A few moments that might make you laugh-
1. A bike ride gone awry caught on tape (stay tuned for this video clip).
2. Walking off the side of a boardwalk (unfortunately no video of this).
3. Canoes that won't stay upright (stay tuned again for this video clip, too).
4. Trying the Treadclimber, a new machine at the Y - and not being sure if I like it OR HATE it (I think I am going to try it again today, we'll see I'll let you know).
I feel like exercise has certainly become a part of "what I do" daily. I remember hearing it takes 21 days to form a habit. Well, we have had way more than double that by now. Dare I say it ~ I think a habit is formed! A good one....
Happy Happy Mothers Day to ALL the AWESOME Moms who are choosing to move with us! Congrats on the BEST gift you can give ~ not only yourself but your family. Your HEALTH!
I think shopping in itself is a workout. The lights, the mirrors, the distorted images we have of ourselves OH MY! Especially, bathing suit shopping. You leave the dressing room in a complete sweat from in and out of suits that don't fit. BUT this past week I got 4 (yes 4) new suits for the year. AND I kind of don't mind what I look like in them - that's a big deal for me! Mind you we are not talking bikinis. It has been a LONGGGGGG time since
Okay, here is how the weekend (1 of three) went - INCREDIBLE!!!!
It was so wonderful to hear so much laughter and chatter all in one place. These women are great and truly deserved a break. A break is exactly what we got. The food was delicious and the portions were just right. Not too much where you felt like you were going to throw up at the end of a meal. And enough that you were truly satisfied at the end of each meal. We did indulge in desserts prepared by the wonderful chefs at the end of dinner AND lunch. I decided not to finish them ALL. One thing that helped to burn off some of those wonderful calories, was an incredibly beautiful but LONG walk we took Sat am. About 9 of the 50 went for a hike together to find the ruins (of an old plantation). We were the first group of many NOT to find the ruins. Only ONE duo finally made it there. I question if there really is a ruins or if this trail is just made to RUIN you. It was beautiful - but when you know that lunch is waiting for you ~you move faster to return in time.
I had blisters on my heels. But I felt free to eat a little more than I would have if I didn't make the trek.
Also went for a fun canoe ride. See blog below for the outcome of that adventure!
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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
