1) About 9 o'clock, like a light switch, all hip pain vanished. Yay! I did not do cardio yesterday, but I did do Richard Simmons Tonin' Uptown, which included a very short cardio warm-up, which I did with reduced effort. Then I did the entire tape, working my back, arms, shoulders, etc. It was the perfect solution. I was able to get exercise on my calender, get toning in which I struggle with, and not bother my hip. My hip is fine this morning. Yay!
2) I took my blood sugar this morning. You are supposed to do an 8-10 hour fast. Well, my insomnia kicked in really bad last night. I was up until 4:30. UGH. My sweet husband got up as I was going to bed--like ships in the night, we passed. lol He called at 9 to get me up. I did have a sandwich about 3:30. So I only had a 5 1/2 hour fast. The blood sugar reading was 98. I was pleased, but I don't know if it would be higher or lower if I had waited the full 8 hours. 98 is within normal range. Will do again tomorrow, when hopefully I'll have a good 8-hour fast.
I did do a test reading last night an hour after eating a huge salad with romaine lettuce, 1 cup of shredded carrots (sugar!) and 1/2 cup cottage cheese. The 1-hour reading was 90.
3) My son is taking his standardized test this week. When done, we are done, done, done with school. I don't know who is more excited, him or me.
When all done, I have to finish my major project: scanning my parents' photos for my siblings. I've worked on it all year, with one sibling chomping at the bit that it wasn't done in October. The others know what a job it is and don't care as they know I'm working on them. I have two albums left to scan and some loose pictures. I have scanned thousands of photos so far. Once that is done, I will have the greatest relief ever. That pressure (from one sibling, really) has been hanging over my head all year and I am ready for my freedom.
I have plans: spring clean the house, paint my kitchen, paint the basement, visit hubby's family--those aren't really fun plans!--do some kind of vacation with my son, hit the beach many times, and just play. Of course I'll have to plan school for next year, but I want a good month break before doing that. DS has summer camp to look forward to.
Last night as my mind was racing, which is why I don't sleep, I just kept thinking about how happy I am. It was the greatest feeling, one I haven't felt for a long time. All my hard work is paying off. I'm sure the exercise helps with that a great bit, but I also think the fact that I am actively doing something to better myself is helping.
Life's not easy, and there are always bumps in the road, ups and downs. I'm giving myself a major attitude adjustment and handling the garbage better. It's very exciting to me.
5.26.2009
5.25.2009
Two More Things
When I was out and about today, I stopped at Walgreens. I bought myself a glucose testing meter. No, I don't have diabetes. (I hope!) I want to check it every now and again, though, because I am borderline. I don't want to have to wait to go in to the doctor's office.
I found what I wanted, a OneTouch Ultra Mini. It was $20. I don't need to spend a lot of money on a meter. I then found a lancing device, Walgreens' brand, for 9.99. Lancets were 5.24 for 100. Both my parents would re-use their lancets--they would wipe them with alcohol when they were done using them. I'll probably change it each time, because unless it's high, I don't plan on testing every day. Finally, a box of 25 strips for 29.99. $63.21 total. Ouch. I think it will be worth it, though.
I almost bought a blood pressure monitor, but I didn't have the money for that. Will have to wait until next payday. I set out to do this once before and never made it to the store. When one has the money, they should use it! lol
I haven't tested, I'm just going to wait until tomorrow morning. I am really hoping that it has dropped. After losing 27.5 pounds, exercising for a month, and eating healthier, it should be better. Crossing my fingers.
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Today I have had a LOT of hip pain. So I have not done cardio at all, and won't. I'm going to do my Richard Simmons Tonin' Uptown tape in a bit and avoid anything that will disturb my hip. Doing my grocery shopping today at Wal-mart was bothersome, I could feel it with every step. Not good. I took some Motrin to help with the inflammation. If it's still sore tomorrow, I'll do toning again. While I'm very serious about my exercise, toning is exercise as well. I'm not going to mess up my hip.
I'm not happy, but that is one of those things that happens when you let yourself get up to 282.5--you put great strain on your joints.
I sat in a chair at a computer for hours yesterday. I was working on some projects and surfing a little. Then in the evening, I called my friend and we talked 3 hours. All sitting in the same chair. I know sitting for long periods of time like that is terrible for hip pain, and I'm sure that's what did it. So today I've been up and active, but nothing grueling. And I plan not to sit here much longer.
I found what I wanted, a OneTouch Ultra Mini. It was $20. I don't need to spend a lot of money on a meter. I then found a lancing device, Walgreens' brand, for 9.99. Lancets were 5.24 for 100. Both my parents would re-use their lancets--they would wipe them with alcohol when they were done using them. I'll probably change it each time, because unless it's high, I don't plan on testing every day. Finally, a box of 25 strips for 29.99. $63.21 total. Ouch. I think it will be worth it, though.
I almost bought a blood pressure monitor, but I didn't have the money for that. Will have to wait until next payday. I set out to do this once before and never made it to the store. When one has the money, they should use it! lol
I haven't tested, I'm just going to wait until tomorrow morning. I am really hoping that it has dropped. After losing 27.5 pounds, exercising for a month, and eating healthier, it should be better. Crossing my fingers.
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Today I have had a LOT of hip pain. So I have not done cardio at all, and won't. I'm going to do my Richard Simmons Tonin' Uptown tape in a bit and avoid anything that will disturb my hip. Doing my grocery shopping today at Wal-mart was bothersome, I could feel it with every step. Not good. I took some Motrin to help with the inflammation. If it's still sore tomorrow, I'll do toning again. While I'm very serious about my exercise, toning is exercise as well. I'm not going to mess up my hip.
I'm not happy, but that is one of those things that happens when you let yourself get up to 282.5--you put great strain on your joints.
I sat in a chair at a computer for hours yesterday. I was working on some projects and surfing a little. Then in the evening, I called my friend and we talked 3 hours. All sitting in the same chair. I know sitting for long periods of time like that is terrible for hip pain, and I'm sure that's what did it. So today I've been up and active, but nothing grueling. And I plan not to sit here much longer.
Product Review: Fiber One Lowfat Milkshake
Today at Wal-mart, I made a new discovery: Fiber One Lowfat Milkshake. They were located next to the soy milk.
I bought a couple, but they are expensive. $1.66 for 10.5 oz. I know they had a vanilla flavor, and I can't remember if they had strawberry or not. Of course if it has chocolate on it, that's what I'll pick.
Calories: 140
Fat: 3 g
Fiber: 8
2 WW points
Taste: It's okay. To me it tastes like a McDonald's milkshake that has melted. lol I think if it were ice cold it would be a touch better, but I did my shopping and then had it out on the counter while I put groceries away, so it wasn't ice cold.
Will I buy it again? I'm not sure. I think it's expensive. I'll have to try one that is ice cold. If I were really craving a shake, though, I might get one. I might pour it in my Vita-mix and throw some ice cubes in to give it a real shake feel. It's pretty thick, so I don't think a few ice cubes would water it down too much.
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I just noticed the expiration date for the two bottles I bought is May 24 It's May 25. Lovely, Wal-mart. lol Lovely, ME, for not checking.
We're going to grill hot dogs for supper tonight. I finally found Hebrew 97% Fat Free hot dogs at our Wal-mart. We'll have some baked chips, baked beans a great big salad and maybe I'll have that other shake since it has already expired.
I bought a couple, but they are expensive. $1.66 for 10.5 oz. I know they had a vanilla flavor, and I can't remember if they had strawberry or not. Of course if it has chocolate on it, that's what I'll pick.
Calories: 140
Fat: 3 g
Fiber: 8
2 WW points
Taste: It's okay. To me it tastes like a McDonald's milkshake that has melted. lol I think if it were ice cold it would be a touch better, but I did my shopping and then had it out on the counter while I put groceries away, so it wasn't ice cold.
Will I buy it again? I'm not sure. I think it's expensive. I'll have to try one that is ice cold. If I were really craving a shake, though, I might get one. I might pour it in my Vita-mix and throw some ice cubes in to give it a real shake feel. It's pretty thick, so I don't think a few ice cubes would water it down too much.
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I just noticed the expiration date for the two bottles I bought is May 24 It's May 25. Lovely, Wal-mart. lol Lovely, ME, for not checking.
We're going to grill hot dogs for supper tonight. I finally found Hebrew 97% Fat Free hot dogs at our Wal-mart. We'll have some baked chips, baked beans a great big salad and maybe I'll have that other shake since it has already expired.
Monday Weigh-In Day
255
Down 2.5 pounds
I shaved .4 off my BMI! I'm down 27.5 total. I am 1 pound away from losing 10% of my original body weight.
I'm happy!
Down 2.5 pounds
I shaved .4 off my BMI! I'm down 27.5 total. I am 1 pound away from losing 10% of my original body weight.
I'm happy!
5.24.2009
My Exercise Plan
Val asked me what my exercise plan was and if I planned it out in advance.
My only real plan is to exercise every day for the rest of my life. I'm going steady right now, and there will be days I don't, but I want it to be as important as brushing my teeth, showering, and eating. I want it to be automatic, a must, just like sleep is a must.
