Diabetes Sucks!!!

I don't like it! I don't want it! But I've got it! And once you have it, you always have it. But I can do something about it and that is what this blog is about. My journey to better health and wellness. Yes, for the rest of my life!!!

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Thursday quickie

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25:34
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105/552/1,000
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I ran 2 miles to help the process of keeping my calorie output higher than my intake!
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Wed. update

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1:09:56
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104/550/1,000
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I did the 5 mile walk/run in the evening. The weather here has been fairly unpredictable but I am trying to get out every chance I can. Still far away from my monthly goal but still walking as much as I can.
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Monday, August 25, 2008

Hairspray Part 2

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Wt. 158 lbs.
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1:20:34
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103/545/1,000
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I forgot to do my FBS before I had my juice so I will try and take it tomorrow.
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KJ and I went to PF this afternoon and I did a 10 minute mile on the elyptical plus upper body workout and abs. Then, I made lasagna when I got home so the guys could have a pasta dinner and then I left for a 5 mile walk...that is until a zap of lightning and then clap of thunder followed closely behind about 10 seconds after I walked out the door! I even checked the WFTV Radar Doppler 9 HD for the latest tracking and Oviedo wasn't shown as having showers nearby. GEEZ!!! So, I went upstairs and hopped on the treadmill for an hour + with about 3 miles of running as I finished watching the movie Hairspray. I really liked the music. John Travolta was a hoot!
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So, now, I am eating my dinner...a big salad with egg, bacon bits, lots of veggies and .....yum..... Green Goddess dressing. I haven't seen that for years. I am avoiding the pasta and garlic cheese bread. I want to drop down into the 140's before the holidays!!!
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Friday, August 22, 2008

Monday and Friday workouts


10:16 (8/18/08)

101/536/1,000

33:54 (8/22/08)

102/539/1,000

I did some time on the elyptical machine at PF on Monday and Friday along with an upper body then lower body weight machines. Not a lot of time but better than not doing anything at all.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Sunday afternoon stroll

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FBS - 107
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Wt. 158 lbs.
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1:47:46
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100/535/1,000
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I hit my 100th walk yesterday! Woo-hoo!!! I did 7 miles with 2.5 of it running. It rained a little and was extremely humid. The weather is unpredictable right now because of the potential "Fay" down south. But, I got my walk in and feel good doing it. I'm trying to catch up to my 83+ miles per month.
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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Another 5 down

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1:10:18
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99/528/1,000
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Overcast days have to be used. I was going to take a day off but with the temp being about 80 degrees at 6 pm, I had to make the best of it. I am skipping tomorrow since it's KJ's band performance. So, I did a good week. maybe I will even do a 2 mile run on Sat. to round out the week at 530 miles.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Just Doin' It!

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1:39:30
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98/523/1,000
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Okay, I did another 7 miles. 4 walking and 3 running. It seems to be working for me right now. The sun was out about 20 minutes of the time I was doing my thing. I took a quick break after the first two miles to the south to refill the water and take a potty break. My legs are feeling it right now but my recovery seems to be much quicker than past months. If I take a very warm salt bath tonight, it helps even more because I can stretch in the tub. My flexibility isn't what I would like it to be but I can work on that slowly. I'm just glad that I don't have the shin or ankle problems I had in the past. Between the massage therapy and the weight training, I think I have the edge now.
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