an appointment for the 5th. If bp is in the 100-120 range, we'll stop the meds. Woo hoo! Diet and exercise may pay off!
Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PMDr. Mieres,
I'm very much an internet girl. As soon as I found out I had high blood pressure, I found this site. After going through all the 'choose to move' selectees, I chose Vervita, for the reason that she update often and replied to those that posted comments.
Well here we are, 6 months later, most of those chosen have yet to update.
Considering these are all busy and accomplished women, perhaps some slack should be cut. Ok.
The forums are worse. I have had to hunt and peck to find true posts, some of which should be answered by a professional, not a jr. high social studies teacher.
I'm sorry to be so negative. In truth, AHA diet and recipes have made it possible that I may be coming off meds next week. My diet plan has been based on your cookbooks.
When I called in my numbers today, to get a refill, the office called me back and said the doctor said when I want, to stop meds for 4 days and make an appointment for the 5th. If bp is in the 100-120 range, we'll stop the meds. Woo hoo! Diet and exercise may pay off!
Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PM
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Apr 05 | Lisa said …
WOOO HOOO!
How exciting! I would LOVE to do some of these things with you! I KNOW we would have a blast! I'm having a great time just reading!
Apr 11 | OracleDude1971 said …
What a great trip you must have had! Thanks for keeping us posted while you were away - you hot little muffin!
Apr 11 | kara said …
Thanks honey!
By now you may have figured out this Oracle person is my ever-loving sweet husband. ~kara
Apr 12 | Amy said …
Taking your kids with you on many of these activities must be so fun for them. You are being such a great role model! Introducing them to things you have never even done until now, in your 30's is a good opportunity for them to see how fun excercise can be.
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