I exercise not with losing weight in mind, but rather to help control my triglycerides, HDL and LDL. I exercise to make my heart strong. I exercise to hopefully prevent diabetes--by hopefully, I haven't been checked in a year, so I'm hoping I didn't develop it within the last year. I do not have the symptoms, but I am pre-diabetic.
That is why I exercise. To help with weight loss, obviously, is a great plus, but I am not out to burn calories, I'm out to improve my health. It goes hand in hand, I know, but when I force myself to do it when I don't want to, it's my health that makes me do it, not worrying about calories.
I do not plan what I'm going to do. Rather, I stare at my box of DVDs and tapes and choose. I tend to do the same over and over for a few days. 99.9% of the time I do a Richard Simmons tape. Why? Because I love the music, I love the way he exercises, and it's fun.
If my small town had an aerobics class, I would probably go. I used to love taking classes at the Y, but that was when we lived in a town that had a Y. We have a gym and a Curves, but no aerobics classes.
I am still resisting resistance training. I do a toning tape every once in awhile. I mean really, if you weigh 257.5 pounds and you lift a leg or arm, aren't you really lifting weights? lol One of the DVDs I do frequently has toning built in. I need to get in the habit of doing more though.
With my recent discovery that I could do the hour-long Sweatin' to the Oldies 4, from here on out I hope to do an hour of cardio daily. My husband and I discussed that I could do toning in the evenings on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I think that's what I'll do. For now, I'll work on Richard Simmons tapes until I build up my strength and learn more about strength training. In order to control triglycerides, duration of cardio is important--the longer the better. So that's why now that I've built my fitness up a bit, I want to try to accomplish that. There will be days, though, where I'm short on time and or attitude and will probably pop in a shorter tape. As long as I move every day, though, I'll be happy with myself.
My favorite Richard Simmons cardio tapes are:
Sweatin' to the Oldies 1 -- 38 minutes long
Sweatin' to the Oldies 2 -- I think about an hour, has built-in toning at the end
Sweatin' to the Oldies 3 -- about an hour
Sweatin to the Oldies 4 -- about an hour
Dance Your Pants Off -- I have to be in the mood for this because it has a lot of woo-wooing in it. If noise is bothering me on a particular day, I would not consider doing this. The noise thing is a part of my anxiety issues. The workout itself is good.
I used to own Disco Sweat but sold it at a garage sale a few years back. I'm going to look for it again at garage sales, as it's a longer tape. I don't know why I sold it.
Right now I am watching Boogie Down the Pounds when I am on the computer. I open it in a tiny box on my computer so I can surf and watch at the same time. That way I can learn the moves. I'll probably work on that next week sometime.
I own over 20 of his tapes so I will never get bored. These tapes will work when I'm much more fit, as I've been sweating with Richard since I was 140 pounds and got a good workout then. That was 20 years ago!
I was talking to a friend on the phone tonight about exercise. I told her that the reason I'm doing well with the exercise is because I have made it mine--I do what I love. I like the music and moves in these tapes, so I'm much more willing to do them over and over. I think the whole key is personalization. If I were told I had to walk every day or do the elliptical, I would revolt.
My husband goes running the other direction when I put a Richard video in. It's not for him! He walks daily. That's what he likes, walking with the doggies. My son does the Wii Fit almost daily. We all do what we love, so we will do it.
So aside from the fact I want to work out every day, I have no plan.
My only real plan is to exercise every day for the rest of my life. I'm going steady right now, and there will be days I don't, but I want it to be as important as brushing my teeth, showering, and eating. I want it to be automatic, a must, just like sleep is a must.
I exercise not with losing weight in mind, but rather to help control my triglycerides, HDL and LDL. I exercise to make my heart strong. I exercise to hopefully prevent diabetes--by hopefully, I haven't been checked in a year, so I'm hoping I didn't develop it within the last year. I do not have the symptoms, but I am pre-diabetic.
That is why I exercise. To help with weight loss, obviously, is a great plus, but I am not out to burn calories, I'm out to improve my health. It goes hand in hand, I know, but when I force myself to do it when I don't want to, it's my health that makes me do it, not worrying about calories.
I do not plan what I'm going to do. Rather, I stare at my box of DVDs and tapes and choose. I tend to do the same over and over for a few days. 99.9% of the time I do a Richard Simmons tape. Why? Because I love the music, I love the way he exercises, and it's fun.
If my small town had an aerobics class, I would probably go. I used to love taking classes at the Y, but that was when we lived in a town that had a Y. We have a gym and a Curves, but no aerobics classes.
