Daily comments:
Tuesday and Wednesday just flew by and I did not even blog. I have been so busy trying to be ready for Christmas celebrations. I am still fighting sickness but I started the antibiotic I had in the cabinet and my throat is feeling better.
Tonight is our gift wrapping "bonanza" and spending time together in the kitchen making cookies, Oreo balls, Pralines, and maybe potato candy.
I will not blog again (well maybe on Saturday morning, my weigh in day...maybe not) until after all the Christmas Holidays.
I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy time with family!! That is where the true joy is at!
Here are two of my favorite Christmas Songs!! Enjoy!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Inv8fw56TAw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Yz7vL4I0Cg
Welcome to my "Getting Healthy" blog site. I am determined to lose 80 lbs. and become a healthier, happier, thinner ME! Each day I will post my daily comments, food diary, successes, struggles, and inspirational thoughts. A friend inspired me!! I hope this blog inspires at least one person to be a healthier, happier, thinner YOU. May God richly bless your efforts!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Monday, Week 20:
Exercise:
No! Sickness has run through our entire house and we are just feeling like we are getting back to ourselves. My body is still achy all over. When I wake up in the mornings I have not been thinking "exercise" but I am missing my Kettlebells! I hope life will return to normal soon.
Daily comments:
I have two doctor appointments on Thursday, my endocrinologist and my eye doctor. I woke up this morning and remembered I needed to have blood work drawn in preparation for the endocrinologist appointment. After having blood drawn on an empty stomach, I ate mixed nuts with almonds on the way to work.
After work Steve and I ran by our daughter Melissa's house to drop off some work for her and to visit with our grand baby, Arianna. They are now sick at their house. Diarrhea, vomiting and yuck. The baby was so cranky and tired. I bounced her in my arms till she feel asleep. I think I got some Kettlebelling in while I was there. The Kettlebell was shaped like a 15 pound baby. I hope they get well soon!
Inspirational Thought:
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified
because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you;
he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:5, 6
Keep your lives free from the love of money
and be content with what you have, because God has said,
"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
Hebrews 13:5
Food Diary:
Breakfast - Mixed nuts with almonds, Hot tea
Lunch - Ham and green beans, Lemon water
Dinner - Spaghetti, 1 piece of bread with 1 tsp Country Crock, Diet Dr. Pepper
Snack - 3 Red Hot hard candies
No! Sickness has run through our entire house and we are just feeling like we are getting back to ourselves. My body is still achy all over. When I wake up in the mornings I have not been thinking "exercise" but I am missing my Kettlebells! I hope life will return to normal soon.
Daily comments:
I have two doctor appointments on Thursday, my endocrinologist and my eye doctor. I woke up this morning and remembered I needed to have blood work drawn in preparation for the endocrinologist appointment. After having blood drawn on an empty stomach, I ate mixed nuts with almonds on the way to work.
After work Steve and I ran by our daughter Melissa's house to drop off some work for her and to visit with our grand baby, Arianna. They are now sick at their house. Diarrhea, vomiting and yuck. The baby was so cranky and tired. I bounced her in my arms till she feel asleep. I think I got some Kettlebelling in while I was there. The Kettlebell was shaped like a 15 pound baby. I hope they get well soon!
Inspirational Thought:
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified
because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you;
he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:5, 6
Keep your lives free from the love of money
and be content with what you have, because God has said,
"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
Hebrews 13:5
Food Diary:
Breakfast - Mixed nuts with almonds, Hot tea
Lunch - Ham and green beans, Lemon water
Dinner - Spaghetti, 1 piece of bread with 1 tsp Country Crock, Diet Dr. Pepper
Snack - 3 Red Hot hard candies
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Sunday, Week 20:
Exercise:
It is a new week, Week 20! I had a headache all night long and all morning. So, NO exercise was done today.
Daily comments:
Later today, when my headache was more under control, I got on-line and bought Christmas presents to be delivered this week for me to wrap and put under the tree. I have 4 1/2 days to finalize all my Christmas shopping before my family get-togethers start. I'll get it done!! I am so looking forward to time with family.
Inspirational Thought:
Revelation 1:8 states:
"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "the one who is and who was and who is to come, the almighty."
Alpha is the fist letter of the Greek alphabet. Omega is the last letter.
God is revealing the truth that He is eternal. He has been here from before the beginning (the alpha) and will be here after the end (the omega).
God is also with us for every step along the way.
Food Diary:
Breakfast - Sugar free Oatmeal with 1 tsp of Country Crock, Light Grape juice
Snack - 1 piece of toast with 1 tsp of Country Crock and 2 tlb of honey
Lunch - Arby's regular roast beef sandwich
Snack - Vegetable crackers and 1 tlb of Jiff peanut butter
Dinner - Roasted Red Pepper and tomato soup, 1/2 peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Snack - Sugar free chocolate pudding
It is a new week, Week 20! I had a headache all night long and all morning. So, NO exercise was done today.
