I am a cook! I am a really GOOD cook! I love to eat...that's a challenge now. In this decision to change I have to consider what I eat. I was just reading a popular brand name food site and it was all about "healty" change in our summer diets. They expounded about limiting or eliminating sugar from our menus. I AGREE!!! sugar is my enemy. No, not the teaspoon of sugar in my coffee, that is just a teaspoon...but it makes me crave carbs all day. This popular brand name food site's writer would have me substitute a sucralose product for my teaspoon of sugar. Where is the change here? It is being suggested that I should ingest a product that is less healthy than sugar just so I do not have to change. I am stumbling all over myself trying to change and I am given bandaids. They had all sorts of desserts full of pink, blue or yellow packets to make them sweet. No! I will not poison myself while I am making healthy choices. My change is to learn to like the true flavors and drink the coffee unsweetened. And instead of the second social cup, I will drink iced water. And...
Take the Plung with my Body Oars...lovin these oars...
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
In Real Life!
I am asked to add pictures! I really don't want to, but I have to. I was looking at shots on the popular TV show "Biggest Loser" and the before pictures speak volumes. My problem is that I do not have any "after" pics yet. I have results to report, but my body does not show the change. Internally I FEEL the change, maybe it shows in my smile. :) So here is the link to what I am doing, just remember the party will be Labor Day. If I lost inches so quickly in one month ( and that month is only 2X a week) imagine what daily use over the next three months will produce!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WO8PgIIC7Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WO8PgIIC7Q
Friday, May 20, 2011
Oh Yeah!!!!!
Measurement Day! I started the LOBOS on April 18th...today is May 20th...to date I have lost 5 inches in my bust...1 inch in my chest under the bust...3 inches in my waist....3 inches in my hips...and 3 inches in my calf! Need I say more???
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
What A Difference Week Makes
Last week was a real bummer for me...I could not get to the pool. My LOBOS and my wheelchair sat by the door looking as forlorn as I felt. I thought by missing the week I would have a hard time getting back to the momentum I had achieved. WRONG! My helpers arrived and I walked yes walked out of the house. Where only a week ago I had trouble getting my bad leg into the car, I bent over and manuvered it into the front seat.
The BIG difference came when I got into the pool. I swam to the deep water using the oars to propel me. I set the clock and went 20 minutes holding a conversation with the lifeguard and the people around me. I have shed the combersome (for me) life jacket, replacing it with a simple ski type belt for floation I stride, long comfortable "steps". I feel my body stretching reaching for the next stride. I am so at ease.
The first day I came to the pool, I was afraid to try to climb the steps out of the pool. Gotta remember a body is only 1/3 its weight when submerged in fresh (pool) water. As I climb up my full body weight returns.It was such a chore that I had actually looked at the Ys pool lift as an option. Last night I just climbed up the stairs, no stopping , no hesitation. I am stronger!
I am trying to remove the Lobos by myself. This is my next challenge. We are working toward making my little quick set pool, at home, accessible to me and my Lobos. I must be able to strap these onto my legs and then remove them. I will keep you all posted about the removal process.
The BIG difference came when I got into the pool. I swam to the deep water using the oars to propel me. I set the clock and went 20 minutes holding a conversation with the lifeguard and the people around me. I have shed the combersome (for me) life jacket, replacing it with a simple ski type belt for floation I stride, long comfortable "steps". I feel my body stretching reaching for the next stride. I am so at ease.
The first day I came to the pool, I was afraid to try to climb the steps out of the pool. Gotta remember a body is only 1/3 its weight when submerged in fresh (pool) water. As I climb up my full body weight returns.It was such a chore that I had actually looked at the Ys pool lift as an option. Last night I just climbed up the stairs, no stopping , no hesitation. I am stronger!
I am trying to remove the Lobos by myself. This is my next challenge. We are working toward making my little quick set pool, at home, accessible to me and my Lobos. I must be able to strap these onto my legs and then remove them. I will keep you all posted about the removal process.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
I just got home from the pool and could not wait to get to this blog. *I feel GREAT! Whats different? I went longer ; I'm up to 20 minutes now. When I came out of the pool I was jello in the control department, but i am just stronger.
I have to explain something here. I have always been a strong woman. I threw haybales and lifted huge pots on and off the stove. I used to have really good muscle tone. For the last 5 years even more I have just let myself go. Finally I ended up in a wheelchair and totally with out exercise. Any way my muscles did not go away, they just relaxed. Now I am asking them to do things they remember and they are quickly rising to the task.
These past few days I have been going out on my deck and enjoying the sun, planting my planters and looking at my pool. We used to have a nice big above ground pool but one severe winter killed it. Now we have a 15' Intex quick set that was quickset 3 years ago and just stays up. The grandekids have enjoyed it but there was no way I could get in or worse, out of it. So I the water rat just watched. So many emotions have been locked inside of me, because I just could not do things. Now I just a short time I am excited with hope. I have a plan and am going to take these LOBOS into my pool...and I will use them every day!
In life I have learned to "Plan the Event Not The Outcome," but that does not mean I cannot have goals. Right now my goals are baby steps. First goal was just get there...and I have accomplished that. Thanks to my two wonderful helpers I have achieved that. Now my next goal is to bring the LOBOS home. Until then I will continue two times a week. If 2x a week has had such wonderful results, what will daily use do? Stay tuned.
