SCHOOLCOOK2's SparkPeople Blog

The day after

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:58:22 EST

Got my Epidural shot yesterday. Really hurt all day, today it is a little better but will see how it goes. Have to give it two weeks then call doctor on how the pain is. It has to get better. So far I have gained 2 pds back but trying to really watch it close. I am going to try a short walk today or tomorrow to see how it goes.

Graduation is next week here so have some parties to hit this weekend. Getting two sheet cakes made for one of them. Baseball games start next ...

Thanks for hugs

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:04:14 EST

What would we do without friends. Thanks for all the hugs. I am looking forward to Wednesday for my spinal shot. Its not fun but usually helps for awhile. Happens at a bad time when I have my church circle to serve on Monday and graduation cakes to make on Friday of Memorial weekend. But I will make it. Getting things ready for Monday by making a fruit pizza and French toast casserole ahead of time and putting in frig. I also got my icing mixed up for the Friday cakes. Busy hands...

Depression

Wed, 8 May 2013 19:44:46 EST

I am so down right now. Went to see the doctor today and we are going to try an Epidural shot in my lower back again to see if it will relieve the pain. I can't bend over or squat down right now. Two weeks after the shot I am to call him and see if it helped. He said that he is sure in time I will have to have surgery but want to put off as long as possible.

So that means no Zumba, which I love and look forward too. I am going to try to keep walking outside and on the threadmi...

What next

Mon, 6 May 2013 15:17:41 EST

Things have been going so well and getting on the right track again. Between the heavy snow and 6 games of bowling for a tournament my back flared up again. This time I can't fight it off. Trouble standing up and sleeping so called the back doctor and have an appointment on Wednesday. Don't know if that means shots in the back again or what. I will have to update when I find out more.

That means no Zumba (which I love) and no walking the dogs or on the threadmill last week ...

Mother nature is having fun

Fri, 3 May 2013 08:38:04 EST

So much for spring. We got 11 inches of snow on Wednesday and it is snowing again this morning but saying only an inch. It is so heavy and wet. When you dig down into it to remove it has a blue look that is actually pretty. It has taken down a lot of trees and power lines.

With all the ups and downs I have had in April I did lose another pounds. So really trying hard for the month of May to make it more. There is not much news here for can't get out and do much with the whi...

Summer has finally got here.

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:54:05 EST

The sun is shining which picks up the spirit. I had picked up alittle weight which made me get down on myself. Sunday was a start of a new me again. First church which we had a group called Higher Power perform. They are so good, what a way to start the week off. Then home and got my walking clothes on. I ended up doing 2.25 miles. I also did Zumba at 4. Family was waiting for me when I got home and they grilled Brats. I had one with no bun and french style green beans, then lat...

Mother nature needs to get a grip

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:30:27 EST

Our plans to go to the cities for a little anniversary celebration has been cancelled. Mother nature has other plans. Snow is on the way and the cities are talking about many inches. So decided it is best to stay put. It is said that it is to straighten out the end of the week and maybe finally get to the 60s and 70s. I will believe it when I see it. Hubby has a roll off in bowling on Wednesday nite so plan on taking a cake out and surprising him for some fun with his bowling buddies...

Sun shining again

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:38:02 EST

The sun is shining so far today. Hope it stays that way. We are celebrating our 45th anniversary. Not doing anything special today but plan on going to the cities for a ball game on Monday and staying over night. So far I think that is a bad mistake because of the cold weather but we are northern people and will survive it. Dress warm for sure, and then again they could cancel it for rain or snow. So is the life in Iowa and Minnesota.

We are helping the family that lost ever...

Sun turns to gloom

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:36:21 EST

Well, one great day to enjoy the outdoors and now back to rain. At least it turned out to be nice for the funeral. When getting home, I changed clothes and went out and picked up the yard and took a walk with the dogs. We even grilled outside and did it ever taste good.

Trying to push myself more - today was 10 minutes on the bike and 20 minutes on the threadmill. I even got the ball out and did a few situps. The ball helps support my back so I do not injury it any more. ...

Oh my gosh- is that sun

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:27:56 EST

The sun is actually shining so far today. After cancelling many track meets they might have one after school today. Funeral on Monday and now another today. I hope that is the end for awhile. Too much running around yesterday so no excercise but hope today since the funeral is closer that I will get home and get some in.

