Año Uno y La Semana Veintinueve: Monday, January 25, 2016 -- 213.4 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Veintiocho: Monday, January 18, 2016 -- 211.2 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Veintidós: Monday, December 7, 2015 -- 210.4 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Dieciseis: Monday, October 26, 2015 -- 209.6 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Quince: Monday, October 19, 2015 -- 212.0 lbs
Año Uno: Monday, July 6, 2015 -- 213.2 lbs (-13.6 lbs)
Año Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Wow...time flies faster and faster. Between celebrating my birthday and the holidays, I got lost and have done a terrible job of posting updates. Though I have not posted, I have been weighing myself almost every week and things seem to go up and down in a general range. Though I do find it interesting that my weight on the scale at work is about 6 lbs lighter than what I am weighing in at home in the morning. These weights are those from the scale at home, not work for consistency purposes.
I can say this though the weight is not dropping the inches around the waist and hips are. Next month, I will get the measurements and post an update.
I have also started at least trying to workout 5 times a week versus 3. It is about 1/2 hour workout that consists of arm, shoulder, leg, hip, and sometimes abs and cardio workouts. I try not to sweat too much so I don't have to take a shower at work. After the workout, I then spend about 1/2 hour stretching. Some workouts about kill me like the one Tuesday before New Years in which I was still very sore in the legs New Years Eve into the New Year.
Thankfully I have not greatly injured myself either with just general walking. Twice since the last post I have fallen and the last one was quite painful and left a very large black, blue, and purple bruise on my backside.
Thanks for continuing to follow along on my journey! I will attempt to be more consistent with my posts.
May you have a blessed week!
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Monday, January 25, 2016
Wednesday, December 09, 2015
Año Uno y La Semana Veintidós: Towards Healthier Living
Año Uno y La Semana Veintidós: Monday, December 7, 2015 -- 210.4 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Dieciseis: Monday, October 26, 2015 -- 209.6 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Quince: Monday, October 19, 2015 -- 212.0 lbs
Año Uno: Monday, July 6, 2015 -- 213.2 lbs (-13.6 lbs)
Año Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
After a slight absence, I have returned and living life in Africa for three weeks apparently did not transpire into any weight loss at least not according to the scales on Monday in my house. Now when I got on the scale at work for my monthly weigh-in, I was down to 205 over 216 before I left. That definitely was an improvement if the scale was right. My body fat numbers were also down a bit though not sure exactly.
Yes, I ventured off to the northeastern parts of Africa, Ethiopia & Egypt, for a few weeks. It was a very nice adventure. I did a lot of walking, sightseeing, and exploring. We saw the pyramids and Sphinx, road and ate camel, walked about 6 miles one day touring an old historical city in Ethiopia. Those are probably some of the highlights.
It was 8 or 7 hrs ahead depending on which country I was in. Upon return, I have been struggling to stay awake past 9 pm though have done it a few nights like tonight. I am rather tired but currently succeeding in staying awake, but about 4 hrs ago I was ready to go to sleep.
Hopefully, I can get back on schedule and back to working out and trying to lose some more weight.
I hope you all are doing well and had a Happy Thanksgiving!
Año Uno y La Semana Dieciseis: Monday, October 26, 2015 -- 209.6 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Quince: Monday, October 19, 2015 -- 212.0 lbs
Año Uno: Monday, July 6, 2015 -- 213.2 lbs (-13.6 lbs)
Año Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
After a slight absence, I have returned and living life in Africa for three weeks apparently did not transpire into any weight loss at least not according to the scales on Monday in my house. Now when I got on the scale at work for my monthly weigh-in, I was down to 205 over 216 before I left. That definitely was an improvement if the scale was right. My body fat numbers were also down a bit though not sure exactly.
Yes, I ventured off to the northeastern parts of Africa, Ethiopia & Egypt, for a few weeks. It was a very nice adventure. I did a lot of walking, sightseeing, and exploring. We saw the pyramids and Sphinx, road and ate camel, walked about 6 miles one day touring an old historical city in Ethiopia. Those are probably some of the highlights.
It was 8 or 7 hrs ahead depending on which country I was in. Upon return, I have been struggling to stay awake past 9 pm though have done it a few nights like tonight. I am rather tired but currently succeeding in staying awake, but about 4 hrs ago I was ready to go to sleep.
Hopefully, I can get back on schedule and back to working out and trying to lose some more weight.
I hope you all are doing well and had a Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, October 12, 2015
Año Uno y La Semana Catorce: Towards Healthier Living
Año Uno y La Semana Catorce: Monday, September 12, 2015 -- 210.6 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Cinco: Monday, August 10, 2015 -- 213.8 lbs
Año Uno: Monday, July 6, 2015 -- 213.2 lbs (-13.6 lbs)
Año Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Wow so six weeks have passed since I last blogged. I am not totally sure where the past 6 weeks have gone but I do know a bit.
The first week ran into Labor Day weekend in which I went home to see the family and raced on Sunday with the Western KY folks, which was a lot of fun.
The next weekend was Family Camp with church. I did a lot of walking/hiking, went for a swing on the giant swing, worked on my archery skills, and had a ride on the back of a horse. Overall a great weekend out in God's beauty.
The next weekend was sharing and preparing folks for our 2016 Guatemala trips and the start of packing. Yes, I said packing.
The rest of September was spent packing up my apartment to move. I am now living with a group of folks and most of my belongings are packed away until I decide the next step in life.
Amongst all of this, we have started another 3-on-3 basketball competition at work. My legs are holding out a lot better this time though falling on your rear end via the momentum of two guys hurts and continues to hurt especially when you spend the next week packing.
The first weekend of October was a weekend to catch up plus several church related events so not a ton of relaxation.
This past weekend was a full weekend that ended in Lexington with the boys and racing on Sunday. Racing on Sunday was magnificent as I raced in a borrowed Mustang and did quite well on my final run pulling out a 1st place in class, 23/46 in RAW, and 7 in PAX. I also beat out my co-driver also in a borrowed car on that last run.
Through all of this apparently, I am either not eating enough or getting enough workout that I have dropped a few pounds as of this morning. I was a bit surprised when I got on the scale this morning but I got on at work and it too was much lower than usual.
At the beginning of November, I took my measurements again. I was not down in any sizes but my body fat index was down a little over a point, which was exciting. We will see what another month brings.
I will try to get into a better routine of writing at least for a few more weeks before I leave for an extended vacation.
I hope you are all doing well and have not abandoned me. Thanks for reading and walking with me on this journey.
Año Uno y La Semana Cinco: Monday, August 10, 2015 -- 213.8 lbs
Año Uno: Monday, July 6, 2015 -- 213.2 lbs (-13.6 lbs)
Año Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Wow so six weeks have passed since I last blogged. I am not totally sure where the past 6 weeks have gone but I do know a bit.
The first week ran into Labor Day weekend in which I went home to see the family and raced on Sunday with the Western KY folks, which was a lot of fun.
The next weekend was Family Camp with church. I did a lot of walking/hiking, went for a swing on the giant swing, worked on my archery skills, and had a ride on the back of a horse. Overall a great weekend out in God's beauty.
The next weekend was sharing and preparing folks for our 2016 Guatemala trips and the start of packing. Yes, I said packing.
The rest of September was spent packing up my apartment to move. I am now living with a group of folks and most of my belongings are packed away until I decide the next step in life.