Daily comments:
Later today, when my headache was more under control, I got on-line and bought Christmas presents to be delivered this week for me to wrap and put under the tree. I have 4 1/2 days to finalize all my Christmas shopping before my family get-togethers start. I'll get it done!! I am so looking forward to time with family.
Inspirational Thought:
Revelation 1:8 states:
"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "the one who is and who was and who is to come, the almighty."
Alpha is the fist letter of the Greek alphabet. Omega is the last letter.
God is revealing the truth that He is eternal. He has been here from before the beginning (the alpha) and will be here after the end (the omega).
God is also with us for every step along the way.
Food Diary:
Breakfast - Sugar free Oatmeal with 1 tsp of Country Crock, Light Grape juice
Snack - 1 piece of toast with 1 tsp of Country Crock and 2 tlb of honey
Lunch - Arby's regular roast beef sandwich
Snack - Vegetable crackers and 1 tlb of Jiff peanut butter
Dinner - Roasted Red Pepper and tomato soup, 1/2 peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Snack - Sugar free chocolate pudding
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Saturday, Week 19:
Exercise:
No! It's Saturday and house cleaning day.
Daily comments:
Today is weigh in day. Last week I lived it up at Disney and did not gain a pound. This week, it was back to logging my food and doing all the right stuff... and I GAINED 2 pounds. I'm a little sad but... I am gonna believe it was last week finally sneaking up on me. I can live with that! I really lived it up last week.
Christmas is one week away! I gotta get my shopping done!!
Inspirational Thought:
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
-----John 14:27 (New International Version)
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
-----Proverbs 15:13 (New International Version)
Peace on Earth!! Christmas is almost here!!
Food Diary:
Breakfast - Sugar free Oatmeal with 1 tsp of Country Crock, 1 cup of coffee with 2 tlbs of half and half
Lunch - Steamers vegetables; carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower in a cheese sauce
Dinner - Salad, crackers and peanut butter
No! It's Saturday and house cleaning day.
Daily comments:
Today is weigh in day. Last week I lived it up at Disney and did not gain a pound. This week, it was back to logging my food and doing all the right stuff... and I GAINED 2 pounds. I'm a little sad but... I am gonna believe it was last week finally sneaking up on me. I can live with that! I really lived it up last week.
Christmas is one week away! I gotta get my shopping done!!
Inspirational Thought:
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
-----John 14:27 (New International Version)
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
-----Proverbs 15:13 (New International Version)
Peace on Earth!! Christmas is almost here!!
Food Diary:
Breakfast - Sugar free Oatmeal with 1 tsp of Country Crock, 1 cup of coffee with 2 tlbs of half and half
Lunch - Steamers vegetables; carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower in a cheese sauce
Dinner - Salad, crackers and peanut butter
Friday, Week 19:
Exercise:
No! Both Marty and Steve were sick this morning and I had body aches and pains all over. So, I slept in and then headed to work fast as I could so I did not catch the sickness.
Daily comments:
With Steve out sick for two days, I got all the paperwork on my desk caught up and done. My desk is clean! But I am sure I will be loaded back up with paperwork as soon as Steve gets back to work.
Friday after work I volunteered at church. Families in need (all prearranged) came in and the children were able to choose gifts for their parents and have them wrapped and the parents were able to choose gifts for their children and have them wrapped. I worked with the children, after their gift choosing, while they waited for their parents. They decorated Christmas tree shaped cookies and then had popcorn and watched Christmas cartoons. I heard 105 families came through with their children. Some families had 2 kids but most of them had 5 or 6 kids. We saw lots of kids!! I was pooped when it was time to clean up. I took myself to Gringos's after wards and had Chicken tortilla soup and tortillas and headed home stuffed.
Inspirational Thought:
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
-----Proverbs 15:30 (New International Version)
Go everywhere with joy, with a skip in your step, and a smile on your face and heart!
Food Diary:
Breakfast - Sugar free Oatmeal with 1 tsp of Country Crock
Lunch - Luby's vegetable plate; broccoli, green beans, cabbage, cup of vegetable soup, and a wheat roll
Dinner - Gringo's; Chicken Tortilla soup, 2 flour tortillas
No! Both Marty and Steve were sick this morning and I had body aches and pains all over. So, I slept in and then headed to work fast as I could so I did not catch the sickness.
Daily comments:
With Steve out sick for two days, I got all the paperwork on my desk caught up and done. My desk is clean! But I am sure I will be loaded back up with paperwork as soon as Steve gets back to work.
Friday after work I volunteered at church. Families in need (all prearranged) came in and the children were able to choose gifts for their parents and have them wrapped and the parents were able to choose gifts for their children and have them wrapped. I worked with the children, after their gift choosing, while they waited for their parents. They decorated Christmas tree shaped cookies and then had popcorn and watched Christmas cartoons. I heard 105 families came through with their children. Some families had 2 kids but most of them had 5 or 6 kids. We saw lots of kids!! I was pooped when it was time to clean up. I took myself to Gringos's after wards and had Chicken tortilla soup and tortillas and headed home stuffed.