I have to explain something here. I have always been a strong woman. I threw haybales and lifted huge pots on and off the stove. I used to have really good muscle tone. For the last 5 years even more I have just let myself go. Finally I ended up in a wheelchair and totally with out exercise. Any way my muscles did not go away, they just relaxed. Now I am asking them to do things they remember and they are quickly rising to the task.
These past few days I have been going out on my deck and enjoying the sun, planting my planters and looking at my pool. We used to have a nice big above ground pool but one severe winter killed it. Now we have a 15' Intex quick set that was quickset 3 years ago and just stays up. The grandekids have enjoyed it but there was no way I could get in or worse, out of it. So I the water rat just watched. So many emotions have been locked inside of me, because I just could not do things. Now I just a short time I am excited with hope. I have a plan and am going to take these LOBOS into my pool...and I will use them every day!
In life I have learned to "Plan the Event Not The Outcome," but that does not mean I cannot have goals. Right now my goals are baby steps. First goal was just get there...and I have accomplished that. Thanks to my two wonderful helpers I have achieved that. Now my next goal is to bring the LOBOS home. Until then I will continue two times a week. If 2x a week has had such wonderful results, what will daily use do? Stay tuned.
Friday, May 6, 2011
OMG Im Excited!!!!!!
This is just a quick note to tell the world I have lost an inch pretty much all over. I started using this Lobos less than a month ago and it has been sporadic....but I lost the inch. Add the rest of the benefits...I am stronger. Today I sat up in bed with out use on anything...I swung my legs over the side and sat up! I can stand longer and I just noticed I can suck in my stomach and sit up straighter. Its working. Thank you Craig!!! And Thank You from the bottom of my heart to the two women who are helping me... Love You
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Take The Plunge Day 7
I AM WALKING! Yup I actually walked up and down my wheelchair ramp twice. I watched Kate push my wheelchair out to the car without me. I just followed behind. I feel so good.
I got right out of the car and Kate wheeled me into the Y. I am not afraid anymore. Where I used to hesitate before standing up I just go the extra step and let my legs do the standing. I still need handles and rails, but more for balance. When I get into the pool area, I get pushed to the edge of the steps where I stand up and with the rails I walk down the steps. I did not do this the first day. I am getting stronger by the day and lovin it!
I take a quick plunge to get used to the water the its into the whale suit...thats the life jacket I have decided its just too big for me...oh well 4 clicks and I'm in. Now for the fun...I am floating over the steps, no sitting. Kate and Marie put on my LOBOS. They set them right in place and Marie holds them while Kate straps them on. All nice and snug, they steer me to the deep water...I paddle my arms but I need steering. I have learned the oars are not swim fins. I cannot kick and propell myself foreward, so i paddle and they point me in the right direction. I go to the pool at night so it is not busy. The Lifeguards know me now and watch as I get myself into a vertical position. They dont worry any more when I disappear in to my whale suit...the regulars are interested . They are amazed at what I do and DO NOT HURT the next day. I feel better . I start to stride and count . There are clocks all around the pool so I can watch my time. Let me explain this stride I do. My legs are strapped onto these oar looking things.My knees are imobilized, so I am striding from my core and hips. Once I start it takes a few strides to get a rhythm, then I'm off. Tonight they had music on and it was great...I strided to Dirty Dancing...I Had The Time Of My Life!
The Pool part of this experience is easy .. After the pool time I have to get out of the pool. The first day was just plain scary...there are 5 steps up out of the water. With every step up I get heavier again. My knees are weak. But its getting easier. I do not dread the climb...I am actually letting my legs lift me...wow.
I got out, got showered,got dressed and here I am home. I will be up a few hours, but when I do go to bed I will sleep like a baby I am going to take my measurements tomarrow...I think we are in for a surprise.
I got right out of the car and Kate wheeled me into the Y. I am not afraid anymore. Where I used to hesitate before standing up I just go the extra step and let my legs do the standing. I still need handles and rails, but more for balance. When I get into the pool area, I get pushed to the edge of the steps where I stand up and with the rails I walk down the steps. I did not do this the first day. I am getting stronger by the day and lovin it!
I take a quick plunge to get used to the water the its into the whale suit...thats the life jacket I have decided its just too big for me...oh well 4 clicks and I'm in. Now for the fun...I am floating over the steps, no sitting. Kate and Marie put on my LOBOS. They set them right in place and Marie holds them while Kate straps them on. All nice and snug, they steer me to the deep water...I paddle my arms but I need steering. I have learned the oars are not swim fins. I cannot kick and propell myself foreward, so i paddle and they point me in the right direction. I go to the pool at night so it is not busy. The Lifeguards know me now and watch as I get myself into a vertical position. They dont worry any more when I disappear in to my whale suit...the regulars are interested . They are amazed at what I do and DO NOT HURT the next day. I feel better . I start to stride and count . There are clocks all around the pool so I can watch my time. Let me explain this stride I do. My legs are strapped onto these oar looking things.My knees are imobilized, so I am striding from my core and hips. Once I start it takes a few strides to get a rhythm, then I'm off. Tonight they had music on and it was great...I strided to Dirty Dancing...I Had The Time Of My Life!
The Pool part of this experience is easy .. After the pool time I have to get out of the pool. The first day was just plain scary...there are 5 steps up out of the water. With every step up I get heavier again. My knees are weak. But its getting easier. I do not dread the climb...I am actually letting my legs lift me...wow.
I got out, got showered,got dressed and here I am home. I will be up a few hours, but when I do go to bed I will sleep like a baby I am going to take my measurements tomarrow...I think we are in for a surprise.
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