Amongst all of this, we have started another 3-on-3 basketball competition at work. My legs are holding out a lot better this time though falling on your rear end via the momentum of two guys hurts and continues to hurt especially when you spend the next week packing.
The first weekend of October was a weekend to catch up plus several church related events so not a ton of relaxation.
This past weekend was a full weekend that ended in Lexington with the boys and racing on Sunday. Racing on Sunday was magnificent as I raced in a borrowed Mustang and did quite well on my final run pulling out a 1st place in class, 23/46 in RAW, and 7 in PAX. I also beat out my co-driver also in a borrowed car on that last run.
Through all of this apparently, I am either not eating enough or getting enough workout that I have dropped a few pounds as of this morning. I was a bit surprised when I got on the scale this morning but I got on at work and it too was much lower than usual.
At the beginning of November, I took my measurements again. I was not down in any sizes but my body fat index was down a little over a point, which was exciting. We will see what another month brings.
I will try to get into a better routine of writing at least for a few more weeks before I leave for an extended vacation.
I hope you are all doing well and have not abandoned me. Thanks for reading and walking with me on this journey.
Labels:
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Family,
Health,
Holidays,
Vacation
Monday, April 06, 2015
La Semana Treinta y Nueve: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Treinta y Nueve: Monday, April 6, 2015 -- 215.4 lbs
La Semana Treinta y Ocho: Monday, March 30, 2015 -- 215.6 lbs
La Semana Treinta y Siete: Monday, March 23, 2015 -- 215.6 lbs
La Semana Treinta y Seis: Monday, March 16, 2015 -- 215.4 lbs
La Semana Treinta y Cinco: Monday, March 9, 2015 -- 215.4 lbs
La Semana Treinta: Monday, February 2, 2015 -- 211.6 lbs (15.2 lbs -- 30 Weeks; .8 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Veinte: Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 212.4 lbs (14.4 lbs -- 20 Weeks; .2 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Not a great week with lots of things happening minimizing my free time during the day to take a break and workout. I did manage to stay consistent, which at this point I will take. It is interesting a couple times when checking weight during the middle of the week, I find myself down a pound or two, but by Monday, I am back up to 215. I just seem to do myself in on weekends but maybe things can change as summer nears.
Monday - I had another commitment so was unable to make it to workout or stretch.
Tuesday - Flexibility class and karting (5 8-minute races, 2 track backwards) in the evening for a bit of exercise.
Wednesday - Flexibility & Workout combined
Thursday - Left early in order to beat traffic and make it home (about 4 hour drive) to spend the Easter weekend with family and get my annual haircut.
Friday - Worked from home and got a haircut. This will be interesting as the front has been this short before but the back is really short this time. Interested to see how things go when I just let it dry on its own.
Saturday - Helped dad load up a very old treadmill, recliner, and a large metal door into the truck to go to the dump. And then did a bit of walking around shopping with my mom and aunt, granted that was after a nice lunch at TGI Fridays.
Sunday - After a nice Easter lunch with the family, drove back home in order to start another week.
La Semana Treinta y Ocho: Monday, March 30, 2015 -- 215.6 lbs
La Semana Treinta y Siete: Monday, March 23, 2015 -- 215.6 lbs
La Semana Treinta y Seis: Monday, March 16, 2015 -- 215.4 lbs
La Semana Treinta y Cinco: Monday, March 9, 2015 -- 215.4 lbs
La Semana Treinta: Monday, February 2, 2015 -- 211.6 lbs (15.2 lbs -- 30 Weeks; .8 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Veinte: Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 212.4 lbs (14.4 lbs -- 20 Weeks; .2 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Not a great week with lots of things happening minimizing my free time during the day to take a break and workout. I did manage to stay consistent, which at this point I will take. It is interesting a couple times when checking weight during the middle of the week, I find myself down a pound or two, but by Monday, I am back up to 215. I just seem to do myself in on weekends but maybe things can change as summer nears.
Monday - I had another commitment so was unable to make it to workout or stretch.
Tuesday - Flexibility class and karting (5 8-minute races, 2 track backwards) in the evening for a bit of exercise.
Wednesday - Flexibility & Workout combined
Thursday - Left early in order to beat traffic and make it home (about 4 hour drive) to spend the Easter weekend with family and get my annual haircut.
Friday - Worked from home and got a haircut. This will be interesting as the front has been this short before but the back is really short this time. Interested to see how things go when I just let it dry on its own.
Saturday - Helped dad load up a very old treadmill, recliner, and a large metal door into the truck to go to the dump. And then did a bit of walking around shopping with my mom and aunt, granted that was after a nice lunch at TGI Fridays.
Sunday - After a nice Easter lunch with the family, drove back home in order to start another week.
Monday, January 05, 2015
La Semana Veintseis: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Veintiseis: Monday, January 4, 2015 -- 211.8 lbs
La Semana Veinte: Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 212.4 lbs (14.4 lbs -- 20 Weeks; .2 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
A whirlwind of a couple weeks with the Christmas & New Year's holidays.
La Semana Veinticinco
Christmas week was another rough week. I failed again at following through on my exercises and stretches, and it was really starting to take a toll as my foot began to hurt again. I did wear the insoles in my work shoes, not sure if they help or not. I guess over time we may see how things go.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends celebrating the birth of our Savior!
La Semana Veintiseis
New Year's week, last part of Christmas week, was amazing! On Saturday, December 27, I headed back to Guatemala for an 8 day mission/service trip. Three of us from my church went, and there we met up with two physical therapy graduate student groups. So yes, I spent a week with a large group of PTs.
Over the course of the week, I did, while sitting around waiting for the next step in the travel process or while riding along in the coaster/microbus, fulfill some of my ankle exercises and stretches. I also did a decent job of putting meds on my foot morning and night, which hopefully kept the inflammation down on my left foot and the pain at a minimum.
Unfortunately, I failed to have the extra cushions in my work shoes so my heels were very sore all week, especially after sitting and along them to tighten up. I tried to massage the arch as well. One evening, I received a PT tissue workout on my right foot.
Saturday after Christmas -- Traveling so a lot of flying, but we did walk from Terminal B to E along the moving sidewalks with a bit more walking to get from E to F after our flight was moved.
Sunday -- A lot of standing on the feet helping the PTs receive clients and handle administrative type tasks in addition getting to play with the children. We had a bit of walking as well.
Monday -- Playing with the kids.
Tuesday -- A lot of sitting and observing but stretching the foot.
Wednesday -- Assisting in the mixing of concrete with a shovel, placing it in buckets, and even picking it up the bucket to send inside the house for the flooring. Then there was a jump and a little wadding in the local waterfall, which was very cold to start. So cold it pulled the bruise on my knee to the front causing pain.
Thursday -- A travel day followed by some walking around Antigua.
Friday -- 6+ miles of walking with about 1/2 hour up hill climb to see a beautiful cross and view of Antigua and the volcano Agua. By the end of the day, my feet were really sore especially every time I sat for awhile and then got back up again. Thankfully, as I walked around and moved, the pain minimized though not fully disappearing.
Saturday -- Another day of travel with a bit of walking.
Sunday -- A day for sleeping after arriving at 12:30 am and getting to sleep about 2:30 am
Happy New Year! May your journey begin anew and lead you on wonderful paths! Thanks for your continued viewing and following along on this journey. I hope to get going again and getting in better shape for the future!
La Semana Veinte: Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 212.4 lbs (14.4 lbs -- 20 Weeks; .2 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
A whirlwind of a couple weeks with the Christmas & New Year's holidays.