Inspirational Thought:
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
-----Proverbs 15:30 (New International Version)
Go everywhere with joy, with a skip in your step, and a smile on your face and heart!
Food Diary:
Breakfast - Sugar free Oatmeal with 1 tsp of Country Crock
Lunch - Luby's vegetable plate; broccoli, green beans, cabbage, cup of vegetable soup, and a wheat roll
Dinner - Gringo's; Chicken Tortilla soup, 2 flour tortillas
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Thursday, Week 19:
Exercise:
I did 20 minutes of "bells" this morning. I used my Gymboss for the first time. It is an interval timer. I set it for 1 minute intervals with 10 seconds rest in between for 20 minutes. Instead of counting my reps I did my reps for 1 minute. I was good and tired afterwards.
Daily comments:
Steve and I had a doctors appointment this morning. When our appointments were complete I had to take Steve home. He ran a temp and had a pain in his stomach all day. I went on to the office to work on that pile of paperwork. I got closer to being finished.
Inspirational Thought:
Psalm 55:17
“Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice.”
Message:
When you are in grief/sorrow, be confident that God is always there to hear your voice. Call unto Him anytime/anywhere and He will wipe out your tears and fill you with happiness.
Food Diary:
Breakfast -banana and an apple
Lunch -Subway BMT
Snack at work -2 peanut butter crackers
Snack before dinner -vegetable crackers and peanut butter
Dinner - 2 tostados with extra lettuce and tomato
I did 20 minutes of "bells" this morning. I used my Gymboss for the first time. It is an interval timer. I set it for 1 minute intervals with 10 seconds rest in between for 20 minutes. Instead of counting my reps I did my reps for 1 minute. I was good and tired afterwards.
Daily comments:
Steve and I had a doctors appointment this morning. When our appointments were complete I had to take Steve home. He ran a temp and had a pain in his stomach all day. I went on to the office to work on that pile of paperwork. I got closer to being finished.
Inspirational Thought:
Psalm 55:17
“Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice.”
Message:
When you are in grief/sorrow, be confident that God is always there to hear your voice. Call unto Him anytime/anywhere and He will wipe out your tears and fill you with happiness.
Food Diary:
Breakfast -banana and an apple
Lunch -Subway BMT
Snack at work -2 peanut butter crackers
Snack before dinner -vegetable crackers and peanut butter
Dinner - 2 tostados with extra lettuce and tomato
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Wednesday, Week 19
Exercise:
I woke up to do my 20 minutes of "bells"... and my son was sick. Marty was moaning and groaning that his stomach hurt. Needless to say he was very sick!! I didn't feel it was the right thing to do to Kettlebell while my son was hugging the toilet. After helping get on the road to recovery I did get in 10 minutes of arm exercises.
Daily comments:
Today at work, it was our office get-to-gether for Christmas. We all went to Carrabas. The food was great. I nibbled on calamari while everyone ordered. I had salad; greens, onions, and tomatoes with Italian dressing. I asked for the grilled Tilapia (that was on the menu as a sandwich) with broccoli. I shared a tiramisu dessert and cappuccino with Steve.
Tonight at home we had leftover homemade vegetable beef stew. I am rather full.
Inspirational Thought:
“But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”” Luke 1:30-33 NIV
Enjoy this song!! Mary Did you Know by Reba McEntire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyYv80hibTw&feature=related
I woke up to do my 20 minutes of "bells"... and my son was sick. Marty was moaning and groaning that his stomach hurt. Needless to say he was very sick!! I didn't feel it was the right thing to do to Kettlebell while my son was hugging the toilet. After helping get on the road to recovery I did get in 10 minutes of arm exercises.
Daily comments:
Today at work, it was our office get-to-gether for Christmas. We all went to Carrabas. The food was great. I nibbled on calamari while everyone ordered. I had salad; greens, onions, and tomatoes with Italian dressing. I asked for the grilled Tilapia (that was on the menu as a sandwich) with broccoli. I shared a tiramisu dessert and cappuccino with Steve.
Tonight at home we had leftover homemade vegetable beef stew. I am rather full.
Inspirational Thought:
“But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”” Luke 1:30-33 NIV
Enjoy this song!! Mary Did you Know by Reba McEntire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyYv80hibTw&feature=related
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tuesday, Week 19:
Exercise:
I set my alarm to ring 30 minutes earlier. I got up and "Belled" for 20 minutes!! I am here to tell you, it is easier to keep up the exercises everyday than it is to stop for a week and start back up. I was huffing and puffing but I love my Kettlebells!! I want to purchase the Kettleworx videos and bells. Maybe I will buy myself a Christmas present...even if it is after Christmas.
