Just Say No To.......

Friday, July 09, 2010

I'm not going to tell U to say no to anything that can go into your mouth. U might want to say that after U read this.
I started watching "Losing It With Jillian." I don't like a lot of what she does because I don't think it's reasonable to lose 50 pounds in 8 weeks. However, she said something this week which resonated with me.
Jillian was at an Indian reservation trying to help a family get healthier so in turn the people could help the entire tribe. The tribe had heart disease, diabetics, and most were overweight.
She got frustrated with the people because at one point they didn't want to have to work for weight loss. They had traditional foods which went back millenia and didn't want to give up on tradition.
Jillian said, "U can't say no to food, but can U say no heart disease?! Can U say no to diabetics?! Can U say no to cancer?!" Well, it made me think. I CAN say no to most preventable diseases. I'm always spouting off about antioxidants and free radicals and now I'm saying NO NO NO to those things which will give me diseases! U can do it too!

  

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HOPE2BE 7/9/2010 4:05PM

That's great to stand up and fight it like that. Report Inappropriate Comment

DOLLBABE56 7/9/2010 3:36PM

I'm not a fan of Jillian or Biggest Loser, but I do like what you are saying here. Thanks for sharing. Report Inappropriate Comment

Water Play

Thursday, July 08, 2010

I've blogged before that I can't stand exercise. In fact, after 365 days of continuous exercise, I've taken a break which I've loved. Yesterday I took grandkids to a water park and slogged through water from ankle deep to thigh deep. I don't consider it exercise but Spark People lets U put in "playing with kids." I entered it and for the first time I got the full 24 points. I played in the water for over 5 hours. The feet are killing me but I had fun. In fact, I outlasted my son and daughter-in-law!
Here are some pictures of our outing:






I went shopping earlier and my left knee keeps buckling so I guess I'll take it easy the rest of the day.

  

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SPIFFYCAT 7/8/2010 4:03PM

whoo hoo, loads of calories and fun too, looks like you've cracked it.. Now you just need to move next to a waterpark Report Inappropriate Comment

SSCHULTZ59 7/8/2010 3:00PM

Way to go Grandma... dont let anyone fool you .. if you are with your granchildren you are getting excercise.. Report Inappropriate Comment

PEPE865 7/8/2010 2:53PM

Walking through water is more exercise than just walking so give yourself a pat on the back from me. It's my favorite thing to do. My pedometer only registers the miles it senses but I feel like I've had twice the exercise. Your grandkids are beautiful and look like they could happily keep you busy. Their parents probably welcomed your taking over. Report Inappropriate Comment

Short and sweet

Friday, July 02, 2010

We are going to Shaver Lake, Calif, for the 4th. On Sat. night, there are fireworks over the lake. It's beautiful. The lake is in the Sierra Mountains. My husband, daughter, 4 teen grandchildren, and 4 dogs are going. We are a new towable tube and will have the kids ride behind the boat. We'll also fish and relax (with teens?). I'm taking a book to read and hope to get some walking in.
Have a safe 4th!

  

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Grand children

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

I have a grandson 13 who lives with me. I watch 2 grandchildren, 3 (b) and 2 (g). Starting today I have two grandchildren coming to visit me. The boy is 15 and will be here for 2 weeks and then goes home for a wrestling camp. The girl is 12 and she'll be with me for one months. I'm going to have fun spoiling them all.

  

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KATHI214 7/2/2010 8:23AM

You are going to be one busy, happy lady! Enjoy yourself and the time you are spending with them! Report Inappropriate Comment

SSCHULTZ59 7/1/2010 12:02PM

and you dont think having 2 preteen kids in the house wont icrease your activity levels.. ?? Love every minute of it.. you are making memories !! Report Inappropriate Comment

HAPPYNSMILING 6/30/2010 10:47AM

Enjoy!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LOVESLILACS1 6/30/2010 8:33AM

I hope using spark people gives you a lot of extra energy! Report Inappropriate Comment

WATERMELLEN 6/29/2010 8:22PM

Your grandkids are so lucky to have a grandmother like you! Report Inappropriate Comment

REDHATLADY9 6/29/2010 3:00PM

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GEINAHG0757 6/29/2010 2:03PM

I am so JEALOUS... Eat it up, Geri! Report Inappropriate Comment

Humor

Friday, June 25, 2010

The Importance of Walking
Walking can add minutes to your life.
This enables you at 85 years old
to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing
home at $7000 per month.

My grandpa started walking
five miles a day when he was 60.
Now he's 97 years old
and we don't know where the heck he is.

I like long walks,
especially when they are taken
by people who annoy me.

The only reason I would take up walking
is so that I could hear heavy breathing again.

I have to walk early in the morning,
before my brain figures out what I'm doing..

I joined a health club last year,
spent about 400 bucks.
Haven't lost a pound.
Apparently you have to go there.

Every time I hear the dirty word 'exercise',
I wash my mouth out with chocolate.

I do have flabby thighs,
but fortunately my stomach covers them.

The advantage of exercising every day
is so when you die, they'll say,
'Well, he looks good doesn't he.'

If you are going to try cross-country skiing,
start with a small country.

I know I got a lot of exercise
the last few years,......
just getting over the hill.

We all get heavier as we get older,
because there's a lot more information in our heads.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

  

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SPIFFYCAT 6/29/2010 8:14AM

lol like this Report Inappropriate Comment

JDB1957 6/25/2010 1:45PM

Thanks for the chuckle. I especially liked- I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. There are a couple I would like to send...... Happy Friday, have a great weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

LUCKIEST24 6/25/2010 12:58PM

Thanks for the laughs!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment