Archive for March, 2007

Hi

Posted March 31, 2007 * Comments(2)

Not going to be on long, been sick all day from either TOM, or stomach flu or something I ate But at least I’m not eating, just drinking my water, so I don’t get dehydrated. Thanks for all the supportive comments about my scale experience, it was upsetting, but I’m hanging in there, and not about to give up now!!!  Was frustrated at not being able to do any workouts, but hoefully will feel better tomorrow, so will be back at itYou all have a great weekend! If I don’t comment on your blogs, I will catch upe when I feel better, gotta go and lay down.

New scale

Posted March 31, 2007 * Comments(7)

I got my new scale. It says I weigh 10 pounds more than the old one did. And we tested it out, it is accurate. So, that means I was 10 pounds heavier than I thought when I started. So, I redid all my wieghts, I have still lost the same, but I’m not as low yet as I thought Oh well, better to start from here now and be accurate! At leastr I haven’t gained, and clothes sizes don’t lie, so I know I’m still doing good, and I’m not giving up

Friday!!!

Posted March 30, 2007 * Comments(4)

Hi! Well, I have to walk again at lunch today, have been really tired this week, haven’t been able to workout in the morning as much But I’m still pumping! So let’s have a great op day, and don’t let the weekend trip you up!!

Cholesterol tips

Posted March 30, 2007 * Comments(0)

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Here are some foods that can reduce cholesterol levels and will fit easily into your diet.

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When people need to reduce cholesterol, they often think about eliminating some foods from their diet. But research increasingly shows that adding certain foods can also reduce cholesterol levels significantly. In fact, a study in the journal Metabolism found that people with high cholesterol who ate a diet not only low in saturated fat but high in plant sterols, soluble fibers, soy protein, and almonds effectively lowered their low-density lipoprotein (LDL or ?bad?) cholesterol levels by 35%. Although this diet would be very difficult to follow for long periods, the study illustrated the feasibility of lowering LDL cholesterol through diet.

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To avoid consuming excess calories, it?s important to substitute the cholesterol-busting foods described below for other foods (preferably those high in saturated fat and cholesterol) rather than simply add them to the diet.

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Reduce cholesterol with plant sterols and stanols – Plant sterols and stanols, plant compounds that are structurally similar to cholesterol, partially block the absorption of cholesterol from the small intestine. They lower levels of LDL cholesterol without adversely affecting high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good”) cholesterol levels.

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What foods contain sterols and stanols? The margarines Benecol, Take Control, and SmartBalance OmegaPlus are fortified with either sterols or stanols. And a new orange juice, Heart Wise by Minute Maid, has added sterols.

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Reduce cholesterol with soluble fiber – The American Heart Association also recommends that people who are unsuccessful in their efforts to reduce cholesterol through lifestyle changes boost their intake of soluble fiber to 10 to 25 g each day. Good sources of soluble fiber include legumes such as peas and beans; cereal grains such as oats and barley, and vegetables and fruits such as carrots, apples, and dried plums (prunes). Fiber may help reduce cholesterol by interfering with the reabsorption of bile acids from the intestine, so the liver converts more cholesterol to bile acids.

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Reduce cholesterol with nuts — Although nuts are high in fat, the fats are predominantly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, which are known to decrease LDL cholesterol levels. Although a number of types of nuts have been shown to help lower LDL cholesterol levels — including walnuts, peanuts, pecans, macadamias, and pistachios — the best evidence exists for almonds.

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I thought this was very good info

Attitude

Posted March 29, 2007 * Comments(9)

I feel my attitude and self image changing. I’m even getting braver with my pics!!! Some good friends sent me the images and I loved them so much I made one of them my default! But, even though it is all fun, I think they really depict a stronger inner person emerging, and I’m flabbergasted by the changes going on inside me! This is so great, I feel I’m starting to be the me I was always meant to be, and I love it!

Tired today

Posted March 29, 2007 * Comments(3)

Back hurting again, ugh. Not sure why, was real bad last nite, so I had to take some Darvocet, but it really knocked me on my butt, and I over slept this morning and didn’t get to do my workout So, I will go for a walk at lunch, and then some more when I get home The good news is I found this great instant oatmeal at the store last nite is only 120 calories, low sugar, and tastes great! I did do 100 crunches last nite, too, when I got home! So how is everyone today? Oh yeah, changed my profile pic, too, since I have dark hair, she is my motivation!!! You all have a great day!

Winning Wednesday!!!

Posted March 28, 2007 * Comments(3)

Good morning Buddies! I feel fantastic today, did my workout this morning and really pushed myself this morning Had my healthy breakfast, and am raring to go! I love the way I’m feeling now! I hope you all are doing great, now put down that donut and get to work!!! LOL

Feeling strong!!

Posted March 28, 2007 * Comments(6)

I came home tonite and did my 40 crunches and my 40 pushups!!I feel so good, a far cry from how I felt when I started! Then I have my turkey burger with one slice of cheese, and my 10 tater tots and I feel good about my day. Plus the 25 min walk I did at lunch! Wow, people at work can’t beleive how dedicated I am! Saturdya I’m going to go to storage and get out some of my smaller clothes, I need them, my work clothes are getting too big! Then I’m going to start going thru my closet and getting rid of the too big stuff!I’m so excited! I’m actually doing it!!! I want to give a shout out to my Hottie sisters and all the rest of you, who without you this would not have been possible! I’m even looking forward to the day when I can take this one ring off that I haven’t been able to take off in years! It is my favorite, a big turquoise one, but I need to clean it. It used to be so tight on my finger that it was actually turning red under it, but now it is very loose! I love this!!!

I did it!!!

Posted March 27, 2007 * Comments(7)

Just took a 25 minute walk at lunch! Felt great!!! I’m gonna try and do this even when I do my morning worokouts!

Good morning!

Posted March 27, 2007 * Comments(6)

Well, first I have to confess, wasn’t able to get my workout in this morning, overlsept. Guess that’s what happens when you lose so much sleep the nite before  But that is ok, I’m gonna do some walking at lunch, and do some calsthenics tonite after my meeting So I will get some in today anyways Other than that, doing great!!! My pants are so baggy, they feel funny, LOL. Think I am going to go to my storage on Saturday and get some smaller clothes out, whoopee!!! I’m really excited about that!!! Well, need to go, but you all have a great op day!!!

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