I have been watching the eating very close so far this week, probably under eating like before. But with lots of family around that I haven't seen for a long...

Blues

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:14:30 EST

I am feeling under the weather today. I am sure the weather has alot to do with it. Tired of no sun and always raining. Even if the farmers need it. I have gotten off my routine and am gaining weight instead of losing. I need some one to give me a kick in the butt. Will be heading to church in a little bit and hope for a talk to the Lord for kicking the blues and getting my head on straight again. I do not want to fall back into my old habits of food being my comfort. Which seems to ...

Friday and where is spring.

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:14:07 EST

Snow on Thursday that melted right away and then this morning woke to some more on the ground. Where is spring? The farmers are happy I am sure for we have drought going on and this will really help but I am so tired of it. I want sun and warmth.

I am hoping it is all this rainy/snowy weather that is making my back to flare up. I don't want another shot in it or surgery. So am taking it easy on the excercise right now. I am going to try to at least get my walking in on the t...

Get serious

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:11:52 EST

It is time to get real serious on my journey. I feel I am doing ok but when I see pictures from our trip, I know i have so much more to go. I am frustarted on the spare tire around the waist and the fat belly. Too much skin flapping around. Not sure how to work on getting this to disappear. I do threadmill, stationary bike, Zumba, and some sit ups. Hubby said I need to be patient for it took alot of time to put it on and it will take alot to get off. Wishing it didn't cost so muc...

Home again

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:35:25 EST

We made it home on Monday. It was a great trip. The worst was driving the distance to Florida and back. The weather was great down there and we only had one day of rain, but it didn't stop us from being out.

Universal Studio was fun and the grandkids had a ball. I did do some of the rides with them. We walked miles all 4 days. 3 were at the Studio and one day at Sea World. The shows at Sea World were exciting and touching and feeding the animals was great. We did a raft ...

Last thoughts

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:15:38 EST

One last blog before we head out on our trip.

I have learned to worry about me and not feel that I have to make everyone else happy. I am so full of life now and when I don't get in my excercise feel quilty. I am looking so forward to this trip and watching the grand kids have fun but know that I can also keep up with them. They are 16 and 11 so you know how active they can be. I am worried some about the eating but also know that I have the ability to pick the right choices ...

Vacation

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:41:21 EST

We will be leaving tomorrow and head out to our daughters in Wisconsin. Then on Friday we will leave after Good Friday service and head for Florida. The plans are to stop at Valdosta, Ga on Saturday afternoon and stay over night for some sleep and then go on to Orlando, FL toarrive at our resort. We have 5 days there and then will return home on April 7th. The kids have to be back to school and work on Monday. We will rpobably come home in Iowa on Tuesday. Excited and know it will be ...

For those who wanted to see the red.

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:28:47 EST

This is the red I put in my hair. Having fun with it. Hubby tought I had hurt my head till I explained what I did. He just smiled. Others have said they like it. A early Happy Easter since I will be on the road on that day.

The week is closing.

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:25:01 EST

It has been a productive week. Eating has gone well and lots of excercise. I treated myself when I got a hair cut on Wednesday and had her put some color in my hair also. I have had white hair since in my 30s (taking after my father) and decided I needed some kind of change, so we put some red streaks in for fun and I love it. Hubby said it looked fine and when I bowl tonight I will see what the girls think. Surprising how something as simple as that can make you feel so good.

Mother nature needs to get a grip

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:39:05 EST

Snow and wind again! Mother nature needs to look at the calendar and see that spring is just 2 days away. I am still doing my spring cleaning, got the bedroom done, bathroom done and working on the kitchen and living room. I want to leave my house clean when we leave in 10 days for our trip. Son will be good watching the dogs and keeping it nice. He always does.

I was given a stationary bike that someone wanted to get rid of because it didn't work. Dh tore it apart the f...

Its hump day

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:57:34 EST

The sun is shining today and that can perk anyone up. They are still talking snow showers over the weekend but doesn't sound like it will amount to much. I am so ready to be able to get out and walk outside. The school has its spring break this week so son and grandson are around here alot. Need to get down on my knees today and scrub my hall floor and bathroom. Tried to mop it but think if I get down and do it my hand it will be better. So a cleaning day today. Would also like to ...