La Semana Veinticinco
Christmas week was another rough week. I failed again at following through on my exercises and stretches, and it was really starting to take a toll as my foot began to hurt again. I did wear the insoles in my work shoes, not sure if they help or not. I guess over time we may see how things go.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends celebrating the birth of our Savior!
La Semana Veintiseis
New Year's week, last part of Christmas week, was amazing! On Saturday, December 27, I headed back to Guatemala for an 8 day mission/service trip. Three of us from my church went, and there we met up with two physical therapy graduate student groups. So yes, I spent a week with a large group of PTs.
Over the course of the week, I did, while sitting around waiting for the next step in the travel process or while riding along in the coaster/microbus, fulfill some of my ankle exercises and stretches. I also did a decent job of putting meds on my foot morning and night, which hopefully kept the inflammation down on my left foot and the pain at a minimum.
Unfortunately, I failed to have the extra cushions in my work shoes so my heels were very sore all week, especially after sitting and along them to tighten up. I tried to massage the arch as well. One evening, I received a PT tissue workout on my right foot.
Saturday after Christmas -- Traveling so a lot of flying, but we did walk from Terminal B to E along the moving sidewalks with a bit more walking to get from E to F after our flight was moved.
Sunday -- A lot of standing on the feet helping the PTs receive clients and handle administrative type tasks in addition getting to play with the children. We had a bit of walking as well.
Monday -- Playing with the kids.
Tuesday -- A lot of sitting and observing but stretching the foot.
Wednesday -- Assisting in the mixing of concrete with a shovel, placing it in buckets, and even picking it up the bucket to send inside the house for the flooring. Then there was a jump and a little wadding in the local waterfall, which was very cold to start. So cold it pulled the bruise on my knee to the front causing pain.
Thursday -- A travel day followed by some walking around Antigua.
Friday -- 6+ miles of walking with about 1/2 hour up hill climb to see a beautiful cross and view of Antigua and the volcano Agua. By the end of the day, my feet were really sore especially every time I sat for awhile and then got back up again. Thankfully, as I walked around and moved, the pain minimized though not fully disappearing.
Saturday -- Another day of travel with a bit of walking.
Sunday -- A day for sleeping after arriving at 12:30 am and getting to sleep about 2:30 am
Happy New Year! May your journey begin anew and lead you on wonderful paths! Thanks for your continued viewing and following along on this journey. I hope to get going again and getting in better shape for the future!
Monday, December 22, 2014
La Semana Veintecuatro: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Veintecuatro: Monday, December 22, 2014 -- 214.6 lbs
La Semana Veintetres (Birthday Week): Monday, December 15, 2014 -- 210.8 lbs
La Semana Veintedos: Monday, December 8, 2014 -- 213 lbs
La Semana Veinteuno (Thanksgiving Week): Monday, December 1, 2014 -- 211.4 lbs
La Semana Veinte: Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 212.4 lbs (14.4 lbs -- 20 Weeks; .2 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Next report will come in two weeks as I will be unavailable to weigh in next Monday.
Not really sure what happened this past week, I truly believe I am holding a lot of water because there is no way I gained nearly 4 lbs this week after spending half of it not eating at all. See more information below.
Last Monday, I went to see the Foot Doctor. He still feels that things are progressing in a positive direction. I am to use up the cream and call back when it is gone. Also he suggested getting some 3/4 Powerstep or SuperFeet orthotics for my shoes. So I bought a pair to put in my dress shoes. I guess they are doing okay. I spent half the week not going anywhere. I also really need to work on doing a better job with the ankle exercises and my hip exercises.
Monday -- Accomplished a lot but just not my exercises.
Tuesday -- The one thing I really dislike is a stomach bug and that is what I dealt with from the time I awoke until about 6 pm, every hour or so starting about 6 am. By 3 pm, I swore it should have been midnight. It had been one of the longest days ever. Nothing stayed down until after 5 pm. I spent the day on the couch with a trash can nearby all day. Thankfully things finally settled down and I slept through the night.
Wednesday -- Another day at home trying to recoup from Tuesday. I was not aching but all my back and chest muscles were sore from sleeping on the couch and vomiting all day Tuesday. I did get up and shower and washed clothes, sheets, blankets, etc to rid the apartment of germs.
Thursday -- A rough start to the morning, feeling a bit nauseous, but went off to work. I believe the core of the issue was the lack of eating the previous days. I managed through the day and then had a lovely evening catching up with a friend at Queen of Sheba, Ethiopian restaurant. I was a bit leery but the idea was great minus the slightly more spicy lentil dish, kik wot.
Friday -- Feeling much better, actually had a little kick in my step in the morning. Again did not do any exercises and missed flexibility due to craziness at work. I did spend another lovely evening catching up with an old friend and holding/feeding her 4.5 month old.
We also went through a 'Drive-Thru' Christmas that her church put together. It was a nice experience hearing the story of Christ from pre-birth to resurrection with live enactments and story telling by the preacher.
Saturday -- Cupcake & icing making from scratch. This was my first experience at either of those specifically, but from what I hear they were good. The rest of the day was spent visiting a bunch of folks and delivering Christmas presents and 1st birthday present to my godson.
Sunday -- Laundry, kitchen cleaning, present wrapping & clean-up, packing for upcoming trips, and fun @ Bluegrass Indoor Karting (3 races). A few of the ankle exercises.
Have a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! I will return again in the new year!
La Semana Veintetres (Birthday Week): Monday, December 15, 2014 -- 210.8 lbs
La Semana Veintedos: Monday, December 8, 2014 -- 213 lbs
La Semana Veinteuno (Thanksgiving Week): Monday, December 1, 2014 -- 211.4 lbs
La Semana Veinte: Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 212.4 lbs (14.4 lbs -- 20 Weeks; .2 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Next report will come in two weeks as I will be unavailable to weigh in next Monday.
Not really sure what happened this past week, I truly believe I am holding a lot of water because there is no way I gained nearly 4 lbs this week after spending half of it not eating at all. See more information below.
Last Monday, I went to see the Foot Doctor. He still feels that things are progressing in a positive direction. I am to use up the cream and call back when it is gone. Also he suggested getting some 3/4 Powerstep or SuperFeet orthotics for my shoes. So I bought a pair to put in my dress shoes. I guess they are doing okay. I spent half the week not going anywhere. I also really need to work on doing a better job with the ankle exercises and my hip exercises.
Monday -- Accomplished a lot but just not my exercises.
Tuesday -- The one thing I really dislike is a stomach bug and that is what I dealt with from the time I awoke until about 6 pm, every hour or so starting about 6 am. By 3 pm, I swore it should have been midnight. It had been one of the longest days ever. Nothing stayed down until after 5 pm. I spent the day on the couch with a trash can nearby all day. Thankfully things finally settled down and I slept through the night.
Wednesday -- Another day at home trying to recoup from Tuesday. I was not aching but all my back and chest muscles were sore from sleeping on the couch and vomiting all day Tuesday. I did get up and shower and washed clothes, sheets, blankets, etc to rid the apartment of germs.
Thursday -- A rough start to the morning, feeling a bit nauseous, but went off to work. I believe the core of the issue was the lack of eating the previous days. I managed through the day and then had a lovely evening catching up with a friend at Queen of Sheba, Ethiopian restaurant. I was a bit leery but the idea was great minus the slightly more spicy lentil dish, kik wot.
