Mantain a healthy lifestyle

Well, I have been “rockin” more. Yep, I now have a Sesame Street dvd. We have been using that to dance. I also just got a “wiggles” dvd, but haven’t watched or used it yet.

The kids fall down a lot on the floor in Sesame Street. Mom & I do NOT fall down! I just touch my toes. I sure hope the Wiggles are less into falling down! We are having loads of fun besides the falling down part.

We all have our own Dollar Store hobby horses that we gallop around the house on. My Mom gets into that one so much, Monkey & I exchange the, “She’s crazy,” glance. Monkey & I ride much more sedately! If anyone appears at the door & sees my 74 year old Mom charging through the house on her hobby horse, neighing & yelling giddy-up…the next people at the door will have strait jackets. My Mom REALLY gets into the hobby horse!

We also have gotten some bean bags, maracas & dancing ribbon wands we wave. Let me tell you childercise is quite a work out!

I was dancing with the monkey & it was only minutes before I was breathless. I have been walking almost daily for 30 minutes. but it is not enough. Mom usually walks with me, her pace is slows me down. I ordered some old Richard Simmons dvd’s. I had him on vhs, but it is just too much hassle to hook & unhook players. I think the monkey will like the music & jumping & I sure need it!

I am slowly getting back into my routine. I am getting used to the idea of cooking after weeks of prepared meals. Back to menu planning!

My water bottle and I are bonded. The monkey had to get a water bottle similar to mine. Sippy cups were just not cutting it. So he proudly wanders around with his 20 ounce water bottle, that is a big boy bottle…just like mine. :D

We are getting back into our daily walking routine. It helps when you have an insistent walking partner. Monkey gets quite upset when he misses his walk. He sits in his stroller quite zen most of the time, but he also is starting to sing nonsensical sounds that only a 16 month old would call music. They are happy noises, lol!

I need to get my water consumption back to normal. I had all sorts of habits trashed on vacation. I drank a lot of water on the trip – even taking my own water bottle along. However, I am not at my norm & I think that is adding to my post-trip lethargy.

I am so in love with my new water bottle I have bought my kids each one & one for myself for home, Mom’s & car. It has ALL the features I looked for in a bottle & could not find for $4 from Walmart It is 20 ozs. metal, has a clip for carrying, a drinkable spout & a cover to keep it clean. It is BPA free, made out of aluminum. Now to use it at least 4 times a day!

I am determined to cut back on the amount of red meat I eat. Tonight I tried grilled portabellas and although delicious, certainly not steak :D I don’t eat steak very often, so I think I can live with that, lol

I spent a couple hours today browsing online recipes for more fish recipes. I can’t live on chicken alone – I’ll start clucking!

Last night Mom & I went out to eat & had tofu veggies. This week I will try to prepare the same. It really is just a matter of really focusing ?& gathering new recipes.

I am totally out of balance. My schedule remains static & I am having a hard time getting things organized and done. I know that I need to regroup and start wit the basics.

I am trying to get back into the routine of walking the baby. I need the exercise & he needs the fresh air. I am truly hoping Spring brings balance to my life. I feel way to scattered & like my ADHD is controlling me, versus me controlling it. I am about to go back to charts for myself like a little kid.

I am feeling very frustrated with myself. :(

Was a lot of sitting – cars, planes, condo, beach… Time to get active and back on a healthier eating plan again!

I went & had my mammograms done today. After last year’s scare, it was a bit nerve wracking. This year I had it done at the newly opened Women’s Health Center. I was in. mashed & released within 30 minutes. Two hours later they called me & said all was good. Soooo much better then the old method of hospital & wait & see.

They even had coffee & cookies in the lounge area. There are some nice perks to having the Mayo Hospital System for your regular clinic. I took the free pocket planner but skipped the coffee & cookies. I opted for my regular breakfast.

And of course I was wearing my RED sweater.

I am experiencing some changes that lead me to believe I am now peri -menopausal. Love how things change the day AFTER my annual physical. All I know is that cramps & hormones hit hard. I have stayed mostly to myself because I have been crabby, bitchy, weepy and miserable for over a week.

Thursday night’s yoga class really helped a lot. The moves helped me stretch muscles that were tight. I am also investigating alternatives. I have been drinking a lot of mulberry leaf tea as that treats all over muscle cramps, not just menstrual.

I will be doing a lot more reading. This was not fun, did not like it and it was a waste of my time & energy to be this miserable! I ha a similar period 6 months ago, so this is the second time. I am prepping to prevent or better cope with this in the future!!!!

In the mean time I am feeling much better & NORMAL!!!!

I spent the entire AM at the doctor’s for my annual physical. My doctor got behind schedule. I was a bit annoyed, because I barely made it to a tv to watch Obama get sworn in.

I had EXCELLENT blood pressure & pulse. My Daddy would be so excited, as I inherited the hypertension from him.

The funniest moment came when the doctor inquired about the huge bruise on my abdomen. I had to explain that the dogs were wrestling & the little dog used me as a launch board. He asked how big the little dog was, it was a huge bruise. I said “55 pounds.” He said, “How big is the big dog then, 55 pounds is pretty big.” “110 pounds,” I replied. “You have a 110 pound dog? What kind?” “The world’s biggest border collie mutt, apparently Dad was a St. Bernard.” He already knew I was nuts, so he let the convo drop then. Apparently the ginormous bruise on my abdomen looked smaller. :D