A hiatus
I won’t be writing here for a while. I’m trying to figure out some server issues, and a possible move to wordpress. Hopefully, I’ll be back new and improved.
Tally so far
My tally so far in the baseline week: Mon: 2372 So, in other words… I’m one lazy ass.
Tues: 4002
Wed: 3648
Day three
So, today is day three of the walking challenge. No challenge as of yet, as all we’re to do is have a normal week so we can see the baseline. Day one I was a little over 2500 steps. Not great considering the goal is 10,000. Then yesterday is was over 4000 - what the heck? I mean it was another normal day. Then I realized that I run around like a chicken with my head off in the mornings, and I didn’t put the pedometer on on day 1 until after my shower and getting dressed. Won’t make that mistake again. Regardless - I’m still a sedentary slug judging my the numbers thus far.
Starting?
So, I started a walking program through work - basically a competition on how many pedometer steps you can get in in 10 weeks. We’ll see how I do. This week, however, is just a baseline week.
EPA Approves New Pesticide
Chemists say methyl iodide, a neurotoxin that can mutate DNA, has ’serious potential for accidents.’ But federal officials say safeguards in place are sufficient to protect farm workers and field-adjacent neighborhoods.
Despite the protests of more than 50 scientists, including five Nobel laureates in chemistry, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday approved use of a new, highly toxic fumigant, mainly for strawberry fields.
I’m sorry, but this is the stuff that concerns me about what my children, husband, and I are putting into our mouths. Could there be any greater reason to buy organic?
I’m thinking more and more that Susan Powter is right. Eat whole. Eat real. Eat organic.
Not that I’m doing any of those things - but it’s in my mind which is the first step.
Help Me!
OKAY! To any and all readers out there, I officially need your help. I’m about to launch a problog on a network. I’m not going to mention it by name/network until I officially launch. But, the content will be geared towards parents of disabled children, from minor learning disabilities all the way on up to children in a vegetative state - the whole gamut. This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time, and a network finally bit. I didn’t want to make that the focus here for two reasons. One, it deserves it’s own blog, rather than bits among my personal journal. Two, it deserves a much larger readership than my blog currently gets. Us parents of children with special needs NEED their own space - to get info, to rant, etc. I’m very anxious and excited about this. Here’s where I need your help. I need a title for the blog. Send me your suggestions!! Via comment or via email at sparksfley at gmail dot com. Fire away!!
Yeah Yeah Yeah
Well - the good news is, I haven’t gained any weight. That’s about the only good thing. Lots of changes going on in my life at the moment. Good things. Me taking control of some things, and going to God in the process. Why can I not do the very same thing in my health?? Boggles my mind.
Not Thinking
So I’ve been trying to NOT think about weight loss, and just try to live my life in a more healthful way, without really trying to concentrate on it. I know it sounds like and oxymoron. For example - I took my breakfast to work with me because it was frugal and I wouldn’t be so hungry at lunch, and would therefore feel better. I have been trying not to overeat because I have trouble sleeping and it doesn’t feel good. I’ve been trying to drink more water because I feel dehydrated. I’m thinking of trying yoga because I hate exersize, and yet I think I need something physically stress reliving and peaceful. It’s working for me (for all of a day.) We’ll see how it goes.
Hello there, stranger
I know I haven’t been around, blah blah blah. I’ll spare you. Mainly as far as getting healthy goes, I’ve just been thinking about it. Isn’t that pathetic? But I haven’t been overeating, which is a start. I haven’t felt like I needed to - and just don’t want to feel the way I feel afterwards when I do. I’m thinking of moving towards whole unprocessed foods. That’s my next step, gradually. Making that a habit. So yes - I’m still here. And yes I’m thinking about my health and welfare. Don’t count me out yet.
Not sure
I’m not sure where to go from here. Finances are tight and I had to quit JC. Have you seen Susan Powter? Talk about girl power. But I’ve been thinking a lot about what she has to say. So. I’m going to try and think more whole and natural. Unprocessed. Organic. Makes sense to me. Except for that whole excersize thing. WHAT IS IT ABOUT IT THAT I HATE? Really? I know I need to move for my health. The motivation isn’t there. Just isn’t. I still have no idea what my weight is. I still don’t have a battery for my scale. Subliminal?