Daily comments:
This is day two of being back at work and the paperwork is still in piles!! I am knocking it out slowly but surely!! I will most likely be swamped all week. But that's what happens when you go on vacation.... right?
Christmas Eve is just 1 week and 4 days away. I have been enjoying my Christmas present...vacation! Now I got to get busy shopping and get some presents under the bare tree. It is a good thing I put the tree up at thanksgiving! I still need to put the lights on the house.
I need to watch all my Christmas movies. Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase! Miracle on 34th street with Natalie Wood. It's a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart. These movies never get old.
Tonight I watched The Biggest Loser Finale. Man! I am so motivated by the participants progress!!
Inspirational Thought:
(Mat 22:37 NKJV) Jesus said to him, " 'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.'
Food Diary:
Breakfast: Banana and Sugar Free Oatmeal with Splenda
Lunch: Luby's Fish, broccoli, green beans, cabbage, and a wheat roll.
Dinner: Homemade Beef Stew and 10 crackers.
I set my alarm to ring 30 minutes earlier. I got up and "Belled" for 20 minutes!! I am here to tell you, it is easier to keep up the exercises everyday than it is to stop for a week and start back up. I was huffing and puffing but I love my Kettlebells!! I want to purchase the Kettleworx videos and bells. Maybe I will buy myself a Christmas present...even if it is after Christmas.
Daily comments:
This is day two of being back at work and the paperwork is still in piles!! I am knocking it out slowly but surely!! I will most likely be swamped all week. But that's what happens when you go on vacation.... right?
Christmas Eve is just 1 week and 4 days away. I have been enjoying my Christmas present...vacation! Now I got to get busy shopping and get some presents under the bare tree. It is a good thing I put the tree up at thanksgiving! I still need to put the lights on the house.
I need to watch all my Christmas movies. Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase! Miracle on 34th street with Natalie Wood. It's a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart. These movies never get old.
Tonight I watched The Biggest Loser Finale. Man! I am so motivated by the participants progress!!
Inspirational Thought:
(Mat 22:37 NKJV) Jesus said to him, " 'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.'
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(Psa 106:1 NKJV) Praise the LORD! Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
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(Mat 4:19 NKJV) Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."
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(John 16:33 NKJV) "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
Food Diary:
Breakfast: Banana and Sugar Free Oatmeal with Splenda
Lunch: Luby's Fish, broccoli, green beans, cabbage, and a wheat roll.
Dinner: Homemade Beef Stew and 10 crackers.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Monday, Week 19:
Exercise:
I woke up too late today to Kettlebell. I will have to wake up earlier tomorrow.
Daily comments:
Today was my first day back to work after vacation. I was swamped with paperwork all day. I didn't leave work till 7:30 p.m.
Lunch was soup and salad at Olive Garden. Dinner was a BLT sandwich and soup.
Inspirational Thought:
I woke up too late today to Kettlebell. I will have to wake up earlier tomorrow.
Daily comments:
Today was my first day back to work after vacation. I was swamped with paperwork all day. I didn't leave work till 7:30 p.m.
Lunch was soup and salad at Olive Garden. Dinner was a BLT sandwich and soup.
Inspirational Thought:
— 1 Peter 1:15-16 —
But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."__________________________
After people commit their lives to Christ, they usually still feel a pull back to their old ways. Peter tells us to be like our heavenly Father — holy in everything we do. Holiness means being totally devoted or dedicated to God, set aside for his special use and set apart from sin and its influence. We're to be set apart and different, not blending in with the crowd, yet not being different just for the sake of being different. What makes us different are God's qualities in our lives. Our focus and priorities must be his. All this is in direct contrast to our old ways. We cannot become holy on our own, but God gives us his Holy Spirit to help us obey and to give us power to overcome sin. Don't use the excuse that you can't help slipping into sin. Call on God's power to free you from sin's grip.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Sunday, Week 19:
I am back at home after a fantastic trip to Disney Florida.
Today is weigh in day!! The big news is.... I did not gain any weight!!... and I did not lose any weight. I am really happy!! I drank orange juice and ate sugar free oatmeal for breakfast every morning but my lunches and dinners were almost all of them sit down meals at the parks. After walking so much at the park, sitting down and eating was a joy and the food was so good. Butternut Squash soup at Tony's Town Square was amazing! Chef de France the salad and the lunch was delicious!! Dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table inside the castle had the best ambiance. The setting, the waiter, all the princesses moving around visiting each table, the lights being dimming and watching the fireworks, was excellent. I choose an entree at the castle that had olives in it... and I do not like olives. So the entree for me was not that good but the salad and the dessert was most excellent. The dinner at the Flying Fish on The Boardwalk was so good. Every bite was something new and tasty. The lunch at Mama Mel Rose was excellent. The Salad and Baked Chicken Parmigiana with spaghetti noodles was delicious! I ate way too much that meal but it was so good.