Snow and more snow

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:14:45 EST

Rained all day Saturday and then it started to snow Sunday. We got 8" of heavy wet stuff. So shoveled this morning and DH broke a pin on the snow blower because of being so heavy. Need to go find a new pin so that he can fix it.

Shovelling wet snow should be good excercise. Have to run and pick up pills for DH. Trying to thaw the car out first. The weight is not dropping. The body must decide it has had enough right now. I will just keep plugging along and hope that it w...

Week coming to a close

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 14:52:36 EST

The back is feeling a little better. Went to Zumba last night thinking I would not be able to keep up but had no problem. I think it actually helped. This morning I got on the threadmill and was able to do 18 minutes before I had to get errands done. Some groceries bought, gas, and pills picked up. The sun is shining so that helps you feel better also. Dhs truck wouldn't start this morning but thank God it only turned out to be the battery that had to be replaced and it was still ...

Sad

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 09:31:37 EST

Why is it we are late on saying goodbye to friends. I have been so close to my spark friend Tara for we had so much in common. We both dreaded December because of our mothers dying in that month and other such things. We helped each other made it thru the days. Being from Canada I knew i would never meet her being I am in Iowa but we felt like sisters. Not hearing for awhile, I went to her site today to say hi and see why she hadn't been around, what a shock to learn she passed on the ...

Another 6 inches today.

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 09:02:45 EST

School is delayed again today for more snow fell last night. So ready for spring.

I am hoping that it is the weather that is making my right hip and back to start hurting again. It could be I over worked it also with the weights I did on Sunday. So haven't gotten too much tthreadmill in the last two days. Tried this morning but only made it 10 minutes. I am going to fight this one thru for I don't want to go in for the shots in the back again or told surgery. It had been fee...

Another storm

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 08:55:10 EST

Another storm is hitting us again. So far some rain and a couple of inches of snow but they say more is coming later in the day. School is delayed 2 hours and I will be going in to help out. That will make three days I will work this week. I missed Zumba last night but did go to school when DS and grandson went, to lift some light weights and ride a stationaire bike. Nice when you have a son who is a coach and can get you into the weight room. Anything to change things up abit and ...

Wow, March already

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 08:26:12 EST

I can't believe it is March already. One good note is I was close to my goal for the month of Feb. So now I hope to be able to lose 4 pounds in this month of March to be able to hit the 160s for my trip.
I have started having smoothies in the morning with oatmeal in them. That seems to satisfy me and last longer. I found some ideas in the womens magazine.

Peanut Butter Apple = 1/2 cup lowfat milk, 1/2 apple (peeled and chopped), 1 Tbls peanutbutter and 1/4 cup quick cook...

Goodbye snow storm.

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:08:08 EST

Happy to say my Zumba package finally came and also the clothes I ordered for my trip. We received around 8 inches of snow so been digging out. Actually it is kind of pretty out since we haven't seen to much white. The girls (dogs) think it is fun to run and play in it. Sounds like another wave could hit us on Sunday.
I did some Zumba this morning with my new disk and got in some threadmill. If not cancelled I will go to Zumba tonight for our hour workout. I have one more week...

Waiting for the big storm

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:48:12 EST

The final game for the boys was last night. They fought a hard battle but came up short. So the season is over. We are to get a big snow storm starting tomorrow. Have been watching it and keep hoping it will miss us like before, but have a feeling not this time. Worked yesterday and they were all in a rotten mood so then you start feeling that way. So now I feel down in the dumps and need to get over it. This time of year is always tough on people when you are so ready for good weat...

Where has Feb. gone.

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:23:17 EST

I can't believe the month is almost over. This year is flying so fast. I am working hard at eating and excercise and hoping it will pay off by the end of March to meet my goal before our trip. I order some new shorts and capris for our trip and they should come next week sometime. I ordered a size 16 and am positive they will fit for the jeans I have now are 16s. What a great feeling to be 2 sizes smaller. I have been going thru my clothes because of the trip and finding so many are larg...

Its Friday!

