Sunday, November 29, 2009

Movie link

Check out this awesome 3 minute motivational movie a friend sent me. I signed up for the emails from them. http://www.212movie.com/

Gorgeous day

I don't think I could have asked for a better day off. Got to the gym for a game of racquet ball and weight training early this morning with my sister. Had lunch and came on home to get some stuff done. Went out later for a 2.5 mile walk/jog. Loved it! It has been such a gorgeous fall. I normally don't even like Fall, but if it would stay like this till spring I would be so happy!

Took a test last night for my class and scored 93%, two more books to finish for Penn Foster, then on to the NCSF class. What fun. Think I am going to need an extension. Looking into it tomorrow.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Thanksgiving

I have so many things to be thankful for. I truly don't know where to even start. My life is so full of so many good things. My parents are still healthy, active, busy people and I am grateful for that. My children are active, busy, wonderful kids who give me so much to be proud of. My daughter graduates in May with her Masters degree. Imagine that! She has done it all on her own, with maybe a bit of help from her dear hubby,Bo. I am grateful for him too. He has been such a rock for her in these past years. My son, Howie, who has recently moved to Mississippi and is trying to find a new job. I know that great things are in store for him. My own husband, where would I be without him? He has been my rock. I wish I could be more like him sometimes. He goes with the flow, nothing seems to phase him. Unlike me. Things can get to me and I try to learn from him. Our health. After the past few years I have come to understand how important that is and how much control we do have over it. Our nutrition and exercise habits do affect our health so very much and I am thankful for my class and all I am learning from that. I want to be able to help people with that so much. I am so upset at seeing all of the obese children and adults out there who do not understand what they are doing to themselves. the problem I do have with this is how do I go about helping someone who doesn't ask for it? How do I keep my mouth shut and let it continue? I beleive if you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem. I can lead by example, and can talk to people who want to talk about it. I am thankful for that. I am thankful for the fact that it is 34 in Pa. right this minute and not snowing. It looks like a gorgeous morning for a walk and I may go do that shortly. I am thankful for the fact that I can do that. I can walk, my legs are strong and I love to walk. I am thankful for my ipod which will be going with me on that walk, and my heart monitor. I do no exercise without it. I am thankful for that also. I am thankful for my sister, she is my best friend and my exercise buddy. She is my gym partner and my racquet ball partner. Woo hoo sis!I am thankful we have the strength and ability to play racquet ball.

What are you thankful for today? I am thankful for life. I am thankful for friends, family, and I am thankful for you. Happy Thanksgiving!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Your health

He who cures a disease may be the skillfullest, but he that prevents it is the safest physician.

- Thomas Fuller, British clergyman and author

Are you paying attention to your health?

If you want to be around to enjoy your growing family, it's never too late to start taking care of your body. Whether or not "skillfullest" is a word, Thomas knows the value of prevention versus treatment. You have a better chance of survival by using the doctor that keeps you out of the hospital in the first place. Why wait for symptoms to show up before you start paying attention? By then, it may be too late. Remember the major goals and the people that you're living for. Are you really willing to risk missing out because you didn't take precautions? You'd be amazed at how some basic, simple everyday nutrition and fitness choices and actions make a big difference in staying on your feet. Injuries and disease are a steep price to pay when many can easily be avoided.

This was from an email I received from Sparkpeople. I am working towards my certificationas Personal Trainer. I will actually receive two certs. One from Penn Foster In Scranton, Pa as fitness and nutrition expert and one from the NCSF, National Council on Strength and Fitness. Hopefully, I should have this accomplished come spring of 2010

You can probably expect to see many more articles on Health and Fitness to follow. I am trying to learn and by sharing it and typing info here I am hoping to get it through my thick skull. LOL

Sunday, November 15, 2009

I love November

Out for a gorgeous walk at the park today. A high of 59 and beautiful sky. I had the entire park to myself. A shame no one out to enjoy such a gorgeous fall day. they are few and far between this time of year in Pa. I got to thinking about my friend, Dianne, who has since moved to N. Carolina. She once told her kids November meant No. No you could not go out without a coat. I went out today without one. Wore a long sleeve flannel shirt but had that tied around the waist part of the way through my walk/jog. wish this weather would last till spring and then it can warm up.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Doctor's visit

Last Thursday was my regular scheduled appt in Pittsburgh at UPMC for my yearly checkup. this is an ongoing procedure ever since 4 years ago when they found the pheochromocytoma and I was life flighted twice. They check my metanephrine and epinephrine levels, thyroid, cholesterol etc. This time I had them also check my electrolytes, potassium, magnesium, calcium, vitamin D etc. When I was in UPMC they had me on large doses of potassium, and magnesium. Since coming home I have been taking those daily. Although not large amounts. They called yesterday my levels of those are fine, so they want me to quit taking them for 2 weeks, then go have it checked again. Sounds good to me, I don't want to be taking it if its not necessary.

My cholesterol came down about 10 points, so that was good news too. I hopefully am doing something right. Vitamin D levels good also, and they apparently are sending me a letter in the mail so I may know more then. At any rate, I am good to go for another year.!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

6 months

I've got about 6 months to finish my class and take the test to be Certified. I will have to decide where and when to go, either Erie or Pittsburgh offers the test along with various other places across the US. I need to step up the studying a bit and ensure that I know it all, actually know it.

I've decided 6 months is also a good time to reach another goal, my own personal fitness goal. This time of year in Pa we are all wearing layers of clothing, although it hasn't been to bad yet, it is coming our way. Out will come the hats, gloves, coats, sweaters, sweatshirts etc and we will be bundled up in them for months. What better time than May to throw off all those layers and reveal the new toned, ripped me hidden underneath. right in time to take my test! HMM, lets try to keep that picture in mind.

I read an interesting article today on healthy snacks vs treats. A treat would be a muffin, donut, cookie, pastry etc and should be extremely limited to one or less a day. Preferably about 3 a week, whereas a healthy snack would be an apple, fruit, yogurt, nuts, etc and can be planned for in your daily caloric allowance. I thought it was interesting in that I have always considered a candy bar, or cookie a snack. I will be changing my thinking on that this minute. and trying to limit them to three a week. Anyone with me?