JOURNAL: September 27th "Walking..."

Today was interesting.....
I'm selling all sorts of "things" on eBay and now that we are here in NYC...and you can't just jump in the car and take a quick trip to the postoffice...you have to "HOOF IT!"

The other thing that isn't easy...is when you have the amount of things that had to be mailed-whew! Anyway, I got my 'super duper' shopping cart....(everytime I look get this thing out I think of one of my best friends - "Dr. Jill"- and the first time she took me to "First Monday" in Canton, TX!! ohhhh, do I miss ya Jill...)

So... I got my "Dr. Jill super duper cart" & loaded it up with all the supplies to wrap up the dishes I sold.... bubble wrap... boxes... dishes... and air mattress we borrowed.... some care package for a buddy.... etc... and off to the Post office we went. WOW, I looked like a bag lady with things spilling out of the top and a HUGE box balanced precariously on the top!! At least we only had to walk a mere 12 blocks. (each way...) Thankfully we were going , for the most part, across the slope...so we didn't have to walk the up hill juant much! I let 'Bella "skip and run" (as she says...) beside me...and off we went! As I was walking...I noticed a difference in how I was feeling...no pain, discomfort, I wasn't winded....I was AMAZED! Walking home we looked sooo helarious...Look at 'Bella!!

My new Celeb Look alikes....

The only ones that are the same are Juliet Binoche....Fergie....and I think Florence Henderson....
Hmmmmm???? Ok.

JOURNAL: Sept. 18th - "Halfway to Goal!"

Last week I finally hit my half way point!! ...and I've LOST....another .4!!! I only needed .3 to be at my 1/2 way point!SOOOO, I'm over the 1/2 way point by .1#!!!!! WHOOOOHOOOOO!!! It's amazing how .4 lbs can make a HUGE difference in my attitude....I knew that I was retaining water...but, I was bummed!! ~ I'm thrilled to be past the 1/2 way mark...it makes such a difference to hit this GOAL!! Tomorrow is my 5 month post op anniversary....and today I'm UNDER 240# just hit 239, and that would make -11# down this month....I'm just sooo excited that I'm 1/2 way...and if I loose 100# by 6mos Post op...that would be great!! (I'd secretly hope that I will loose 110 by my six months....but, anyway I will wait...and just see what will happen. ) Thanks for celebrating with me!!!!

We took my 5mos. post op pictures a couple of days early...and even though it's only 10# I really can see the difference this month!!
I'm starting to feel like my "Old self..." - I even am beginning to see my collar bones! hmph!!

"How Much Water Should We Drink??"

H2O - Most experts agree that a good rule of thumb is to drink at least eight 8-oz. glasses of water. But....everyone is different...I've been hearing this for years) we all have unique water needs, depending on many factors. There used to be a hydration calculater on Brita.com...(now it's not there...)....today I found a new one when I was checking out info on Penta Water.....Thought I'd share it with you all. I know my Dr. says a minimum of 50oz. and on this board many say at least 64oz. This IBWA Hydration Calculator is easy to use...just enter you weight and the # of minutes you will be exercising today - and the calculator will tell you the recommended water intake that is tailored for your individual need. Cool thing....it also gives you a schedule of the best times of day to fulfill your daily requirement.Sounds cool huh....???
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Here is mine:
Your total water intake today should be approximately:

122.5 oz. The best time of day for you to drink water-

• WAKE UP
• BEFORE BREAKFAST
• MID A.M.
• BEFORE LUNCH
• MID P.M.
• BEFORE DINNER
• MID EVENING
• BEFORE BED

(Remember: 80% of this amount is met by consuming water and beverages, while the other 20% is derived from foods.)
~little disclaimer~ I copied most of this information from the site where the calculator lives!!

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In case you didn't notice...I'm trying to motivate myself in my water drinking....I've been sooo bad with my hydration....Here are more WATER FACTS:Water's Role in the BodyWater helps nearly every part of the human body function efficiently. Considering that our bodies are almost two-thirds water, it is important to understand water's role in healthy lifestyles. The following are just some of the things water does in the body:

• Brain is 75% water /
• Moderate dehydration can cause headaches and dizziness
• Water is required for breathing
• Regulates body temperature
• Carries nutrients and oxygen to all cells in the body
• Blood is 92% water
• Moistens oxygen for breathing
• Protects and cushions vital organs
• Helps to convert food into energy
• Helps body absorb nutrients
• Removes waste
• Bones are 22% water
• Muscles are 75% water
• Cushions joints

Hoping you will get as much from this info as I am....It's all sooo interesting!!

Thinking and Praying for our Country....

.....and all the family and loved ones that suffer during the 5th anniversary of 9/11.

JOURNAL: September 6th/ 2006

Well...here we go!! I really am starting to see the difference in my face! WOW!! I'm excited about it.
This is one of the pictures taken last night at our US OPEN rainout...

I'm finally at the weight that I was when I returned from our Honeymoon. And now that my hair is RED again...I'm beginning to feel like my "old self!" Thanks for all of your support and emails!! Hey...you can leave comments on this blog....
DON'T BE SHY!! I'd love to hear from you...thanks again for all your support and prayers... I really am doing great. I'm adjusting to my new tummy...and obviously since I've lost 90#....it's working!!

US OPEN Rainout!!

(DOUBLE CLICK the Picture for a larger view...)
We had a bummer of an experience with our first US OPEN...
Russ and I were sooo excited...and then, when the rain came...it all changed!