In this blog post I show a cheaper alternative to having to buy very $$ Nike+ sneakers. Hey, the sneaks are nice but not needed.
Inexpensive pouches like the one here can be used.
You can even place the Ipod sensor inside a plastic bag and then slide under your laces above the tongue of your sneakers.
Both work fine.
KEEP WALKING!!
STAY ACCOUNTABLE!!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Nike+ Omron pedometer Polar HRM WalkingSpree
You can get your Omron pedometer here. $29.99
Your Polar F11 Heart Rate Monitor here.$159.95
Get your Apple Ipod Nike+ Sensor for iPod nano 3g,4g here.$29.00 [Ipod not included]
There is also a discount code we can use if you are part of the WLS walking buddies group. At this time, the special WalkingSpree WLS walking buddies group ((with a great discount)) is available by invitation only. It is exclusively for WLS patients, pre, post and even die hard weight loss "Ytubers".
Be sure to check out Virginia's WLS channel. She'll be happy to help you out.
I have found more success on my journey by utilizing these tools.
They keep me accountable...WHEN I USE THEM!!
With the Omron pedometer you get their software. You will be able to upload yout steps to your computer. There are people walking with us who are not a member of WalkingSpree. Don't let that stop you, ok.
The Polar F11 HRM comes with PolarFitness Trainer software.
This also uploads to their website via Weblink.
:)
Your Polar F11 Heart Rate Monitor here.$159.95
Get your Apple Ipod Nike+ Sensor for iPod nano 3g,4g here.$29.00 [Ipod not included]
There is also a discount code we can use if you are part of the WLS walking buddies group. At this time, the special WalkingSpree WLS walking buddies group ((with a great discount)) is available by invitation only. It is exclusively for WLS patients, pre, post and even die hard weight loss "Ytubers".
Be sure to check out Virginia's WLS channel. She'll be happy to help you out.
I have found more success on my journey by utilizing these tools.
They keep me accountable...WHEN I USE THEM!!
With the Omron pedometer you get their software. You will be able to upload yout steps to your computer. There are people walking with us who are not a member of WalkingSpree. Don't let that stop you, ok.
The Polar F11 HRM comes with PolarFitness Trainer software.
This also uploads to their website via Weblink.
:)
fritz doubt electronics walking crap
Jeeezus!
Ok, the Omron has a new battery.
My Timex triathlons back is off, I'm trying to replace that battery.
My Polar HRM is still working.
The "pod" should be working. It has failed in logging anything for weeks.
I'm electric apparently.
Several electronic pieces of equipment have fritzed out with me using them.
WTF is that about?!
Sizzle sizzle.
Too lazy and don't want to spend $$ on another sensor.
Gettin' on the pony right now.
All new spiffy spreadsheets made too.
Woohoo.
STEEP goals made for the next few weeks.
Let's get this party going.
*Still have not gotten the psych eval...I'm blaming it on money but is there a deep down fear? doubt? I think so.
Following literally hundreds of WLS post ops..I'm just not sure anymore....it's a year later and I'm sitting here not sure....JEEEZUS!
Ok, the Omron has a new battery.
My Timex triathlons back is off, I'm trying to replace that battery.
My Polar HRM is still working.
The "pod" should be working. It has failed in logging anything for weeks.
I'm electric apparently.
Several electronic pieces of equipment have fritzed out with me using them.
WTF is that about?!
Sizzle sizzle.
Too lazy and don't want to spend $$ on another sensor.
Gettin' on the pony right now.
All new spiffy spreadsheets made too.
Woohoo.
STEEP goals made for the next few weeks.
Let's get this party going.
*Still have not gotten the psych eval...I'm blaming it on money but is there a deep down fear? doubt? I think so.
Following literally hundreds of WLS post ops..I'm just not sure anymore....it's a year later and I'm sitting here not sure....JEEEZUS!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Cry me a river *bad language sorry
Boy, when you're being a slackass (new word) you stop b logging.
I hate that I "blog" anyhow.
Jesus.
Really in a crapass funk.
Now I has my last hassle with my PMD over a month ago.
The surgeons office was very nice to go to bat for me.
All I have to do is get the psych appointment over with.
He's in month 2 of a layoff ( I hate his contract work)
We do NOT have the few hundred dollars to have the stupid evaluation.
I work with the surgeons. They should know I'm not crazy!
They should know I know the ins and outs and innards of the freaking surgery!
I have scrubbed with them for Christs sake on open GB and Rouxs for years!
I'm not having either one of those.
I don't know. Am I supposed to have this freaking surgery?
It would have been a year already...if there was no 6 month bullshit and my crappy doctors lagging.
Oh, and exercise, yeah R I G H T! I'm accountable right, because I am logging right? BS!
I haven't logged anything for a month.
WTF is going on with me?
Boy, cry me a river!
I hate when people whine and now I know why.
Get the fuck over it already!
Wonder the the shrink will take Visa!?
I hate that I "blog" anyhow.
Jesus.
Really in a crapass funk.
Now I has my last hassle with my PMD over a month ago.
The surgeons office was very nice to go to bat for me.
All I have to do is get the psych appointment over with.
He's in month 2 of a layoff ( I hate his contract work)
We do NOT have the few hundred dollars to have the stupid evaluation.
I work with the surgeons. They should know I'm not crazy!
They should know I know the ins and outs and innards of the freaking surgery!
I have scrubbed with them for Christs sake on open GB and Rouxs for years!
I'm not having either one of those.
I don't know. Am I supposed to have this freaking surgery?
It would have been a year already...if there was no 6 month bullshit and my crappy doctors lagging.
Oh, and exercise, yeah R I G H T! I'm accountable right, because I am logging right? BS!
I haven't logged anything for a month.
WTF is going on with me?
Boy, cry me a river!
I hate when people whine and now I know why.
Get the fuck over it already!
Wonder the the shrink will take Visa!?
Friday, November 21, 2008
Turkey day without family.
I envisioned Turkey day with my mother, maybe his, Sammy, the kids, etc etc even Amber or Neil.
Went to a friends for Dinner. It wasn't the same.
Why did we sign another lease?
Why could't he bite the bullet and just get down here already.
Change your freaking career already.
I'm sick of driving back and forth.
I'm sick of working for whomever needs me.
Sure, it isn't boring but it certainly is tedious.
I have started off the day actually headed in the wrong direction not knowing which hospital to show up at.
I'm giving it a few months and then I think I will not return to NJ.
I'm working after next week for a few weeks straight.
Then back again.
P I T A !
I envisioned Turkey day with my mother, maybe his, Sammy, the kids, etc etc even Amber or Neil.
Went to a friends for Dinner. It wasn't the same.
Why did we sign another lease?
Why could't he bite the bullet and just get down here already.
Change your freaking career already.
I'm sick of driving back and forth.
I'm sick of working for whomever needs me.
Sure, it isn't boring but it certainly is tedious.
I have started off the day actually headed in the wrong direction not knowing which hospital to show up at.
I'm giving it a few months and then I think I will not return to NJ.
I'm working after next week for a few weeks straight.
Then back again.
P I T A !
Saturday, October 25, 2008
The internet vortex....
Couldn't sign into this account for weeks.
Must have been stuck in some sort of internet vortex from which there is no escape.
Emerging from the vortex I can only tell you that I am still frustrated.
We are awaiting an appointment for a stress thallium.
I had to reschedule two of them due to family illness.
Life! "Life is what happens to you while you are busy making plans..."It sure does stink when that quote rings true.
Must have been stuck in some sort of internet vortex from which there is no escape.
Emerging from the vortex I can only tell you that I am still frustrated.
We are awaiting an appointment for a stress thallium.
I had to reschedule two of them due to family illness.
Life! "Life is what happens to you while you are busy making plans..."It sure does stink when that quote rings true.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
About the walk
Yes, we walked.
It was very warm, a smaller turnout than I imagined.
It was the first annual Walk from Obesity in Myrtle Beach.
I will definitely go next year.
It was very warm, a smaller turnout than I imagined.
It was the first annual Walk from Obesity in Myrtle Beach.
I will definitely go next year.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Walking in Myrtle
What have I done!?
Well, firstly, again I walk SLOWER and for a smaller distance outside than I do on the treadmill.
Maybe it's the singing I am doing while on the tread.
I would be thought a nutcase if I was strolling through the streets of the Farm singing Bon Jovi.
Well, we signed up for the Walk from Obesity event this Saturday at the Market Commons in Myrtle Beach, SC.
I knew about this a few weeks ago but wasn't sure if it was to be held when we would be here.
It is this weekend and we are here so we are walking.
There is NOWHERE on the site about how far it is.
It is lists 3 hours as the elapsed time.
The training tips show a 3 mile training schedule so I am ASSuming it is 3 miles.
No problem!
Well, firstly, again I walk SLOWER and for a smaller distance outside than I do on the treadmill.
Maybe it's the singing I am doing while on the tread.
I would be thought a nutcase if I was strolling through the streets of the Farm singing Bon Jovi.
Well, we signed up for the Walk from Obesity event this Saturday at the Market Commons in Myrtle Beach, SC.
I knew about this a few weeks ago but wasn't sure if it was to be held when we would be here.
It is this weekend and we are here so we are walking.
There is NOWHERE on the site about how far it is.
It is lists 3 hours as the elapsed time.
The training tips show a 3 mile training schedule so I am ASSuming it is 3 miles.
No problem!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Shattered windshield
Yesterday while driving my lovely (blech) HOUR commute I heard a rock hit my windshield. F$%K!
I could see the tiniest crack, star shaped almost.
At the next red light I leaned over and tried to see if I could feel it at all.
Nope, smooth.
OK, I get out of the car when I got home and felt the place but this time on the outside, nope, can feel nothing.
No biggie I thought.
This mornings drive was uneventful.
This afternoon, however, was bad.
I didn't notice anything while driving home but when I got out of the car I looked back and noticed the small star nick was now a horizontal crack on my windshield measuring about 15 inches long.
DOUBLE F#CK!!
Yes, I'm covered. Glass coverage is something I have always had...just in case.
My problem was I have a $1000 deductible. It is stupid I know, but it saves me money.
Damn damn damn, I don't have cash right now to lay out for this!
I try to call the dealer to see how much they would charge, got no answer, left a message.
I then called GEICO (love them) to ask where they would send me anyhow and how much it would cost.
ZIPPO, nothing nada, zilch!!
Yep, there is some statute which makes glass coverage FREE. The fee is NOT subject to my deductible!
WOOO HOOOOOOO.
Get this, they even come to your house to fix!
It will be fixed when I get home Friday morning.
We are leaving tomorrow after work-- about 6 pm.
The drive will take 10-12 hours. I hope the glass holds up.
I hope I also don't get a ticket.
I hope that if I do get pulled over I can show them I have an appointment to have it fixed.
MURPHY!
I wish he would stop following me around.
I could see the tiniest crack, star shaped almost.
At the next red light I leaned over and tried to see if I could feel it at all.
Nope, smooth.
OK, I get out of the car when I got home and felt the place but this time on the outside, nope, can feel nothing.
No biggie I thought.
This mornings drive was uneventful.
This afternoon, however, was bad.
I didn't notice anything while driving home but when I got out of the car I looked back and noticed the small star nick was now a horizontal crack on my windshield measuring about 15 inches long.
DOUBLE F#CK!!
Yes, I'm covered. Glass coverage is something I have always had...just in case.
My problem was I have a $1000 deductible. It is stupid I know, but it saves me money.
Damn damn damn, I don't have cash right now to lay out for this!
I try to call the dealer to see how much they would charge, got no answer, left a message.
I then called GEICO (love them) to ask where they would send me anyhow and how much it would cost.
ZIPPO, nothing nada, zilch!!