Friday -- Feeling much better, actually had a little kick in my step in the morning. Again did not do any exercises and missed flexibility due to craziness at work. I did spend another lovely evening catching up with an old friend and holding/feeding her 4.5 month old.
We also went through a 'Drive-Thru' Christmas that her church put together. It was a nice experience hearing the story of Christ from pre-birth to resurrection with live enactments and story telling by the preacher.
Saturday -- Cupcake & icing making from scratch. This was my first experience at either of those specifically, but from what I hear they were good. The rest of the day was spent visiting a bunch of folks and delivering Christmas presents and 1st birthday present to my godson.
Sunday -- Laundry, kitchen cleaning, present wrapping & clean-up, packing for upcoming trips, and fun @ Bluegrass Indoor Karting (3 races). A few of the ankle exercises.
Have a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! I will return again in the new year!
Monday, December 08, 2014
La Semana Veintedos: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Veintedos: Monday, December 8, 2014 -- 213 lbs
La Semana Veinteuno (Thanksgiving Week): Monday, December 1, 2014 -- 211.4 lbs
La Semana Veinte: Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 212.4 lbs (14.4 lbs -- 20 Weeks; .2 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Week started off rough definitely not doing well on follow through on therapy...
Monday -- Made it to flexibility and did some of the stretches
Tuesday -- No flexibility, did complete some ankle exercises, and had a nice walk to and from the IU basketball game including a nice climb up the stairs to my seats. My foot was sore but it was closer to the ankle than down the top of the foot. As mentioned before, that is apparently good.
Wednesday -- Not a good day...as Tuesday evening was an all nighter at work after the game. I did get about 4 hours of sleep mid-afternoon. No flexibility as I was headed to bed at that time. Though I have gotten most of the exercises in, just not good at stretching and getting meds on the foot.
Thursday & Friday -- Not sure what happened these days. I apparently even forgot to log into work on Firday.
Saturday -- I did a lot of standing during the work holiday party, but that was about it.
Sunday -- Another bad day with a mid-day nap. I still feel like I have been ran over from the early half of the week. I am really hoping the afternoon nap will help but I was still pretty tired Monday morning when I woke up.
Next Monday, I head back to the foot doctor. We will see what he has to say.
La Semana Veinteuno (Thanksgiving Week): Monday, December 1, 2014 -- 211.4 lbs
La Semana Veinte: Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 212.4 lbs (14.4 lbs -- 20 Weeks; .2 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Week started off rough definitely not doing well on follow through on therapy...
Monday -- Made it to flexibility and did some of the stretches
Tuesday -- No flexibility, did complete some ankle exercises, and had a nice walk to and from the IU basketball game including a nice climb up the stairs to my seats. My foot was sore but it was closer to the ankle than down the top of the foot. As mentioned before, that is apparently good.
Wednesday -- Not a good day...as Tuesday evening was an all nighter at work after the game. I did get about 4 hours of sleep mid-afternoon. No flexibility as I was headed to bed at that time. Though I have gotten most of the exercises in, just not good at stretching and getting meds on the foot.
Thursday & Friday -- Not sure what happened these days. I apparently even forgot to log into work on Firday.
Saturday -- I did a lot of standing during the work holiday party, but that was about it.
Sunday -- Another bad day with a mid-day nap. I still feel like I have been ran over from the early half of the week. I am really hoping the afternoon nap will help but I was still pretty tired Monday morning when I woke up.
Next Monday, I head back to the foot doctor. We will see what he has to say.
Monday, December 01, 2014
La Semana Veinteuno: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Veinteuno (Thanksgiving Week): Monday, December 1, 2014 -- 211.4 lbs
La Semana Veinte: Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 212.4 lbs (14.4 lbs -- 20 Weeks; .2 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
A rough week trying to stay on top of all my exercises and stretches, especially 3 times a day. Work has kept me late several nights and then the Thanksgiving holiday. Wednesday was probably the best day of the week. I have done at least something everyday but not to the necessary level.
I head back to the foot doctor in 2 weeks to see the status of my left foot. I thought the pain was getting better as it was centered more at the ankle than down the top of the foot, but after Friday, it seemed to have progressed back down the foot a bit.
Hopefully, this week will be better though after last night. I am not expecting that to be the case. This and the rest of the year are very busy day and night, but hopefully many of the busy are blessed busyness.
La Semana Veinte: Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 212.4 lbs (14.4 lbs -- 20 Weeks; .2 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
A rough week trying to stay on top of all my exercises and stretches, especially 3 times a day. Work has kept me late several nights and then the Thanksgiving holiday. Wednesday was probably the best day of the week. I have done at least something everyday but not to the necessary level.
I head back to the foot doctor in 2 weeks to see the status of my left foot. I thought the pain was getting better as it was centered more at the ankle than down the top of the foot, but after Friday, it seemed to have progressed back down the foot a bit.
Hopefully, this week will be better though after last night. I am not expecting that to be the case. This and the rest of the year are very busy day and night, but hopefully many of the busy are blessed busyness.
Sunday, November 30, 2014
A Season of New Beginnings
As I thought about today, the first day
of Advent 2014, I am reminded of all the new beginnings that are part of this time
of year.
Thanksgiving Day - November 27, 2014
A day marked by the joining of the
Pilgrims and Indians in a meal of thanks for the wonderful harvest and new
friends and family. Thanksgiving continues to be celebrated across the United
States as a time to gather with friends and family to give thanks to all the
blessings received over the years. It is a time to reconnect and enjoy the
company and love of those dear to us. May your life be full of thanks and
remember that we are called to give thanks daily for the blessings in our
lives.
1st Day of Advent -
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Today marks the start of a new year in
the Catholic Church. The new year fittingly begins with Advent a time of
preparation for the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Not only are we called to
prepare for Christ's birth on Christmas Day but reminded to live daily in
anticipation of Christ's second coming.
The Advent season consists of the 4
Sundays prior to Jesus birth on Christmas Day. As we step into this new church
year, we are challenged to take a step back to reflect on how our lives are
beacons of Christ's light to all those we encounter.
- How do you share Christ's light to your parents, children, husband/wife, grandparents, and other family members, to your friends, coworkers, neighbors, and people on the street or in the store?
- As we begin this new church year, what are ways you plan to take time to listen and speak with our Father, to deepen that relationship with Him?
- Are you ready for Christ's second coming today? If not, what changes shall you make to be prepared for His second coming and celebration of Christ's birth on Christmas Day?
Birthday - December
11, 2014
Two weeks prior to celebrating Christ's
birth is another special birth in my life, the day in which I came into this
world as a living being called to be a disciple of Christ. This past year has
been a year full of many blessings and reminders of my call to be disciple of
Christ. I pray that as all these new beginnings are upon us that I take the
opportunity to be more diligent about stopping to listen to our Father and to
be a beacon of light to all those I encounter. I pray for guidance and
direction through a time of discernment of God's calling in my life.
Christmas Day – December 25, 2015
On Christmas Day, the journey of Christ
began with His humble birth in a manger. As we start the journey remembering
His life and adventures to the Cross, we are reminded of our humble existence,
that life struggles equip us with strength to endure future challenges, and
that He came to save us from our sins as we are not perfect but all loved sons
& daughters of God. We are here to share His love to all and to do good for
the betterment of our world until we come to rest in Heaven.
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2015
Many people look at this day as the
start of a new year/new beginning as we celebrate a national/worldly holiday with
the start of a new calendar year. For Catholics, it is also a celebration of
the Solemnity of Mary-Mother of God, a celebration of Mary as mother of Jesus.
