Long one

Monday, November 08, 2010

I've been talking with BFF lately. She's the one that is laying out my new "non-diet" which I'll posted below.
Every so often she gets upset with me for being overweight because A) I am and B) I'm not doing anything about it. Fair enough! So, she'll invite me to go for walks every so often, or chide me when I reach for seconds ( which only makes it worse but she doesn't get THAT part!) Lately though, she's been concerned about getting in exercise for herself as a way to relief stress and keep on track ( She's a Stick so the exercise isn't for weight loss).
Anywayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
We bought passes for 10 Boxing classes in St. Louis Park, 8 one-hour in-home or at the studio personal training sessions in Maple Grove, AND I went ahead and bought myself a 10pass for Jazzercise in Maple Grove (Bff declined to participate in the Jazzercise!)
I'm stocked up for a bit.

Here's the plan that she put together for me.
It's called "Laura's plan"

Exercise ( 30 min cardio min) 4x per week -

Eat 3 meals per day (keep portions small, have a snack, dinner no later than 6p, balanced meals= fruits & veggies)

Slow down when eating ( don't be the first one done)

Stop eating when you are full

Don't eat a full meal at restaurants (cover plate so you don't keep snacking)

Don't eat when you're on the phone

Don't eat if you are stressed

Don't eat too late in the day

Don't eat unhealthy foods except for special treats.

Don't eat more than 1 special treat per day.

Goal of 50 sit-ups e/o day

Gym membership?- swimming laps

Drink lots of water




So there you have it.. a skinny persons version of a non-calorie counting diet. What do you think???

  

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NATPLUMMER 11/8/2010 9:24PM

It looks pretty reasonable, actually. I have to start slowing down myself. I'm pretty good at not eating more than my portion even if I do finish it quickly, though. Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSDUCKY 11/8/2010 8:42AM

I think it's great she's trying to help you. The key is that we all have to change ourselves. YOU have to want it and make it happen. (Not saying I'm perfect! I'm not and I try to get my husband to be healthier all of the time. It's the same story.) Ask yourself how YOU feel about it. Good luck! Congratulations on getting the Jazzercise passes! That was ALL you. Report Inappropriate Comment

Holy Awesome!

Saturday, November 06, 2010

Wow. Who want's to meet me in Chicago @ this diner?!

www.hulu.com/watch/187368/diners-dri
ve-ins-and-dives-upper-crust?c=779:1282

  

Help a Sparker win a prize!

Saturday, November 06, 2010

From a Fellow Sparker Kitty in my SparkMpls/St.Paul team:

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Thanks so Much!
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PPHILLIPS9 11/6/2010 11:16PM

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Nooooooooooooo

Saturday, November 06, 2010

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOLLHNve_iA

  

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NATPLUMMER 11/6/2010 9:03AM

Yep, that's what I remember it being like except my tooth wasn't a cartoon. It didn't hurt though. Report Inappropriate Comment

Root Canals R Us

Friday, November 05, 2010

I need a root canal.
And I don't want to do it,

I'm not so much worried about the root canal itself ( I'm not.. it can't be more pain than what I am currently experiencing!) I'd just like it pulled since it is getting expensive AND bothersome. I've been dealing with it for OVER a year.

Originally, an old filling was coming out so I went in to the dentist to have that fix. The D-bag cracked my tooth while gouging out the old filling. That left me in pain/sensitivity and "Oh, your tooth is cracked. We're going to need to do a temporary crown".

Temporary crown fixed everything AWESOME and we should have left it at that BUT they pushed to have permanent crown in place. It's been horrible ever since. The crown always felt like it didn't snap into place/ was too high. Hurts to chew on that side, the shape/tallness is off. I've had it ground down every time I've gone in since then and it's been not good.

Now, this past week+ I've had the horrible pain waves, aches, swelling, etc. Who knows what else! So, I need to get it taken care of. If I need a root canal, fine, but if they can pull the darn thing, I say DO IT since that tooth has been nothing but trouble.

Who knows, maybe if they pull it and the pain is gone, I'll find that I really was supposed to be a sweet person all along!
HA

My dentist doesn't do root canals in-house sooooooooo I might just try the U of MN dental school. Has anyone else local used their services??

  

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MAXFOCUS 11/5/2010 7:26PM

My grandma has used the U of M dental school for a couple of years. No major problems. Good luck. I hope you have a good experience - I'm guessing it all depends on who you get. Report Inappropriate Comment

JENNILYNN7800 11/5/2010 11:21AM

I am so happy I have a good dentist. I saw a special on TV once that showed that a lot of dentists will try to give you new procedures every time you go in just so they can make money. This means some of those times you'll be getting things done you don't even need. My dentist does root canals but I've never had him do any. I have a very sensitive mouth and I'm afraid of pain there. I always go to an endodontist for root canals. I'm not sure if getting a tooth pulled is the best option. You'll have to get a fake one put in then so the teeth don't start to shift. That could be just as expensive and you'll have to find denture products for the rest of your life. Report Inappropriate Comment

NEWMIRROR 11/5/2010 11:10AM

Yeah. I figured since I would be going to a "stranger" for the root canal.. I'd might as well take advantage of the deeply discounted dental training schools around! Report Inappropriate Comment

NATPLUMMER 11/5/2010 11:04AM

I have also had a dentist crack my tooth and subsequently had to have a crown....luckily no root canal on that one...yet. I do think it may have been unavoidable (cracking the tooth, I mean). It's definitely no fun to go through it but the root canal should take care of the problem. None of the dentists I have gone to have done root canals in-house. They have always sent me to a specialist for that. Good luck!!! Report Inappropriate Comment