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January 10, 2016

It is Sunday afternoon and hubby and I are watching the Golden Globe Awards and munching on prunes and figs. I only had 2 of each cause they are full of sugar, but good sugar. I made some chicken soup with lots of fresh veggies and took some to my cousin. She is recovering from a heart attack. I need to get more veggies in and I want to get a new juicer. I plan to make a meatloaf this week with veggies. Now that here are no picky kids, we are free to eat what we want! I want to try something new do if I do I will share the recipe.





January 5, 2016

It is 11pm and my goal is to get to bed by midnight. I think I am fighting a little cold so I have had my tea with honey and made myself get to bed earlier. I had a late breakfast with an egg and brown rice. We went out for an early dinner and hubby and I shared rosemary grilled lamb with veggies and salad. I just had to have a little bread with balsamic oil. Since we were celebrating a wedding, we also ate a little cake. Hubby and I shared it but did not finish it. I also read the book of Ecclesiastes this evening fro the Bible.





January 4, 2016

Here I am again trying to get healthy. I need to change my link from weight blog to healthy blog. I am 60 now and I have to be more active with taking care of myself. I don't have much weight to lose. But I do need to get some exercise in. Walking is my exercise of choice and making the time to do it is my challenge. Right now I am busy packing away Christmas which is time consuming. We will have rain the rest of the week starting soon so I have to make sure I keep getting up from the couch to get my steps in. I don't feel older in my head, but my joints tell me otherwise. I can't sit cross legged to long because I have a hard time getting up. I plan to cut out unhealthy carbs starting today because my last blood test shows I am borderline diabetic and it runs in my family. Today I had an egg with a spoonful of beans for breakfast and coffee. But before that I had a warm cup of water with fresh lemon juice and organic honey. When I don't have fresh lemons, I will use my essential oils.

The other thing I plan to do get get spiritually fit. Years ago I went to classes at church and a memory verse was "1 Tim 4:7-8 (Phi) ...Take time and trouble to keep yourself spiritually fit. Bodily fitness has limited value, but spiritual fitness is of unlimited value, for it holds promise both for this present life and for the life to come.." You can read more here. I went grocery shopping today and bought lots of fresh veggies. Today I will make a chicken stir fry which reminds me, I need to put the brown rice in the rice cooker.





September 1, 2013

Well I have gained weight all over and and I hate it. I am still under 100lbs, but I am very out of condition and not eating healthy. The hot weather has just put a stop on activity. But I need to get back to healthy eating. So after this Labor day weekend, I am going to get back to healthy eating. I want shooting for Sept 3 after a Disneyland. I love chips and I found an alternative recipe that uses whole wheat tortillas. I prefer corn tortillas so I will have to see what would be less carbs Click the link below to see the recipe. I think this would go good with home made quacomole and salsa. Whole Wheat Tortilla Chips


May 22, 2012

Wow a lot has happened since I was here last. To make a long story short, my dad got sick over the holidays and passed away in Feb. I lost 10 pounds from the stress of caring for and losing him. 2 months after buring him, I have gained back 6 pounds. I have been eating a lot, mostly in the evenings and all the fat is back in the belly. While I was caring for my dad, I was not on cholesterol meds. I went back on it after I buried my dad. He died Feb. 8 and we burried him March 4. I am wondering if there is a correlation or not. I tested my blood sugar this morning with my dad's testing kit and I am at a 95 whis is still in the normal range. I know I need to get back on a healthy tract because life is too short and I have a number of risk factors. My dad died a horrible death from a bad liver. He was not a big time drinker and it was a combo if things like diabetes and bad eating and a lot of medications for his heart. So I need to eat better and exercise. This is what I made for dinner today.



Salmon with kale, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes seasoned with organic no salt seasoning.


October 16, 2012

Today I went to my friend Mary's blog and she had an article on the importance of water. She had a link to take a quiz to find out how much water you need so I took the quiz and it said this: If you eat a healthy diet, about 20 percent of your water may come from the foods you eat. If you eat a healthy diet you can drink 46 ounces of water today, or 1.4 liters. Water is an obvious source for your daily fluid needs. Other good beverages include milk, herbal teas, low-sodium broth, or 100-percent fruit and vegetable juices. Soft drinks will also count toward your daily total of fluid, just remember that sugar sweetened soft drinks add extra calories to you daily diet that you don't need, while drinking water may help you lose weight. Here is the link About.com Nutrition


October 09, 2012

Wow, what can I say, it has been years and here I go again. I was visiting my friend Tammy because I know she has decided to take control of her health and has changed her eating and is running. My main problem is lack of will power. I know what I have to do but I don't. I know I am capable because I lost 5 pounds to get ready for my trip to Hawaii in the summer. I did it by walking and cutting our carbs. Then I came back from Hawaii and it stayed hot until this week. So that was my excuse not to exercise. I am kind of a all or nothing person so that is another downfall. I felt great when I was walking and I have felt tired since I came back. I know what I need to do and I thought I would start back with this healthy blog because it help before. I am watching Dr Oz. Concerning artifical sweetners: Reduce(1 pack) Replace (with 100% natural stevia plant, 3 packs a day) and Renew (Raw buckwheat honey). Another thing is use whippted butter and not artifical butter. Ok, now to pray about what I want to do.