Solemnity of Mary is celebrated this ‘eighth day’ of Christmas, which
accordingly was the day of Jesus circumcision and given his name. Instead of
setting new goals/beginnings, may we look at the challenges we placed in front
of us at our own birth or the start of the new church year and renew the
promises we made to ourselves and to our Lord at those new beginnings?
May this season of new beginnings be
one full of blessings, love, and reflection!
Thanks to all who read this blog and
silently provide prayers and support for me and all those in our world!
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
La Semana Veinte: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Veinte: Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 212.4 lbs (14.4 lbs -- 20 Weeks; .2 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks) La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Time flies faster and faster, day after day, year after year....
20 weeks into the latest attempt to become healthier and in better shape. It has had its ups and downs to say the least but things do seem to be continuing in a positive direction. The next few weeks of course will be a challenge as Thanksgiving, Birthday, Christmas, and New Years are all upon us.
And this week was definitely not a good start to the holiday season...
You say oh it is not that bad...Let's just take a look at what I know is or has been in store starting this past week.
- Thursday, Nov. 20 -- Business Department Potluck
- Sunday, Nov. 22 -- Thanksgiving Dinner with Church Friends
- Tuesday, Nov. 25 -- Business Analyst Potluck
- Thursday, Nov. 27 -- Thanksgiving
- Friday, Nov. 28 -- Europe Reunion ??
- Wednesday, Dec. 17 -- Young Adults & Professionals Christmas Potluck & White Elephant Party
- Birthday Celebrations Somewhere
- Wednesday, Dec. 24 -- Christmas Dinner followed by Christmas Eve Appetizers
- Thursday, Dec. 25 -- ?
What's happened this first week with no actual physical therapy...
Monday -- A rough day at work but was able to do the therapy exercises though only part of the days stretches.
Tuesday -- Flexibility class, therapy exercises, and baking for Friday night coffee house.
Wednesday -- A crazy day of work including working 4+ hours in the evening until midnight, then making Sausage Balls. Exercises and stretches faltered pretty good.
Thursday -- Rough morning. I did make it to flexibility but that was about it. Potluck plus nice hamburger & fries with car folks.
Friday -- No flexibility. I did complete all the exercises but just one set of stretches.
Saturday -- Partial home therapy and house cleaning
Sunday -- Partial home therapy and mashed potato making
Have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving!
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks) La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Time flies faster and faster, day after day, year after year....
20 weeks into the latest attempt to become healthier and in better shape. It has had its ups and downs to say the least but things do seem to be continuing in a positive direction. The next few weeks of course will be a challenge as Thanksgiving, Birthday, Christmas, and New Years are all upon us.
And this week was definitely not a good start to the holiday season...
You say oh it is not that bad...Let's just take a look at what I know is or has been in store starting this past week.
- Thursday, Nov. 20 -- Business Department Potluck
- Sunday, Nov. 22 -- Thanksgiving Dinner with Church Friends
- Tuesday, Nov. 25 -- Business Analyst Potluck
- Thursday, Nov. 27 -- Thanksgiving
- Friday, Nov. 28 -- Europe Reunion ??
- Wednesday, Dec. 17 -- Young Adults & Professionals Christmas Potluck & White Elephant Party
- Birthday Celebrations Somewhere
- Wednesday, Dec. 24 -- Christmas Dinner followed by Christmas Eve Appetizers
- Thursday, Dec. 25 -- ?
What's happened this first week with no actual physical therapy...
Monday -- A rough day at work but was able to do the therapy exercises though only part of the days stretches.
Tuesday -- Flexibility class, therapy exercises, and baking for Friday night coffee house.
Wednesday -- A crazy day of work including working 4+ hours in the evening until midnight, then making Sausage Balls. Exercises and stretches faltered pretty good.
Thursday -- Rough morning. I did make it to flexibility but that was about it. Potluck plus nice hamburger & fries with car folks.
Friday -- No flexibility. I did complete all the exercises but just one set of stretches.
Saturday -- Partial home therapy and house cleaning
Sunday -- Partial home therapy and mashed potato making
Have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving!
Thursday, July 04, 2013
Healthier Living: Renewal
Life hits you one day and you realize the backward direction you are headed but lost at how to change your mindset in the forward direction. This definitely outlines me the past couple of months. I know that things have to shift and change but just not sure how to make that change happen.
Currently a few pounds shy of where I started in April 2012 after losing 21 lbs.
How does one continually get in the same predicament over and over again?
Where is the motivation? How do you maintain that motivation?
- No certainty about future trips or activities requiring the need to be in shape.
- Body still in chaos and unsure of what that chaos is.
- So how do you battle health when your not sure what exactly you are battling.
- Last time, you ended up injured and fear going right back into that situation.
- Who really cares if you are in shape and lose weight.
Besides all of this and many other struggles, hopefully, I am ready to head forward again and find a maintainable way of life of being in shape and eating healthy but enjoyably.
How hard can this be?
- Free gym on the same floor as I work
- Free 1/2 hour trainer led classes throughout the day
- Surrounded by co-workers who attend classes, walk during the day, or go to the gym after work
Needless to say yesterday was really the first day that I took advantage of any of this, but hopefully that was day one towards a positive forward direction.
Yesterday, July 3rd, 2013
30 mins of Cross Training
I actually was able to attempt push-ups though poorly. Definitely better than last time I tried and couldn't even hold myself in a push-up stance. Today feeling a bit of soreness in the late afternoon but nothing to awful.
Thanks for all the prayers and support! Hopefully, this time I will not let myself and all you followers down and start and stay progressing forward over backwards.
May you be blessed this Independence Day and remember the freedoms we have!
Currently a few pounds shy of where I started in April 2012 after losing 21 lbs.
How does one continually get in the same predicament over and over again?
Where is the motivation? How do you maintain that motivation?
- No certainty about future trips or activities requiring the need to be in shape.
- Body still in chaos and unsure of what that chaos is.
- So how do you battle health when your not sure what exactly you are battling.
- Last time, you ended up injured and fear going right back into that situation.
- Who really cares if you are in shape and lose weight.
Besides all of this and many other struggles, hopefully, I am ready to head forward again and find a maintainable way of life of being in shape and eating healthy but enjoyably.
How hard can this be?
- Free gym on the same floor as I work
- Free 1/2 hour trainer led classes throughout the day
- Surrounded by co-workers who attend classes, walk during the day, or go to the gym after work
Needless to say yesterday was really the first day that I took advantage of any of this, but hopefully that was day one towards a positive forward direction.
Yesterday, July 3rd, 2013
30 mins of Cross Training
I actually was able to attempt push-ups though poorly. Definitely better than last time I tried and couldn't even hold myself in a push-up stance. Today feeling a bit of soreness in the late afternoon but nothing to awful.
Thanks for all the prayers and support! Hopefully, this time I will not let myself and all you followers down and start and stay progressing forward over backwards.
May you be blessed this Independence Day and remember the freedoms we have!
Monday, January 28, 2013
Healthier Living: Take 41
Week 41 -- 192.6 (+2.2 lbs in 10 weeks, therefore total loss of 18.8 lbs after 40 weeks)
Week 31 --190.4 (11.4 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 21 lbs after 30 weeks)
Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
The past 10 weeks have been rough and obviously not successful in the weight loss though thankfully only a small gain.
