Waiting for tomorrow: Counting down the pounds to Election Day

14 09 2008

It’s amazing how fast time flies when I’m waiting for tomorrow. For weeks now, I’ve thought: OK: Tomorrow, I’m going to start my health care blogging again. And I will get back in shape. (snort) I don’t know if anyone else has noticed it or not but, it hasn’t happened.

If I don’t do something now — the whole election could be over and I’d have precious little to show for it. But, if I snap into focus? I could lose 15 pounds by election day. And considering how easy it would be to gain 15 pounds by then if I don’t? The incentive is overwhelming.

I have found that making a quick plan each morning keeps the day in focus. Without a plan my days drift by in a pleasant haze. (trembling a little) Can I stick to it this time? Maybe Just Today?

Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber supplement twice, drink 2 liters of water , walk 2 miles, NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

Meanwhile?

What are you going to do today?

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In The Dust of The World Trade Center

11 09 2008

We can’t help remembering:

On September 9, 2001 I made reservations for an October trip to New York City. If I’d waited a couple of days I would have undoubtedly cancelled my trip. As it was my stepson and I spent the first 2 weeks of October 2001 in NYC.

While my other visits sort of blend together my memories of that visit stand alone. For one thing cars and other vehicles didn’t casually honk. When people saw me taking pictures, they talked to me. Asked me where I was from, “Did the rest of the country care.” And often (as when we took the Staten Island Ferry) cried with us as many of us saw the city’s new skyline for the first time: Read the rest of this entry »


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Walking it off

10 08 2008

Walking the neighborhoods this summer is not without risk. You stumble across all sorts of people. Still, there is some value to it. I’ve noticed that if I walk more than 5 miles a day for a couple of weeks that I WILL lose weight.

Which for me is always a goal.

When I don’t walk regularly my weight creeps up. Mister says: Just don’t eat so much! HA! Like it’s really that easy.I know the formula as well as anyone. Eat fewer calories than you burn to lose weight.

And I’ve got a secret formula to make that easier. I don’t eat between meals and I don’t take seconds (most of the time.) Controlling when I eat goes a long way toward controlling how much I eat. But, it’s just not enough. If I don’t walk regularly my metabolism slows to a crawl and I’m not sure it’s possible to eat fewer calories than I’m burning.

Ah, But if I walk 5 miles a day . . .

Walking — especially if I take 3 moderate walks a day — has a power way beyond the calories I’m burning. Most obviously, if I’m walking then I’m not eating. So my trick (when I’m on a roll) is to walk when I’m inclined to snack. Sometimes I end up taking way more than 3 walks!

The thing is that these walks don’t have to be that long. It’s amazing how the miles stack up just walking around the block once every couple of hours.

And on this lovely Sunday in August let’s share our walking experience. Take a camera with you and send me photos of whatever strikes your fancy at katiebird@gmail.com. I’ll post them later this evening.


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Just4Today - August 10, 2008

10 08 2008

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice, drink 2 liters of water , walk 5 miles (HA! I can dream: Can’t I?), NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.!!

Walking — that’s the plan!

Meanwhile?

What are you going to do today?

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Just4Today - August 6, 2008

6 08 2008

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice, drink 2 liters of water , walk 5 miles (HA! I can dream: Can’t I?), NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

!! 71° !! I’m gonna take a Walk!

Meanwhile?

What are you going to do today?

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Just4Today, August 5, 2008

5 08 2008

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice, drink 2 liters of water , walk 5 miles (HA! I can dream: Can’t I?), NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

It’s a lazy day for me. I’m resting up this morning for my afternoon with my parents. It’s a lot of fun to work on that project with my Dad. But, focusing on his 3 hour lectures is exhausting.

91° — I’m not complaining. This is just summer in Kansas. Nothing new.

Meanwhile?

What are you going to do today?

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Just4Today, August 3, 2008

3 08 2008

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice, drink 2 liters of water , walk 5 miles, NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

When it’s 80° at 7:30 in the morning it’s a pretty good bet that I’m not going to be walking outside — at least not two days in a row! We did it yesterday and the main benefit was a touch of heat stroke. Bleh.

Meanwhile?

What are you going to do today?

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Just4Today: July 31, 2008

31 07 2008

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice, drink 2 liters of water , walk 5 miles, NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.
We’re waiting for the fog to burn off so we can start mowing lawns.  That’ll be my main walk for the day.

Meanwhile?

What are you going to do today?

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Just 4 Today - July 29, 2008

29 07 2008

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice, drink 2 liters of water , walk 5 miles, NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

I think things are coming together into a routine.  One of my plans was to help my parents for a few hours every day (or weekday at least) doing anything they might want.

My dad and I have been working on a computer project off and on for over 20 years.  But, with me working full time (in fact he was still working full time back when we began it) and the routine emergencies of life — we have a spurt of progress and then have to set it aside for months or even years.

And I could be helpful with projects around the house.  Or just company on a lazy day.  Whatever — there’s almost always something, isn’t there? But they weren’t really into the idea of me coming every day — it seemed excessive to them.  And four days went by where I didn’t visit.

Well.  When I showed up yesterday my dad told me that he WOULD like me to come everyday!! It seems he makes more progress on his goals if he knows I’m going to show up to discuss them.  Ain’t that the truth –  maybe now we’ll see something happen!

Meanwhile?

What are you going to do today?

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Just 4 Today - July 28, 2008

28 07 2008

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice, drink 2 liters of water , walk 5 miles, NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

OK, I’ve weighed myself AND taken my fiber supplement. I’d be off for my first walk, but I think it’s raining. There’s a heavy mist at the very least….

So, today I’m going to get started on a project that’s been hanging over my head for a couple of years. I’m going to make a list of books to begin the process of either selling them or donating them to a charity. In either case, I’ve got to have a list. (bleh)

Meanwhile?

What are you going to do today?

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