Jan 09, 2009

I can't believe how much time has passed since I was last here. It took several months to get better. Then before I knew it, I was on vacation in San Diego and NY/Cruise and of course I ate way to much and then Christmas. I gained several pounds and all in the middle. The Dr says it is a part of menopause. All my labs came back high and so now I really have to watch what I eat. Now my knee hurts and I can't walk. As soon as I can I will. I have to do something now.




June 22, 2008

It has been really hot so I haven't walked in 2 days. Friday I walked for 40 minutes before work. It was great to walk in the morning when it was cool and I felt energized for the rest of the day. The only drawback is the pain I have had in my shoulder, neck and hand. I hope to walk Monday morning.




June 14, 2008

I should just copy my last post here. I did get new Nike walking shoes and they are very comfortable. When my wrist gets better, I want to start bike riding. For the most part, I am eating better. So far the only thing firming up is the back of my legs. I want to use hand weights, but that is out for now. Maybe I can just use the left hand for now. I will see.




May 25, 2008

I just got back from walking for about 30 minutes around my neighborhood. There were several uphill climbs and my heart was working hard but it felt good. I wish I could say I have been doing well but I haven't. I haven't been eating really over eating, but I have gained fat in my middle and I know I am in menopause. I wish I could use hand weights but I hurt my hand. I can just barely type. I will not give in. I plan to join a gym soon. My whole family is going to San Diego in Sept. for vacation and that will give me a goal to lose 5 pounds and lose some inches. This time I will not do the SB diet. I will eat healthy grains and more fruits and veggies.




April 20, 2008

Ok I blew my good eating when I went with my friends last week. I go back on track this tomorrow and that means I need to really kick in the exercise. I am not sure the South Beach diet is the best. I really craved the carbs and so I ate a million pork rinds for the crunchy carb fix. I need to find what works for me. I like my fruit so I will just have to work harder. Pray for me. Hugs




April 7, 2008

I finally ate carbs on Saturday the 5th. I had some squaw bread from Black Angus and it was so good. I ate a small piece and that was my only carb. I had desert later, just an apple slice from a pie and about a tablespoon of vanilla icecream. I was staying with my parents thought this was a way to treat myself. Sunday I had 8 chips with salsa when we went to lunch. This morning I had 1/2 whole grain tortilla. I had about 10 sesame sticks and there were not to many grams in that. Tonight I will have a fruit for desert. So I plan to stick to my healthy eating and now that I am adding some carbs, I will cut back on some protien. I like meat, but I still have to watch my cholesterol. We are having fish for dinner tonight. 7 pounds lost!




March 31, 2008

I decided to stay on phase 1 of SB for another week if I can. I need to add exercise to burn more fat. I waled to the market today and took Reina for a walk after dinner. I made black bean soup today with turkey breast and it was good. My pants are fitting looser in the waist and in the legs so I know it is working. I have lost weight on my top, but oh well, that is the price to pay. 5 pounds lost!




March 28, 2008

Day 12 of SB diet. I have lost 5 1/2 pounds! I have been eating very well and no cheating either when it comes to carbs. My downfall is pork skins. Cruchy likes chips and salty, but no carbs. But the downfall is that they are high in fat. Could be worse I guess. But I did make it through Marin's party and Easter. A friend was leaving our dept. on Friday and she brought in 5 pies. I did not touch one. Luckily. I had eaten an omelet that morning and was still full. I have been trying to add more water. I figured that with more protien and less fiber, I needed to drink more water. I did some walking each day on my break and it felt good to be out. I still crave sweets and I am enjoying my no sugar jello. I am suppose to start adding grains on Monday so I need to read up on that. I know I need to cut back on portions and add my exercise if I want to keep my weight down.