I am still resisting resistance training. I do a toning tape every once in awhile. I mean really, if you weigh 257.5 pounds and you lift a leg or arm, aren't you really lifting weights? lol One of the DVDs I do frequently has toning built in. I need to get in the habit of doing more though.
With my recent discovery that I could do the hour-long Sweatin' to the Oldies 4, from here on out I hope to do an hour of cardio daily. My husband and I discussed that I could do toning in the evenings on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I think that's what I'll do. For now, I'll work on Richard Simmons tapes until I build up my strength and learn more about strength training. In order to control triglycerides, duration of cardio is important--the longer the better. So that's why now that I've built my fitness up a bit, I want to try to accomplish that. There will be days, though, where I'm short on time and or attitude and will probably pop in a shorter tape. As long as I move every day, though, I'll be happy with myself.
My favorite Richard Simmons cardio tapes are:
Sweatin' to the Oldies 1 -- 38 minutes long
Sweatin' to the Oldies 2 -- I think about an hour, has built-in toning at the end
Sweatin' to the Oldies 3 -- about an hour
Sweatin to the Oldies 4 -- about an hour
Dance Your Pants Off -- I have to be in the mood for this because it has a lot of woo-wooing in it. If noise is bothering me on a particular day, I would not consider doing this. The noise thing is a part of my anxiety issues. The workout itself is good.
I used to own Disco Sweat but sold it at a garage sale a few years back. I'm going to look for it again at garage sales, as it's a longer tape. I don't know why I sold it.
Right now I am watching Boogie Down the Pounds when I am on the computer. I open it in a tiny box on my computer so I can surf and watch at the same time. That way I can learn the moves. I'll probably work on that next week sometime.
I own over 20 of his tapes so I will never get bored. These tapes will work when I'm much more fit, as I've been sweating with Richard since I was 140 pounds and got a good workout then. That was 20 years ago!
I was talking to a friend on the phone tonight about exercise. I told her that the reason I'm doing well with the exercise is because I have made it mine--I do what I love. I like the music and moves in these tapes, so I'm much more willing to do them over and over. I think the whole key is personalization. If I were told I had to walk every day or do the elliptical, I would revolt.
My husband goes running the other direction when I put a Richard video in. It's not for him! He walks daily. That's what he likes, walking with the doggies. My son does the Wii Fit almost daily. We all do what we love, so we will do it.
So aside from the fact I want to work out every day, I have no plan.
Menu Planning Week 15
1-Crockpot Cheeseburgers--yes, again! Love 'em!
2-omelets, hash browns
3-meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, salad
4-cola chicken, rice, salad
5-Italian chicken, noodles, salad
6-Nachos (refried beans, Baked Tostidos, hamburger crumbles for hubby, lettuce, nacho cheese in a small amount)
7-Taco Bell 2 weeks left of our Taco Bell night
Not all in order, but what I will buy for.
Sandwiches and salads for lunch, fruit for snacks, same old stuff that I always eat--and am happy doing so. lol
2-omelets, hash browns
3-meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, salad
4-cola chicken, rice, salad
5-Italian chicken, noodles, salad
6-Nachos (refried beans, Baked Tostidos, hamburger crumbles for hubby, lettuce, nacho cheese in a small amount)
7-Taco Bell 2 weeks left of our Taco Bell night
Not all in order, but what I will buy for.
Sandwiches and salads for lunch, fruit for snacks, same old stuff that I always eat--and am happy doing so. lol
I Didn't Want to Do It
Exercise, that is.
I fought it, kicked and screamed all day. Then guilt overtook me. My triglycerides don't take a break, my HDL and LDL. My heart and lungs don't take a break. Why should I? I was just being lazy.
So at ten til 5, so late in the day, I did Sweatin' to the Oldies 4.
I'm not going to take a day off and make myself regret it. Looking at my exercise calendar for the month of May, the first three missed were medically necessary. I couldn't exercise, even though I wanted. The other three days I missed? I have no idea why I didn't. That I regret.
Today, no regrets.
I fought it, kicked and screamed all day. Then guilt overtook me. My triglycerides don't take a break, my HDL and LDL. My heart and lungs don't take a break. Why should I? I was just being lazy.
So at ten til 5, so late in the day, I did Sweatin' to the Oldies 4.
I'm not going to take a day off and make myself regret it. Looking at my exercise calendar for the month of May, the first three missed were medically necessary. I couldn't exercise, even though I wanted. The other three days I missed? I have no idea why I didn't. That I regret.
Today, no regrets.
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