I ate ice cream three times during the week, a Mickey ice cream bar, a soft swirl ice cream on a cone, and a total splurge of 2 scoops, coffee and cookies and cream, with caramel topping. Oh my gosh! All that walking balanced it out. I am now back to reality and back to Kettlebelling!!
Today is weigh in day!! The big news is.... I did not gain any weight!!... and I did not lose any weight. I am really happy!! I drank orange juice and ate sugar free oatmeal for breakfast every morning but my lunches and dinners were almost all of them sit down meals at the parks. After walking so much at the park, sitting down and eating was a joy and the food was so good. Butternut Squash soup at Tony's Town Square was amazing! Chef de France the salad and the lunch was delicious!! Dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table inside the castle had the best ambiance. The setting, the waiter, all the princesses moving around visiting each table, the lights being dimming and watching the fireworks, was excellent. I choose an entree at the castle that had olives in it... and I do not like olives. So the entree for me was not that good but the salad and the dessert was most excellent. The dinner at the Flying Fish on The Boardwalk was so good. Every bite was something new and tasty. The lunch at Mama Mel Rose was excellent. The Salad and Baked Chicken Parmigiana with spaghetti noodles was delicious! I ate way too much that meal but it was so good.
I ate ice cream three times during the week, a Mickey ice cream bar, a soft swirl ice cream on a cone, and a total splurge of 2 scoops, coffee and cookies and cream, with caramel topping. Oh my gosh! All that walking balanced it out. I am now back to reality and back to Kettlebelling!!
Saturday, Week 18 - Disney:
This is us on the plane home.
I had such mixed emotions on Saturday. I love Disney! I love to be there. But I was ready to be at home. I was ready to see family. I left for Disney on Monday December 5th. I was still sick so this was a different trip. This is the first trip I can remember that I took naps and was not at the parks every night till they close. Be well, very well, when you visit Disney. It takes all your energy.
The flight home was excellent. Food on the plane was terrific. We landed at 7:30, retrieved our luggage and we were on the way home.
Once home, I washed dishes, bathed my dog, unpacked 2 suitcases, started the washer, and sat down to watch TV and fold towels. I was back to reality!!
I had such mixed emotions on Saturday. I love Disney! I love to be there. But I was ready to be at home. I was ready to see family. I left for Disney on Monday December 5th. I was still sick so this was a different trip. This is the first trip I can remember that I took naps and was not at the parks every night till they close. Be well, very well, when you visit Disney. It takes all your energy.
The flight home was excellent. Food on the plane was terrific. We landed at 7:30, retrieved our luggage and we were on the way home.
Once home, I washed dishes, bathed my dog, unpacked 2 suitcases, started the washer, and sat down to watch TV and fold towels. I was back to reality!!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Friday, Week 18 - Disney:
We were up at 7:00 a.m today and out of the hotel at 8:30 a.m. and on our way to Epcot for our Segway Tour. The tour included eight people. We had an hour of training indoors on our Segway's. We maneuvered around cones and in between cones, forward and back, left turns and right turns, up ramps and down ramps, and quick stops in case we need to stop for people or squirrels.
After training, we had an hour of riding our Segway's outdoors at the World Showcase at Epcot, in and out of every country. Around fountains, up ramps and down ramps. It was excellent!! Our legs and feet were so tired though. After the 2 hour tour, we had lunch at Mama Mel Rose, Italian!! It was delicious!! After lunch, we headed back to the hotel for a nap. We were so tired!!
After training, we had an hour of riding our Segway's outdoors at the World Showcase at Epcot, in and out of every country. Around fountains, up ramps and down ramps. It was excellent!! Our legs and feet were so tired though. After the 2 hour tour, we had lunch at Mama Mel Rose, Italian!! It was delicious!! After lunch, we headed back to the hotel for a nap. We were so tired!!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Thursday, Week 18 - Disney:
We headed out from the hotel today around noon. We were off to Magic Kingdom and first thing we ate a good meal at a little fish place. Then around the park enjoying the sights and riding the rides. We visited Fantasyland and saw that it is has a whole new area of Fantasyland being worked on and added in 2012!!
For dinner we had reservations at Cinderella's Royal Table inside the castle. The meal was great but the best part was when the fireworks started and the restaurant lowered it's lights and we enjoyed the show through the castle windows. Wow!!
For dinner we had reservations at Cinderella's Royal Table inside the castle. The meal was great but the best part was when the fireworks started and the restaurant lowered it's lights and we enjoyed the show through the castle windows. Wow!!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Wednesday, Week 18 - Disney:
Last night I finally slept!! No coughing!!
We actually slept till 11:30 a.m.this morning. We left the room at 2:30 p.m. He he he he!!! (Read between the lines.) Then off to Hollywood Studios and we ate at Sci Fi Theater. We rode Tower of Terror 5 times!!! What fun!! We rode Rocking Roller Coaster 1 time. The weather started turning cold and wet. We bought rain ponchos that were not only good against the rain but were a barrier against the cold.
