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My FBS done at the dr. office last Monday was 97! Yeah!
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Monday, June 30, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
What would you do?
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FBS - ? (will know tomorrow)
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Weight - 156 lbs.
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27:02
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84/458/1,000
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I did a full workout today at PF with KJ. Then we ran 2 miles around 6 pm. I got a prescription for an inhaler for the exercise induced asthma diagnosed 10 years ago since I hadn't needed it for a while. So, I had troubles. I had to stop running at the half way point to slow down my heart rate and cool myself down. In the sun, the heat raises my core temp too high. I ran for a half mile and then walked a quarter mile and ran the last quarter. The time was still respectable but nothing like Saturday's run.
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So, my headline..."What Would You Do?", was the question I asked KJ if I had passed out and he couldn't get me to respond. He did well, saying that he would get my phone (I always carry it) and call 911 first. I wanted to make sure he called 911 before calling home. Plus, I asked him to give directions of where we were and he knows the streets and subdivision names pretty well. i felt confident in his choices...not so much on my choice of when to run!!!
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FBS - ? (will know tomorrow)
.
Weight - 156 lbs.
.
27:02
.
84/458/1,000
.
I did a full workout today at PF with KJ. Then we ran 2 miles around 6 pm. I got a prescription for an inhaler for the exercise induced asthma diagnosed 10 years ago since I hadn't needed it for a while. So, I had troubles. I had to stop running at the half way point to slow down my heart rate and cool myself down. In the sun, the heat raises my core temp too high. I ran for a half mile and then walked a quarter mile and ran the last quarter. The time was still respectable but nothing like Saturday's run.
.
So, my headline..."What Would You Do?", was the question I asked KJ if I had passed out and he couldn't get me to respond. He did well, saying that he would get my phone (I always carry it) and call 911 first. I wanted to make sure he called 911 before calling home. Plus, I asked him to give directions of where we were and he knows the streets and subdivision names pretty well. i felt confident in his choices...not so much on my choice of when to run!!!
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Saturday, June 21, 2008
Lots of new stuff to tell...sit and read...
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25:07 (Friday)
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82/454/1,000
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Weight - 154 lbs.
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23:52 (Saturday)
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83/456/1,000
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FBS - 107
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Weight - 157 lbs.
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This week has been different for me. I was at an all time low with my mood and low energy to boot. I was pretty sore from the upper body workout I did last week and it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be to coordinate workouts with KJ. Plus, the late afternoon/evening rains kept me from walking outside. This week went like a flash. I was just at my niece's wedding shower 5 minutes ago!!!
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Anyway, I went to PF yesterday for upper body and today for lower body. Along with the runs I did. That is good exercise but it won't show up on my walking schedule. I'm not going to change the schedule/goal because I know I will be doing more as the weather cools the last few months of the year. Even if I don't hit the 1,000 miles walking, I know that by running, I'm doing even more for my cardiovascular. So, the ultimate goal of keeping fit is going strong. I'm maintaining a mid 150 range and my clothes are all loose on me except for my size 10s which are fitting nice and shapely! *smile*
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For the good stuff - working out with KJ is a plus side for me. I am glad he wanted to go and he is doing great. I think it will be a big boost to his physique when he returns as a sophomore in August. And it is a boost to me to have a compadre to workout with, even if he is passing me by leaps and bounds.
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The next issue on an upswing is my mood. I research all the time and I had my massage this week. Between the two, I came up with a plan that I have already implemented. Besides the low mood, I was haviong problems with sleep - especially dreams and clenching my fists and teeth. Jonah mentioned that his girlfriend takes Melatonin to aide in sleeping. Well, I looked it up to see what was available and there are many different combos of pills. Melatonin is a hormone in your body that is made naturally. It is secreted by the pineal gland (a small gland in the brain) and it has to do with setting the "tone" for sleep. The people who are diagnosed with SAD (seasonal affective disorder) have a low melatonin level possibly due to the body reacting to the change in sunset along with the daylight savings time. So, I went to Sam's and found a bottle of Melatonin along with a B vitamin and after taking it the last three nights, I have had a much more restful sleep and wake up more ready to "get up and moving". I had mentioned the prescription of Ambien that my OB/Gyn had given to me which I never filled and he poo-pooed it just like I was doing. I rather try something natural so the Melatonin did the trick.
