This & That
Posted by Prairierose on Sep 16, 2006Another weekend has rolled around. Time has a way of just flying by. Have several things on my “to do” list that I would like to get accomplished today. But right now, I’m taking a break, and enjoying cantelope as one of my fruits for today.
I “charted” my supplements and other foods that I’m supposed to have these last couple of days, and so far, I’ve been pretty much right on target. In some ways, I would rather have the “easiness” of just doing suppliments. But, by adding these other food items in, I am learning all about calories and proteins and carbs, and how to balance them out — which is also one step into learning how to eat right, even though what I’m doing right now isn’t a “lifestyle”. Its just the first step — taking off the weight to a manageable level. And then we will reintroduce “everyday” foods, but in a sensible balanced way. By having to do that now with the one meal, by the time I DO get to maintence, I should have this all figured out. Coming from a family who tends to do nothing but “meat and potatoes” … this is a real eye opener. I’ve probably ate more fruits and vegetables in the last week than I have all year:)
Ethan was back to the doctor’s office yesterday. He’s had a really bad cough for the last couple of days, and we decided to try and nip it in the bud and get him over it. The first thing the doctor said was “You sound like you have pneunomia”. But, he checked his lungs and they were pretty clear, so its just broncial stuff — but he did say it could turn into pneunomia easier, so he got him on some antibodics and heavy duty cough syrup. His tonsils actually didn’t look too bad this time around.
I should have sent him home and put him to bed — but yesterday was Homecoming,and he had “committments” … so, even though he felt awful, he went ahead and went back to school, and followed through with his part in the Homecoming parade. I posted pictures here of the parade. Thats Ethan, the one dress all in black, passing out flyers. He represented the Drama club, and he and other kid in Drama club walked and passed out flyers letting people know when the two plays are this fall. He also got the play book for the one he is in …. lots of lines. *sigh. But, at least he’s doing the 2nd of the two, so that gives us a little bit more time.
Even though he didn’t have a date, he wanted to go to the Homecoming dance last night. It was one of those “what does Mom do” situation. He was running a 100 degree temp. He should have stayed home. But, he was sounding a bit better, so I let him go. I knew he wouldn’t be dancing much, and not really too physical active …. its a tough call sometimes to know what to do when they are sick.
I have some comments I would like to respond to. I could probably email them, but both of them read every day, so just thought I would do it here.
BUBBLE: Yes, the park sounds great. I’ll get pictures deleted off the card, and we’ll be ready to go whenever you are. I need to work out to the office sometime ….ah… today …. OR tomorrow …. I’m thinking tomorrow. Just some time this weekend. So, just give me a call and we’ll meet ya down there. Ethan has to work a couple booths at the School Carnival at the elementary school, starting at 5:00 … so, we could even do it then. My day is pretty open.
BARB: *Sigh…someone HAS been playing with her template again. Although, I do have to pat myself on the back this time. USUALLY when I do it, I’m in that “restless” …. “I dont’ know what I want, all I know is that I want to change it” mood. So…. I will spend hours, looking for the “right” layout, the “right’ banner.
I still really like the way this one is layed out, so didn’t have to go looking for that. The banner — I have this picture as my screen saver at the church, and I just really really like it. Actually, the change is all Bev’s fault. With the heart problems, and other things go on this week, I have had this really “anxious” feeling. Now, granted, part of it could be a true physical feeling, the body adjusting the new way of eating, etc, and the heart being out of rhythm. But, when I read Bev’s TT13 this week …. the very first one just hit home, and I knew immediately, I wanted to put that scripture on a banner to remind me to “not worry” and to give thanks to God. (You would think that would be as natural as breathing as a Christian, but I still have to be reminded from time to time…) I had tried putting a saying on the pretty “fall neighborhood” banner that I just had, but I couldn’t ever find a color for the writing that looked right and was still readable. At the church, I have all the desktop icons up in the top righthand corner, so I knew that would be the perfect place to put this scripture. Wasn’t sure how the white writing would look, but I think it turned out OK. The banner still falls in with the tan background, and the fall theme I’ve taken with all the little graphics I have plastered around. So, it was just a matter of adding the text and border, and changing it out. A less than 30 minute process. Sometimes, “changing the look” is a several day process. So, I thought I did good this time around.
Yes, I did feel like I was off to a great start. Maybe too good. As we went over what I did for the week, shrimp is not the answer. For what they want me to eat, I would have to eat like 80 shrimp a night. I like shrimp but….. So, I’m going to have to do some other protein choices, maybe even some mixtures — which, could include shrimp. Here is what a list of the plan they have me on:
Total calories: 1200
Minimum Protein grams: 141
Maximum Carbs: 120
Minumum Water: 64 oz
Minumum Fiber Grams: 20
Product Protocol:
7 - Center for Nutrition Protein Supplements*
8 oz of lean meat or protein sources
4 servings or non-starchy vegetables
2 servings of fruit
*this would be the shakes and bars I’ve talked about …but its not just shakes and bars. There is shakes, bars, cookies, chocolate crisps, Cheddar mix, soups, omelet mix, pancake mix, juices, pudding. Plus there are some “free” foods I can have — Dill pickles, salsa, Bouillon ….
