Ok, so I have to admit.
I've been bad, very very bad.
But, but, but.... I've also been good very very good.
Here is how it's shaken' down.
So, I'm happy to report I'm now knocking on my age in lbs. loss.
Think about it. How you ask? Wait how old is she again?
Yes.... a few to go and then the last big push down to the goal line.
Well, it's pretty much a lot of this.
Daily I am still riding my bike.
Pretty much a 20er every day.
At 10 miles per hour, that's about a 2 hour ride.
This has been made even sweeter by an early Christmas Present from my Mom.
Actually, she just thrilled to pieces that I'm finally getting myself into shape.
I never knew that over 50, it's all about the numbers.
Yes, and the most of number need to be low now and not high.
So, while I'm working on the next 30lbs, I am happy to report I'm now off all B.P. med as of three months ago. I'm checking in daily right where I should be around 113/73 with a pulse at 71. And let me tell you that is not even close to where I started. And for the first time in years... I mean years.... I am actually not shopping the XL plus sizes. I'm not getting too much as I have more to go, but it sure is Sweeeeeet.
Diet you ask......
I'm on the what I call.....
THE DOC PISSED ME OFF DIET.
You know where you are sitting there all nice, plump and frign' tired and thinking about your next donut or crochet project on my 'arse' in a chair.... and she tells you that you should think about taking a ZUMBA class and start writing you scripts for everything. Did she even look at me... ZUMBA. Mind you she is in her 30s, looking all trim......need I say more....whatever.
Yes, I tried it for a week and realized this was not going to work for me.
So, I got pissed and started to ride my bike.
Then I started to stop eating crap.
Then I started to cut back on portion sizes.
Then I started to cut out sugar.
Then I cut out bread.
Then I cut out pasta.
Then I cut out potatoes.
Pretty much anything white is now gone from the house.
OK, I became pretty boring.
Salads and Chicken are my new best friend.
Psssst...... I have to whisper now......
Can you believe it?
We are heading down to FL to visit with my MIL and all 28 of Scott's family.
I just got my assignment.
I need to make "STUFFING" for 28.
Not sure how that's going to work since we get off a plane on Wednesday night.
And what do they not get down there about me a BREAD right now.
Fingers are crossed I don't have to taste test.
I think I'm going to try and make this one.
Apple Sausage Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cup diced celery
- Many stores carry the stuffing starter mixes that include celery, onion & spices. I use 3 cups.
- (optional) 1 small can water chestnuts - Chopped
- 1 large Granny Smith Apple - chopped (I leave the skin on)
- 12 cups dried bread cubes (13 oz bag)
- 4 large leaves fresh rubbed sage- diced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 cup butter- melt
- 8 - 16 oz ground pork sausage
- 2 cans (15 oz cans) or one 33 oz box of Chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Grease slow cooker with butter or spray pam
- Place bread cubes, pecans into a large mixing bowl
- Saute sausage with the onion, celery, apples, water chestnuts and seasonings.
- Add sausage mixture to bread cubes
- Slowly pour melted butter over the bread cubes mixing gently.
- Slowly pour chicken broth until moist. Save remaining broth to use later if needed.
- Pour into your slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours
- Options: Add raisins or dried cranberries
But this going to require me to send Penny {MIL} my pre-shop list.
OH, heck, we all know I'm going to throw together Stove Top.
Seriously, with this group it doesn't matter as long as it's not served during the Packer game.
That's it for now. I'll be back when I can.
I need to go and call the girls of B.... and Bike
and make sure they are going to be ride to Rant and Ride tomorrow around 11ish.
I seem to be the motivator in the neighborhood, as we head down into the 40s daily, it's getting hard and hard to get out. My gardener friend, Robin is the best. She and I can go on and on while we ride. We get finished and we don't even remember we have been riding.
So, I'm good to go for a long as I can, even if the scenery is not quite as pretty in prairie land.
I'll leave you now with a good-bye and wishes for you to join a good health journey of your own. If you have any secrets let me know. I'm willing to try anything.... once.
Toodles.
16 comments:
You're a WONDER and an INSPIRATION.
Cheers( of the hip, hip, hooray variety !)
Congratulations Kate! You look great and have really been dedicated!!! All things white you say......wow that's a challenge, I don't think I could do that but I admirer you!!!