Yep, there is some statute which makes glass coverage FREE. The fee is NOT subject to my deductible!
WOOO HOOOOOOO.
Get this, they even come to your house to fix!
It will be fixed when I get home Friday morning.
We are leaving tomorrow after work-- about 6 pm.
The drive will take 10-12 hours. I hope the glass holds up.
I hope I also don't get a ticket.
I hope that if I do get pulled over I can show them I have an appointment to have it fixed.
MURPHY!
I wish he would stop following me around.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
The best possible news.....this month
Got the best possible news today!
My surgeon was going to bat for me regarding putting a little pressure on my Dr. to get my information together to submit to insurance.
If you don’t know the story, see this post about this being the NINTH month of a 6 month supervised diet!!
Three weeks ago, thereabouts, I spoke to the surgeon and she would get the ball rolling. I have been playing phone tag with her office staff for weeks.
I have a long commute so as soon as I got into the car today(and yes, I left her a few messages during the day), and left her a voicemail telling her I was in the car for about an hour and to get back to me if she could. ((Throughout the day each time she called me back I was scrubbed so I couldn't answer the phone. By the time I was able to return the call I would only get her voicemail)).
The office coordinator called me back halfway into my ride home.
I AM SUBMITTED!!
OH MY GOD!! She says the only thing she needs from me is the psych evaluation. She did NOT mention needing the Stress Thallium nor the Venous Duplex….I’m hoping their requirements have changed and they don’t need them.
Timing is a freaking little troublemaker in my life. It is comical, my timing in life. We are to be leaving for SC for two weeks. I will call tomorrow and see if I can squeeze the evaluation in Thursday after work. If not Thursday, as soon as I get home. It’s going to happen. FINALLY!
I was thinking back in July when I was getting nowhere with my PMD that I wanted to wait until September anyway. My surgeons’ team was to start placing the Realize lapband as well as the Lapband. The realize band is the one I want. I like the way the port is anchored. Things happen for a reason.
Oddly, I am nervous. I called my best friend up and told her that next summer will be my summer! I am so happy.
My surgeon was going to bat for me regarding putting a little pressure on my Dr. to get my information together to submit to insurance.
If you don’t know the story, see this post about this being the NINTH month of a 6 month supervised diet!!
Three weeks ago, thereabouts, I spoke to the surgeon and she would get the ball rolling. I have been playing phone tag with her office staff for weeks.
I have a long commute so as soon as I got into the car today(and yes, I left her a few messages during the day), and left her a voicemail telling her I was in the car for about an hour and to get back to me if she could. ((Throughout the day each time she called me back I was scrubbed so I couldn't answer the phone. By the time I was able to return the call I would only get her voicemail)).
The office coordinator called me back halfway into my ride home.
I AM SUBMITTED!!
OH MY GOD!! She says the only thing she needs from me is the psych evaluation. She did NOT mention needing the Stress Thallium nor the Venous Duplex….I’m hoping their requirements have changed and they don’t need them.
Timing is a freaking little troublemaker in my life. It is comical, my timing in life. We are to be leaving for SC for two weeks. I will call tomorrow and see if I can squeeze the evaluation in Thursday after work. If not Thursday, as soon as I get home. It’s going to happen. FINALLY!
I was thinking back in July when I was getting nowhere with my PMD that I wanted to wait until September anyway. My surgeons’ team was to start placing the Realize lapband as well as the Lapband. The realize band is the one I want. I like the way the port is anchored. Things happen for a reason.
Oddly, I am nervous. I called my best friend up and told her that next summer will be my summer! I am so happy.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
5 days, just 5 days
...until we go "home".
Ahh the beach will be great. It always is so beautiful this time of year.
We can enjoy the beach, virtually tourist free.
I love them but I can see why year rounders make a squawk.
We were to be there already. It gets to me that we still aren't.
Right this minute would be an opportune time to actually go.
He just ended a 2 year contract with one of the big pharma companies here in central NJ.
I WOULD have been set and ready to go if my surgery was done.
I worked with my surgeon last week and again told her about the phone tag I was playing with her office staff.
She, and her group are willing to hold my Drs hiney against the fire in getting my gosh darned paperwork filed. See this post to explain it a bit better.
Anyhoo...spoke to one office person, the other is out, got in touch with another, and someone else is out.....played phone tag Thursday and I have a message in to one of them. Hopefully I can touch base with them Monday.
It is SO HARD to do anything phone related during my workday.
It is next to impossible to be on a phone "at will". If I am scrubbed in surgery I cannot answer the phone. Yes, a nurse "could" take the call for me, or even hold the phone to my ear but it is just awkward. Between cases, I get the message, I call, leave a message. This was repeated over and over again.
Sooooo if my freaking doctor had done what she was SUPPOSED to do, we could drive down to the Myrtle Beach,SC for a final time and STAY there!
Ahh the beach will be great. It always is so beautiful this time of year.
We can enjoy the beach, virtually tourist free.
I love them but I can see why year rounders make a squawk.
We were to be there already. It gets to me that we still aren't.
Right this minute would be an opportune time to actually go.
He just ended a 2 year contract with one of the big pharma companies here in central NJ.
I WOULD have been set and ready to go if my surgery was done.
I worked with my surgeon last week and again told her about the phone tag I was playing with her office staff.
She, and her group are willing to hold my Drs hiney against the fire in getting my gosh darned paperwork filed. See this post to explain it a bit better.
Anyhoo...spoke to one office person, the other is out, got in touch with another, and someone else is out.....played phone tag Thursday and I have a message in to one of them. Hopefully I can touch base with them Monday.
It is SO HARD to do anything phone related during my workday.
It is next to impossible to be on a phone "at will". If I am scrubbed in surgery I cannot answer the phone. Yes, a nurse "could" take the call for me, or even hold the phone to my ear but it is just awkward. Between cases, I get the message, I call, leave a message. This was repeated over and over again.
Sooooo if my freaking doctor had done what she was SUPPOSED to do, we could drive down to the Myrtle Beach,SC for a final time and STAY there!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
looking back...
Looking back on my first post .
Thought I would have come farther, further, whatever in this time.
Still being held up from even submitting my information to the insurance company.
Why is she holding me up?
I KNOW ( as we have discussed it before) that she does not approve of any weight loss surgery.
She did though tell me that she would work with me.
I wish she would have told me she would cause delay back in January. I would have gotten another PMD.
I still am firing her, as soon as I get my info I will again request my chart then get another Dr..
Life...is what hapens while you are busy making plans...
Thought I would have come farther, further, whatever in this time.
Still being held up from even submitting my information to the insurance company.
Why is she holding me up?
I KNOW ( as we have discussed it before) that she does not approve of any weight loss surgery.
She did though tell me that she would work with me.
I wish she would have told me she would cause delay back in January. I would have gotten another PMD.
I still am firing her, as soon as I get my info I will again request my chart then get another Dr..
Life...is what hapens while you are busy making plans...
Adele exclusive pre release album
I just downloaded a few songs fom this album. The Chasing Pavements song I can't get out of my head.
The video was so different, I had to watch it again.
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The video was so different, I had to watch it again.
You can get it now at
Get the official Convention podcasts
Can't deny it, the upcoming November election will be a monumental event.
Yes, I know who I am voting for but whichever party wins the country will break a barrier.
We will either have a man of color leading the country or a woman VP.
Yes, I know who I am voting for but whichever party wins the country will break a barrier.
We will either have a man of color leading the country or a woman VP.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Walking today waiting for the rain
HOT HOT HOT and sticky.
Been taking my walks outside for what reason I do not know.
Maybe somewhere in my brain I am thinking that if it is sweltering outside I can lose more weight.
I walked for 3 1/2 miles today.
I'll take it. It is a lot better than I was doing last month.
I wonder why, at my advanced age, I lose interest. I THINK I am in for the long haul.
I actually think I am right now. I have days though where I blow off exercise all together.
I feel better afterwards. I enjoy the benefits. I am losing weight, slowly but surely.
Why does my achieving mind allow myself to slip?
Ahh another answer I will never find.
I wanted to run so badly in the Komen Race for the Cure in October.
There is no way I can do it. I know I can walk (or can I) the whole distance but I wanted to be able to run.
The next marathon goal I am thinking about it the Myrtle Beach BiLo Marathon. There is a 5k and a 10k (again, I think). It is in February. I think I can handle that.
It is at least a goal to strive for.
Mr. would come along.
He was a multi marathoner afterall. Boston, NY and a few small town races. He still holds some record at his highschool.
When I met him, he would always tell me he was a "legend".
He's been wanting to get back into running for the last 5 years at least.
He has come to the gym with me and walked with me a few times.
He's too competative. He gets frustrated if he can't go ALL OUT. I wish he would discover running again...for his own sanity.
Been taking my walks outside for what reason I do not know.
Maybe somewhere in my brain I am thinking that if it is sweltering outside I can lose more weight.
I walked for 3 1/2 miles today.
I'll take it. It is a lot better than I was doing last month.
I wonder why, at my advanced age, I lose interest. I THINK I am in for the long haul.
I actually think I am right now. I have days though where I blow off exercise all together.
I feel better afterwards. I enjoy the benefits. I am losing weight, slowly but surely.
Why does my achieving mind allow myself to slip?
Ahh another answer I will never find.
I wanted to run so badly in the Komen Race for the Cure in October.
There is no way I can do it. I know I can walk (or can I) the whole distance but I wanted to be able to run.
The next marathon goal I am thinking about it the Myrtle Beach BiLo Marathon. There is a 5k and a 10k (again, I think). It is in February. I think I can handle that.
It is at least a goal to strive for.
Mr. would come along.
He was a multi marathoner afterall. Boston, NY and a few small town races. He still holds some record at his highschool.
When I met him, he would always tell me he was a "legend".
He's been wanting to get back into running for the last 5 years at least.
He has come to the gym with me and walked with me a few times.
He's too competative. He gets frustrated if he can't go ALL OUT. I wish he would discover running again...for his own sanity.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
4 miles...NOT
I am sooo very tired, and HOT. I feel and look like a drowned rat!
September being a new month!! Another new month I was so excited about perhaps getting SOMEWHERE with my Doctor.
I renewed my vows to myself to keep on keepin' on!
I walked, nearly 4 miles today.
I had to stop, after all I was dying, at 3.88.
With the steps from work plus the walk I went over 10,000 steps per my pedometer.
I couldn't take another step. Jon Bon Jovi couldn't help, Billy Joel couldn't help, Garth either. It's sad when Garth can't kick your hiney into gear.
Anyhow, better to have walked some than none at all.....right?
Think I need a new pair of sneaks. The Treadmill is tearing up the tread on my sneakers.
I LOVE the sneaks I have from Nike, they are Nike+ but I don't want to spend that kind of money now. I have the pouch from Marware that I can put the Nike+ Ipod sensor into. I'll go shopping this weekend, perhaps for NB's. They have been my go to sneaks when I can't find Nikes on sale.
September being a new month!! Another new month I was so excited about perhaps getting SOMEWHERE with my Doctor.
I renewed my vows to myself to keep on keepin' on!
I walked, nearly 4 miles today.
I had to stop, after all I was dying, at 3.88.
With the steps from work plus the walk I went over 10,000 steps per my pedometer.
I couldn't take another step. Jon Bon Jovi couldn't help, Billy Joel couldn't help, Garth either. It's sad when Garth can't kick your hiney into gear.
Anyhow, better to have walked some than none at all.....right?
Think I need a new pair of sneaks. The Treadmill is tearing up the tread on my sneakers.
