I have been BUSY!
Today, I became an AUNT again. What fun little Baby Ella James was born today. Happy Birthday Ella! Kelli (my little sis) I am so proud of you!
I am still scheduled to run/walk the 5k on Sept 30th. Even though I still HATE running. I don't care what anyone says I will never like it. I can walk to the ends of the earth or even ride my bike there now but this running stuff is for the birds (and not this byrd). I will do this one but I am pretty sure I won't sign up for another run event.
I am on the treadmill doing the 3.1 miles in not so good time but I am doing it and I know that is what counts! I had my yearly visit with one of my heart drs today. Things are great! He asked what have you been doing? I told him about Choose to Move and he looked at my chart and told me I had lost about 30 lbs since Aug 2006. I had no idea. WOW! This exercise stuff really does work. Now, if I could just get back on track with eating again I could lose a few more lbs to get to pre-baby weight. I am so close but just been stuck for a while.
Although, I can see a difference in my hips for the first time in a LONG time I think it's from the running (AHHHHH) and the biking. I will keep you all informed about how my persistence to loathe running is going.
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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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Sep 13 | Vernita said …
Hello Kara,
YEA!!!!! I am so proud of your accomplishments!! You have worked very hard to achieve such satisfying success - Keep up the great work!!!
~Vernita
Sep 15 | Kathleen said …
Congratulations on your new neice! I empathize on the running, not a favorite with me either, but I surprised myself on the treadmill the other day. I increased the pace because my heart rate was not going up high enough and found myself at faster than a walk, kind of like a trot I guess. Never even thought I would do that, and my knees survived. Never say never. Ha ha:)
Sep 18 | Melanie said …
Keep running Kara! I'm trying it too, but more of a "walk-run". I'll be participating in the Race Judicata 5K on September 29 at SMU Law School. I like running, but I think I will do better with a group to keep me going :D
Melanie
Sep 25 | Sally-Ann said …
It's all in the mind! When you get ready to go run, tell yourself, "I love to run!" every time you feel like you can't go run tell yourself, "I love to run!" It's mind over matter. It's a trick I used to quit smoking! When I wanted to quit I said, "I don't smoke" I told people constantly, "I don't smoke" well it's been 3 years and I love to tell people, "I don't smoke." and mean it.
It might work for you.
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