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I came back
I really have not been here since the summer. Vacation, new batch of kids at school, back surgery and life got in the way. I am proud to say that until very recently I maintained and have lost 40lbs. Recently, the Girl Scout cookies arrived and allergies are attacking as well as the exercise has had to be curtailed until…
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On the road-
see you next month- or until I find a good hotspot!:bigsmile:
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Vacation/summer challenge
I am getting ready to leave on Wednesday for 4 weeks on vacation- This will be a real challenge for me- on the road, visiting relatives that have a hard time if you don't eat everything they make (and it is true country cooking- mashed potatoes and noodles and gravy in one big pile) I will be able to hook up to the…
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It is official
I did it!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I did it!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Broke my boards on the first try!! :love: My son was a pest- told our Master that he didn't think I could break them but I did and i even got a hug later from son (after he got in trouble with the Master for his comments to mom:ohwell: ) I am now…
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Cats or Dogs
I am not asking which you like- sorry Which do you think expends more calories- washing two Chow labs or two angry cats (one long hair and one calico)? I know which two caused the most blood loss- by the way here is your image- overweight lady sitting in the doorway of the enclosed tub keeping an angry wet soapy cat inside…
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And they were surprised
Being Friday, I did a Cultural Experiment with chips Ahoy Choco chip cookies, Murray choco chip cookie (ring shaped) and Murray sugar free choco chip cookies. In a blind taste test, they tasted all three and they pretty much liked them all. :bigsmile: Then I told them that one was sugar free. One student acused me of…
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Headaches- Migraines
Has anyone ever experienced migraines of a different nature during the beginning of your life stye change? I had my first 3 aura migraine yesterday- blood sugar was fine as was my lood pressure. Sleep has taken care of most of it. (I slept my planning period/lunch hour away on the floor in my classroom with my "corn" ice…
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Student comments
Monday is the day I force my 6th period to go outside (for a few of them it is forcing) I told the kids 4 laps (1 mile) You would have thought that I told them 4 miles. The moans and groans. My assistant and I power walked 4 laps and them cool down walk for 1. Most of my kids quit after 2 laps. I told them that they were…
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Type II diabetees
Help- I was just dx with early onset Type II diabetees. I already cannot eat beef and pork. I must maintain a low sodium diet (high blood pressure). And now I have to really count carbs while cooking for a family with 3 teenagers. I have already told the boys (17 & 15) that if they want hamburgers- get a job. I am now…
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Bread cultural experience and willpower
I am sooo proud of myself- We just had a Bread Cultural Experience in my first period- we had 14 different types of breads and grains. I didn't eat a single bite- not even the doughnuts and croissants. Now comes the fun part- I have the left overs behind my desk until I can take them home. Let's see who can I give them…
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My Teenagers are going to do me in!!!
sat down in fron of the TV for a couple oof minutes- saw a bag that my daughter left behind- I stopped thinking and now I am back here 12 Jelly Beans later Augh!!! :angry: At least I still have to go to Taekwondo tonight.
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Have you ever noticed
On all of the "diet" or dietary worksheets, one of the questions they always ask is "how often do you think about food?" Until I started watching everything I eat- I didn't unless I was figuring out what to make for dinner. Now- I wake up thinking- what foods can I eat and stay in my limits! I plan every meal and think…
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My students too
Well my students are not going to be too thrilled when they realize that they are part of my exercise program. Yesterday (it was cold here in Florida for April- 56degrees) I took my 6th period class outside. My assistant and I did 1 mile (as did my "shadow" child- one that is always with me:ohwell: ) The others started…
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Hello
As you can tell I am new. I am 42 years old, a highschool teacher, a girl scout leader (I still have those wonderful boxes of things that break many diets!) and taxi driver for 3 kids. I am a new flexatarian and a pre-diabetic. I am getting my recommended Black belt in taekwondo on Monday. Currently I weigh as much as I…