Tomorrow we may have to resort to sweat pants and jackets.
We rode the boat from Hollywood Studios to The Boardwalk. As we were getting on the boat the Captain of the boat was calling to a duck, yes a duck in the water. The duck came and sat on his shoulder and he fed the duck while we boarded the boat. How cool! Back at The Boardwalk, we ate at the Flying Fish. Supper was very filling even though Steve and I shared an entree. We walked back to the hotel in the cold and could not wait to get inside any door of the hotel to get warm. It is starting to feel a lot like Christmas!!
We actually slept till 11:30 a.m.this morning. We left the room at 2:30 p.m. He he he he!!! (Read between the lines.) Then off to Hollywood Studios and we ate at Sci Fi Theater. We rode Tower of Terror 5 times!!! What fun!! We rode Rocking Roller Coaster 1 time. The weather started turning cold and wet. We bought rain ponchos that were not only good against the rain but were a barrier against the cold.
Tomorrow we may have to resort to sweat pants and jackets.
We rode the boat from Hollywood Studios to The Boardwalk. As we were getting on the boat the Captain of the boat was calling to a duck, yes a duck in the water. The duck came and sat on his shoulder and he fed the duck while we boarded the boat. How cool! Back at The Boardwalk, we ate at the Flying Fish. Supper was very filling even though Steve and I shared an entree. We walked back to the hotel in the cold and could not wait to get inside any door of the hotel to get warm. It is starting to feel a lot like Christmas!!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Tuesday, Week 18 - Disney:
I walked so much at Disney today that I believe anything I ate... I walked off!!
We walked to Epcot from our hotel. I remember riding Spaceship Earth and Soaring. We walked around the World showcase and saw all the countries. We rode Maelstrom in Norway. That was a ride I had never rode. I didn't even know it was there. It was a viking ship water ride. It was something new.
Lunch was at Chef de France and it was amazing!! I ate salad first and it was something to write home about. Wow! Greens, cherry tomatoes, purple onion and a vinaigrette dressing. Yum!! Then my meal was roasted chicken and broccoli. Most excellent..
Remy stopped by our table from the movie Ratatouille.
After lunch we rode the bus to Universal Studios. We rode Tower of Terror. That is my favorite ride!
We rode a Star Tours ride. (based on Stars Wars Movie) It is a ride where you look at a large screen with 3D glasses on, in a closed-in car with 25 other people. The car moves to the action on the screen. What I am trying to say is I got motion sickness!! I ride roller coasters and Tower of Terror rides of all kind and do not get sick. But a closed in car that simulates the action... I get sick. My head is still hurting.
You know I have been sick. But I have a cough that is keeping me up. Due to the coughing I was up every 2 hours last night. I am not coughing right now!! I hope I sleep well and sleep late!!
Tomorrow we are sleeping in and maybe going to the pool or laying on the hotel beach. It is going to be our lazy Disney trip day. Or... maybe we will ride Tower of Terror 22 times. Who knows!!
Even this!!
We walked to Epcot from our hotel. I remember riding Spaceship Earth and Soaring. We walked around the World showcase and saw all the countries. We rode Maelstrom in Norway. That was a ride I had never rode. I didn't even know it was there. It was a viking ship water ride. It was something new.
Lunch was at Chef de France and it was amazing!! I ate salad first and it was something to write home about. Wow! Greens, cherry tomatoes, purple onion and a vinaigrette dressing. Yum!! Then my meal was roasted chicken and broccoli. Most excellent..
Remy stopped by our table from the movie Ratatouille.
After lunch we rode the bus to Universal Studios. We rode Tower of Terror. That is my favorite ride!
We rode a Star Tours ride. (based on Stars Wars Movie) It is a ride where you look at a large screen with 3D glasses on, in a closed-in car with 25 other people. The car moves to the action on the screen. What I am trying to say is I got motion sickness!! I ride roller coasters and Tower of Terror rides of all kind and do not get sick. But a closed in car that simulates the action... I get sick. My head is still hurting.
You know I have been sick. But I have a cough that is keeping me up. Due to the coughing I was up every 2 hours last night. I am not coughing right now!! I hope I sleep well and sleep late!!
Tomorrow we are sleeping in and maybe going to the pool or laying on the hotel beach. It is going to be our lazy Disney trip day. Or... maybe we will ride Tower of Terror 22 times. Who knows!!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Monday, Week 18 - Disney:
It has been a long day!! We were up at 5:00 a.m. We met the Regas's at their home and left for the airport at 7:45 a.m. We got to the airport and through security with no problems. Praise the Lord!! Our plane took off at 10:40 a.m.
Unbelievable to anyone who knows me... I took a 2 hour nap in our hotel room before going to the park. I am getting better each day. Hopefully tomorrow will even be better.