Contributors though not excuses for the weight gain
- Thanksgiving, Birthday, Christmas, New Years, Leaving a Job, Starting a Job
- Stopped running after December 1st due to heel spur, busy life, darkness, laziness, lack of motivation
- Since December 1, the body has been acting out of the ordinary, as well.
- Working out at the gym has also been very minimal though not totally non-existent.
Next 10 weeks ending on April 8 will require a lot of dedication, motivation, and commitment. In just over 12 weeks is the Louisville Derby Mini-Marathon, I still have intentions to complete this event this year and have to the first part of March to make that decision. Hopefully having been off the foot for almost two months now means that I can successfully get back to running and accomplish this goal.
To lose more weight, I really have to focus on preparing food and not eating junk. This too is going to take some dedication along with prioritization.
May the next 10 weeks be full of great things and great accomplishments. Thanks for following and supporting me on this journey!
Week 31 --190.4 (11.4 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 21 lbs after 30 weeks)
Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
The past 10 weeks have been rough and obviously not successful in the weight loss though thankfully only a small gain.
Contributors though not excuses for the weight gain
- Thanksgiving, Birthday, Christmas, New Years, Leaving a Job, Starting a Job
- Stopped running after December 1st due to heel spur, busy life, darkness, laziness, lack of motivation
- Since December 1, the body has been acting out of the ordinary, as well.
- Working out at the gym has also been very minimal though not totally non-existent.
Next 10 weeks ending on April 8 will require a lot of dedication, motivation, and commitment. In just over 12 weeks is the Louisville Derby Mini-Marathon, I still have intentions to complete this event this year and have to the first part of March to make that decision. Hopefully having been off the foot for almost two months now means that I can successfully get back to running and accomplish this goal.
To lose more weight, I really have to focus on preparing food and not eating junk. This too is going to take some dedication along with prioritization.
May the next 10 weeks be full of great things and great accomplishments. Thanks for following and supporting me on this journey!
Saturday, January 05, 2013
Saturday Smiles Veintisiete: New Years Edition
Another wonderful New Years Eve with friends and their ever growing families in Lexington. The Lord blesses us everyday and places amazing people in our lives. I thank God every day for the wonderful friendships made while in Lexington and a part of YAACK. And though I have not been in town for over 6 years now, we are still able to gather and have a great time as we never missed a beat. I look forward to hopefully catching up again tomorrow as the B's have an Epiphany party. I pray that the young professionals group here in Louisville is able to make the same difference in a group of young adults lives. I ask your prayers as we seek ways to pull more people.
Friday was also a blessed day as I completed my last day at my current position before moving on to a new position on Monday. Ten people joined me for lunch at PF Changs and many others gave their well wishes but could not join in for lunch. Thanks to SP for putting it together! Though sad to leave some great folks, I know several of us will keep in touch, and their is a strong feeling of well wishes and understanding. And the excitement is hard to conceal regarding the new opportunity that lies ahead. I know God has definitely blessed me this year, and this is just one of many exciting things to come in this new year of my life.
Thanks again to all of you who silently ready and join in on this journey! Prayers and thoughts with you in 2013! May it be full of blessings and new adventures!
Friday was also a blessed day as I completed my last day at my current position before moving on to a new position on Monday. Ten people joined me for lunch at PF Changs and many others gave their well wishes but could not join in for lunch. Thanks to SP for putting it together! Though sad to leave some great folks, I know several of us will keep in touch, and their is a strong feeling of well wishes and understanding. And the excitement is hard to conceal regarding the new opportunity that lies ahead. I know God has definitely blessed me this year, and this is just one of many exciting things to come in this new year of my life.
Thanks again to all of you who silently ready and join in on this journey! Prayers and thoughts with you in 2013! May it be full of blessings and new adventures!
Monday, December 31, 2012
Healthier Living: Take 37
Week 37 -- 191.4
Week 36 -- 189.8 (Sunday)
Week 35 -- 191.4
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Week 31 -- 190.4 (11.4 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 21 lbs after 30 weeks)
Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
The battle continues this season of holidays and celebrations. I expect nothing different this week as it is New Years Eve followed by my last 3 days at my current job. The positive of it all is that overall I am maintaining and not overly gaining.
Again not a lot of activity this past week, I did shovel my parent's driveway on Wednesday eve, which was a good 1.5 hrs of exercise and amazing no soreness afterwards. My mother was sure I would be in great pain come Thursday, but I was moving around par normal.
It appears that I may need to go searching my suitcases of old clothes for smaller pants. Those I am wearing now are starting to get loose around the waist and fall. The problem, all my weight is disappearing from my hips and butt leaving nothing to hold up my pants because it is all above the waistline. It is good and bad all wrapped up together. I will count my blessings for the ability to lose weight and feel much better.
May your new year be full of great blessings and wonders! Trust me, my 35th year and 2013 are going to be one fantastic year. The Lord has blessed me, provided hope, and wonderful people in my life! Thanks again to all of you for following my blog, praying for me and my journey, and just being a spirit and beacon of light!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Week 36 -- 189.8 (Sunday)
Week 35 -- 191.4
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Week 31 -- 190.4 (11.4 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 21 lbs after 30 weeks)
Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
The battle continues this season of holidays and celebrations. I expect nothing different this week as it is New Years Eve followed by my last 3 days at my current job. The positive of it all is that overall I am maintaining and not overly gaining.
Again not a lot of activity this past week, I did shovel my parent's driveway on Wednesday eve, which was a good 1.5 hrs of exercise and amazing no soreness afterwards. My mother was sure I would be in great pain come Thursday, but I was moving around par normal.
It appears that I may need to go searching my suitcases of old clothes for smaller pants. Those I am wearing now are starting to get loose around the waist and fall. The problem, all my weight is disappearing from my hips and butt leaving nothing to hold up my pants because it is all above the waistline. It is good and bad all wrapped up together. I will count my blessings for the ability to lose weight and feel much better.
May your new year be full of great blessings and wonders! Trust me, my 35th year and 2013 are going to be one fantastic year. The Lord has blessed me, provided hope, and wonderful people in my life! Thanks again to all of you for following my blog, praying for me and my journey, and just being a spirit and beacon of light!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Saturday Smiles Veintiseis: Christmas Edition
Merry Christmas!!!
Christmas is my favorite time of year! The joy and happiness that surrounds Christmas, the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ, and the time celebrating with family and friends brings a constant smile to my face.
The past week, I have spent time with my family near and far, young and old. Christmas Eve, my mom's family continues to gather to celebrate Christ's birth and time with family. It is a joy sitting back and watching the 15 great-grandchildren running around and imagining how us 12 grandchildren were running around Paw-Paw and Woo-Woos house as little ones. The family continues to grow, and it is such a blessing that we still gather 16 years after Paw-Paw passed away just after Christmas and the birth of great-grandchild number 1. It was great to have all but one cousin and almost all the great-grandchildren present. I pray that this tradition continues for many more years to come.
Christmas, my father's family came over to our house for a Christmas lunch. The time with dad's family is very precious as my grandparents are aging and facing Alzheimer's and dementia.
Winter is my favorite season of the year. The cold crisp air and the beautiful white snow brings huge smiles to my face and makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. Therefore Wednesday morning when I woke at 5 am, I was out on the front steps taking pictures and wide awake. I went back asleep to wake at 8 am with a bit more snow on the ground to enjoy. Thankfully, it was not the blizzard that was anticipated but a good 4+ inches of nice packing snow.