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The mood problem - Jonah had just seen an advertisement in a Costco catalogue with a bunch of different vitamin supplements something called Sam-E. He said it was a mood booster and might help. I looked up Sam-E on-line the night before I went to Sam's and found a lot more info on it. It sounded like just what I needed. It was pricey but with all the different supplements in it, I thought I might give it a try. (After all, the alternative is to be back on an antidepressant.) I have had 3 daily doses so far and have already noticed an upswing in my mood. The last thing I did was look up all the latest info on the ***AHEM***just clearing my throat - pyramid scheme - juices that you can purchase through the various "distributors". One doesn't give nutritional info on the packaging. The others give the info and I was able to look up info about them - good and bad. People are either for them or against them. Some swear by them and others say they are just overpriced vitamins, etc... I see some interest on my part to give them a try but not the $30-40 per bottle price that I would have to fork out to a distributor. So, back at Sam's again, they had several bottles and I bought two. One was called Glacial Milk and it appeared to be packed with plenty of supplements that might bring better health to me. It was $19 per bottle. The other was Frut A Vie which it says on the web is a Mona Vie knock off only much less expensive. I found it at Sam's for $17 per bottle so I am going to try it after I finish the Glacial Milk. I am hoping to see some great results. I don't think I can lose. We'll see.
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25:07 (Friday)
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82/454/1,000
.
Weight - 154 lbs.
.
23:52 (Saturday)
.
83/456/1,000
.
FBS - 107
.
Weight - 157 lbs.
.
This week has been different for me. I was at an all time low with my mood and low energy to boot. I was pretty sore from the upper body workout I did last week and it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be to coordinate workouts with KJ. Plus, the late afternoon/evening rains kept me from walking outside. This week went like a flash. I was just at my niece's wedding shower 5 minutes ago!!!
.
Anyway, I went to PF yesterday for upper body and today for lower body. Along with the runs I did. That is good exercise but it won't show up on my walking schedule. I'm not going to change the schedule/goal because I know I will be doing more as the weather cools the last few months of the year. Even if I don't hit the 1,000 miles walking, I know that by running, I'm doing even more for my cardiovascular. So, the ultimate goal of keeping fit is going strong. I'm maintaining a mid 150 range and my clothes are all loose on me except for my size 10s which are fitting nice and shapely! *smile*
.
For the good stuff - working out with KJ is a plus side for me. I am glad he wanted to go and he is doing great. I think it will be a big boost to his physique when he returns as a sophomore in August. And it is a boost to me to have a compadre to workout with, even if he is passing me by leaps and bounds.
.
The next issue on an upswing is my mood. I research all the time and I had my massage this week. Between the two, I came up with a plan that I have already implemented. Besides the low mood, I was haviong problems with sleep - especially dreams and clenching my fists and teeth. Jonah mentioned that his girlfriend takes Melatonin to aide in sleeping. Well, I looked it up to see what was available and there are many different combos of pills. Melatonin is a hormone in your body that is made naturally. It is secreted by the pineal gland (a small gland in the brain) and it has to do with setting the "tone" for sleep. The people who are diagnosed with SAD (seasonal affective disorder) have a low melatonin level possibly due to the body reacting to the change in sunset along with the daylight savings time. So, I went to Sam's and found a bottle of Melatonin along with a B vitamin and after taking it the last three nights, I have had a much more restful sleep and wake up more ready to "get up and moving". I had mentioned the prescription of Ambien that my OB/Gyn had given to me which I never filled and he poo-pooed it just like I was doing. I rather try something natural so the Melatonin did the trick.
.
The mood problem - Jonah had just seen an advertisement in a Costco catalogue with a bunch of different vitamin supplements something called Sam-E. He said it was a mood booster and might help. I looked up Sam-E on-line the night before I went to Sam's and found a lot more info on it. It sounded like just what I needed. It was pricey but with all the different supplements in it, I thought I might give it a try. (After all, the alternative is to be back on an antidepressant.) I have had 3 daily doses so far and have already noticed an upswing in my mood. The last thing I did was look up all the latest info on the ***AHEM***just clearing my throat - pyramid scheme - juices that you can purchase through the various "distributors". One doesn't give nutritional info on the packaging. The others give the info and I was able to look up info about them - good and bad. People are either for them or against them. Some swear by them and others say they are just overpriced vitamins, etc... I see some interest on my part to give them a try but not the $30-40 per bottle price that I would have to fork out to a distributor. So, back at Sam's again, they had several bottles and I bought two. One was called Glacial Milk and it appeared to be packed with plenty of supplements that might bring better health to me. It was $19 per bottle. The other was Frut A Vie which it says on the web is a Mona Vie knock off only much less expensive. I found it at Sam's for $17 per bottle so I am going to try it after I finish the Glacial Milk. I am hoping to see some great results. I don't think I can lose. We'll see.
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Friday, June 13, 2008
Sweatin' with the oldie...