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:33:31 EST

It has been a wild week. I ended up working most of it for the crud has hit the cooks at school. Today is a relaxing day but must get on the threadmill for I missed most of the days since I had to go in at 6 am. I did get in Zumba Wednesday night but they have cancelled the rest of the week because she has to be gone. So will have to push myself. We had a ball game last night and the boys won so will move on to the next district game. Grandson did a great job.
Valentine day was go...

Sun

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:43:57 EST

Actually seeing the sun today. Yah!!! The boys won their game last night and will play again on Thursday, which will be a tough one.

Brakes are fixed to the tune of $204, and the shoulder is feeling better. Just had to have it popped back into place. Will go for one more treatment today to be sure it stays in place. I am helping out at school today for my 2 hours and before you know it the day is over again. Time seems to just fly..

I had a surprise the other da...

Monday blizzard

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:20:44 EST

After ice all weekend we got some snow last night and the winds are blowing it around today. 35 to 40 mph winds are not fun. Started having trouble with the brakes on my car so had to run it in this morning. New brake liners are needed but because of the weather they can't get the parts till tomorrow. So have a loaner till then. That money wasn't budgeted in but thats the way it goes. It is nice that I don't stress out like I use to do when things like this hit. Headed to a docto...

Rotten weather.

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:18:51 EST

No church this morning for it is pure ice out. It started sleeting around 2 am and now rain but ice under it all. Everything is cancelling out. We lost power several times this morning. They are saying it will turn over to snow tonight but we shouldn't get as much as further north of us. Made breakfast for the guys and did an egg mcmuffin for myself. Went in to the threadmill and got in 12 minutes before the power went out again. Trying to caught up on here before it goes again.

Friday joys

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:24:46 EST

Friday, and all is going well. Worked today at school for the morning shift. DH is sick with a bad cold so will have no [plans for the weekend. The boys basketball team won last night and now will get ready for Districts to start on Monday. So another busy week to come. The girls team will play Saturday in Osage for their first round. Dep...

Hump day

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:17:18 EST

Many years ago we bought a bath tub with jets in it. When I came home from working the other day, my DH told me to go to the bathroom. He had filled the tub and had the jets running. Told me to relax and enjoy. What a great guy. It sure comes in handy for those tired bones. We bought it many years ago when I worked at the newspaper and threw mail bags around and other heavy stuff. It was a life saver although my back is paying for it now in my later life.

Watching what ...

Tuesday

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 06:57:07 EST

Up early for we are taking care of the great-grandson for 2 days while his regular babysitter is sick. I have to go into work for 6 hours for they are sick there also with the sinus infection that is going around. So grandpa will have him this morning. It should be an easy day for I just have to run the computer most of the day.

I have watching what I eat and charting this week. Threadmill when I have time and of course Zumba on Sunday and Wednesday. I still have trouble g...

Weekend

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 10:09:32 EST

Trying to push the food alittle bit more. Someone told me to eat a hard boiled egg before going to bed at night. It is protein that you need to burn while sleeping. So have tried that the last 2 nights. I was called into work alot this week for the sinus infections are starting up. Usually only work 2 hours but on Friday I did the full 7 hours and boy was I worn out. Plus the back got very sore again from being on cement that long.

There are no plans this weekend. The guys ...

Frustration

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:21:19 EST

I am getting frutrated with myself. After Zumba tonight we stood around and talked. They have come to the conclusion that the problem might be that I am not getting enough calories now and that is why no weight lost. I want to be down so bad before the end of March into the 160s. So now I have to learn how to push more protein and veggies I guess. I am going to try to do fruit smoothies and push the protein somehow. Just afraid of over eating but have discovered that I am only get...

Here it is Sunday

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:28:29 EST

Wow another quick weekend. We had a ball game on Friday night that went into 2 overtimes and then they lost by 1 point. Grandson did awesome. We then climbed into a car at 10 pm and headed for the cities (2 1/2 hours away.) I drove for all were tired. We got to our hotel about 12:30, checked in and fell in bed. I didn't sleep well, but that isn't unusual for me in a hotel. Up at 7 and went to lobby for breakfast and met the daughter family. Yogurt and banana for breakfast. ...