Christmas, birth of Jesus, family, and snow...The Lord is giving!
What brought a smile to your face this week? I pray that you and your family had a blessed Christmas.
Have a Happy New Year!
Christmas is my favorite time of year! The joy and happiness that surrounds Christmas, the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ, and the time celebrating with family and friends brings a constant smile to my face.
The past week, I have spent time with my family near and far, young and old. Christmas Eve, my mom's family continues to gather to celebrate Christ's birth and time with family. It is a joy sitting back and watching the 15 great-grandchildren running around and imagining how us 12 grandchildren were running around Paw-Paw and Woo-Woos house as little ones. The family continues to grow, and it is such a blessing that we still gather 16 years after Paw-Paw passed away just after Christmas and the birth of great-grandchild number 1. It was great to have all but one cousin and almost all the great-grandchildren present. I pray that this tradition continues for many more years to come.
Christmas, my father's family came over to our house for a Christmas lunch. The time with dad's family is very precious as my grandparents are aging and facing Alzheimer's and dementia.
Winter is my favorite season of the year. The cold crisp air and the beautiful white snow brings huge smiles to my face and makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. Therefore Wednesday morning when I woke at 5 am, I was out on the front steps taking pictures and wide awake. I went back asleep to wake at 8 am with a bit more snow on the ground to enjoy. Thankfully, it was not the blizzard that was anticipated but a good 4+ inches of nice packing snow.
Christmas, birth of Jesus, family, and snow...The Lord is giving!
What brought a smile to your face this week? I pray that you and your family had a blessed Christmas.
Have a Happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Healthier Living: Take 36
Week 36 -- 189.8 (Sunday)
Week 35 -- 191.4
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Week 31 -- 190.4 (11.4 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 21 lbs after 30 weeks)
Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
Down a bit from last week but really just in maintenance mode through all these holiday, birthday, end of year, and change of job celebrations.
Tuesday last, I returned to the podiatrist. He prescribed a topical cream with several drugs mixed together. It was delivered to my doorstep with 24 hours of finalizing the details, which was amazing. The intention is to put it on 3 times a day, which is very difficult. I am really not sure how well it is or is not working. The foot is still in pain and I have not been exercising much.
Exercise...
Friday, I went to the gym and did 15 minutes on the bike and arm weights. I could tell that I have not lifted weights in awhile both while lifting and the day after. That was the extent of my workout this past week.
Tomorrow, I may get a good work out shoveling snow. I am patiently waiting the incoming blizzard. Currently, it is only rain and wind.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!
Thanks again for following along in this journey!
Week 35 -- 191.4
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Week 31 -- 190.4 (11.4 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 21 lbs after 30 weeks)
Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
Down a bit from last week but really just in maintenance mode through all these holiday, birthday, end of year, and change of job celebrations.
Tuesday last, I returned to the podiatrist. He prescribed a topical cream with several drugs mixed together. It was delivered to my doorstep with 24 hours of finalizing the details, which was amazing. The intention is to put it on 3 times a day, which is very difficult. I am really not sure how well it is or is not working. The foot is still in pain and I have not been exercising much.
Exercise...
Friday, I went to the gym and did 15 minutes on the bike and arm weights. I could tell that I have not lifted weights in awhile both while lifting and the day after. That was the extent of my workout this past week.
Tomorrow, I may get a good work out shoveling snow. I am patiently waiting the incoming blizzard. Currently, it is only rain and wind.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!
Thanks again for following along in this journey!
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Saturday Smiles Veinticinco: Career News & God's Plan
The Lord gives me peace of mind that 35 is going to be a wonderful year full of new things and great blessings!
Back in late October, I reflected on Listening to God's Plan: Life vs Career. The focus was on letting life depict the next career move. Intertwined together for happiness, the next career move has come a lot sooner than anticipated, but I truly feel God's plan at work and peace of mind.
On December 13th, I received a job offer, which I have accepted and start on January 7th. The peace that God has laid on my heart about this job is amazing. From the onset of learning more about the company and the position, I felt that the timing and the fit was just right. At first with some elements, I questioned the potential, but upon receiving the offer and answers to a serious of questions, it took no time for me to know that the time had come for one more transition.
The transition also provides me hope and peace of mind for the future and faith that God's plan is coming together. He reminded me about being patient to His timing, which is something I really need to remember as I await the next phase of His plan. I truly believe "that God’s plan and my dreams are unfolding and coming true right in front of me" as mentioned in the previous post. I look forward to sharing more about these unfolding dreams and God's plan in the days and months ahead.
In the meantime more about the new job, I will be a Business Analyst supporting a team of 3 IT developers and a QA (Quality Assurance) person and working with the business unit to develop and maintain quality programs and processes. The environment is very open and communicative with face to face communication being primary, perfect for me. The company is very supportive of its employees with daycare, workout facility, and cafeteria on-site. The vacation policy is amazing considering what I have today, and they are also very supportive of me taking off two weeks that I already had planned for the coming year. The ability to take time off to participate in mission trips means more to me than money can buy. Therefore, I look forward to Appalachia in the spring and Niagara Falls in the summer.
Thanks for following my blog and adventures! Have a very Merry Christmas!
Back in late October, I reflected on Listening to God's Plan: Life vs Career. The focus was on letting life depict the next career move. Intertwined together for happiness, the next career move has come a lot sooner than anticipated, but I truly feel God's plan at work and peace of mind.
On December 13th, I received a job offer, which I have accepted and start on January 7th. The peace that God has laid on my heart about this job is amazing. From the onset of learning more about the company and the position, I felt that the timing and the fit was just right. At first with some elements, I questioned the potential, but upon receiving the offer and answers to a serious of questions, it took no time for me to know that the time had come for one more transition.
The transition also provides me hope and peace of mind for the future and faith that God's plan is coming together. He reminded me about being patient to His timing, which is something I really need to remember as I await the next phase of His plan. I truly believe "that God’s plan and my dreams are unfolding and coming true right in front of me" as mentioned in the previous post. I look forward to sharing more about these unfolding dreams and God's plan in the days and months ahead.
In the meantime more about the new job, I will be a Business Analyst supporting a team of 3 IT developers and a QA (Quality Assurance) person and working with the business unit to develop and maintain quality programs and processes. The environment is very open and communicative with face to face communication being primary, perfect for me. The company is very supportive of its employees with daycare, workout facility, and cafeteria on-site. The vacation policy is amazing considering what I have today, and they are also very supportive of me taking off two weeks that I already had planned for the coming year. The ability to take time off to participate in mission trips means more to me than money can buy. Therefore, I look forward to Appalachia in the spring and Niagara Falls in the summer.
Thanks for following my blog and adventures! Have a very Merry Christmas!
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Saturday Smiles Veintiuno: Thanks Edition
Special edition of Saturday Smiles for Thanksgiving Week.....
Thanks to our Lord, who kept reminding me this week that He is in control and that I am not alone.
Thanks to my friends, who reached out and touched my life this week, not realizing how much I needed their thoughtfulness.
Thanks to my co-workers, who provided support and continued encouragement for me to push forward.
Thanks to my family, who I have had the opportunity to spend time with this week.
Thanks to my new church friends, who bring a smile to my face so very often.
Thanks to the church youth, who provide hope and inspiration for the future and allow me to hang out and join them in their life's journey.
Thanks to JL, EB, and EJ for listening to me, supporting me, and encouraging me earlier this week as I struggled.
