An update is in order.
Still no weight loss…talked to the doctor about it this week and she says as long as inches are coming off don’t worry about the scale…so I’m trying to remember that and not worry about that.
That being said…I lost 2 more inches off my body since the last blog.
1 inch off my abs!
1 inch off my hips
1/2 inch off my waist
We are so calling that a win!
Got my 10,000 steps in most every day!
Been working in the garden and can’t wait for some fresh veggies!
I did manage to get off half of my BP meds we are going to call that a win as well.
So all in all it’s been a good few weeks!
Graduation is right around the corner and I am so ready for the next stage of my life to begin!
Gotta get the bike tires pumped up and we can add that to some cardio!gonna be a busy couple of weeks but I am ready to head into things head on!
This is our year….let’s keep on keeping on!
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Jan 17 Life
As I sit here listening to the people around me I am listening differently. With this Comm Theory class that I am taking it is asking me to look at things thru other peoples eyes. There are some older gentle man sitting at the table next to me and they are talking about the doping charges for that bike guy (I know its Lance Armstrong) talking about how these bike guys are ruining the sport. You know they all take drugs….blah, blah, blah. Amazing to me how people only see the bad parts of a person. they never mentioned the foundation he has done so well raising money for. They didnt talk about the other sports that we all know that drugs are running through. Just amazing to me. Shouldn’t be but it is.
Enough of that :0)
I went to the gym yesterday. I have dropped another 4.5 pounds so for the year I have dropped 9.5 pounds. I am excited about that! I have 30.5 to go for my first major goal. That will be a go buy a new outfit goal :0)
I walked for 30 minutes and used all the work out machines except one. I started situps yesterday as well. I did 25 straight. That is good for me. Gonna get my ball out and try and increase by 5 or more everyday then add side bends. I worked my arms really well too. gotta get rid of the flab so when I wear my wife beater I am not flapping in the wind lol.
Food is getting better. Need to eat more times a day. Drink more water.
I got a massage yesterday as well. Felt good after my work out. Going to keep this up felt good.
Off to class I go!
Jan 15 Giving In
So there I was walking to my first class and the dang vending machine was calling my name. I have been craving Fritos, My worst snack really. I gave in. No will power this morning. Thats what happens when you forget to have your breakfast :0( I have learned from this experience and I will stay far away from these evil vending machines. I knew better but the cravings took over.
SO what did I learn from this. As much as I enjoyed the first bite, it really wasnt tasty as I wanted it to be. I know sounds crazy but with all the changing what I eat going on the stuff that I once really enjoyed…..I don’t so much anymore which is a really good thing. It also pretty much went right thru me.
Fritos I say good by to you for now till I can get myself under control. And vending machine, I am watching you sneaking up on me. There will be no more of that! I am control of me!
Jan 14 day of fun
Most people wouldn’t think hanging with a 8 year old would be the ideal way I spend the day but they would be wrong. I had the pleasure of spending the day with my niece today. We had breakfast, went to the USAF Museum, (check out Mr Ps blog to see what we did) and had lunch all before her dad picked her up at 230. It was fun talking and laughing with her. She still thinks Aunt PP is cool! And we walked a lot! Bonus!
It was exactly what I needed today. All healthier choices for food today. Still need to drink a lot more water.
Got my blood work results back today. Looks like I have just a little high cholesterol but I think I can bring that down. Everything else seems to be in the middle range I am pretty happy about that. Going to talk to the Doc on the 21st about it.
School tomorrow so I guess I’ll hit the sack.
We did eat fresh today. Thank you Subway
What Else I think today
I got new glasses yesterday. Normally that be a big deal but I am amazed at the fact that I can actually see better. I knew I needed readers, I do a lot of computer and close up work but I also had to get a bit of help with my distance. I can see things don’t get me wrong but, I can now see them clearly :0) Didn’t even know this was a problem.
Had my first lab today. Geology my old friend is back again. This time with more historical things for me to learn. Keeping finger crossed. However I am going to need to get a smaller group. One of the guys is great and the other two are just waiting for someone to give them the answer. This could be bad. First lab and only one question confused me. That is progress being I didn’t get most of the last labs till the end :0)
Why don’t people talk in the elevator? Is it because they have nothing to say or the fact that they think the other person really doesn’t care what they have to say. I am a talker. I talk to who ever when ever really. Just in general stuff…what floor, have a good day. I even say good morning to my fellow class mates as they com in the door to class. I think this is a good thing and I am not going to change that. Not one bit. As a matter of fact I may even do it more :0)
I am really enjoying my picture a day assignment! Mr P and I are making our rounds. Thinking he may need to go on a vacation with someone…where should he go?