I LOVE the sneaks I have from Nike, they are Nike+ but I don't want to spend that kind of money now. I have the pouch from Marware that I can put the Nike+ Ipod sensor into. I'll go shopping this weekend, perhaps for NB's. They have been my go to sneaks when I can't find Nikes on sale.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Home made CHILI
Got inspired by a few WLS people on the Ytube.
I am the first to admit, I am a HORRIBLE cook.
I have tried, seriously, and yes, I have burned water!
I can bake, some, but cannot cook well to save my life.
The things I do make which are edible are in the form of a mish mash.
Take ziti or lasagna for example, it's hard to ruin it. It's a mish mash of pasta, sauce (NO! it's NOT GRAVY and yes I am Italian!!), cheeses and meat.
The same goes for a home made soup, I can do that...again, a mish mash.
When I saw the people making all sorts of CHILI for the protein meal I became interested.
The only chillies I have had were one or two from friends/family or Wendy's.
They are OK.
I thought I had a real dislike for beans(except for pasta faglioli) but I was going to try.
The WLS people making chili were upping the beans and substituting ground turkey for the chopped meat.
Eww, I thought...all those beans.
Hey, I LOVE Pasta Faglioli so I would TRY the multi bean chili.
I have made it 4 or 5 times so far, three variations.
The first was made with 3 types of beans and regular ground meat.
The next time it was 3 beans and stew meat pieces.
The last variation was indeed the ground turkey. Since the turkey didn't make it awful, this is how I will make it from now on...for the reduction in fat per serving.
So...in my mish mash way of describing my recipe here it is:
1-2 pounds of ground turkey
1 can black beans (frijol negro)
1 can kidney beans
1 can white beans (Cannellini)
1 small can of tomato paste
1 large can of tomato sauce
2 med can of diced tomatoes(with sweet chillies)
5 clove of garlic sliced and diced and chopped to bits
1/2 large onion sliced and diced and chopped to bits
EVOO and butter
I rinse the canned beans in a colander and set aside to drain.
While I am browning the meat in a skillet with just a drop or two of EVOO.
In a heavy stock pot I put in a slightly more generous drop of EVOO and a pat of butter.
On low heat I stir the onion until it is translucent (huh fancy schmancy). Add garlic....mmmsmells delish at this point...
Still constantly stir the meat as it's browning.
to the stockpot add the tomato paste. Lydia always says to saute the tomato paste a bit to give it flavor...ok...so saute it a bit....
to this I add the tomato sauce, the diced tomatoes (with their juice), and the beans.
When the meat is done browning, drain in the colander and add to the stockpot.
IF..if IF...the mish mash is too dry looking....add a can of water. Stir, getting everything mixed.
When it comes to a bubble, lower the flame, cover and let it cook for about 40 minutes. Give it a quick stir about every ten minutes.
Check halfway through in case you need to add more water and give it a stir.
Serve with a sprinkle of mild cheddar cheese or sour cream.
It is delicious. Believe me, I am a picky eater.
The next time I make a batch I will put up pics.
I am the first to admit, I am a HORRIBLE cook.
I have tried, seriously, and yes, I have burned water!
I can bake, some, but cannot cook well to save my life.
The things I do make which are edible are in the form of a mish mash.
Take ziti or lasagna for example, it's hard to ruin it. It's a mish mash of pasta, sauce (NO! it's NOT GRAVY and yes I am Italian!!), cheeses and meat.
The same goes for a home made soup, I can do that...again, a mish mash.
When I saw the people making all sorts of CHILI for the protein meal I became interested.
The only chillies I have had were one or two from friends/family or Wendy's.
They are OK.
I thought I had a real dislike for beans(except for pasta faglioli) but I was going to try.
The WLS people making chili were upping the beans and substituting ground turkey for the chopped meat.
Eww, I thought...all those beans.
Hey, I LOVE Pasta Faglioli so I would TRY the multi bean chili.
I have made it 4 or 5 times so far, three variations.
The first was made with 3 types of beans and regular ground meat.
The next time it was 3 beans and stew meat pieces.
The last variation was indeed the ground turkey. Since the turkey didn't make it awful, this is how I will make it from now on...for the reduction in fat per serving.
So...in my mish mash way of describing my recipe here it is:
1-2 pounds of ground turkey
1 can black beans (frijol negro)
1 can kidney beans
1 can white beans (Cannellini)
1 small can of tomato paste
1 large can of tomato sauce
2 med can of diced tomatoes(with sweet chillies)
5 clove of garlic sliced and diced and chopped to bits
1/2 large onion sliced and diced and chopped to bits
EVOO and butter
I rinse the canned beans in a colander and set aside to drain.
While I am browning the meat in a skillet with just a drop or two of EVOO.
In a heavy stock pot I put in a slightly more generous drop of EVOO and a pat of butter.
On low heat I stir the onion until it is translucent (huh fancy schmancy). Add garlic....mmmsmells delish at this point...
Still constantly stir the meat as it's browning.
to the stockpot add the tomato paste. Lydia always says to saute the tomato paste a bit to give it flavor...ok...so saute it a bit....
to this I add the tomato sauce, the diced tomatoes (with their juice), and the beans.
When the meat is done browning, drain in the colander and add to the stockpot.
IF..if IF...the mish mash is too dry looking....add a can of water. Stir, getting everything mixed.
When it comes to a bubble, lower the flame, cover and let it cook for about 40 minutes. Give it a quick stir about every ten minutes.
Check halfway through in case you need to add more water and give it a stir.
Serve with a sprinkle of mild cheddar cheese or sour cream.
It is delicious. Believe me, I am a picky eater.
The next time I make a batch I will put up pics.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Microsoft's new SURFACE
This will revolutionize pda, business lunches, sightseeing, schoolwork etc.
We all saw Tom Cruise in that movie where he was pointing and moving icons on a virtual screen/wall. We are not too far off from that now.
I have to stop at the Starwood Sheraton next month and see if they have one of the new tabletop multi-touch computers in the lobby.One of the "concepts" from the conecept video is we will be able to lay your device onto the tabletop and would magically(el Bluetooth I suppose) zap info, photos, videos, documents into your phone, pda, laptop etc.
It shows a man laying down his phone, his contacts appear on the tabletop map as star icons, he taps them (presumably) to add them ((or DELETE them)) from his plans.
HOW freaking cool is that?
God, I want to be a youngster in 50 years. How magnificent this world will be technologically....if we aren't all dead by then.
We all saw Tom Cruise in that movie where he was pointing and moving icons on a virtual screen/wall. We are not too far off from that now.
I have to stop at the Starwood Sheraton next month and see if they have one of the new tabletop multi-touch computers in the lobby.One of the "concepts" from the conecept video is we will be able to lay your device onto the tabletop and would magically(el Bluetooth I suppose) zap info, photos, videos, documents into your phone, pda, laptop etc.
It shows a man laying down his phone, his contacts appear on the tabletop map as star icons, he taps them (presumably) to add them ((or DELETE them)) from his plans.
HOW freaking cool is that?
God, I want to be a youngster in 50 years. How magnificent this world will be technologically....if we aren't all dead by then.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo & Juliet
Lazy day Saturday lurking on YT I stumbled upon a snipette of my all time favorite movie. Of course (not having the movie here in NJ) I watched the entire movie again 9 minutes at a time....lol
A lot of the comments on the vids seem to be from young students watching it for English class. Many are comparing the looks of Romeo - Leonard Whiting to that of Zack Efron ( I had to look that one up, no teens in this house anymore).
Yes, the look eerily similar. Both very handsome.
Juliet - Olivia Hussey is such a beauty. She was 15 when the film was made. They still are friends. There are several print interviews on the web as well as excerpts from an interview with Olivia Hussey from a classic film tribute at the Castro Theatre in San Fransisco.
Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo & Juliet.
We saw it in highschool. I was 15 at the time. I remember the boy I was in madly in love with at the time.
We read Shakespeare's play during the same time.
I loved the movie (which we saw on film-projector and all).Last year we picked up the DVD. I keep it in SC. Have watched it a few times. Will watch it again.Young love,forbidden love, conflict, family feuds, this play is a must read, the DVD/film is a must see.
Some of my favorite scenes:
*The costume ball where Romeo first sees Juliet ( he was in "love" with Rosaline). He sees her and is mesmerized. She notices after a unintentional glance. They dance then lose sight of eachother. I laughed when he grasped her hand from behind the column surprising her.
*The Balcony. What girl doesn't love that?
*Mercutio dies. "You ask for me tomorrow and you shall find me a grave man", "why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm", "a plague on both your houses", "They've made worm's meat....of ...me"
*Romeo slews Tybalt "I am fortunes fool"
*The morning after...again, it's a girl thing.
*"Shall I speak ill of him that is my husband?"
*Juliet begging Friar for help. She gets the flask of poison "Give it to me!"
*The damned, slow donkey!! Good Lord, what bad timing!!
*The crypt scene both when Romeo finds Juliet, then when she finds him, dead.
I hope highschoolers are still required to read this play.
A lot of the comments on the vids seem to be from young students watching it for English class. Many are comparing the looks of Romeo - Leonard Whiting to that of Zack Efron ( I had to look that one up, no teens in this house anymore).
Yes, the look eerily similar. Both very handsome.
Juliet - Olivia Hussey is such a beauty. She was 15 when the film was made. They still are friends. There are several print interviews on the web as well as excerpts from an interview with Olivia Hussey from a classic film tribute at the Castro Theatre in San Fransisco.
Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo & Juliet.
We saw it in highschool. I was 15 at the time. I remember the boy I was in madly in love with at the time.
We read Shakespeare's play during the same time.
I loved the movie (which we saw on film-projector and all).Last year we picked up the DVD. I keep it in SC. Have watched it a few times. Will watch it again.Young love,forbidden love, conflict, family feuds, this play is a must read, the DVD/film is a must see.
Some of my favorite scenes:
*The costume ball where Romeo first sees Juliet ( he was in "love" with Rosaline). He sees her and is mesmerized. She notices after a unintentional glance. They dance then lose sight of eachother. I laughed when he grasped her hand from behind the column surprising her.
*The Balcony. What girl doesn't love that?
*Mercutio dies. "You ask for me tomorrow and you shall find me a grave man", "why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm", "a plague on both your houses", "They've made worm's meat....of ...me"
*Romeo slews Tybalt "I am fortunes fool"
*The morning after...again, it's a girl thing.
*"Shall I speak ill of him that is my husband?"
*Juliet begging Friar for help. She gets the flask of poison "Give it to me!"
*The damned, slow donkey!! Good Lord, what bad timing!!
*The crypt scene both when Romeo finds Juliet, then when she finds him, dead.
I hope highschoolers are still required to read this play.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Bankbook
Remember when you handed the teller your bankbook along with your deposit?
You saw your $$ tally and you just knew you'd be a millionaire someday.
Hey, technology is great, we need it, really BUT I still long for the "good ole days" bankbook in hand.
We do some banking online, billpay too.
I had to tweak the system a little. Not opening the mail is a little weird. Not buying stamps is a little weird too.
We did a lot of research a few years ago. We had accumulated moderate debt. His, mine and ours all in one bit pot. We weren't in trouble but we were looking into our first house.
David Bach and his "Latte Factor", Finance pages at Yahoo and Bankrate all had wonderful articles about savings, debt reduction, saving and retirement.
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You saw your $$ tally and you just knew you'd be a millionaire someday.
Hey, technology is great, we need it, really BUT I still long for the "good ole days" bankbook in hand.
We do some banking online, billpay too.
I had to tweak the system a little. Not opening the mail is a little weird. Not buying stamps is a little weird too.
We did a lot of research a few years ago. We had accumulated moderate debt. His, mine and ours all in one bit pot. We weren't in trouble but we were looking into our first house.
David Bach and his "Latte Factor", Finance pages at Yahoo and Bankrate all had wonderful articles about savings, debt reduction, saving and retirement.