Thanks to AT for helping me get out, be active, and continue to go to the gym.
Thanks to the B's for all their support, care, and friendliness letting me spend time with their family and watch the boys grow.
Thanks to kasclar for the inspiration and encouragement to reflect weekly on what has made me smile and how God has touched my life over the week.
Thanks to all of you who take time out of your week to read, reflect, and occasionally comment on my blog.
Thanks to all who lift me up in prayers. May you all be blessed and know that I too lift you up.
Thanks to God for providing light and darkness, for the animals and the vegetation, for the crisp cool air and the sounds of nature, and for all the people who my path has crossed and whom I have never met but have made a difference in my life through others.
Remember nothing the Lord puts in front of us will be more than we can handle. He has a purpose and mission for our lives. Sometimes we just have stop, step back, and let Him work through us and not try too hard to move His purpose forward to quickly.
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Thanks to our Lord, who kept reminding me this week that He is in control and that I am not alone.
Thanks to my friends, who reached out and touched my life this week, not realizing how much I needed their thoughtfulness.
Thanks to my co-workers, who provided support and continued encouragement for me to push forward.
Thanks to my family, who I have had the opportunity to spend time with this week.
Thanks to my new church friends, who bring a smile to my face so very often.
Thanks to the church youth, who provide hope and inspiration for the future and allow me to hang out and join them in their life's journey.
Thanks to JL, EB, and EJ for listening to me, supporting me, and encouraging me earlier this week as I struggled.
Thanks to AT for helping me get out, be active, and continue to go to the gym.
Thanks to the B's for all their support, care, and friendliness letting me spend time with their family and watch the boys grow.
Thanks to kasclar for the inspiration and encouragement to reflect weekly on what has made me smile and how God has touched my life over the week.
Thanks to all of you who take time out of your week to read, reflect, and occasionally comment on my blog.
Thanks to all who lift me up in prayers. May you all be blessed and know that I too lift you up.
Thanks to God for providing light and darkness, for the animals and the vegetation, for the crisp cool air and the sounds of nature, and for all the people who my path has crossed and whom I have never met but have made a difference in my life through others.
Remember nothing the Lord puts in front of us will be more than we can handle. He has a purpose and mission for our lives. Sometimes we just have stop, step back, and let Him work through us and not try too hard to move His purpose forward to quickly.
Feel free to share you Saturday Smiles and to check out Journal of a Nobody's blog posts.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Saturday Smiles Diecisiete
Through the Lord's spiritual direction and touch, my blessings this week come from sharing His love to others and seeing and hearing how through God's words, direction, and opportunities I help others smile with God.
Sunday's readings are all about hope and as we discussed on Wednesday night at Young Professionals, one young lady talked about how the group provided her that new hope and focus on Christ in her life. The Lord brought her and her family randomly one weekend to SM, instead of their usual church. She picked up a bulletin, saw the note about Young Professionals, felt a calling that the group was just what she needed, and began attending. Now she joins us on a regular basis and openly shared how much the group has meant to her and her faith journey thus far.
Not only has the group provided her new hope and direction, my faith journey and peace in life has taken a new direction and focus. I thank God for placing me in this place at this time to help the faith journey of young adults, youth, youth leaders, and all those whom I encounter through His mission.
Everything in life has a purpose. May we be open to walk that journey with Him, to share in the ups and downs, and to listen to His calling no matter how off beat or out of line with our plans it may be.
Verses from this Sunday's Readings:
"they shall return as an immense throng.
They departed in tears, but I will console them and guide them" -- Jeremiah 31:8-9
"Although they go forth weeping, carrying the seed to be sown,
they shall come back rejoicing, carrying their sheaves." -- Psalm 126:6
Through struggles, the Lord still provides us hope, and we will depart from the struggles rejoicing. He provides us sight again when we turn to him and open our hearts to his love and compassion.
May God bring hope to your life this week and bring a smile to your face and heart!
Simple things smile: Last night, we had a Trunk or Treat (or Community Center Treat...rainy night) for the little ones. One little one was getting her cow costume on looking over at me and just grinning and having a ball putting a smile on my face with her adorable cuteness. May all the little ones bring a smile to your face this Halloween!
Don't forget to check out Journal of a Nobody's Saturday Smiles.
Sunday's readings are all about hope and as we discussed on Wednesday night at Young Professionals, one young lady talked about how the group provided her that new hope and focus on Christ in her life. The Lord brought her and her family randomly one weekend to SM, instead of their usual church. She picked up a bulletin, saw the note about Young Professionals, felt a calling that the group was just what she needed, and began attending. Now she joins us on a regular basis and openly shared how much the group has meant to her and her faith journey thus far.
Not only has the group provided her new hope and direction, my faith journey and peace in life has taken a new direction and focus. I thank God for placing me in this place at this time to help the faith journey of young adults, youth, youth leaders, and all those whom I encounter through His mission.
Everything in life has a purpose. May we be open to walk that journey with Him, to share in the ups and downs, and to listen to His calling no matter how off beat or out of line with our plans it may be.
Verses from this Sunday's Readings:
"they shall return as an immense throng.
They departed in tears, but I will console them and guide them" -- Jeremiah 31:8-9
"Although they go forth weeping, carrying the seed to be sown,
they shall come back rejoicing, carrying their sheaves." -- Psalm 126:6
Through struggles, the Lord still provides us hope, and we will depart from the struggles rejoicing. He provides us sight again when we turn to him and open our hearts to his love and compassion.
May God bring hope to your life this week and bring a smile to your face and heart!
Simple things smile: Last night, we had a Trunk or Treat (or Community Center Treat...rainy night) for the little ones. One little one was getting her cow costume on looking over at me and just grinning and having a ball putting a smile on my face with her adorable cuteness. May all the little ones bring a smile to your face this Halloween!
Don't forget to check out Journal of a Nobody's Saturday Smiles.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all of my dear friends here and there!
The weather held off nicely for my drive home on Tuesday. It was rainy but luckily not icy minus that freezing on the front of the car as I drove in the wind. I saw an old high school friend on my journey at the infamous Beaver Dam rest stop. I wasn't going to stop but was not sure after a large water for lunch that I could make it the last 1.5 without making a pit stop and that is my last choice. So I stopped and on the way out, I ran into Sherry. It was great to see her and catch up quickly. You never know who you may run into on your travels to and fro. May your travels be smooth as well.
Christmas Eve was spent in the traditional manner with family lunch/dinner, Christmas Eve Mass, and time with my mother's family opening presents and eating.
Christmas Day brings more family time in the morning, followed with Christmas with dad's family, and I am sure some dominoes with the grandparents.
Have a Merry Merry Christmas!
The weather held off nicely for my drive home on Tuesday. It was rainy but luckily not icy minus that freezing on the front of the car as I drove in the wind. I saw an old high school friend on my journey at the infamous Beaver Dam rest stop. I wasn't going to stop but was not sure after a large water for lunch that I could make it the last 1.5 without making a pit stop and that is my last choice. So I stopped and on the way out, I ran into Sherry. It was great to see her and catch up quickly. You never know who you may run into on your travels to and fro. May your travels be smooth as well.
Christmas Eve was spent in the traditional manner with family lunch/dinner, Christmas Eve Mass, and time with my mother's family opening presents and eating.
Christmas Day brings more family time in the morning, followed with Christmas with dad's family, and I am sure some dominoes with the grandparents.
Have a Merry Merry Christmas!
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