Well I am making tacos for dinner tonight. Guess I should go get that ready!
I need to make me the change! Make a difference!
Jan 10 What I Think
I have lived in Ohio my whole life. I have traveled to many beautiful places and seen a lot of things. What I can not understand is that here in Ohio the weather its self can change in a matter of days or even in minutes. Last week we had snow and tomorrow it is going to be 63 degrees they say. If that’s
not global warming I don’t know what it is.
I got to school this morning a bit earlier then expected so I got a better parking spot. Well I think it is. We will see when I go to leave later. Thursday is my long day but not as long as last semester. I have my geology lab today. These always help to explain the foreign language that the class seems to be speaking. It is interesting to me to see how one minute I really don’t get it and the next a light bulb goes off and just like the big bang…..BAM! We can only hope the Bam comes quick.
At home there are usually 2 dogs, Maggie and Luna. They are visiting their other mother this week and it has been really quiet in the house. Kinda creepy really. I look forward to their return tomorrow. They seem to keep things calm at the house.
I received a new potato head yesterday. Kim and the kids got him for me. He is a little tater. Not sure what to name him yet but he is dressed like Elvis :0) Of course they had bengal ones on sale at Kroger so I got one of those while I was there. Maybe I need an intervention. Na he makes for a great blog. If you havent checked it out you really should: www.mrpsadventures.wordpress.com
Guess I should find some breakfast before I get this party started …….LOL
Have a great day!
Jan 9 Homework and life
New Semester New Work :0(
It’s really not that bad yet but it has potential to be. Just gotta stay on my game, I can do this right? Right!
Last month I went to the eye doctor and found out I need bifocals. Sign of getting old. Or as I like to say staring at the computer way too much…lol I picked them up today and I really can’t believe what a difference that they are making. I can see the computer now up close instead of having to lean back…who knew.
Still not doing what I want with the water which is my own fault. Just need to do it. I will get better and I will be stronger for me. On the 21st I have a Doc appointment to get meds refilled so I went and had my blood drawn for a full panel of things. I will have those results the first of next week. Will be interesting to see where all my levels are.
Well Back to the homework I go!
Till next time….
Jan 8 A new semester
Looks like I will be attending college another semester….YEAH! I am trying to be excited. I have never been the school kinda person. Socially yes I am so there but academically….Not so much. It’s not that I am doing bad, I just feel like I have to do better. My own worse enemy really.
I could download one of the syllabus’ I need. The study guide is a crossword puzzle. I am not a fan of these at all. But they are worth extra credit and I need all the extra credit I can get.
I will arrive early. I hate to be late. It all going to be ok. I have my bag packed except for snacks and all is well.
So off I go. I’ll let ya know how it goes!
Jan 7 What a week
Here it is Monday and my to do list has been growing and growing.
School starts tomorrow and I went to print my syllabus’s and well lets just say it is going to be a long semester :0(
I am still struggling with water. You would think tha tthat would ne an easy thing to do…I thougth it would be but it is not. I need to come up with a better way. I did put a water bottle in my book bag. There is a water fountain near both my classes so I figure if I care the bottle I have to fill it up and drink it right. That is my story and I am sticking to it. Baby steps.
Last year I started sending random letters to friends and family memebers so that they recieved mail that wasnt a bill. I did this all year last year and was suprised at how touched people were that they recieved a hand written note. So I started it again this year. My first letter went out this morning.
All in all I am doing well. My photo a day is working well. It has been fun and I have a few partners in crime that help me out. You can check out the pictures a day at the top of the screen or you can check out my littel buddys blog at mrpsadventures.wordpress.com.
Ill update you on how the classes are going soon.
Wish me luck on the water and with school!
Jan 5 What’s on my kind
As I laid in bed this morning I got to thinking about how many things I want to change this year. My weight for starters.
I went to give blood yesterday something I want to start doing this year and my red blood cell count was low. I can try again in 4 weeks. They gave me a list of things to eat to get it up :0( I will try again.
My picture a day is working quite nicely if I do say so myself. It’s fun and starting to get a following.
Still need to drink more water. But don’t we all.
Guess I should get busy this morning. I’ll try and blog more later.
2013 is my year
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