High yield savings account
Get FICO Score Watch Now!
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Panacea81
Lauren Luke AKA Panacea81 on YouTube and her blog is a makeup Cinderella story.
I first saw Lauren's videos when I was looking for reviews on mascara.
Mah Scah Rah, her accent sings.....She's from NE England, had an Ebay store, then video how to's. She hawked products from Barry M and often talked about Mac and Bare Essentuals mineral makeup. If you take a look at her videos she was flown to NYC and is being given the opportunity to have her own line of cosmetics.
The funny thing about Lauren, she doesn't think shes beautiful.
She's quite stunning actually. She has a crooked smile but it adds to her charm.
Check her out, it's worth your time.
Watch at least one and catch her signature "Zoom Zoom".
I first saw Lauren's videos when I was looking for reviews on mascara.
Mah Scah Rah, her accent sings.....She's from NE England, had an Ebay store, then video how to's. She hawked products from Barry M and often talked about Mac and Bare Essentuals mineral makeup. If you take a look at her videos she was flown to NYC and is being given the opportunity to have her own line of cosmetics.
The funny thing about Lauren, she doesn't think shes beautiful.
She's quite stunning actually. She has a crooked smile but it adds to her charm.
Check her out, it's worth your time.
Watch at least one and catch her signature "Zoom Zoom".
Breathing is nice
It's lovely to have an ephiphany, especially when it's in regard to your health.
I noticed something this last week.
I was nearly late for work three times last week.
The "tardies" are forced to park far away.
I was scurrying across the parking lot and noticed that I was walking at a good clip. Much faster than I would think a chubby girl could.
HA!
The TINY, oh so freaking tiny bit of weight that I have lost since January is frustrating. The WONDERFUL part of this stinking journey is my health is obviously changing for he better.
I was NOT out of breath walking across the parking lot.
I did not sweat walking across the parking lot.
It is nice to notice.
Okay, so "they say" I have sleep apnea. My lung function has definitely improved.
I HATE my CPAP machine. I really do. I don't think I am sleeping better. I am still sleepy when I wake up, isn't everyone? I do have to wake up at 5am though.
Co morbidities of obesity are many.
Joint pain, hypertension, diabetes, crapped out lung function, sleep apnea.
I hate that term.....or rather I hate that I have it.
I'm essentially too fat for my trachea and the tissues surrounding my trachea.
Slap in the face, but I did it to myself.
Watch out self, it;s CHANGING!
Why isn't the change good enough sometimes, the timeline?
Yes, I know, the weight didn't come on overnight. blah blah blah
Feelin' good today!
I noticed something this last week.
I was nearly late for work three times last week.
The "tardies" are forced to park far away.
I was scurrying across the parking lot and noticed that I was walking at a good clip. Much faster than I would think a chubby girl could.
HA!
The TINY, oh so freaking tiny bit of weight that I have lost since January is frustrating. The WONDERFUL part of this stinking journey is my health is obviously changing for he better.
I was NOT out of breath walking across the parking lot.
I did not sweat walking across the parking lot.
It is nice to notice.
Okay, so "they say" I have sleep apnea. My lung function has definitely improved.
I HATE my CPAP machine. I really do. I don't think I am sleeping better. I am still sleepy when I wake up, isn't everyone? I do have to wake up at 5am though.
Co morbidities of obesity are many.
Joint pain, hypertension, diabetes, crapped out lung function, sleep apnea.
I hate that term.....or rather I hate that I have it.
I'm essentially too fat for my trachea and the tissues surrounding my trachea.
Slap in the face, but I did it to myself.
Watch out self, it;s CHANGING!
Why isn't the change good enough sometimes, the timeline?
Yes, I know, the weight didn't come on overnight. blah blah blah
Feelin' good today!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Myrtle Beach
Decided to forego returning to the beach for a few weeks.
Myrtle will still be there.
I can make great money up here in NY.
Walking club is taking off. I actually think I LIKE walking again.
I hope to be running soon.
I thought I would be ready for the Komen half marathon in October @ SixFlags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. I am in NO WAY ready for that.
My run/walk sprints have slowed significantly.
Trying a new route tomorrow.
I'll map it over at mapmyrun.com.
Grab your new credit cardApply for the Discover® Open Road Card today! link goes direct to application
Go get some new shorts or sweatpants, yes you chubby girls too!Click here for activewear and casual clothing in the latest designs for real women! It's all at Junonia .
buy your new sneaks and join me in walking towards health.
Myrtle will still be there.
I can make great money up here in NY.
Walking club is taking off. I actually think I LIKE walking again.
I hope to be running soon.
I thought I would be ready for the Komen half marathon in October @ SixFlags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. I am in NO WAY ready for that.
My run/walk sprints have slowed significantly.
Trying a new route tomorrow.
I'll map it over at mapmyrun.com.
Grab your new credit cardApply for the Discover® Open Road Card today! link goes direct to application
Go get some new shorts or sweatpants, yes you chubby girls too!Click here for activewear and casual clothing in the latest designs for real women! It's all at Junonia .
buy your new sneaks and join me in walking towards health.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Oceanic dump of the Pacific Rim
3.5 million tons of JUNK. Plastic soup. An area twice the size of Texas a thousand miles off of North America?? I have to read more about this.
I heard about this a few years ago and like many busy overconsuming Americans I read about it, switched to glass containers, then forgot about it the next time a case of bottled water went on sale at Stop&Shop.
OMGoodness. I stink! I'm getting more stainless bottles from LLBean.
I have Nalgene bottles but now they are supposedly dangerous to drink from.
This Oceanic floating mess is killing us slowly.
Tiny bits of semi degraded plastic chips not quite settling, not quite floating in the ocean.
Plastic sand the man on tv is calling it.
We have really screwed up this planet.
Jellyfish, fish, birds, turtles all geting caught up in plastic twine and shopping bags.
If they don't die from being suffocated they are dying from ingesting the plastic chips/slush. If they don't die...hmmm..they are food for the next on the food chain...then up and up and up until some couple splits grilled Sea Bass in Cape Cod.
Their children have nosocomial symptoms but are basically healthy, or ARE they?
Their children, grandchildren....hmm...I wonder.
At least I'll be dead in 30, 40 or 50 years.
I heard about this a few years ago and like many busy overconsuming Americans I read about it, switched to glass containers, then forgot about it the next time a case of bottled water went on sale at Stop&Shop.
OMGoodness. I stink! I'm getting more stainless bottles from LLBean.
I have Nalgene bottles but now they are supposedly dangerous to drink from.
This Oceanic floating mess is killing us slowly.
Tiny bits of semi degraded plastic chips not quite settling, not quite floating in the ocean.
Plastic sand the man on tv is calling it.
We have really screwed up this planet.
Jellyfish, fish, birds, turtles all geting caught up in plastic twine and shopping bags.
If they don't die from being suffocated they are dying from ingesting the plastic chips/slush. If they don't die...hmmm..they are food for the next on the food chain...then up and up and up until some couple splits grilled Sea Bass in Cape Cod.
Their children have nosocomial symptoms but are basically healthy, or ARE they?
Their children, grandchildren....hmm...I wonder.
At least I'll be dead in 30, 40 or 50 years.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Toys, gifts, Xmas is coming FAST!
Elmo, Wii, Wii fit, Optimus Prime.
What will the big toy be for this upcoming holiday season?
Little faces everywhere will
yearn for the must have, need it now, Johnny has one toy.
For the adults, do they want the camera, the sat radio, the new bike, the treadmill?
It boggles the mind!
I have friends starting, and some completing their lists already.
I am a late shopper. I am not that organized.
Last few years over 80% of our holiday shopping was done online.
Toys, electronics, even clothes all bought online. Buy now, wrap later. There is too much going on during the holidays to have to worry about shopping.
Many retailers have online coupons or shipping specials so check in frequently.
Shop toys
What will the big toy be for this upcoming holiday season?
Little faces everywhere will
yearn for the must have, need it now, Johnny has one toy.
For the adults, do they want the camera, the sat radio, the new bike, the treadmill?
It boggles the mind!
I have friends starting, and some completing their lists already.
I am a late shopper. I am not that organized.
Last few years over 80% of our holiday shopping was done online.
Toys, electronics, even clothes all bought online. Buy now, wrap later. There is too much going on during the holidays to have to worry about shopping.
Many retailers have online coupons or shipping specials so check in frequently.
Shop toys
Netflix
Filled up the truck again today. It cost over $70 dollars.
It is becoming ridiculous.
I understand prices rising but last year we paid a dollar LESS. Seems to me too big of a jump in prices.
I'm supposed to be happy I suppose because prices have fallen in the last few days.
Contemplated going to the movies last weekend but the nice movie theater is 15 miles away. Gas for the drive plus stopping for dinner proves too costly lately.
I think we'll just up our Netflix to get one extra video.
We have the plan where we can rent two at a time at $13.99.
Plans start at $4.99.
The great thing about Netflix is there is no hurry to return, nor penalty for late movies.
We actually hadn't gotten to the last movie for more than three weeks.
We had gotten a few rounds of single movies being sent in that time.
Open the mailbox, there's a movie.
When you're finished, throw it into the pre paid envelope which is provided, then pop it into the mailbox.
How simple is that?
You can sign up for Netflix here. Try it FREE!!
It is becoming ridiculous.
I understand prices rising but last year we paid a dollar LESS. Seems to me too big of a jump in prices.
I'm supposed to be happy I suppose because prices have fallen in the last few days.
Contemplated going to the movies last weekend but the nice movie theater is 15 miles away. Gas for the drive plus stopping for dinner proves too costly lately.
I think we'll just up our Netflix to get one extra video.
We have the plan where we can rent two at a time at $13.99.
Plans start at $4.99.
The great thing about Netflix is there is no hurry to return, nor penalty for late movies.
We actually hadn't gotten to the last movie for more than three weeks.
We had gotten a few rounds of single movies being sent in that time.
Open the mailbox, there's a movie.
When you're finished, throw it into the pre paid envelope which is provided, then pop it into the mailbox.
How simple is that?
You can sign up for Netflix here. Try it FREE!!
Friday, August 15, 2008
Six Mile Run -- Walk
Well, uploading my walk/run into Nike+ and read somewhere on the site that people are using mapmyrun.
I signed up.
I THOUGHT I uploaded the walk/run here but it isn't working.
Nice , if it works.
Jury is still out.
I signed up.
I THOUGHT I uploaded the walk/run here but it isn't working.
Nice , if it works.
Jury is still out.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
I can see it too
The moon, although not full, sparked a pleasant memory tonight.
I said to someone once in a past life....oh, about 11 years ago...
Me: "I tell ya' what"
Him: "What?"
Me: "Look up"
Him: "Okay, what am I looking for?"
Me: "Look at the moon, can you see it?"
Him: "Yeah, I see it"
Me: "I see it too, see, we aren't that far away"
Him: "Yeah"
I loved you....thanks for the memory
Finally....in the groove
Ahh to day was one of those days when everything just works.
Woke up, made us a great healthy breakfast.
Farted around reading email for about an hour then headed out with the camera and new tripod and shot loads of pictures.
Princeton is lovely. I love walking around town people watching.
It's prettiest in the Fall.
Today wasn't as hot as it has been. The humidity here has been wicked.
I suppose it is better than being South(which I will be in a few weeks).
Summers in the South nearly kill me. When I am not working, I'll take it but when I am working and having to brave the heat....NOT GOOD!
Back to today.
I got back from the shoot around 2p.m.
I needed to get my walk/run in.
Strapped up the Polar F11 HRM, threw on my Nike+ sneaks, grabbed the Ipod and went out.
