Busy, Active Saturday

Saturday, September 24, 2011

I had the most active Saturday that I have had in some time. I accomplished so much.
It started with my DH and I getting up at 6 AM so that we could go to his work place and get our free flu shots.
On the way home we stopped at a major grocery store for the sole purpose of recycling all of my plastic bags. Got those out of the way. Three bags full.
Then I talked him into stopping at the nearby self serve car wash to wash my car, and vacuum it out. We worked really well together. That got out of the way.
Stopped to get gas.
Came home and while it was cool, we worked together in the front yard on gardening. I clipped some bushes, started digging out a dead rose bush, pulled weeks. I was energized!!!
I worked outside for 45 minutes, 45 more than I have all summer. Paul worked outside for many, many more hours.
I did take a break to read the newspaper.
But then I attacked my bookcase that Stryker has been getting into in, and cleaned it out to make it safer. And then I cleaned out a box of CD's that has been very disorganized for months. I still couldn't find about 6 CD's that need to be put back into their original holders.

Where is all this energy coming from? Loosing weight? feeling better about myself? Making better choices with my life? Deciding that I am just going to do the things that need to be done.

Oh, and lest I forget, I made a very healthy fish taco dinner for us to have. YUM.

  

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MOMMA_BEAR_69 9/25/2011 8:40PM

What a great and productive day!! Wish all my days were like that. Report Inappropriate Comment

FITTOBE2 9/25/2011 5:17PM

WOW! What a productive day!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LITTLEGUYSMOM1 9/25/2011 8:03AM

What a great day! Report Inappropriate Comment

JENNYLENNON 9/24/2011 9:54PM

That is great! I love days like that! Report Inappropriate Comment

First day of fall, 2011

Friday, September 23, 2011

What a beautiful day. I have the windows open. I feel invigorated, and have more energy. I think the medicine I was given for my knees is starting to work, no pain this morning.
I have decided to split my exercise into smaller bits so that I don't overdo it. Yesterday two 15 minute sessions on the exercise bike. I plan for two 20 minute sessions for today. Have done the first, and will do that second in a bit.

My husband and I are planning a date night tonight. And I have found some books to clean out and donate. We have way too many books in the house, I have bought books more than I need. And I really need to weed them out.

My sister is doing well at the hospital, but is having problems with nausea. Thanks to those who have prayed.

I am just grateful to God for my life, for my salvation in Jesus, and for friends and family.

  

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MOMMA_BEAR_69 9/24/2011 5:51PM

WAY TO GO on splitting your exercise into smaller bits that works for you!!! So glad you had a good day and hope your date night was a winner!!! I am so blessed to have God in my life and walking with me daily! Continuing to pray for your sister. Hugs, Helen Report Inappropriate Comment

ANYVAR54 9/23/2011 9:36PM

We did have an awesome time for dinner. A younger couple from church gave us a gift card to a rather expensive restaurant that I had wanted to go to. The gift was for all of the work that my husband has done at church in serving. We are thankful, and blessed. Report Inappropriate Comment

RGEETING 9/23/2011 6:51PM

AMEN! I, too,I am just grateful to God for my life, for my salvation in Jesus, and for friends and family!!!!! for fall!!!! for pain meds that help control the pain!!!! for date night!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DOODLESOUP 9/23/2011 6:37PM

I hope you have a wonderful date night this evening. Sounds like you had a perfect day and will have a perfect evening. Congrats on your feeling better and being in less pain. I'm praying for your continued health and hope to chat with you again next Friday. Report Inappropriate Comment

LINOVER 9/23/2011 5:30PM

Glad you had a great day! We had rain all day! We started cleaning house last year and gave a lot of books to Goodwill. Unfortunately, we still have a lot of stuff to get rid of! Report Inappropriate Comment

Did you see Dr OZ today?

Thursday, September 22, 2011

I found it difficult to watch, but fascinated. The woman who wants to be the largest woman ever, weighing now 725 lbs, and wanting to grow to over 1800 lbs. She lives in Great Britain and eats over 20,000 calories a day. She totally ignored what Dr OZ had to say to her. She is believing a bunch of lies, that she is feeding herself, and her "fans" are also feeding her.
Dr. OZ had a video of her doctor insisting that she is a walking time bomb, and videos of her two sons who are concerned for her and that she is going to kill herself. She ignored it all.

Aren't you glad that we have the power to say NO to those lies we have been telling ourselves?
Aren't you glad that we have the power to make positive choices for our lives?
Aren't you glad that we don't have to depend on the praises of people who are encouraging us to gain weight, but get the encouragement of others to keep us on good tracks?

and glad that I found it a few months ago, to take me into positive living, and positive decisions for my life.
to all of my friends here on spark people who encourage me every day.

