Monthly Archives: March 2013
You find the deals where you can
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Between the medications and the vitamins The Curmudgeon takes every day, it’s truly a miracle that he doesn’t rattle when he walks.
I found a good deal on Amazon for a few of his vitamins, my vitamins, and they had the Turmeric he wanted to start taking. I ordered, got the super saver free shipping, and was surprised and pleased as to how fast they arrived.
I have to hunt for good deals on the vitamins because he takes so many. We don’t get any help paying for those things.
It seems that the vitamin D does help him walk better. We notice a big difference when he doesn’t take it. The same goes for all the B vitamins, the C, and whatever else he uses.
You all have a good one and remember March is MS awareness month!
Posted in MS related
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Doggoned, Life, Love, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Vitamins and Minerals, Writer
Not as down today, but stayed off the scale too.
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I spent most of today doing some form of exercise, when I wasn’t napping that is. I had my hand weights close to hand and would do a couple sets with them whenever the mood would strike.
As a result, all the free exercise has made my upper arms sore. Good, because they are flabby. I have sore biceps, triceps, and with the crunches I put in my stomach muscles are a tad sore.
Tomorrow I get my hair cut, and if this storm comes through here as mild as forecast for our area, I’ll head over to the gym afterwards. If it is worse than forecast I’ll come home and do some yoga, weights, and free exercise.
You all have a good one!
Posted in healthy living
Tags: Author, Disability, Doggoned, Fitness, Health, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Physical exercise, Writer
Noooooooooooo!
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I knew I didn’t want to step on the scale. I can’t believe it, I gained two pounds. Excuse me while I go to a corner, curl into a ball, and sob.
I’ll do another ten miles on the bicycle later today. Weights and yoga sufficed yesterday. I did get G to join the gym so I’ll have an exercise buddy at least twice a week.
I won’t let this beat me. Next weigh in is in a week…
You all have a good one.
Posted in healthy living
Tags: A healthy me, Author, Disability, Doggoned, healthy living, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
45 minute work out is better than nothing
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Yesterday I worked out on my weights and did some yoga. I was only able to squeeze in forty-five minutes before The Curmudgeon absolutely HAD to interrupt me.
Now you know why the gym membership and the need to go walk at a park when the weather gets nice. It is not only needed exercise I am getting but it is also much-needed stress relief and me time.
I am enjoying being able to get into a zone at the gym and know I won’t be interrupted during the time I set for myself.
Tomorrow we see if I have any first week results to report. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
You all have a good one.
Posted in healthy living
Tags: Author, Disability, Doggoned, Health, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Physical exercise, Writer, Yoga
Visualizing a slimmer me.
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I didn’t get to the gym yesterday, but I did do laundry which meant running two flights of stairs many times during the day. I also hit our weight machine for a bit and did some yoga. Yes, this gal is on fire with the need to blast the weight off.
If anyone ever tells you that visualization doesn’t work, don’t believe them. While working on the bicycle on Friday, I could picture myself back at my best weight. I know I will be there by this time next year.
Heck, I’ll be there sooner.
You all have a good one!
Posted in healthy living
Tags: Author, Disability, Doggoned, Health, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Weight loss, Writer, Yoga
Fairy tale, small section this time …sorry Cuz.
Posted by doggonedmysteries
“Then most certainly one of the fish is his.” Cragger tossed the largest fish to McDougal. “Here’s yours.”
The dog settled down and tore into his meal, his tail wagged the entire time. As soon as he finished, he walked over to Mavelle and gave her face a big slurp.
“Oh, icky fish breath! You crazy hound.” She hugged his neck for a minute. “Go lie down now.”
“Here” Cragger passed a plate to her. “We’ll need plenty of energy for what we have to do.”
They passed their meal in silence then, their thoughts filled with what was to come. The imagination is not a pretty thing sometimes.
Posted in My blog
Tags: Author, Craft of writing, Disability, Fairy tale, Fiction, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer, Writing
10 miles on the bike today
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I set my alarm and got up an hour earlier than normal for me. After two cups of coffee, a light breakfast, and my first round of medications for the day, I took off for the gym.
I decided on a good place to start, the recumbent bike. I got comfortable, popped my earphones in, cranked up my music and off I went. I pedaled, and pedaled, and pedaled some more. My music had me in a zone.
One hour later, I’d put in ten miles and burned 260+ calories. I was not out of breath. Not a bad start for someone who sits at a desk. My legs are going to scream at me tomorrow, especially when they find out we’re going back! 😀
One thing I hope to accomplish by getting back in shape is to get off most of the medications I’m on and the other is regaining the strength to get The Curmudgeon up when he falls..
You all have a good one!
Posted in healthy living
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Physical exercise, Recumbent bicycle
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