I keep forgetting to clip on my Omron Pedometer. Although I am tracking with Nike+ I like to see the steps displayed throughout the day. I am also in a walking group from WalkingSpree and the "tube".
I intended on taking my normal route however today was so pretty I went further.
Hey, I could stroll or sit down if it got to be too strenuous.
Guess what?!
It was GREAT!
I even got in running at least once every 5 minutes.
Been doing a lot of introspection lately with my contemplating Lapband.
My battles with my doctor and my many appointment with sub specialists are providing me with "cause for pause".
Pause for Sestamibi and possible hypoparathyroidism
Pause for a leaking ventricle and possible heart disease
Pause for Stress Thallium
Pause for Sleep studies and Cpap machines
Pause for protein drinks and calorie restriction
Pause for shin splints and sore ankles
My "whys" and "hows" are being redefined everyday with each new roadblock.
Been thinking a lot about Randy Pausch, his dying and his "Last Lecture".
I bough this book on CD (for my long drives) and a few copies of the book.
It is small, 5x8 maybe, and is rough cut. The pages are "torn", not clean crisp edges.
I'll give them as Christmas gifts.
He wrote/said -- and others have said the same but it's worth repeating.
"Brick walls (in this case my roadblocks) are there for a reason. They give us a chance to show how badly we want something."
In my seeking surgery I have, once again, recommitted to strive for a healthy lifestyle.
I USED to eat well.
I USED to exercise regularly.
I USED to take the time for my hobbies.
I USED to feel pretty great a lot.
I'm doing all of those things again. Not perfectly but I am doing them more often.
Today, I was in the groove and it felt great.
Check out Coastal Select
Woke up, made us a great healthy breakfast.
Farted around reading email for about an hour then headed out with the camera and new tripod and shot loads of pictures.
Princeton is lovely. I love walking around town people watching.
It's prettiest in the Fall.
Today wasn't as hot as it has been. The humidity here has been wicked.
I suppose it is better than being South(which I will be in a few weeks).
Summers in the South nearly kill me. When I am not working, I'll take it but when I am working and having to brave the heat....NOT GOOD!
Back to today.
I got back from the shoot around 2p.m.
I needed to get my walk/run in.
Strapped up the Polar F11 HRM, threw on my Nike+ sneaks, grabbed the Ipod and went out.
I keep forgetting to clip on my Omron Pedometer. Although I am tracking with Nike+ I like to see the steps displayed throughout the day. I am also in a walking group from WalkingSpree and the "tube".
I intended on taking my normal route however today was so pretty I went further.
Hey, I could stroll or sit down if it got to be too strenuous.
Guess what?!
It was GREAT!
I even got in running at least once every 5 minutes.
Been doing a lot of introspection lately with my contemplating Lapband.
My battles with my doctor and my many appointment with sub specialists are providing me with "cause for pause".
Pause for Sestamibi and possible hypoparathyroidism
Pause for a leaking ventricle and possible heart disease
Pause for Stress Thallium
Pause for Sleep studies and Cpap machines
Pause for protein drinks and calorie restriction
Pause for shin splints and sore ankles
My "whys" and "hows" are being redefined everyday with each new roadblock.
Been thinking a lot about Randy Pausch, his dying and his "Last Lecture".
I bough this book on CD (for my long drives) and a few copies of the book.
It is small, 5x8 maybe, and is rough cut. The pages are "torn", not clean crisp edges.
I'll give them as Christmas gifts.
He wrote/said -- and others have said the same but it's worth repeating.
"Brick walls (in this case my roadblocks) are there for a reason. They give us a chance to show how badly we want something."
In my seeking surgery I have, once again, recommitted to strive for a healthy lifestyle.
I USED to eat well.
I USED to exercise regularly.
I USED to take the time for my hobbies.
I USED to feel pretty great a lot.
I'm doing all of those things again. Not perfectly but I am doing them more often.
Today, I was in the groove and it felt great.
Check out Coastal Select
Friday, August 8, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
A little bit of Vanilla Heaven!!
Ok, so I liked the BSN Lean Dessert protein shakes.
I had NOT thrown in frozen bananas in to the mixer!
OMG!
Ok, I have to put this into an ice cream maker.
It truly tastes like ice cream!!
BSN Lean Dessert Protein Shake, 1.39 Lbs., Whipped Vanilla Cream
I had NOT thrown in frozen bananas in to the mixer!
OMG!
Ok, I have to put this into an ice cream maker.
It truly tastes like ice cream!!
BSN Lean Dessert Protein Shake, 1.39 Lbs., Whipped Vanilla Cream
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Nothing LEAN in the taste!
I LOVE when the postman leaves a package outside of my door.
In searching for the perfect, or less revolting protein drink/shake I have been trialing many different brands.
Today's DELICIOUS find is BSN Lean Dessert Whipped Vanilla Cream.
Can you say WOW!
I have to get more of this and fast!
In searching for the perfect, or less revolting protein drink/shake I have been trialing many different brands.
Today's DELICIOUS find is BSN Lean Dessert Whipped Vanilla Cream.
Can you say WOW!
I have to get more of this and fast!
What is SMUGMUG
Well....
Last year I was gifted a beautiful camera.
It is the Canon 40D.
It came along with two lenses.
The whole kit, although exciting has become a little intimidating!!
I was "into" photography way back a lifetime ago in highschool.
We had a little darkroom and I had a tiny Minolta fixed lens camera.
I loved everything about developing film and capturing my vision.
Further learning beyond the basics fell by the wayside. Sad huh?
In having this new camera in my life you can imagine I went shoot crazy!!
Then came the photo editing.
BTW, it being a DIGITAL SLR only made it better...or worse..lol for me!
I have thousands of pics which I try to edit when I can.
The winners....are kept on CD, an external HD and uploaded to the internet.
I looked around for a new place to hold my pics online.
I stumbled upon SMUGMUG and signed up for their FREE TRIAL.
Fell in love with the site and quickly signed up permanently.
Check it out, you'll be happy you did!
Promise
Last year I was gifted a beautiful camera.
It is the Canon 40D.
It came along with two lenses.
The whole kit, although exciting has become a little intimidating!!
I was "into" photography way back a lifetime ago in highschool.
We had a little darkroom and I had a tiny Minolta fixed lens camera.
I loved everything about developing film and capturing my vision.
Further learning beyond the basics fell by the wayside. Sad huh?
In having this new camera in my life you can imagine I went shoot crazy!!
Then came the photo editing.
BTW, it being a DIGITAL SLR only made it better...or worse..lol for me!
I have thousands of pics which I try to edit when I can.
The winners....are kept on CD, an external HD and uploaded to the internet.
I looked around for a new place to hold my pics online.
I stumbled upon SMUGMUG and signed up for their FREE TRIAL.
Fell in love with the site and quickly signed up permanently.
Check it out, you'll be happy you did!
Promise
Monday, August 4, 2008
FOUR FREAKIN CALLS
Have called the freaking office FOUR times since last week.
Can you say pissed off!?
Can you say pissed off!?
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Well didn't that suck...
...last week that is.
What is it?
The road to hell is paved with good intentions?
Life is what happens to you while you are busy making plans?
INTENDED on really pushing through the week and logging at least 15 miles.
Wasn't I supposed to be running straight by now?
I'm lucky if I do 1 minute intervals.
What did I do in reality? 8, MAYBE.
PLANNED on keeping strict on carbs(no, not eliminating them) and what did I do?
BREAD, BREAD and more bread.
What is it?
Why is it?
Who knows?
I sure don't.
Great news though, I get to try to do it again tomorrow.
I GET to. That's the prize!
There are some who do not have tomorrow.
The world said goodbye to Randy Pausch.
Great man. I'm glad I heard about him.
I'm glad I saw the Last Lecture.
This week WILL be a week of kicking ass though.
I will call the Dr and surgeons offices and get the thing rolling!
What is it?
The road to hell is paved with good intentions?
Life is what happens to you while you are busy making plans?
INTENDED on really pushing through the week and logging at least 15 miles.
Wasn't I supposed to be running straight by now?
I'm lucky if I do 1 minute intervals.
What did I do in reality? 8, MAYBE.
PLANNED on keeping strict on carbs(no, not eliminating them) and what did I do?
BREAD, BREAD and more bread.
What is it?
Why is it?
Who knows?
I sure don't.
Great news though, I get to try to do it again tomorrow.
I GET to. That's the prize!
There are some who do not have tomorrow.
The world said goodbye to Randy Pausch.
Great man. I'm glad I heard about him.
I'm glad I saw the Last Lecture.
This week WILL be a week of kicking ass though.
I will call the Dr and surgeons offices and get the thing rolling!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Firing the Pulmo too!
Thought I wrote about this.
The Pulmo appointment was last Tuesday.
Now he is also a pain in the ass!
I am, aside form being overweight, basically healthy.
I breath fine, I can walk up a flight of stairs and not die.
I exercise everyday.
Why on Earth they WANT to find something, anything wrong I don't know.
He has been an ass about the sleep study crap.
Anyhow, I did my two sleep studies which he ordered.
He said months ago he would then write my evaluation for me to give the surgeon.
Nope!
Another roadblock. His rules have now changed.
Are they in cahoots? I wonder!
He wants me to wear the CPAP machine for two months B E F O R E he will write the evaluation.
WHAT?
WHAT?
WHAT?
I sat there stunned!
"I did the studies, I need the notes"
Gives me a number, someone will be getting in touch with me about getting a machine (BTW, hasn't happened yet)
Well, I go to the desk, and GET my copies of the sleep studies. I don't need anything more from him to submit.
ALL OF THIS so far has just been to SUBMIT my shit to insurance for clearance.
I'll worry about getting his notes and letter another time.
I faxed the copies of the sleep studies to the surgeon.
This has been a comedy of errors. And damned frustrating!
I work in this industry. I can only imagine how frustrating it must be for someone with no medical background.
The Pulmo appointment was last Tuesday.
Now he is also a pain in the ass!
I am, aside form being overweight, basically healthy.
I breath fine, I can walk up a flight of stairs and not die.
I exercise everyday.
Why on Earth they WANT to find something, anything wrong I don't know.
He has been an ass about the sleep study crap.
Anyhow, I did my two sleep studies which he ordered.
He said months ago he would then write my evaluation for me to give the surgeon.
Nope!
Another roadblock. His rules have now changed.
Are they in cahoots? I wonder!
He wants me to wear the CPAP machine for two months B E F O R E he will write the evaluation.
WHAT?
WHAT?
WHAT?
I sat there stunned!
"I did the studies, I need the notes"
Gives me a number, someone will be getting in touch with me about getting a machine (BTW, hasn't happened yet)
Well, I go to the desk, and GET my copies of the sleep studies. I don't need anything more from him to submit.
ALL OF THIS so far has just been to SUBMIT my shit to insurance for clearance.
I'll worry about getting his notes and letter another time.
I faxed the copies of the sleep studies to the surgeon.
This has been a comedy of errors. And damned frustrating!
I work in this industry. I can only imagine how frustrating it must be for someone with no medical background.
I am firing my PMD.
I went to both the Pulmo and my PMD last week.
I have been so insensed I could not write about the experience clearly.
Walked into another monthly visit which should have been my last.
Should have walked out with a nice tidy little letter and a few copies of my progress notes from the last 6 months.
Last visit (June) I gave her the outline letter the Bari surgeon wants. It is simple. List the 6 months weight, attach copies of 6 progress notes along with an evaluation/recommendation for LapBand.
I gave her a month! I have been in the medical field for over 15 years. Seven of those years were behind the scenes dealing with patients charts and studies/audits. I KNOW it takes a few days to get everything together.
When I gave her the sample letter-outline she said she could not do it "today". Got it, I understand.