More tomorrow!!
This is Randy and LuAnne Regas on the plane. Someone is cutting up!!
Here we are! Not very flattering picture, I took it and I still look sick!
Here we are on the Magical Express Bus to Disney!!
Unbelievable to anyone who knows me... I took a 2 hour nap in our hotel room before going to the park. I am getting better each day. Hopefully tomorrow will even be better.
We are having a blast!!
More tomorrow!!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Sunday, Week 18:
I am trying to be on my way to feeling better. But, every few hours I have a coughing fit that lasts way too long. It makes my head hurt, my eyes leak, and my nose run. I think I will be doing much better when I get past these coughing fits.
We are packed for Disney!! Clothes are laid out for in the morning. Our plane leaves at 10:00 a.m. I can't wait!! I am too excited to sleep!!! But... I am going to take some medicine and go to bed now so I will be ready for the big day. I have to be up at 5:00 a.m.
Pictures tomorrow!!
We are packed for Disney!! Clothes are laid out for in the morning. Our plane leaves at 10:00 a.m. I can't wait!! I am too excited to sleep!!! But... I am going to take some medicine and go to bed now so I will be ready for the big day. I have to be up at 5:00 a.m.
Pictures tomorrow!!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Saturday, Week 17:
Thursday I went to work and it is a blur. I was so sick.
Friday I felt just awful but I went to work. I thought I would be OK since I was given the task of delivering and picking up cores an hour and a half away and then after returning to the office I would finish up the work on my desk before leaving for vacation.
Well... I left in the company truck and thought I would be fine. I left at 11:00 and headed down I-10 looking for my exit to take me to College Station. Seventy three miles from San Antonio I found out I was supposed to be on 290. To say the least it was a long, around the world trip. My head was in a fog. I was not thinking well at all. I missed lunch but stopped at a little store and bought peanut butter crackers and orange juice. When I arrived back at the office (after dropping off and picking up cores) it was 5:15 p.m. and I was running a temperature. I worked till 7:30 to wrap up those loose ends on my desk before I could begin my vacation. Man! I felt bad.
I went home and took drugs and went to bed!!
This morning I got up and called the doctor, the office was CLOSED!! I needed new drugs!! So, I went to the Redi Clinic at H.E.B. (Not bad.) I got a stronger antibiotic, Flonase nasal spray, and upgraded to Mucinex D. I am feeling better already.
Today is Saturday... my weight in day!
I have lost.... "drum roll please"... 3 pounds!!
Now before you go and say "well that is because you have been sick" I have been eating!!... well except for Friday when I took that scenic trip. But I have been eating because when I am sick I can not diet.. no rabbit food for sickness. That brings me to 171 pounds and 33 pounds lost. Say a prayer that I will have weight loss at Walt Disney this coming week!! I plan to eat... but I plan to be choosy. I will not be logging my food while I am there. We will be returning next Saturday, December 10th... late! I will weigh in on Sunday... we shall see. It would be awesome if I lost just one pound next week!! We shall see!
Inspirational thought:
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6
"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever."
Psalm 23
Friday I felt just awful but I went to work. I thought I would be OK since I was given the task of delivering and picking up cores an hour and a half away and then after returning to the office I would finish up the work on my desk before leaving for vacation.
Well... I left in the company truck and thought I would be fine. I left at 11:00 and headed down I-10 looking for my exit to take me to College Station. Seventy three miles from San Antonio I found out I was supposed to be on 290. To say the least it was a long, around the world trip. My head was in a fog. I was not thinking well at all. I missed lunch but stopped at a little store and bought peanut butter crackers and orange juice. When I arrived back at the office (after dropping off and picking up cores) it was 5:15 p.m. and I was running a temperature. I worked till 7:30 to wrap up those loose ends on my desk before I could begin my vacation. Man! I felt bad.
I went home and took drugs and went to bed!!
This morning I got up and called the doctor, the office was CLOSED!! I needed new drugs!! So, I went to the Redi Clinic at H.E.B. (Not bad.) I got a stronger antibiotic, Flonase nasal spray, and upgraded to Mucinex D. I am feeling better already.
Today is Saturday... my weight in day!
I have lost.... "drum roll please"... 3 pounds!!
Now before you go and say "well that is because you have been sick" I have been eating!!... well except for Friday when I took that scenic trip. But I have been eating because when I am sick I can not diet.. no rabbit food for sickness. That brings me to 171 pounds and 33 pounds lost. Say a prayer that I will have weight loss at Walt Disney this coming week!! I plan to eat... but I plan to be choosy. I will not be logging my food while I am there. We will be returning next Saturday, December 10th... late! I will weigh in on Sunday... we shall see. It would be awesome if I lost just one pound next week!! We shall see!
Inspirational thought:
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6
"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever."