March 20, 2008

I am on day 4 of the So Beach Diet. So far I am doing okay. I have already lost about 3 pounds. It is amazing what you can drop when you cut out all the carbs. Wed I had some almonds around 5:30 in the morning with my coffee. Once I got to work I had to eggs. For lunch I had a green salad and string cheese. I had some sugar free jello for desert. For dinner I had left over fish and veggies and salad. I had a sugar free fugdie. This morning I had scrambled eggs, snack, string cheese, lunch, 3 pieces of roast chicken slices and a salad laster. Dinner grilled chicken, broccoli, celery sticks and salad. Snack, fudge pop
March 18, 2008

Okay I finally started my South Beach diet and so far I am doing good 3/17/08 2 scambled eggs, 1 cheese stick, chicken veggie soup, almonds, 1 small piece of steak, salad and zuchinni. 1 no sugar fudgsicle. 1 mile walk with Renee and baby. 3/18/08 chicken veggie soup, grilled tilapia, broccoli, salad with basalmac vinegar, chicken with salsa and pea salad. Fudgsicle. Workn in the yard. Lots of walking around Wal=Mart I passed up Red Lobster cheese rolls and home made Mexican rice!




March 14, 2008

I have not done a thing since my last entry. In fact, I think I gained more weigh from eating junk. My clothes all fit tight and I don't even have a waist anymore. I have been talking to my cousin and she asked me about the South Beach diet. I did great when I was on it in 2005 so that is what I am going to do. We start on Monday. I need to go to the market and get some items for the 2 week no carb. I am determined to do this. I am aslo going to keep my self spiritually fit. Renee and I walked for over 30 minutes today and we will walk next week too. I do plan to have my banana pancakes this weekend with nuts. Now I need to get some interesting recipes and stick to it!




January 17, 2008

Well I am not doing that well in the eating department. It is hard to let go of carbs. I am eating healthy carbs, but just too many. I have been walking the past two days ar work. I need to increase the times around. I will keep trying.


January 14, 2008

One day at a time,that is all I can do. Saturday morning I went in for my blood test after a 14 hour fast. I ate a chicken taco from Pollo Loco, big mistake. It did not sit well. Renee and I took the baby for a walk at the park and we did a mile. I took a nap because I was tired and my tummy hurt. I end up going to bed early too. Sunday we went out for lunch after dinner to the Claim Jumper and I had broiled sammon and a baked sweet potato and a little salad. I did not eat bread or desert so I felt good about that. I know breakfast is important so I had 1/2 whole wheat English muffin and scambled egg. I had chicken soup for lunch. I had almonds and yogurt for snacks. I know that small meals are good. I had more soup for dinner and 1 blue corn tortilla with vegetarian beans. Snack, 1/2 cup of lowfat milk and 1/2 baked apple. I know it is still a lot of food, but I am starting out changing my eating habits. I did get some walking in today at work. I hope to do more each day.



January 10, 2008

Last week I went to the Dr because I was sick and they weighed me in at 124. I should have had them re way me because though I had gained weight over the holidays, I didn't think I was that much. Today I went in for my yearly physical and I weighed in at 116. ??? Well I like that better, but who knows. I think I will get a digital scale and weigh my self. I had a pap and breast exam and she checked my on going sholder problem and is going to refer me to physical medicine. Today I had a hard boiled egg, 1 piece of whole grain toast with sgar free jelly and coffee. I had a medim salad with a bit of grated cheese, apple slices and a bit of chicken. For dinner I had 1 Pollo Loco chicken withot the skin 1.2 cup of steamed veggies and 1/3 cup of fresh beans. I had one corn torilla also. My goal is to eat better. I plan to start exercising this weekend. So I am feeling better about myself and I am glad to say I am on my way to getting healthy!



January 6, 2008

Well here I am again and I sure blew it over the holidays. I must have gained 5 pounds or more and that is a lot for me. I am can feel it everywhere. It is depressing, but I have lost it before and I plan to do it again.I find that when I need to make a change, taking it in steps helps. I ate a lot of junk over the holidays like chocolate and unhealthy sweets. So those were the first to go. I eat fruit instead. I have not done any exercising, but I have been busy just getting my house back in order. In fact I think I have overdone it and I am having a hard time getting over my sinus infection. Must be all the dust! Tammy, you would be proud of me. I turned down a stawberry short cake with whip cream and ice cream today. I have a physical on Thursday and I think I am going to get scolded. I know she will order blood test and that is good. I plan to get my mamo done too. So that is all a part of my get healthy from the start. Okay, it is late and I need to get to bed.




April 19, 2006

I am not sure what my weight is but I am doing much better with my eating again. My Dr appt. on the 14th went well. My cholesterol was 198, down from 262! I am on a new medication called Zetia and it seems to be working. Only thing is that I am tired a lot. So I had to have more blood drawn to make sure I am not anemic. I need to eat more spinach. I need to start walking again.