  

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MOMMA_BEAR_69 9/24/2011 12:04AM

I do not watch this show as it is on at a bad time for me. I have to say I am glad I didn't see this one as it would have been devastating. I really can't understand why anyone would want to weight over 1800 pounds. Unbelievable!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

AHAPPYLIFE 9/23/2011 11:27PM

I am really appalled at the "fan club" - the people who are encouraging this behavior, an early ticket to the end of her life. Her family must be so frightened & feeling helpless in this situation. Hopefully something will SPARK her into reality & a journey to a truly healthy life. Report Inappropriate Comment

LILLI56 9/23/2011 9:59PM

I saw her. She was so sad. .she didn't even care that the hospital couldn't run tests to see if she had thrown a blood clot or take medicine if she did. She kept saying that she was healthy. She was so young and looked so old. Just totally crazy!! I love SP and spark friends!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ASOBFALLS 9/23/2011 5:23PM

NOT a role model! How horrible. She has fans? That is horrible too. Joyce is Jesus Report Inappropriate Comment

LHLADY517 9/22/2011 9:07PM

I don't make it home in time Report Inappropriate Comment

CATLADYX8 9/22/2011 6:52PM

I missed the show today. Wanted to see it, but a nap was calling my name more than Dr. Oz was. I saw the previews and was astounded by her lack of concern for herself. I may check out hsi website to seeif he has any informaiton about her on it. I didn't know she was from great Britain. I too am glad for SP and the encouragement that is available. Report Inappropriate Comment

A good time with a friend.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

I have a friend here at home, her name is Sue. She is a good friend. We had lunch today, she took me to a Thai restaurant. It was really excellent food. We had some Thai mushroom soup, vegetable stirfry, vegetable roll, and steamed white rice. I was very satisfied.
Then she took me to see her new home that is being built. It is lovely. I enjoyed the time with her.
We went to Hobby Lobby so that she could get stuff to make a fall wreath for her mother who lives in a retirement home. Then we stopped by to see her mother for a short time.
Sue is a good friend, and I was glad to spend time with her. I got to ask her counsel for several areas that I need help with.
Where to go for my rehab.
Where to go to buy exercise shoes, she had taken her daughter to a couple places in the town over when she was in college . Her daughter ran track.
Counsel about my own counsel.
We also chatted about church and other things.

It helped me to see that I have developed a good support system, and am ready to quit seeing my counselor. You all here on SP have also helped me.

  

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MOMMA_BEAR_69 9/24/2011 12:01AM

True friends are AWESOME!!! So glad you had such a good time. Report Inappropriate Comment

LITTLEGUYSMOM1 9/22/2011 8:32AM

What a blessing to have such a friend. Sounds like you had an awesome day. We all need days like that. I'm glad you had yours! Report Inappropriate Comment

PATTYKLAVER 9/22/2011 8:11AM

I need a wonderful friend and a wonderful day like that! Actually, I do have friends - you've made me realize I've been a little lax about keeping in touch. Time to spring into action! Report Inappropriate Comment

DIANEDOESSMILES 9/22/2011 1:05AM

Sounds like an EXCELLENT Day ! I have my best friend, her name is Karen,,, we've been best friends since we've been 11 & 12 !! I am now 52 ! Thats 40 YRS ! SO GLAD you had such an EXCELLENT DAY !! Glad you had the energy to do all of this. Also that you could pour your heart out to her,,,isn't it funny how we can do that to our friends,,,now matter how many times we do or do not see them, but when we do, its as if we have seen them just yesterday? I see Karen about everyday, but for awhile she lived thousands of miles from me. It just didn't matter,,,, our hearts were connected. Report Inappropriate Comment

Visit with Orthopedist - my knee doctor

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

I made the appointment because I had extreme pain when walking a long distance in my replaced knees in WA. I also had a lot of pain in them when swimming last month.
I had x-rays, was given a shot in my right knee, given a prescription for a new anti-inflammatory, and also given a prescription for some knee physical therapy. (4-6 weeks, 2-3 times per week.)
I am kind of excited, but also kind of scared. I did 9 months of rehab after my knees were replaced, and I stopped because of my mothers death.

So I didn't do too well today and went over in all of my nutrition trackers. But I know that it will not be permanent, and I also know that when I was doing rehab I was doing a lot of exercise and I was loosing weight. So I look forward to that again. And once I get the routine down of doing exercises to strengthen my leg muscles I will be able to continue at the gym.

I need encouragement. I am trying to help others, but how can I help them if I am not helping myself??

  

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GINILEE4 9/21/2011 6:36PM

Hi there. Don't worry about not doing well on 1 day. Just get back on track tomorrow. It takes 1 step in the right direction to get you going. While your knees heal, find some chair exercises that you can do or some yoga , whatever. Just find someting to do to keep you moving. My friend Beth has lost over 100 pounds changing her eating habits and chair exercise, so I know it will work for you. Get going in the right direction right away and you will feel great. Gini Report Inappropriate Comment

ASOBFALLS 9/21/2011 11:46AM

Physical Therapy sounds like a good plan. They can give you a lot of help and when you walk without pain...your are willing to walk MORE God bless you today! Joyce Rejoice in Jesus Report Inappropriate Comment

MOMMA_BEAR_69 9/21/2011 10:15AM

Please continue to do the PT the doctor has prescribed so that you can get your knees back to the healthiest they can be! Keeping you in prayer. Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDA! 9/20/2011 9:00PM

I am undergoing PT now for my shoulder injury. My suggestion is to stick to the plan. Report Inappropriate Comment

LITTLEGUYSMOM1 9/20/2011 8:42PM

I'm glad you got your knees looked at and have a plan for healing in place. I'm praying for you! Take care of yourself! Report Inappropriate Comment