Wednesday

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:33:00 EST

The day started kind of slow for I woke last night not feeling too well. Now sure if it was a tough of the flu or my back acting up. Waited off till the afternoon and then did get 12 min. in on the threadmill. It is 5 degrees out tonight but the wind came up and it makes it -25 outside. So I tried to talk myself out of going to Zumba tonight but I didn't listen and went. I needed the workout. Tomorrow night is bowling night and then on Friday we have a ball game and it is wear pink ...

coooold

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:42:54 EST

Winter is back. It is below zero and they are saying with the wind chill it could get to -45 tonight. Think I will hibernate for a few days. No Zumba tonight because she has something going on but maybe that is good with this weather. At church this morning the Waldorf College choir sang and it was beautiful. Makes for a good day. Fish for dinner and a salad and will have some peaches later this afternoon.

I will have to push more this weekend on the excercise. As th...

The weekend

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:03:50 EST

Haven't done too bad on the excercise this week. Yesterday was more of a lazy day for I overdid it on Wednesday and was just to sore and the ankle hurt. I did get in my league bowling and at least avergaed out. Only got 16 minutes in this morning on the threadmill but that is better then none. We have a basketball game tonight out of town. A big game to see who leads the conference. Then on Saturday they will play a non-conference game in the afternoon.

I keep saying ...

Update photos

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:30:25 EST

Made it to 176 as of Jan. 2013. One year from start of Sparks People.

2013 is not good so far

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:07:20 EST

Boy, so far I don't like 2013. I had a problem with the bank and had to go get that straighen out this morning. (Their mistake) Then while gone I got a call from DH that the microwave stopped working. I hope the third thing was Harriet passing away. They say everything comes in threes.

I ran off my spark peoples goal setting sheet and will put it where I see it every morning. I still need to take pictures or see if DH will take pictures of me to post. It will show how fa...

Weekend almost over

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 10:14:14 EST

Boy, the weekend is almost over - where does the time go. Haven't done much. Walked my threadmill yesterday morning but other then that I have been kind of lazy. Today is church and then Zumba tonight. It is that time of year that things get boring around here. Money is alittle short so can't do much right now. We have ball games this next week on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday so that will be my entertainment for the week.
It is only 3 degrees here this morning, after the warmer w...

Wednesday 1/9/13

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 09:44:55 EST

If you want to feel better, just take the time to go thru your closet and drawers. This morning I did this and had to get rid of of lot of stuff. Tops and what few dresses I own are all too big. Then when I went to the drawers that was really a good eye opener. Come summer I will be in trouble, my shorts are all really big, so putting them in a sack to go out to Crystalis. That is a store that the handicap school runs. It helps them make money and gives jobs to some of the kids tha...

Thank you

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 09:44:18 EST

First off thank you to all that has sent gifts to me. Thursday will be Harriets funeral and they are talking rain and ice. I haven't been sleeping too well for everytime I close my eyes I just see her as she was that last day. So I have gotten out a picture of her so I can see that and remember her that way. It has helped. I know that I am getting my eating problems resolved because usually I would turn to food as my comfort but not this time. I have been on the threadmill every morn...

Sad day

Sun, 6 Jan 2013 09:51:26 EST

Seeing my 94 year old yesterday twice was hard. She passed asof this morning at 6. She is at peace now and with her dear husband. It is a sad day but so glad she is not suffering anymore. I will be heading to church soon and will say extra prayers for sure.

Tonight is Zumba, and I will be so happy to go and work out my saddness. It is much needed today.

With God, all things are possible. Hug your friends today. 46

Weekend of basketball

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 10:59:56 EST

We had a game last night and now going to head for Clear Lake for another game. I got a call this morning to go have coffee with the girls at Cabin Coffee. So joined them and had a Chia Tea with skim milk. My cheat was part of a cinnamon roll with one of the girls. It was a fun time. I don't get out with just the girls that offen.

I will have to try to watch close what I eat today now because of the roll. But have learned not to stress about a little cheat. They say you...

Thursday

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:11:20 EST

Zumba started back uplast night and it felt so good to be back at it. Today was house cleaning and still have to get on the threadmill. I just feel so energized after that work out. Bowling league starts tonight and then Friday the basketball games start back up. It will be fun to watch the grandson play again.

My DDs birthday is the 25th and we are going to meet in the Cities and go to the Twins Fest to help her celebrate. So that is the one thing to look forward to this ...