When I started this blog last April I had 66 pounds of body fat according to the scanner from you-know-where that they made me do at the gym. That's a lot of fat. Yes, I'd just had a baby. Well, "just" as in "just 4 months ago". But still....66 pounds of fat. And a BMI that indicated that I was way too heavy. Not exactly encouraging numbers.
So, as you can probably imagine, going to get some health screenings done this weekend was not something I was overly excited about. But, I'm a mystery shopper in my secret life and I had signed up to do an evaluation of a heart health presentation at the local grocery store. So, I had no choice. I had to go.
WELL, I am happy, happy, happy to report that I have lost 40 pounds of fat and my BMI is at the LOW end of healthy. My cholesterol is good (although my fingertip is bruised from that stupid needle stick and I have newfound respect for diabetics everywhere). My blood pressure was higher than normal, but I think the demo cuff was off. Either that or the guy in front of me should have been rushed to the hospital, because his was verging on instant heart attack.
I was so excited I even called my husband when I left the store & told him I want to start working out again every day. Now that we've moved the baby's crib to her own room and she's not nursing at night just maybe I'll start getting up at 6 every morning to workout. There's hope! And 40 pounds less fat!
Monday, February 16, 2009
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Snow, Soap & Ooey Gooey Fudge
Oh, how the days go by! It seems like just yesterday that I updated and, alas, it's now February. Where in the world did January go?
So, I've been having contests with myself at night when I work. Slightly pathetic, I know, but true. I keep trying to beat the previous night's steps. Apparently, my self-imposed challenge has been paying off, because I got another one of those, "Hey, have you lost more weight? You look great!" comments this weekend. I love those. In fact, I love those so much it makes me want to celebrate. With cookies and brownies and ooey gooey fudge. Not to worry. I refrain from the self-indulgence and simply say thanks. But I think about it.
The soap is going well. Last night's lip balm review from the ladies at work was phenomenol! "You should sell this!" Um, yep, that's kind of the point, thanks. (Don't worry, I didn't say that. I just smiled. And thought about cookies. And ooey gooey fudge brownies.)
I'm also on Facebook these days. Under a name not formerly known as Prince. It's funny to see how we've all grown. It's even nicer to see how friends from kindergarten have remained the same. You know who you are and you know I adore you.
Okay, it's time to shovel or just play in the flurries with the kids. Good cardio, right? =)
So, I've been having contests with myself at night when I work. Slightly pathetic, I know, but true. I keep trying to beat the previous night's steps. Apparently, my self-imposed challenge has been paying off, because I got another one of those, "Hey, have you lost more weight? You look great!" comments this weekend. I love those. In fact, I love those so much it makes me want to celebrate. With cookies and brownies and ooey gooey fudge. Not to worry. I refrain from the self-indulgence and simply say thanks. But I think about it.
The soap is going well. Last night's lip balm review from the ladies at work was phenomenol! "You should sell this!" Um, yep, that's kind of the point, thanks. (Don't worry, I didn't say that. I just smiled. And thought about cookies. And ooey gooey fudge brownies.)
I'm also on Facebook these days. Under a name not formerly known as Prince. It's funny to see how we've all grown. It's even nicer to see how friends from kindergarten have remained the same. You know who you are and you know I adore you.
Okay, it's time to shovel or just play in the flurries with the kids. Good cardio, right? =)
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