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1:40:17
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81/452/1,000
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Kj is continuing to come out and run/walk with me (I'm the oldie) and we ran 2 miles and walked 4 miles then ran the last mile. It was extremely humid out but luckily, the sun was behind a large cloud for most of it. I still sweat profusely and have to keep plenty of water on hand to replenish my fluids. We came home after the two mile run so that I could get a bottle of Gatorade and I also filled up the water bottle I had taken with me from the run. It was enough to get me through the 7 miles. Now, I have to rest up for a big day tomorrow. I am still so sore from the workout at Planet Fitness the other day. It takes me many days to recouperate from the machines. When I was younger, life was so much easier and less painful!!!
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1:40:17
.
81/452/1,000
.
Kj is continuing to come out and run/walk with me (I'm the oldie) and we ran 2 miles and walked 4 miles then ran the last mile. It was extremely humid out but luckily, the sun was behind a large cloud for most of it. I still sweat profusely and have to keep plenty of water on hand to replenish my fluids. We came home after the two mile run so that I could get a bottle of Gatorade and I also filled up the water bottle I had taken with me from the run. It was enough to get me through the 7 miles. Now, I have to rest up for a big day tomorrow. I am still so sore from the workout at Planet Fitness the other day. It takes me many days to recouperate from the machines. When I was younger, life was so much easier and less painful!!!
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Less is more...
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25:47
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80/445/1,000
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Today was KJ's first of two sessions with the staff trainer at Planet Fitness. I followed them around and when she was done, KJ did some free weights while I did my upper body exercises. Karl came in while I was doing the machines and took KJ upstairs to show him the abdominal routine. Then KJ and I ran 2 miles back home on Lockwood Blvd. I'm not getting my 5 miles in that I need to keep up the 1,000 by the end of the year. I will have to figure a way to fit that in. However, the run/jog is still good for the cardiovascular and I am not able to do more than 2 miles in a row of running. Today just happened to be cutting it too close to getting dinner on the table along with the late afternoon session and run. Some goals might need adjustment.
.
25:47
.
80/445/1,000
.
Today was KJ's first of two sessions with the staff trainer at Planet Fitness. I followed them around and when she was done, KJ did some free weights while I did my upper body exercises. Karl came in while I was doing the machines and took KJ upstairs to show him the abdominal routine. Then KJ and I ran 2 miles back home on Lockwood Blvd. I'm not getting my 5 miles in that I need to keep up the 1,000 by the end of the year. I will have to figure a way to fit that in. However, the run/jog is still good for the cardiovascular and I am not able to do more than 2 miles in a row of running. Today just happened to be cutting it too close to getting dinner on the table along with the late afternoon session and run. Some goals might need adjustment.
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Monday, June 9, 2008
Can't Beat The Heat...or can you?
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1:00:33
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79/443/1,000
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KJ and I went to PLanet Fitness to sign him up for weightlifting. We scheduled his consultation for tomorrow morning at 8 am where he will get the full run down on the machines but we didn't workout there today. Instead we celebrated by running 2 and walking 2 in the 1 pm heat of the day. We both had our camelbaks on and we were ready to go. He ran back a minute and a half faster than I did. Now, it's time for a quick jump in the pool and then a late afternoon lunch at a new place..."Welcome to MOE'S".
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Yes, the heat can be beat here...it's over 100 degrees up north!!!
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1:00:33
.
79/443/1,000
.
KJ and I went to PLanet Fitness to sign him up for weightlifting. We scheduled his consultation for tomorrow morning at 8 am where he will get the full run down on the machines but we didn't workout there today. Instead we celebrated by running 2 and walking 2 in the 1 pm heat of the day. We both had our camelbaks on and we were ready to go. He ran back a minute and a half faster than I did. Now, it's time for a quick jump in the pool and then a late afternoon lunch at a new place..."Welcome to MOE'S".
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Yes, the heat can be beat here...it's over 100 degrees up north!!!
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Saturday, June 7, 2008
I'm pouring...in sweat...
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50:47
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78/439/1,000
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Okay, I'm changing, as is my perogative, as a woman and also a sagittarian!
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I decided to run 2 miles and after I got out, I wanted to go some more so I walked another mile and ran the last...and may I say, when I use the word "ran" or any tense of it, I mean it quite loosely. I guess it would be jogging but when I use the word run, it sounds more serious and I am quite serious. Kj said he would go tomorrow for a run. I will do that, too.
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50:47
.
78/439/1,000
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Okay, I'm changing, as is my perogative, as a woman and also a sagittarian!
.
I decided to run 2 miles and after I got out, I wanted to go some more so I walked another mile and ran the last...and may I say, when I use the word "ran" or any tense of it, I mean it quite loosely. I guess it would be jogging but when I use the word run, it sounds more serious and I am quite serious. Kj said he would go tomorrow for a run. I will do that, too.
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