March 25, 2006

I am so sad to hav to admit I gained 7 pounds. I have been eating and not exercising. I have also not had a period in 2 1/2 months so I think I am going through the change. I started a new med and I think that has also added to the weight gain. So I will start on Monday to go back to healthful eating. I am going to make a healthy food hournal and work on it each day. I need God's strenght to get us back on track. Hugs

October 15, 2005

Well I have been bad and gained 2 pounds back. I have not been eating well or exercising. I am still in a size 6, but I can see the weight and I have not been feeling as well. When you cut out junk and then bring it back, the body protest. So I have to get back to eating good. Now that the weather is cooling off, I need to start walking again.




September 3, 2005

Time goes by so fastbut I finally have time to get caught up here at my blog. Lets see, I still weigh 110 and that is cool. I still use my hand weights but I don't walk as much like I should. I eat a little more, but I still watch what I eat. No pork, potatoes on rare occasion. I allow bread but try to stick mostley to whole grain. My downfall are tortilla chips and PMS. It feels good to be in a size 6 again when I was approaching a 10 at Christmas. With the weather cooking, I hope to get back to regular exercise.
August 22, 2005

I can't believe so much time has gone by! Life is just that way. I was starting to mess up on my eating, but looking at my tummy start to get round put me back on track. Actually, I haven't gained anymore weight, but I know I can't slack off and eat junk. I was eating it around my birthday on the 12th and I turned 50. I do enjoy using my handweight regulary.



June 12, 2005

The days are going by so fast! I am maitaining my weight and I am happy about that. I would really love to lose a few more pounds, but I am getting to small on the top. I need to increase my exercising and I think the weight will be good. I need to increase my water too. But I plan to stay healthy for life!

May 22, 2005

I have been on vacation this week and have eaten a little more that ordinary. I have done some exercise but want to get back into action this week after I feel better. I would like to get a mini trampoline next.




May 7th, 2005

I got my dress yesterday and it fit! The wedding is in a week. This healthy living is great! Hugs




April 25, 2005

Well I have lost 10 pounds and I am jazzed. It has not been busy but I feel good about it. my son's wedding is just a couple of weeks away and I need to fit in my dress. Good incentive! I found that I like working with light handweights. I use water bottles at work on my break. I also try to take my breaks and walk instead of sitting at my computer. That is what my shoulder doctor recommended a long time ago.




Feb 26, 2005

I am doing better than I though. I have lost 6 pounds now. Even my Dr. was happy. I am also reading another book that is in devotion format and had scripture. I am getting heathy!



Feb 2, 2005

I have done much better with my eating. I am eating whole grain bread, lowfat yogurt with flaxseed and drinking more water. I am eating more soy things like soy hot dogs and soy chocolate milk. And I am trying to eat more fresh fruit and veggies. I am also reading a book called the Makers Diet based on the foods of the Bible. I am getting heathy!



January 17, 2005

I did okay today until we had dinner at my inlaws to celebrate my FIL birthday. I had 2 servings of lasagna instead. I had no bread, but I had a small piece of cake and a little icecream. Oh well I will do better tomorrow.



January 16, 2005

I have been doing pretty well with what I eat. My husband and I went to a class in diabetes on the 14th and we learned a lot. On Sunday my son turned 24 and we went out to eat and I ate well, fish, salad and veggies. No bread and no fattening desert. Today I worked out and it felt good. So woo hoo!



January 8, 2005

No exercise today but I did sleep for 12 hours today to catch up with much needed sleep. I did pretty good on what I ate today until I had a ton of that kettle corn. My husband made swordfish cooked in olive oil and I made wildrice and salad. The boys plan to set up the gym tomorrow. Then we will have to really start exercising!


January 7, 2005

Well I made it through the week and pms to boot! I cut out candy, no chocolate! I have been drinking more water, eating more nuts and enjoying avacado. My husband and I are watching the things we eat. The garage is cleaned and the boys hope to get the weight system up this weekend. I don't think I have lost any weight yet cause I ususally gain some weight right before my period. So not to exercise!



January 2, 2005

I am stating to eat better. Cutting out the junk food is one of my goas. So is drinking more water. I also started walking today.



January 2, 2005

Yesterday we had shrimp cocktails with tomato, celery. cucmbers and hot sauce. I had no sweets! Today I did have some coffee with sweetner and scrambled eggs. I had soup for lunch and I made dinner. I stir fried zucchini and bok choi with onion, added tomatoes and shrimp. We added a little more hot suace, a pico de gallo, or chunky salsa and it was great!



December 31, 2004

Ok, it is time to get to work. I am getting ready to start on the 3rd.I am at the heaviest I have even been in my whole life except when I was pregnant. I am around 124 and should be 110. I am only 5 feet so though I need to lose 10 pounds, this is more to change my eating habits. I have a family history of high diabetes and heart problems. I already have high cholesterol. So I need to get HEALTHY.