AdeptDreamer

Rule #1 - Cardio
 
Walking is not wonderful. The only part I do like is getting outside and attempting to beat my previous time. Yesterday, I walked an 18 min. mile. That may not sound like much, but when I first started my mile was around 30 mins. - if I could do a mile. So, I am trying to follow the program and get better, and faster but I can’t say that I love every minute of it.
 
Walking is boring. If I could get away with it, I wouldn’t walk. Maybe if I could figure out some way to bring my computer with me on a walk I’d have a different attitude. And while some people are very adroit at using smart phones for everything, I tend to crash into cars, trees, and big rocks if I don’t concentrate on where I’m going.
 
I always try to walk with a buddy. That way there’s someone to talk to and hold me accountable for showing up. And, it’s a safety thing as well. If we happen upon a bear or wolf on the trail, I don’t have to worry about out running the bear. I only have to out run my buddy!
 
I’ve thought about getting one of the new exercise office desks. So I can stay in the house and walk. Basically it’s a treadmill with a desktop mounted where the controls are normally placed. I could walk and surf at the same time. But if history is any predictor of the future, it will just become another thousand dollar clothes hanger.
 
Running - I think it is one of my bucket list items. It would be nice to be able to run again. I don’t think I’ve ran more than a few steps since high school. Even then, I really couldn’t run more than a quarter mile, but even that distance seems like a pipe dream at this point.
 
So, I will only be running if someone or something that wants to eat me (and not in a nice way!) is chasing. And, let’s be honest, the evil thing will more than likely get me. Just like in Zombie Land – “The 1st to go were the fatties.”
 
That reminds me … I need to check my bathroom and make sure there are no zombie clowns waiting in ambush.
 
Keep Pimpin That Sleeve!

Today is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!!!!
 
Hello all....as stated in my previous entries - I am still not smoking and very proud of myself! For the past two days I have had a lot of energy. Yesterday I went to my first post op appointment and previous to that I went to get my hair done. I was so busy moving around all day that I did not drink as much as I should have. The doctor checked my tongue and was able to tell....he said that the whiter it is ...the more fluid you need!!!! Other than that, the incisions are healing fine and I feel better and better every day. My blood pressure was 135/95 while at my doctor visit. I have not taken any of the medication for BP since the surgery so I crushed and took one when I got home. The last two days it has been in the normal range without additional medication. THIS IS WHY I AM SLEEVED. I already feel healthier and more energetic. Can you image when I become a pro at eating and drinking, fully healed, exercising, etc. WOW!!!
 
Today I went to early vote with my son! This is his first year being of voting age with a major election. It took all of 10 minutes and I was so proud of him for getting out there and exercising his right to vote. So after voting, I took my car into the shop to get some warranty work done before it expires...lol and routine maintenance. The good thing is that my dealership provides loaners so I didin't have to wait on it so I came back home and cleaned a bit......did a bit of laundry, made the bed, light work. ENERGY!!!!
 
Now what is really exciting to me is that on Saturday, I can start eating the cream and blended soups - I am looking forward to more flavor! I am not "afraid" to drink anymore and sometimes drink a little too fast and have to wiggle around for the slight discomfort to go away.
 
I bought a nutriblender (made by the magic bullet folks) a few weeks ago so I am looking forward to trying it out starting this weekend. My liquid diet and surgery happened so quickly that I have not been able to use it as initially planned. I will definitely post again once I use it and let you all know if it is something worth your while and if anyone reading this has one....let me know what you think about it.
 
It's time for bed but thanks for reading and allowing me to be a part of such a great community!

i gained weight 4lbs since moving to soft foods.... I know I've been eating crap.... I'm basically eating protein and starches....
 
I need help with this.... I need to get back on track but I never know what to eat :/ I need a set meal plan! Can anyone help?

Best Andy Rooney imitation…."Have you ever notice the great names that people have chosen for their screen names on this site? Well, I have …"
 
There are some great ones. And I noticed a number of trends that I though were a bit interesting. After taking a bit of a survey I came to two conclusions. First, I picked a boring name, and second, I should share some of the names I found. So here goes…
 
Common themes in the names:
Being a Mom, such as:
Momieof 3
Kalimomof 3
and the highest child count I saw "mommyto5" (or as I like to call it, "someone needs to get the cable TV repaired"
 
Being married/attached, such as: "Steveswife," etc.
 
Hobbies and loves, such as: "animal lover," "golden retriever lover," "beachlover," "candle lady," "dolphin lover," and "hulahoopaholic."
 
Ready for a change, such as
Ready2Bthin
need2change
ontheroad2thin
thinnerbeginings
4alongerlife
Ibthin
Skinny2B
 
Acknowledging large size, such as
heafty hannah
Biged
Imafatty
cutechubbygirl
phatmom
Megamom
BustNout
 
Going to look great, such as:
futureskinnyperson
soon2Bhotmomma
Fat2Fab
Ready4newme
halfthewoman
 
Members we should avoid on a bad cravings day, such as:
Stormwarning
TwistedMom
Diana Dominate
stinker
 
MY FAVORITES - FUNNY, CUTE, INSIGHTFUL…
Chubarella, Slenderella and Sleeverella (they must be sisters!)
Sleevealicious
BigByrd
TexMax
Xxstacy
SexiiLexi
SlimThickens
Boobie1981 (wonder why this one appeals to me? I must really like 1981!!)
looking on the lightside
thinnerpeace
Ysettleforless
first half fat
thishastowork
moving toward normal
speedbump
 
After looking at this, I wish I picked a cooler name. I have had the nickname of Special K since high school (Eddie Murphy Saturday Night Live skit about Buckwheat, and family members named after cereals - "My cousin Special K, he's retarded".... my friends thought it was hilarious and it stuck for some 35 years). So add the nickname to my birth year (very clever and unique, I know) and you get a boring screen name.
 
I wish I was:
Needs A new belt
Yum another shake!
Wannaseemy scars
realmenhavedrains
No I neverget bored of liquids
solidfoodhater
I miss my beer
gravy comes from God
undertall
 
So, what are your favorites that you have seen - or just want to make up.
 
Let's have some fun people.
 
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