Dan and Molly and I got back from our morning walk a bit ago. Since we headed out a bit later than usual, the sun had a nice warmth to it. Unfortunately, the air was heavy and humid and much of the time we were dealing with a cloud of cement dust – the result of some work being done to the pool in the park. It was a bit hard going, but I made the distance.
When we got home, I fed the squirrels and picked up in the yard.
Once the critters were fed, I came into the house and Dan and I checked our Amazon for an air purifier that can live in our bedroom. I think we agreed on what would work best for the space, but he was on his way out so said he would check Canadian Tire to see if he could find something comparable. 👍
Today is Wednesday, so I am about to do my aerobics followed by light weights.
Yesterday morning I did my aerobics but left my treadmill session for later. Later ended up being after supper once Dan was gone to darts and I was watching Homestead Rescue. By the time my show was done, it was a toss up between doing my treadmill or cracking open a box of Halloween treats and pouring myself a glass of wine.
I went with the treadmill with no regrets. I even went up one level on the speed. 🤗
Daily Food Diary – Day 294
Breakfast:
(1) c coffee (2)
(1) cheese tortilla wrap (170)
(1) Denver omelet (235)
Snacks:
(1/3) c mixed nuts (238)
Supper:
(1) Hungry Man chicken cutlet TV dinner (520)
(1) extra (ie Dan’s) brownie (121)
Total ConsumedCalories: 1286
Total used calories: 317
(30) min aerobics (176)
(30) min walking (68)
(30) min treadmill (73)
Total net calories: 969
Net calories goal: 1229 – 969 = 250 under 👍
That’s it for today. Take care and have a great day! 💗😊
Our Monsoon Season has finally passed! I have no idea how much rain we received but it was A LOT and we missed the worst of it in our neighborhood.
Not only did we get an abundance of rain, but we also had thunder and lightning for the duration. Now that the sun has come out and the heat has been turned up, we can watch our grass grow and see our garden reverting to jungle status.
While we were confined to the Ark yesterday, I baked Apple Crisp – enough to share with Jen and her girls and Genie and Alec. I sent the biggest pan to Jen and the girls. Apparently, the girls are fans. There may not be much left for Jen by the time she is done with her current run of double shifts. 🙆
This is my very last day before getting back to my regular work out routine. I couldn’t be more excited to see how it goes tomorrow. I am feeling great and anxious to get back to it. 💪
Daily Food Diary:
Breakfast:
(1) c coffee (2)
(3) PC Crumpets (240)
(3) tsp butter (103)
(1) tbsp jam (50)
(2) Slices bacon (87)
Snacks:
(1/2) c beef broth (5)
(36) oz water
(12) oz carbonated water
(1) c Lemon Ginger Tea
(12) Low sodium Lay’s chips (160)
Supper:
(1) Manwhich Sloppy Joe – w/sourdough bread, lean ground beef, cheese, Manwhich sauce, green pepper, onions (817)
(12) Lay’s low sodium chips (160)
(1) serving Apple Crisp (227)
Total calories consumed: 1851
Total calories used: 167
(1 1/2) hours cooking/food prep: 167
Total net calories: 1684
Net Calories Goal: 1851 – 1684 = 455 over 👎
That’s it for today. Take care and have a great day!
It is 152 Days since I started my Daily Food Diary! 💃
Our weather is a bit cloudy and chilly today, but it is relatively SMOKE FREE – at least so far. I have high hopes that it will stay that way so that we can walk Molly, I can spend time outside working in the garden, and that my lungs and laryngitis will have a fighting chance to clear up today. 🤗
Forest fires are so terrible. With my somewhat manageable lung issues and allergies, I find the smokey days difficult. I know that my issues are minimal compared to the people directly affected by these fires – especially those who also have respiratory issues, the very young, and the elderly.
There have been numerous people evacuated from live fire zones in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Many of these people will have health issues. Many will be evacuated to smaller centres where healthcare is not readily available and many will be evacuated to cities – where our hospitals and especially our emergency rooms are typically running at over capacity.
We are often led to believe that the state of our health system is the responsibility of our federal or provincial government. I agree that government is responsible for the management of our health system. I also believe that each of us can do our part to alleviate some, if not all, of the issues affecting our health facilities.
I am NOT suggesting that anyone should avoid using emergency rooms – or any part of our health system.
But, most of us can do our part to avoid (or manage) our health issues. Regular activity, attention to diet, adequate rest, stress management, proper use of prescribed medication or therapy, responsible/limited use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, and proper attention when engaged in risky activities like driving, operating power tools and equipment… are all things the we can do to protect and maintain our health – and our health system.
If we do find ourselves in need of medical care, tests, treatments, procedures, we can do our part to make such time as efficient as possible.
Nothing is done in our health system without showing our health card (if we have one). While in line, whining won’t help – having your Health Card in your hand (or at least readily accessible) will. Dressing appropriately will speed up any test, treatment, examination, or procedure. Reading the preparation instructions we are given beforehand, will also be beneficial. Anything done to BE PREPARED is a good thing.
If we take some personal responsibility for our healthcare our health and quality of life will improve. It will also help take pressure off of our health system – always important but especially so in times like these.
*** I do not work for our healthcare system or any level of government. In my mind, this is just common sense. Or should be. 🙄
Daily Food Diary – Day 152
Breakfast:
(1) c coffee (2)
(2) scrambled eggs (160)
(1) tsp butter (34)
(2) potato patties (250)
(3) sl. Bacon (130)
(1/2) tomato (11) (.5 SVG)
Snacks:
(1/2) c pineapple (42) (1 SVG)
(3) strawberries (12) (.5 SVG)
(8) oz Clamato juice (60) (1 SVG)
(12) pickled asparagus spears (40) (1 SVG)
(1) c licorice tea
(1) tsp honey (21)
(1/2) oz Dilly pickle peanuts (85)
(1/4) c mixed nuts (170)
Supper:
(2) bowls wonton soup – mini wontons, salt free chicken broth, sesame oil, soya sauce, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, leek, Bok choy, celery, garlic, ginger, hot pepper flakes, black pepper (330) (4 SVG)
Total net calories: 1339
Net calories goal: 1238 – 1339 = 101 over 👎
Total servings fruits & vegetables: 8
Fruits & vegetables goal: 7 👍
That’s it for today! Take care and have a great day! 😊💕
Seclusion 101 with AnneMarie 