Today marks 11 weeks I started Keto and ramping up my dumbbell workouts and 2 weeks ago started pyramid dumbbell workouts. Measured my stats this morning and had a little bit of an ego boost! While my weight isn’t going down (as I’ve discussed before) my measurements have improved. Chest went from 41″ to 43″…… Continue reading 11 Weeks Keto and Pyramid Workouts
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2018 Accomplishments
The past few years have been challenging, to say the least. 2016 I realized my marriage was going to end, I was suicidal and depressed. 2017 I relocated, cocooned myself to protect, love and rebuild my emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health, mourn the loss of my marriage and decide on a course of action…… Continue reading 2018 Accomplishments
Fruitless Apple-Shaped
Been thinking about exercise, my body and the progress the past ten years. I realized I’d been trying to lose my stomach the entire time. It was after my transplant that I gained weight, especially around my waist. The waistline has stayed pretty much steady the past 10 years, no matter how much I exercised,…… Continue reading Fruitless Apple-Shaped
4th Quarter of 2018
We’re in the last quarter of 2018, last gasp to accomplish those New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve shared my fight with weight all year long, what worked (temporarily) and what didn’t. I’m still fighting, moving forward. Time to take stock of what you wanted, how far you’ve come and what you can do the last three…… Continue reading 4th Quarter of 2018
Last Quarter of the Year
COMMENT ON THE BLOG’S WEBSITE Last quarter of the year, October-November-December is here. With it comes the onrush of holidays, festivities and change of seasons. During which, you must remember to keep up those New Years Resolutions. Remember those from New Years Day? Promises to lose weight, take a class or two, repaint and repair…… Continue reading Last Quarter of the Year
Healthy Skin with Rosacea
Going on a few months now, I noticed my face was burning and painful more than usual. I have Rosacea, an auto-immune skin disorder that makes the skin red, bumpy, rash and painful. Since food is so much more expensive in San Juan Island County than other parts of the Puget Sound/Salish Sea area, I’d…… Continue reading Healthy Skin with Rosacea
Blood Sugar and Supplements
Since I’ve caught up some bills, I decided to re-introduce some supplements to my daily regimen. Back came Fish Oil, Magnesium and Vitamin C. Right away my Blood Sugar came down a couple hundred points, to a more manageable 180-200 (what my GP wanted). Remember, I’ve got a transplant and diabetes along with heart issues…… Continue reading Blood Sugar and Supplements
Exercise and Fitness Stats
Since moving to San Juan Island in March 2017, I decided to renew my exercise and fitness goals. I’ve talked before about the stress of the past few years catching up to me, weighing in at 180 lbs March 3rd. I’d decided to get back to my Simple, Healthy, Fresh cookbook and lifestyle choices. I…… Continue reading Exercise and Fitness Stats
March Is National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month The Alport Syndrome Foundation (ASF) is a volunteer-led organization started by families affected by this genetic disease. ASF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Foundation that gives a voice to all those affected by Alport Syndrome and champions research to find effective treatment options and a cure. For more information visit the…… Continue reading March Is National Kidney Month
Acceptable Body Measurements
Listening to health professionals of all walks of life, one would think an average person was morbidly obese, failing to achieve any measure of health, each and every one of us the epitome of laziness and sloth. Throughout the years, I’ve done quite a bit of research on health, meaning exercise, fitness, eating, low carb,…… Continue reading Acceptable Body Measurements
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