Posted by Prairierose on Dec 22, 2008
I just need to get through the next couple of weeks (and all the family get togethers, with lots and lots of food naturally), and then we need to let the diet supplements kick in and start a whole new regiment of foods, such as more fruits and vegetables, lean milk, as well as some vitamins. Throw in several days of exercise and I would say we would be on a whole new path of wellness. I know its not quite that easy, but some chances, no matter how slight, do need to be made come the first of the year. Christmas shopping turned out to not be a good deal, going to all the different stores, being able to stand and not be in pain. Did. Not. Work. Course, there were some other factors, like not taking my Furosemide, that was factored in to why shopping just was not an easy feat for me. But. Nonetheless, I’m tired of watching the world from the inside out. 2009 is my year for going out into world, embracing it, and making a difference. In my life, as well as others.
Posted by Prairierose on Dec 20, 2008
This week has gone pretty good, but I have a feeling that I’m going to need to look into what the best fat burners are come next week. We have several family Christmas’s, several that include meals. David’s birthday is next week as well, and that means a meal out at a steakhouse of some kind. Working in 2 offices, people tend to bring in “fudge and cookie” tray type things. And of course, you don’t want to offend them by not indulging and enjoying. But. Christmas only comes once a year, and a New Year is just around the corner. If you haven’t been good all year, why start now. The fresh new page will come soon enough.
Posted by Prairierose on Dec 14, 2008
I have a friend who loves to cook. Whenever we had any kind of event at the church, we always looked to her for the food. She has thousands of recipes, and is always experimenting with them, and trying new ones along the way. In one of her emails this year, she said something about a paella pan. I’m not exactly sure what it is, but I know when we we go to the mall later this week, I’m going to look for one for her. She is THE best cook. I just wish they lived closer to us. They used to live here in the same town, and we were always getting together for meals and such. But now they live some 2 hours away. So our getting together for meals has become far and few between. But that won’t stop me from indulging her in her cooking wishes.
Posted by Prairierose on Dec 14, 2008
A good friend from church wanted to know if I wanted to hit the treadmills at the Rec Center after the first of the year. It sounds like a good idea, and if I can get this water rentention problem under control, I just might take her up on her offer. I lay awake at night, finally at peace, not in pain, able to breath at a normal rate, without struggling, and I vow to myself that I have to do something. Anything. It takes every ounce of energy I have to get up in the morning, to face the day and to just get through it physically. I would like next year to be different. To make a difference in my life, which then will make a difference in the lives of my husband and son. Is it possible? I’m going to try. Like my life depends on it.
Posted by Prairierose on Dec 14, 2008
We have some of our Christmas shopping done, but not all of it. I do know that we have quite a few gift cards on the list that we need to get, so that will be easy enough. Need to decide what we will do with Ethan. We know what we are getting him. But, I’m thinking we should get him a gift card for it rather than the actual item. That way he gets the one he wants (he wants a new cell phone, and his contract is up right before Christmas). Yes, he has narrowed it down to a couple. But, I would still feel more comfortable having HIM get the one he wants. The grandkids are always the easiest to buy for. I love buying for them. But everyone else … I’m just never sure. A couple of the kids have requested gift cards, so that definately works for me.
Posted by Prairierose on Dec 07, 2008
There are only a few days left of this year, and then we are looking at a whole new year. A clean slate in some ways. I look back over this year, and how miserable I have been. I won’t say I have tried everything, or experienced a alli weight loss — as a matter of fact, its just the opposite. I pretty much gave up and didn’t try anything this year. And that definately isn’t the answer either. What can I do to lose weight sensibly and safely? To find something that with help me along the way, and yet not mess with my head or my heart? Alot of the pills and such on the market ultimately mess with the heart, and with the heart problems I have, that probably isn’t the smart way to go. But I do know there are other products on the market that don’t mess with the heart, and those products I might ought to give a chance. Just as with the new president and his slogan, I want to make the days ahead ones of change. Its. Time.