I DID, however expect it to be done a MONTH later!
Okay. so I step on the scale, she smiles and notes the weight then asks me," how are you coming along in the surgery process"? "Uhm, I cannot even SUBMIT Doc until you give me the progress notes and the referral for LapBand!" "I can't do that today" she says again.
Then she takes out a script and jots down the 6 weights on it along with the ICD code for morbid obesity. WHAT THE F*CK!? I told her that the surgeon will not accept this.
"You know I do not approve" she said. "I know" I told her again.
I am now seathing. I want to rip her head off. Okay, the fix is simple, she is now fired. She is no longer my doctor.
Upon going to the desk to schedule my next appointment (which she wants just before surgery, HA! If I ever get her fkn copies!) and ask the girls for copies of my last 6 progress notes. I work with and know many doctors and will just go get a new one. I have all of my sub specialty results proving some co morbidities. Take that with the progress notes and I should have no problem. Right?
W R O N G!
NONE, none, not one progress note has been transcribed yet, NONE, since January!
WHAT?
She uses a tick sheet. Sort of a cheat sheet which she later, I guess, dictates the notes to be transcribed.
Uhm, SIX months?
Yes she works alone now, but uhhhh I am relying on her notes for this submission.
It's been a week.
If by next Monday the surgeon doesn't have my paperwork form my PMD I will enlist one of my Dr. friends to put some heat on her.
The surgeons coordinator is pretty organized and I suppose is used to working with difficult doctors.
Writing this I am getting pissed off again.
I'm off most Thursdays so perhaps I need to make a phone call!
I have been so insensed I could not write about the experience clearly.
Walked into another monthly visit which should have been my last.
Should have walked out with a nice tidy little letter and a few copies of my progress notes from the last 6 months.
Last visit (June) I gave her the outline letter the Bari surgeon wants. It is simple. List the 6 months weight, attach copies of 6 progress notes along with an evaluation/recommendation for LapBand.
I gave her a month! I have been in the medical field for over 15 years. Seven of those years were behind the scenes dealing with patients charts and studies/audits. I KNOW it takes a few days to get everything together.
When I gave her the sample letter-outline she said she could not do it "today". Got it, I understand.
I DID, however expect it to be done a MONTH later!
Okay. so I step on the scale, she smiles and notes the weight then asks me," how are you coming along in the surgery process"? "Uhm, I cannot even SUBMIT Doc until you give me the progress notes and the referral for LapBand!" "I can't do that today" she says again.
Then she takes out a script and jots down the 6 weights on it along with the ICD code for morbid obesity. WHAT THE F*CK!? I told her that the surgeon will not accept this.
"You know I do not approve" she said. "I know" I told her again.
I am now seathing. I want to rip her head off. Okay, the fix is simple, she is now fired. She is no longer my doctor.
Upon going to the desk to schedule my next appointment (which she wants just before surgery, HA! If I ever get her fkn copies!) and ask the girls for copies of my last 6 progress notes. I work with and know many doctors and will just go get a new one. I have all of my sub specialty results proving some co morbidities. Take that with the progress notes and I should have no problem. Right?
W R O N G!
NONE, none, not one progress note has been transcribed yet, NONE, since January!
WHAT?
She uses a tick sheet. Sort of a cheat sheet which she later, I guess, dictates the notes to be transcribed.
Uhm, SIX months?
Yes she works alone now, but uhhhh I am relying on her notes for this submission.
It's been a week.
If by next Monday the surgeon doesn't have my paperwork form my PMD I will enlist one of my Dr. friends to put some heat on her.
The surgeons coordinator is pretty organized and I suppose is used to working with difficult doctors.
Writing this I am getting pissed off again.
I'm off most Thursdays so perhaps I need to make a phone call!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
re calibrating....and Nike+ ipod sensor
grrr
Nike + is supposed to log the last five walks/runs!
The code is copied correctly, it just has issues...
Anyhow, recalibrated the Pod. I am walking faster and my stride has changed.
Also, the pod had been off by as much as .3 miles once I went over 3 miles.
NOT good when I get to be real serious about logging.
It was .03 difference today after 2.68 miles. I can live with that for now.
Nike + is supposed to log the last five walks/runs!
The code is copied correctly, it just has issues...
Anyhow, recalibrated the Pod. I am walking faster and my stride has changed.
Also, the pod had been off by as much as .3 miles once I went over 3 miles.
NOT good when I get to be real serious about logging.
It was .03 difference today after 2.68 miles. I can live with that for now.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Finally
Finally got through to the Pulmonologists office, his Bklyn office anyhow.
His other office number would ring off the hook.
SOMETIMES I would get the service but they can only tell me what office hours they have.
Tuesday appt to get final results form the two sleep studies along with an order for CPAP machine I suppose.
I just need the damned letter/evaluation for my insurance.
He suggested PFT's the last visit months ago.
What a sham.
I still think he and the sleep lab owner/Dr. are either related or friends.
Called the surgeons office to make a psych appt. The Psychologist no longer goes to their group to see patients.
ANOTHER roadblock.
Maybe the universe is trying to tell me something?
I am dropping lbs very quickly. So quickly in fact that I ask Marty to test the scale. Nope, it is correct.
WTF? I am eating basically what I always have ( I never ate poorly..just too big of a portion).
I am exercising my ass off though....but nothing too crazy.
The only difference with this attempt and the last five or ten are:
My back, although it hurts, is not a constant 10+. It actually hovers around a 3-4-5 on most days.
My foot (R) and heel pain still flare up but only in the O R.
I am trying to get more sleep.
If anyone has a clue as to why weight is coming off now...I'd be interested.
Oh, the biggest changes are I am utilizing MANY tools in this weight loss attempt.
1} Nike+ Ipod sensor
2} Omron Pedometer
3} Polar F11 HRM
4} Uploading and tracking on all of the above websites
5} Spreadsheets tracking all data
6} Food diaries
7} Frequency
They do get overwhelming when I think about all of them...but when I am hooked up I actually like the data tracking.
His other office number would ring off the hook.
SOMETIMES I would get the service but they can only tell me what office hours they have.
Tuesday appt to get final results form the two sleep studies along with an order for CPAP machine I suppose.
I just need the damned letter/evaluation for my insurance.
He suggested PFT's the last visit months ago.
What a sham.
I still think he and the sleep lab owner/Dr. are either related or friends.
Called the surgeons office to make a psych appt. The Psychologist no longer goes to their group to see patients.
ANOTHER roadblock.
Maybe the universe is trying to tell me something?
I am dropping lbs very quickly. So quickly in fact that I ask Marty to test the scale. Nope, it is correct.
WTF? I am eating basically what I always have ( I never ate poorly..just too big of a portion).
I am exercising my ass off though....but nothing too crazy.
The only difference with this attempt and the last five or ten are:
My back, although it hurts, is not a constant 10+. It actually hovers around a 3-4-5 on most days.
My foot (R) and heel pain still flare up but only in the O R.
I am trying to get more sleep.
If anyone has a clue as to why weight is coming off now...I'd be interested.
Oh, the biggest changes are I am utilizing MANY tools in this weight loss attempt.
1} Nike+ Ipod sensor
2} Omron Pedometer
3} Polar F11 HRM
4} Uploading and tracking on all of the above websites
5} Spreadsheets tracking all data
6} Food diaries
7} Frequency
They do get overwhelming when I think about all of them...but when I am hooked up I actually like the data tracking.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Monday
New day, new week...keep on keepin' on.
Loads to do. Need to get on the Cardio's back regarding getting my precertification for the Thallium Stress test.
Totally forgot to make the psych appointment. I'll call tomorrow.
My surgeons office has a Psych who comes in and gives the evaluation. Hey! Whatever works.
The Dell crapped out on me when I was in Myrtle.
I have tried to reload Windows at least four times.
We wiped out the hard drive and tried all the tricks of the trade.
This is when it is advantageous to have Marty be in the field. He wasn't, however, able to fix it.
Off to Dell in the mail.
Pisses me off that a brand new computer does this. It's a machine afterall.....it's supposed to work.
If the computer age happened during our parents young adulthood you KNOW they would be workhorses...and would last for YEARS!
Everything is made like crap anymore.
Body has made a new setpoint which is nice.
A long weekend of not so careful eating has not caused me to gain weight.
NICE!
Now it's time to turn things up and get down another ten.
Ta'
Loads to do. Need to get on the Cardio's back regarding getting my precertification for the Thallium Stress test.
Totally forgot to make the psych appointment. I'll call tomorrow.
My surgeons office has a Psych who comes in and gives the evaluation. Hey! Whatever works.
The Dell crapped out on me when I was in Myrtle.
I have tried to reload Windows at least four times.
We wiped out the hard drive and tried all the tricks of the trade.
This is when it is advantageous to have Marty be in the field. He wasn't, however, able to fix it.
Off to Dell in the mail.
Pisses me off that a brand new computer does this. It's a machine afterall.....it's supposed to work.
If the computer age happened during our parents young adulthood you KNOW they would be workhorses...and would last for YEARS!
Everything is made like crap anymore.
Body has made a new setpoint which is nice.
A long weekend of not so careful eating has not caused me to gain weight.
NICE!
Now it's time to turn things up and get down another ten.
Ta'
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Echoooooo
Had an Echo this morning.
Tech showed and told me of a Tricuspid regurgitation.
GREAT, something else.
"Everyone has leaks though" she said.
Yes they do but when you see YOURS on the monitor it is a little disarming.
Called to find out about my Stress Thallium appointment and was told that I have to call the Dr.
I was to be given a pre cert # and I wasn't.
Well fuckadoodle. It's the holiday weekend. No one is around in the office.
Went to my primary last Thrusday. It was SUPPOSED to be my 6th month visit...and the springboard into submitting my paperwork to the insurance company.
Nah, she (my Dr) has other plans it seems.
She is VERY much against this surgery. She has been very vocal about it.
If she gives me more trouble about going forward I will just take my 6 months of weight tracking progress notes, fire her as my primary and trot on over to another Dr. Thank goodness I work in the industry and know many of them.
The Pulmo's office keeps calling me to make an appointment. The results form my second sleep study are in..... I have called the freaking office for a WEEK and no one answers. SOMETIMES the service answers...they just tell me when the office is open.
I chose my PCP because a few years ago my PCP who was also my Endocriologist (the best Dr I have had aside from my OB/GYN) started to only see peds. On my mothers recommendation I started seeing her Dr. Eh....no great impressions but I am my Dr in my eyes..and she would "do". She has her own agenda though. Likes HER referred testing sites and sub specialists. Perhaps it is because I am in the healthcare field but many of the Drs she has sent me to are sub par ( IN MY OPINION and experience). The place she sent me for the sestamibi and Dexa...CRAPOLA, her old partner who I had to see when she was unavailable... CRAPOLA...and the Pulmo(I would and should have gone to another) CRAPOLA....and last but not least....the Cardio ...CRAPOLA..I knew him a decade ago (less fat than I am now) and he was less grumpy and more attentive...maybe he just doesn't like fat people...maybe he is just an old bastard....
Man I am grumpy...but these are not the team I would be choosing.....I am changing PCPs after this banding crap is over....maybe a few months out though so she can see the results and change her mind.
So, I'm taking my tired, tricuspid leaking self to bed early. I have a splitting headache.
No walking tonight unless the pain goes away.
Tech showed and told me of a Tricuspid regurgitation.
GREAT, something else.
"Everyone has leaks though" she said.
Yes they do but when you see YOURS on the monitor it is a little disarming.
Called to find out about my Stress Thallium appointment and was told that I have to call the Dr.
I was to be given a pre cert # and I wasn't.
Well fuckadoodle. It's the holiday weekend. No one is around in the office.