So, I definately don’t “go hungry” on this plan.
ALSO;
VITAMINS:
6 - Super Omega 3
3 - Calcium
8- Vitamin D
6- Ultra Prevention (high is vitamin C, E, and Sekenium).
Everything except for the Vitamin D was given at the first appointment. This is routine, because these need to be taken to finish filling in what a body needs that the “program” isn’t getting us. The Vitamin D was given to me after my lab work was analyzed. There is something that is “out of whack” ( (I don’t remember now what it was — so don’t remember if the level was too high or too low …but they wanted me to start taking Vitamin D, and they will recheck me in a month)
They have a “routine” set up for regular EKG’s and lab work … based on your weight loss. It something like every 20 lbs lost, they do lab work, and every 35 lbs lost, they do another EKG. Again, I don’t remember the specifics …. I just know they watch you really close medically, because it is, to some degree, an “extreme” plan … and yet, even though it could be labeled as a “crash” diet …. its not. IF you do everything they say, then its a process you can do and come out a much healthier person on the other end. My mom was on the plan for awhile, and she was able to reduce the amount of insultin she took. Another person I know was able to get off high blood pressure medince total. Last time I did it, my cholestral levels got back into a good range.
It sounds extreme, and you are going to see some amazing numbers as you follow along with me…. but be rest assured … I will be fine doing this. If they think what I’m doing is aggravating my heart — they will make me stop, or they will adjust things differently.
Here is his website if anyone wants to read anymore about “my plan” and the place I’m going to do this.
OK….on to another subject, Barb. Sorry about that. Since “my plan” isn’t Atkins, or South Beach, or Weight Watchers … that it doesn’t really have a “catch or brand” name …. I feel like I have a hard time explaining to people what it is that I’m doing, and usually they don’t understand how it works or they worried for me that its not safe or healthy. But it is. So much more than if I was doing one of those other ones, and doing it on my own. I am being monitored every step of the way.
Next subject….
I do read other blogs, and sometimes, I just get really frustrated with myself. I find myself wishing I could write like them or have their sense of humor, or be able to take any ordinary daily happening and turn it into a “daily devotional” kind of thing. I try to rein myself back in and “just be me” — writing in the style that is comfort for me .. that is “me”. And somedays, even though there is lots going on, I just don’t find the words to put the day together, because its seems to be the “same old thing” …. and yet, one of the blog I enjoy the most, is someone who writes every single day, doesn’t do any meme’s, doesn’t do a “God Stop” entry … she just writes about her day, and I enjoy it. So, I just need to remember the reason I do keep this blog, and one of the major reasons is to be able to look back and know on any given day, I can pretty much tell you what happened. But, sometimes, I forget that reason, so I struggle to do any entry. The memes do help, but I do get overwhelmed with them at times …. esp. since there are so many these days out there to do. So, I just kinda pick and chose, and if the words are there to do it, I do. And if they aren’t, then I don’t. And I don’t stress or worry about doing it every week. Another reaons I question ME doing meme’s…is because of the major things about all of us doing trhese memes is then to get out and go visit the others who did the same one. By the time I get home from work, do supper, get Ethan run around, make sure homework is done ……. I’m doing good to get an entry or meme done …. so I feel guilty participating but not visiting. So, for the most part, right now, I’m concentrating on visitng my “daily reads” AND leaving comments. If I get that done, and my own entry, then I consider it a good day.
Something else I really do want to focus on doing more here — is some Pay Per Post entries. My check that I get “out to the office” (David’s office) used to go for graphics and just whatever. Now its going into the checking account to help pay for my weight loss program. They accepted my first entry, and I don’t see any reason for them to reject any of them, as long as I follow the guidelines. So, the Pay Per Post entries will be what feeds my “graphic” habit. I’ve done one entry so far, and earned $2.50. You CAN do up to 3 entries a day, so I really need to work harder on it if I want it to work. I just need to get a set routine set up for myself for all this, and it would work. I just seem to be link a pinball machine….I’m all over the place. Time to rein myself in and have some structure.
Speaking of structure….my cantelope is long gone….so I’d best get busy. Didn’t intend to be here this long:) (story of my life with the computer).
Blessings to all.
September 16th, 2006 at 12:54 pm
Was that supposed to say you were going out to the office today? Or you wanted to go to the park today?….*LOL*…..I think we’d better plan the park for today, even though it’s VERY windy, because it’s supposed to be colder and rainy tomorrow. Will come bug you after while, me thinks, and see what YOU think.
September 17th, 2006 at 6:47 pm
Sounds like you are doing really well with your program. I’m glad you are adjusting well and know that you are in my prayers.
September 17th, 2006 at 7:15 pm
Just wanted you to know I’m adding you to my links. I love the way you write and you blog is gorgeous.
September 17th, 2006 at 9:39 pm
You are doing great with your weight loss!! How wonderful! I haven’t managed to comment in a while. I love your new page look! Very nice!!
September 18th, 2006 at 10:19 pm
Dear Carolyn,
How’s Ethan doing today? I hope much better!!
Love,
Jennelle
September 19th, 2006 at 8:01 am
Great site!! I really like all the graphics. Have a great day!