Psalm 23
The jeans look good! The nose and eyes... not so much!!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday, Week 17:
Exercise:
I wanted to... but NO.
Daily comments:
I have been at home sick today. Slept most of the day. My doctor called in some antibiotics for me. So hopefully I will be feeling better soon.
Who has time to be sick? Not me!! I need to go shopping for some clothes to wear at Walt Disney World Florida. My sweat pants/jogging suits do not fit anymore. They are too BIG!! That is such a joy to say... they are too BIG!! I purchased them a little bit big so they would not cling to my legs and butt. Well.. they are bagging now!! It's so sad.....NOT!! I did find one jogging suit in the back of my closet that had been too small... and it FITS!! My Disney T-shirts had also gotten too small. They all fit! Hurray!!
Please pray I will be 100% soon!!
Inspirational Thought:
Food Diary:
I wanted to... but NO.
Daily comments:
I have been at home sick today. Slept most of the day. My doctor called in some antibiotics for me. So hopefully I will be feeling better soon.
Who has time to be sick? Not me!! I need to go shopping for some clothes to wear at Walt Disney World Florida. My sweat pants/jogging suits do not fit anymore. They are too BIG!! That is such a joy to say... they are too BIG!! I purchased them a little bit big so they would not cling to my legs and butt. Well.. they are bagging now!! It's so sad.....NOT!! I did find one jogging suit in the back of my closet that had been too small... and it FITS!! My Disney T-shirts had also gotten too small. They all fit! Hurray!!
Please pray I will be 100% soon!!
Inspirational Thought:
Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!
Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Food Diary:
| Calorie Goal: 1,492 Calories Consumed: 1,139 Calories Burned: 0 Net Calories: 1,139 |
| Breakfast | Servings | Cals |
| 1.00 | 100 | |
| 1.00 | 70 | |
| Morning Snack | 1.00 | 90 |
| 2.00 | 190 | |
| Lunch | 1.00 | 110 |
| 3.00 | 75 | |
| Dinner | 2.00 | 300 |
| 2.00 | 120 | |
| 2 cups of coffee today | 1.00 | 2 |
| 1.00 | 40 | |
| 1.00 | 2 | |
| 1.00 | 40 |
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Tuesday, Week 17:
Exercise and Daily comments:
I woke up this morning feeling sick. I am catching a cold or flu or something. This is not good... a week before Disney. So, no "bells" today. Pray I get to feeling better fast!!
I have been sitting here watching 'The Biggest Looser". Man! Those participants have come a long way. They have loss so much weight. They look so much better!! Then I thought I have come a long way. I have lost 30 pounds. I look so much better. I am on a journey that I am enjoying. I have 50 pounds to go to reach my goal and I am looking forward to loosing each and every pound.
On "The Biggest Looser" tonight, five participants competed in a race to the top of a hill. They each had to don weights equaling the weight they had lost, 102 lbs, 112 lbs, etc. This goldfish weighs 30 pounds. It represents the 30 pounds I have lost.
I can not imagine donning that much weight again. I mean.. look at that 30 pounds. Why would anyone want to carry that around everyday on your arms, legs, thighs, and stomach. Man! I am so glad those 30 pounds are gone. I want to remember how far I have come even when it doesn't feel that far and I want to keep going!!
If you are on a journey... keep it up! You can do it!
Inspirational Thought:
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1,26 NIV
Food Diary:
I woke up this morning feeling sick. I am catching a cold or flu or something. This is not good... a week before Disney. So, no "bells" today. Pray I get to feeling better fast!!
I have been sitting here watching 'The Biggest Looser". Man! Those participants have come a long way. They have loss so much weight. They look so much better!! Then I thought I have come a long way. I have lost 30 pounds. I look so much better. I am on a journey that I am enjoying. I have 50 pounds to go to reach my goal and I am looking forward to loosing each and every pound.
On "The Biggest Looser" tonight, five participants competed in a race to the top of a hill. They each had to don weights equaling the weight they had lost, 102 lbs, 112 lbs, etc. This goldfish weighs 30 pounds. It represents the 30 pounds I have lost.
I can not imagine donning that much weight again. I mean.. look at that 30 pounds. Why would anyone want to carry that around everyday on your arms, legs, thighs, and stomach. Man! I am so glad those 30 pounds are gone. I want to remember how far I have come even when it doesn't feel that far and I want to keep going!!
If you are on a journey... keep it up! You can do it!
Inspirational Thought:
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1,26 NIV
Food Diary:
| Calorie Goal: 1,498 Calories Consumed: 1,525 Calories Burned: 0 Net Calories: 1,525 |
| Breakfast | Servings |
| 1.00 | |
| 2.00 | |
| 1.00 | |
| Lunch | 1.00 |
| 1.00 | |
| 1.00 | |
| 1.00 | |
| 1.00 | |
| Dinner | 1.00 |
| 1.00 | |
| 1.00 | |
| Snack | 1.00 |
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