Went to my primary last Thrusday. It was SUPPOSED to be my 6th month visit...and the springboard into submitting my paperwork to the insurance company.
Nah, she (my Dr) has other plans it seems.
She is VERY much against this surgery. She has been very vocal about it.
If she gives me more trouble about going forward I will just take my 6 months of weight tracking progress notes, fire her as my primary and trot on over to another Dr. Thank goodness I work in the industry and know many of them.
The Pulmo's office keeps calling me to make an appointment. The results form my second sleep study are in..... I have called the freaking office for a WEEK and no one answers. SOMETIMES the service answers...they just tell me when the office is open.
I chose my PCP because a few years ago my PCP who was also my Endocriologist (the best Dr I have had aside from my OB/GYN) started to only see peds. On my mothers recommendation I started seeing her Dr. Eh....no great impressions but I am my Dr in my eyes..and she would "do". She has her own agenda though. Likes HER referred testing sites and sub specialists. Perhaps it is because I am in the healthcare field but many of the Drs she has sent me to are sub par ( IN MY OPINION and experience). The place she sent me for the sestamibi and Dexa...CRAPOLA, her old partner who I had to see when she was unavailable... CRAPOLA...and the Pulmo(I would and should have gone to another) CRAPOLA....and last but not least....the Cardio ...CRAPOLA..I knew him a decade ago (less fat than I am now) and he was less grumpy and more attentive...maybe he just doesn't like fat people...maybe he is just an old bastard....
Man I am grumpy...but these are not the team I would be choosing.....I am changing PCPs after this banding crap is over....maybe a few months out though so she can see the results and change her mind.
So, I'm taking my tired, tricuspid leaking self to bed early. I have a splitting headache.
No walking tonight unless the pain goes away.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
OH, and
I did walk several times this last week.
The pod however is not working?
I think I put it to sleep.
I also forgot the pod one day, numnutz!
Back on track oficially Tuesday night.
Can't tomorrow, I am driving 10.5- 12 hours.
G R O A N.
The pod however is not working?
I think I put it to sleep.
I also forgot the pod one day, numnutz!
Back on track oficially Tuesday night.
Can't tomorrow, I am driving 10.5- 12 hours.
G R O A N.
Leaving the Turtle tomorrow :(
It's always too short, the time I am here in SC.
Some sun, some pool, some beach, some shopping, some "fun".
Lots of showers and thunder.
Perhaps I will be down again sooner than September.
I plan to recuperate here after my 2 week post op Dr.s visit.
Tuesday it is back to the grind. Work and pre-op business.
I'm only just worried about the Stress Thallium test.
I get sick easily. Heard others got sick during the test.
Wish me luck.
Some sun, some pool, some beach, some shopping, some "fun".
Lots of showers and thunder.
Perhaps I will be down again sooner than September.
I plan to recuperate here after my 2 week post op Dr.s visit.
Tuesday it is back to the grind. Work and pre-op business.
I'm only just worried about the Stress Thallium test.
I get sick easily. Heard others got sick during the test.
Wish me luck.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Turtle
Landed at the Turtle (Myrtle, that is) Friday morning. Landed, HA! I mean, I finally got to the door. I DROVE, again.
Bag of pretzels and 4 Diet Cokes eaten during the drive. Two cat-naps at rest stops. One bathroom break and one gas refueling. The trip still took me nearly 11.5 hours.
Had a major detour somewhere in Baltimore(I think).
Off course about 10 miles....thank goodness 95 shows up everywhere sooner or later.
Got in and the house is warm, not hot but not cool either.
Had it set on the "away" temperatuere setting of 78 degrees.
I never heard the compressor kicking in and it sure was getting warm.
Was it broken again?
The mysterious HVAC guy wasn't just going to be in the neighborhood like liast time.
WTF was I going to do?
I check the fuse box. I actually was going to trip the fuse and as soon as I touched the switch it kicked in.
Note to self: BE PRESENT NEXT house build. The wiring is FOR SHIT!
[For shit seems to be coming out of my mouth a lot lately]
Anywho, the ceiling fan makes it really nice in here.
It actually felt a little too cool when I went to bed (which was around 4:30 AM). I turned it up a little and woke up to feeling like a roasted chicken.
I have fiddled with it a bit and have to get it pumping before the really hot weather comes.
Barring coming here for recuperation, I won't be back again until September! I have to have it set cool enough to keep anything from getting moldy and stale.
VERY mindful of not eating like a pig down here. Last trip I gained the 8 lbs I had previously lost back again with a friend or two.
Didn't eat healthfully last night or today except for breakfast which was weight control oatmeal.
I just had a mini DiGiorno (sp) supreme pizza.
Stocking up today from Kroger or the Pig.
It is actually nicer here, temperature wise than it was in NJ/NY the last few days.
Going to the pool and beach for some sun.
Ta'
Bag of pretzels and 4 Diet Cokes eaten during the drive. Two cat-naps at rest stops. One bathroom break and one gas refueling. The trip still took me nearly 11.5 hours.
Had a major detour somewhere in Baltimore(I think).
Off course about 10 miles....thank goodness 95 shows up everywhere sooner or later.
Got in and the house is warm, not hot but not cool either.
Had it set on the "away" temperatuere setting of 78 degrees.
I never heard the compressor kicking in and it sure was getting warm.
Was it broken again?
The mysterious HVAC guy wasn't just going to be in the neighborhood like liast time.
WTF was I going to do?
I check the fuse box. I actually was going to trip the fuse and as soon as I touched the switch it kicked in.
Note to self: BE PRESENT NEXT house build. The wiring is FOR SHIT!
[For shit seems to be coming out of my mouth a lot lately]
Anywho, the ceiling fan makes it really nice in here.
It actually felt a little too cool when I went to bed (which was around 4:30 AM). I turned it up a little and woke up to feeling like a roasted chicken.
I have fiddled with it a bit and have to get it pumping before the really hot weather comes.
Barring coming here for recuperation, I won't be back again until September! I have to have it set cool enough to keep anything from getting moldy and stale.
VERY mindful of not eating like a pig down here. Last trip I gained the 8 lbs I had previously lost back again with a friend or two.
Didn't eat healthfully last night or today except for breakfast which was weight control oatmeal.
I just had a mini DiGiorno (sp) supreme pizza.
Stocking up today from Kroger or the Pig.
It is actually nicer here, temperature wise than it was in NJ/NY the last few days.
Going to the pool and beach for some sun.
Ta'
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Went to s&*t!
..the walk did today.
Freaking pissed me off I tell ya'!
The dip at the end of my horrible walk is when I had to ditch the Ipod and run for the bathroom!
Well, THAT never happened before....not during a walk.
I did get sick as a dog in the shower one day after I pushed over 4 miles.
I hadn't eaten too soon before. I was sipping water.
I guess I cannot exercise within 3 hours of eating?
I'll have to refine this because that would be ridiculous.
Freaking pissed me off I tell ya'!
The dip at the end of my horrible walk is when I had to ditch the Ipod and run for the bathroom!
Well, THAT never happened before....not during a walk.
I did get sick as a dog in the shower one day after I pushed over 4 miles.
I hadn't eaten too soon before. I was sipping water.
I guess I cannot exercise within 3 hours of eating?
I'll have to refine this because that would be ridiculous.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Head is going to explode!
Just waking up from a long long nap.
Home "ill" today. Head was exploding. Actually smelled smoke!
Full up on Advil and Diet Coke.
This is the 3rd day of headache.
Maybe PTH IS wacked and the second test was the for shit test.
GNC
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Hot steamy mess......
Freaking hot in the NY/NJ area Sat and Sunday. The week coming looks worse.
Thank goodness I'm headed south Thursday...maybe I can cool off!
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Sleeping Beauty drowning....
I begrudgingly went to my second night of the sleep study. I know they are screwing with me and i will be charged for this "2nd night".
[[Upon arriving to my first sleep study I was told that my insurance ONLY covers what is called a "split- night". If I had signs of needing CPAP I would be awakened halfway through the study, fitted with a mask and sent back to la la land. I woke up around 6 a.m. with NO MASK..hence, no CPAP needed.....right?? A week later I got a phone call telling me I had signs/episodes and I now needed a 2nd night...I smell a rat.]]
Anyhow, went and was pre fitted with the first mask, nose only...."Get it off of me"!
I felt like I was being smothered.
Second mask, went over nose AND mouth...."Nope, get it off of me"!
Ok, now I am being a PITA! Um, I couldn't breathe!
Ok, # 3 is what is called "nose pillows". Still feel very weird when I try to breathe with my mouth open...but we'll try it.
Woke up around 1 to pee.....no problems so far.....had a little bit of trouble getting back to sleep.
I was JARRED out of sleep my water being sprayed into my nose/throat and leaking on my head....I felt like I was choking. I was aspirating....I was dying.....
Ok, a little drama..but I was choking a bit...coughed it up and yelled for them to come get their equipment off me now please!
The tech said she put the humidity too high with the last adjustment. Ya' think!?
I was ten minutes shy of a full study required by insurance....it better be enough.
Took most of the goop out of my hair, threw my hair in a Novo hat and went on my way.
I didn't feel rested. I felt the same as I do every other morning I wake up at 5:30 a.m.
I'm a stubborn little shit when I want to be. I am not going to wear any apparatus. Nope, not doing it.
[[Upon arriving to my first sleep study I was told that my insurance ONLY covers what is called a "split- night". If I had signs of needing CPAP I would be awakened halfway through the study, fitted with a mask and sent back to la la land. I woke up around 6 a.m. with NO MASK..hence, no CPAP needed.....right?? A week later I got a phone call telling me I had signs/episodes and I now needed a 2nd night...I smell a rat.]]
Anyhow, went and was pre fitted with the first mask, nose only...."Get it off of me"!
I felt like I was being smothered.
Second mask, went over nose AND mouth...."Nope, get it off of me"!
Ok, now I am being a PITA! Um, I couldn't breathe!
Ok, # 3 is what is called "nose pillows". Still feel very weird when I try to breathe with my mouth open...but we'll try it.
Woke up around 1 to pee.....no problems so far.....had a little bit of trouble getting back to sleep.
I was JARRED out of sleep my water being sprayed into my nose/throat and leaking on my head....I felt like I was choking. I was aspirating....I was dying.....
Ok, a little drama..but I was choking a bit...coughed it up and yelled for them to come get their equipment off me now please!
The tech said she put the humidity too high with the last adjustment. Ya' think!?
I was ten minutes shy of a full study required by insurance....it better be enough.
Took most of the goop out of my hair, threw my hair in a Novo hat and went on my way.
I didn't feel rested. I felt the same as I do every other morning I wake up at 5:30 a.m.
I'm a stubborn little shit when I want to be. I am not going to wear any apparatus. Nope, not doing it.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
GI Jeff
Went to the hospital today, the Endo unit.
Had the EGD done.
Have the pics and report.
Mild "itis" both in the esophogus and stomach. Non erosive in the stomach.
Waiting for the results of the biopsies to rule out H. Pylori.
Although I LOVE Propophol I felt a little weird on the ride home.
Ate a little something then basically zoned out for a long nap.
Secong sleep study tomorrow night.
All that is left is Stress Thallium
Office visits with the Pulmo, Cardio and GI,
Venous Duplex........
Why am I doing this again?
You would think anyone could lose 60 pounds, no?
all of this after next weeks "vacation"!
I refuse to let anyone tell me I am on vacation.
Vacation does not consist of WORK.
Wherever I am, there I work...
Wasn't I supposed to be in Australia but now?
The house is gone :(.
We couldn't keep both.
What was the plan again?
Nearly three freaking years later.
Home home, and rental/friends retreat.