Happy thanksgiving, xoRobin❤
Congratulations and thank you for the inspiration. Just what I've been needing ... I'm starting N O W ... (again). Its a good thing. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving challenges...yes, indeed...know all about that! I actually had a friend (ahem...not REALLY a friend) call me out on the fact that I didn't want to try / taste / eat the fabulous black rice she was making. It ultimately ended our, ahem, "friend"ship. And now, the hostess for Thanksgiving is giving me a bit of a bad time because I'm not planning to eat anything that's not meat or veggies or fruit. "Well, you'll just take a taste of everything, right?" Uhm, NO! I tried to explain to her that it's like offering a sip / taste of alcohol to an alcoholic. "No it's not!" was her reply. Really? Have YOU ever been a compulsive overeater? I think not - or you wouldn't be offering me a taste of anything I've kindly said no to! My healthy living choice started with Paleo...I have amended it a bit to include some dairy because I think I need the calcium. White is out of my eating world...however, potatoes are allowed - but I usually eat yams if I'm having potatoes. Nothing on them, of course. I have many more miles to go on this path - but I'm down probably about half of your number...it's a start - it's slow - but I already feel much better. You ARE an inspiration. I smile every time I see your happy, healthy being! Nice to see your post here! Hugs, Annette
zumba crumba, just the latest annoying fad of how one should move one's arse. I'm sticking with walking.
And while you are contemplating your current diet restrictions please do realise that giving up things such a donuts for ever is the way to keep it off.
I can really feel for you as I came to terms with having to give up gluten, dairy and many fruits - near the extreme end of Coeliac here. But thank God I can still eat potatoes and eggs - and other vegies. Mmmmm rice...
Wow! This is awesome news. I wish I had your motivation.
Kate, I'm so proud of you! I've been swimming and all, but I'm not doing as well as you in the diet part of the equation. ::sigh:: Hugs, Teresa
That's SOOO awesome! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!
Kate, I am SO stinkin' proud of you!!! I have been on this journey, and I know the struggles, and and the triumphs! You have found your groove, and you are an inspiration to all. KATE GOT HER GROOVE BACK!!! I need to get myself into gear and do something physical too.
Congratulations my friend! You look like a million bucks, and I know you feel like it!!!
XO Kris
Kate, you are doing great! I would warn you against being too strict on yourself though. All the changes you are making are changes you will need to be able to maintain for the rest of your life. Everyone needs a little treat every once in awhile. And all those "white" things that they say are bad for you really aren't. Everything in moderation. Now you will need to figure out what you can do for exercise once winter sets in. Walking has always been my favorite form of exercise. Give me some walking shoes and I can walk forever and a day. You can always snowshoe your way down the street in January. :) Best wishes, Tammy
Gosh you look friggen amazing Kate! All your hard work paid off. Congrats! I need to go on that diet too:)
Congratulations,Kate! You are such an inspiration....
Kate, you are amazing!!!!! You look fantastic and all your hard, hard work is paying off. I love your dedication, you are living a wonderful, healthy life and we should all follow your lead. I am trying to eat better that is for sure, I am also trying to get out and walk.
Florida is excited you are on your way back for a visit.
Hugs,
Meredith
The hard work is paying off and you will reach your goal before you know it. It isn't always easy to change eating habits, but when you realize that you are "eating to live" and not "living to eat" life does take on new meaning, so does food choices. I lost 90 pounds in a year back in my early 30's, I had family and friends who were not supportive of my life changes. It took me a year to loose it, it took me a year to put it (plus more) back on. I went to nursing school that year and sat and studied and ate. back when I lost the weight I ran into people who asked me if I had cancer, I had people who tried to get me to eat cake. It was a hard road, with many road blocks, but one realizes that you ultimately are the one in control at all times and people who care are NOT offering you cake. I did learn that you do not have to give up anything, because portion control is the best way to reach a goal weight and a plan to live on the rest of your life. Moderation is key, and it was easy to lose the weight, the tough part was keeping it off, not backsliding so to speak. Weight loss is a journey and you are so fortunate to have a life partner who is willing to also participate. When I lost my weight I had to fix 2 different meals, one for my family, the other for myself. Try doing that and you learn what self control is all about. It was a challenge, it was not always easy. I weighed all foods and I ate out of measuring cups most times, standing at the counter while cooking up some kind of irresistible meal for my family. I chose to do that because I had to eat to fill myself up so not to be hungry for what I was fixing them. I went to McDonalds a few times and threw away the bun, no fries, diet Coke. Now they say Diet anything is not good. The best thing is throw away that junk food and reduce the sodium......in other words, don't let it all come back to bite you in the a$$....sooner or later we will all pay some kind of price for bad eating habits. The key is to do what you are doing Kate, and I am so happy for you. I just don't think I could give up my crochet, knitting or quilting.....or books. One isn't expected to not have some kind of enjoyment or hobbies when loosing weight. If that were the case, then what is the point in living.....ahhhhh, I rest my case and end this novel.
(((HUGS))) Susanne :)
Hey Kate, I got your wonderful Christmas postcard today. I have to tell you I now go to the gym three times a week, AND I have started an afghan that I am determined to finish. Keep on inspiring, and have a wonderful Christmas! Elizabeth
Whauw, you are amazing! What a great job! I just started running.. cut out a bit of sugar and eats lots of salads. But with our Sinterklaas and the x-mas hollydays comming up, I hope I can hold!
groetjes Heleen
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