How I miss my bedroom.
I can't even fit my bed in the TH bedroom, not the way it should be!
I want my decade back!
Had the EGD done.
Have the pics and report.
Mild "itis" both in the esophogus and stomach. Non erosive in the stomach.
Waiting for the results of the biopsies to rule out H. Pylori.
Although I LOVE Propophol I felt a little weird on the ride home.
Ate a little something then basically zoned out for a long nap.
Secong sleep study tomorrow night.
All that is left is Stress Thallium
Office visits with the Pulmo, Cardio and GI,
Venous Duplex........
Why am I doing this again?
You would think anyone could lose 60 pounds, no?
all of this after next weeks "vacation"!
I refuse to let anyone tell me I am on vacation.
Vacation does not consist of WORK.
Wherever I am, there I work...
Wasn't I supposed to be in Australia but now?
The house is gone :(.
We couldn't keep both.
What was the plan again?
Nearly three freaking years later.
Home home, and rental/friends retreat.
How I miss my bedroom.
I can't even fit my bed in the TH bedroom, not the way it should be!
I want my decade back!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Pushing through it .... Doc ... Ethicon
I used to know what pushing through it meant......I had forgotten.
I got to that place today in my WALK (yes, still only walking) where I thought I couldn't take another freakin' step. Thank God for Billy Joel! His few songs I have on the ole Ipod started playing and soon I was off again......Thank you Billy!
I used to run.....why the hell did I stop and where the fuck have I been?
I am in a running (me, only walking) challenge with an amazing woman I have never met. She had LB surgery and posts on a message board/forum I read. I have been following her story and many successes. She is truly an inspiration! Thank you Christine!
I got to see Doc after all Friday. I was scheduled to see her but her office canceled me mid week and I was just going to reschedule. Funny thing though...I was working with her Friday afternoon and asked what she was doing after the case. "Nothing" she said then promptly called the office to ask me be fit in again. Nice to know the boss!
Seeing her for my "consult" is being done out of order because I cannot fit a visit with her into my schedule. Also, I needed to bring a person with me(their rules). The four friends I asked worked, one had her daughters prom. A friend I work with came, so nice of her to do so on a Friday night! Thank you Justine!
Maybe the lagging timeline will work for me. The group will start doing the Realize band from Ethicon. I love their products. Everything we use from Ethicon works in a superior fashion to their competitors. We are even supposed to switch back to their suture...I HOPE SO!
The main differences in the band systems are Ethicons has a unique port placement system. It looks like a cross between a PPH and circular stapler with a dash of clip applier. All of their stapling devices are great so I expect no less from this device.
I got to that place today in my WALK (yes, still only walking) where I thought I couldn't take another freakin' step. Thank God for Billy Joel! His few songs I have on the ole Ipod started playing and soon I was off again......Thank you Billy!
I used to run.....why the hell did I stop and where the fuck have I been?
I am in a running (me, only walking) challenge with an amazing woman I have never met. She had LB surgery and posts on a message board/forum I read. I have been following her story and many successes. She is truly an inspiration! Thank you Christine!
I got to see Doc after all Friday. I was scheduled to see her but her office canceled me mid week and I was just going to reschedule. Funny thing though...I was working with her Friday afternoon and asked what she was doing after the case. "Nothing" she said then promptly called the office to ask me be fit in again. Nice to know the boss!
Seeing her for my "consult" is being done out of order because I cannot fit a visit with her into my schedule. Also, I needed to bring a person with me(their rules). The four friends I asked worked, one had her daughters prom. A friend I work with came, so nice of her to do so on a Friday night! Thank you Justine!
Maybe the lagging timeline will work for me. The group will start doing the Realize band from Ethicon. I love their products. Everything we use from Ethicon works in a superior fashion to their competitors. We are even supposed to switch back to their suture...I HOPE SO!
The main differences in the band systems are Ethicons has a unique port placement system. It looks like a cross between a PPH and circular stapler with a dash of clip applier. All of their stapling devices are great so I expect no less from this device.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Cardio
OK, so today's Dr. visit was for the "heart Dr".
What a crotchety old coot!
NO bedside manner....even snarled a few times. NOT the man I knew 15 years ago...Hey, we all get old!
Sending me for a Stress thallium.. GREAT. Wanted a regular treadmill test but he says my insurance won't cover it.
I don't like nuclear medicine. I was sickened by the tech99 they gave me for the Sestamibi.
Not supposed to get you sick..but I was.
Feeling weird all day. Having an odd pain in my neck.
Did notice something though.....although the Dr.'s office(which was HUGE and beautiful) was on the grounds of the hospital there was NO PARKING in the lot outside of the building. I parked where I usually do near my building. I had to walk maybe 1/4 mile...maybe a bit more. I took it at a nice quick pace. It didn't bother me a bit!
Nice to see the change!
Pissing me off that weight is not moving.
I was exercising intermittently before Nike+. It has made me so accountable. It is a good thing except for the fact that the scale is NOT moving....and nope, haven't changed a thing food-wise.
I think I am an anomaly. Unless the weight will shift unexpectedly one day.
I'll be watching this closely.
Next week is the EGD. I am off to SC the following week so nothing is scheduled mid June. I wanted this whole mess to be over with by June. Doesn't look like it is in the stars.
I even started doubting my decision again. If the weight started moving I may decide not to. Since it is not moving one bit.....I'll stay on course.
What a crotchety old coot!
NO bedside manner....even snarled a few times. NOT the man I knew 15 years ago...Hey, we all get old!
Sending me for a Stress thallium.. GREAT. Wanted a regular treadmill test but he says my insurance won't cover it.
I don't like nuclear medicine. I was sickened by the tech99 they gave me for the Sestamibi.
Not supposed to get you sick..but I was.
Feeling weird all day. Having an odd pain in my neck.
Did notice something though.....although the Dr.'s office(which was HUGE and beautiful) was on the grounds of the hospital there was NO PARKING in the lot outside of the building. I parked where I usually do near my building. I had to walk maybe 1/4 mile...maybe a bit more. I took it at a nice quick pace. It didn't bother me a bit!
Nice to see the change!
Pissing me off that weight is not moving.
I was exercising intermittently before Nike+. It has made me so accountable. It is a good thing except for the fact that the scale is NOT moving....and nope, haven't changed a thing food-wise.
I think I am an anomaly. Unless the weight will shift unexpectedly one day.
I'll be watching this closely.
Next week is the EGD. I am off to SC the following week so nothing is scheduled mid June. I wanted this whole mess to be over with by June. Doesn't look like it is in the stars.
I even started doubting my decision again. If the weight started moving I may decide not to. Since it is not moving one bit.....I'll stay on course.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Boohoo...revised
Ok, LOOK over there >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I did a mighty fine walk today!
But no one will know about it....booohooo.
Ok, it showed up finally....Don't 'cha love computers and computer software?!
Hopefully tonights run will appear.
I did a mighty fine walk today!
But no one will know about it....booohooo.
Ok, it showed up finally....Don't 'cha love computers and computer software?!
Hopefully tonights run will appear.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Common theme, a decade
I'll often write, ponder, wonder aloud...."where did I go"?
It's quite a question huh?
I've been stalled for...let me see, a DECADE!
A decade, a DECADE....hmmm.....what the fuck happened a DECADE ago!?
Life went to SHIT ten years ago.....I know what happened...only a few others do.....
Thought I was stronger then to allow myself a tumble downhill.
Sometimes I look at the sky with a tear in my eye.........
She would have been beautiful, smart, funny and athletic.
The Maybabies are all growing up.
I wonder sometimes where we would all be now.
Would Mike and I have made it?
I don't see myself in Florida. It's bad enough visiting. I don't like Florida at all.
I don't think I would have ever started in the OR. I know I wouldn't have been on the TP team. The travel isn't for moms of small kids.
I never would have met Marty which would probably have been a good thing.
Good news though....I'm coming back....I can see me..really....I'm right there.......
It's quite a question huh?
I've been stalled for...let me see, a DECADE!
A decade, a DECADE....hmmm.....what the fuck happened a DECADE ago!?
Life went to SHIT ten years ago.....I know what happened...only a few others do.....
Thought I was stronger then to allow myself a tumble downhill.
Sometimes I look at the sky with a tear in my eye.........
She would have been beautiful, smart, funny and athletic.
The Maybabies are all growing up.
I wonder sometimes where we would all be now.
Would Mike and I have made it?
I don't see myself in Florida. It's bad enough visiting. I don't like Florida at all.
I don't think I would have ever started in the OR. I know I wouldn't have been on the TP team. The travel isn't for moms of small kids.
I never would have met Marty which would probably have been a good thing.
Good news though....I'm coming back....I can see me..really....I'm right there.......
Polaricious..and hating Blogerrrr
Ok, IN LOVE with the Polar F11 HRM.
Has a bit of a learning curve.....uhm, no longer reading me as an "elite" athlete....hahaha...
It TALKS aka old fashioned modem sounds to polarfitnesstrainer.com and uploads your HR, cal, time information to their website where it is charted. KEWL BEANS!
I don't like this blogger thingamajingie. I was able to uplink from the Nikeplus site last weeek but cannot now...boohooo.....
I'm really proud of my work and progress damnnit and would like to record it.
I have a few, yes FEW spreadsheets brewing......actuals....goals...etc. Type A ;)
Here is is:
Has a bit of a learning curve.....uhm, no longer reading me as an "elite" athlete....hahaha...
It TALKS aka old fashioned modem sounds to polarfitnesstrainer.com and uploads your HR, cal, time information to their website where it is charted. KEWL BEANS!
I don't like this blogger thingamajingie. I was able to uplink from the Nikeplus site last weeek but cannot now...boohooo.....
I'm really proud of my work and progress damnnit and would like to record it.
I have a few, yes FEW spreadsheets brewing......actuals....goals...etc. Type A ;)
Here is is:
Friday, May 23, 2008
Ok, traffic is one thing...and yesterday
My normally hour long commute took nearly THREE hours today.
There is no way around it.
Everyone and I mean everyone was on the road with me.
They are all headed south.....I hated every minute of it.
After the wonderful journey home I had to go grocery shopping. We have very little in the house.
I am full on appointments and it falls on me to do the shopping.
Small crisis intervention today for a friend in Florida.
The Polar came in today and I am still fiddling with it.
Resting HR is 78. Is that good?
When I took the test (on the watch) it read me as elite. ELITE HA!
So all intentions of walking today have gone to shit.
Tomorrow AM will be here soon enough.
There is no way around it.
Everyone and I mean everyone was on the road with me.
They are all headed south.....I hated every minute of it.
After the wonderful journey home I had to go grocery shopping. We have very little in the house.
I am full on appointments and it falls on me to do the shopping.
Small crisis intervention today for a friend in Florida.
The Polar came in today and I am still fiddling with it.
Resting HR is 78. Is that good?
When I took the test (on the watch) it read me as elite. ELITE HA!
So all intentions of walking today have gone to shit.
Tomorrow AM will be here soon enough.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Cheaper alternative when using the Ipod Nike+ sensor
You do NOT have to buy the (generally) EXPENSIVE Nike+ sneakers to utilize the Ipod/Nike+ sensor.
There is a company called MARWARE which makes a small pouch in which you secure your Ipod Sensor and then attach to your sneakers...ANY sneakers.
I'll try it this weekend to see if it keeps the same readings.
Here's the link:http://www.marware.com/PRODUCTS/Products-for-Gen-2-iPod-nano/Sportsuit-Sensor-for-Gen-2-iPod-nano
** I have also seen people fold the sensor in a small plastic baggie, lay it lengthwise over the tongue of your sneaks, under the laces.
The marware pouch is so inexpensive but hey, everyone has a ziploc bag!
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