Reflections of My Life

katlupe said:
Right, that is why I am careful about striking up conversations with them. You can tell who they are by the backpacks and their clothing. I never carry cash on me. I had been hanging my little cloth bag on the hand control on Jazzy when I am traveling that has my debit card, keys and phone in it. Now I am thinking I need to carry it closer to me, maybe between me and the side of the seat.
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Kat, maybe you can get a fanny pack. I'm not a fan myself, but it would keep your valuables closer to you. I used to carry a travel wallet that I wore under a sweater or jacket .. not so practical in this heat, but it was worn cross-body.
 

Blessed said:
I don't know about Keto either. My husband did Atkins before he got sick. It worked well and he lost a lot of weight. It was good quality protein and more vegetables than you can imagine. No carbs, breads, potatoes, pasta, rice or sweets. Those are some of my favorite things, I guess I could do it if I tried. My hubs was lucky, he had me to fix all his meals, pack his lunch etc. all he had to do was eat it. I had to fix the normal meals also as we had a growing teen boy and his friends that had to be fed non stop. LOL I miss all those stinky teenage boys coming in looking to be fed. Funny how you look back and realize what made you happy.
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Dr. Atkins was right all along! The medical community did not want it to work. But if you go back into history long ago there is a lot of references to eating a meat-based diet. I did not want to give up those things either. I grew starchy vegetables, made my own bread and made big meals daily when I lived on my homestead (before I moved here in 2018). I could not really get into it till I was living alone. Now I eat what I want and I love cooking so making my own keto foods has become my favorite thing to do.
 
katlupe said:
Right, that is why I am careful about striking up conversations with them. You can tell who they are by the backpacks and their clothing. I never carry cash on me. I had been hanging my little cloth bag on the hand control on Jazzy when I am traveling that has my debit card, keys and phone in it. Now I am thinking I need to carry it closer to me, maybe between me and the side of the seat.
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can you get one of these when you're out and about...hang it around your neck ..and if necessary down inside the front of your clothing ...

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katlupe said:
Doctors are presently changing their beliefs about the standard American diet. It is slow in coming but it is happening. Keto Con took place in Austin TX a week or so ago and it was amazing how many small family based food manufacturers were there. Showing and sharing their keto products. Even if it says Keto on a package of food you have to read the ingredient labels.

I belong to keto groups on fakebook and you would be amazed how many people have reversed their various health conditions by eating keto or carnivore food only. The main thing is to stop using sugar, grains, starchy vegetables and seed oils. I wish I had found this way of eating when my father and my mother-in-law was alive. My poor MIL lost both her legs to diabetes and she trusted doctors above everyone (except God). And she was a nurse!

All my adult life I struggled with dieting. I am a slow loser and would always give up. I believe I am also a carb addict too and that is hard to overcome. I think living alone is helping me and I have stopped going out to eat. My last thing to give up is the Chinese food but after the last time, no more.

Here is Dr. Ken Berry's video on Keto:

7 Steps to Starting the Keto Food Plan
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i watch all of Dr Berry's videos
 
I fill an empty tea box with Timothy grass and pellets so Ms. Ghia has to work to open it and get her food. She is getting to be an expert and can open the box in a few seconds. I thought about your bunny when I was watching Ms. Ghia show me how to play the game, and it keeps those little jaws busy.
 
It is 88 degrees here presently. That is hot for me. 70 is too hot for me. But......I just turned off the air conditioner because I was freezing! Yes, I was freezing! I had apple pie ice cream and ice cream always makes me freeze. Must be that is why I like it so much. Anyway this is as you all know made with Keto Chow and is sugar-free, low carb. Very delicious! I don't believe I ever had apple pie ice cream before. Apple pie with ice cream on top, yes!

Today was a year ago that Sonny got his dog, Cinnamon. So I guess I have stop calling her his new dog. She has been good for him. He takes her everywhere with him except here. She can't come inside my apartment because of Rabbit and I think she is jealous of me (or anyone that shows attention to Sonny). Of course in the hot weather he only takes her places that she can get out of the car.

I have been writing a new blog post all day today. Just can't seem to make myself sit here and write. I keep seeing something else I have to do.
 
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Happy Heart said:
We are hearing a lot about your heat and fires. Hope you are cool and safe. When I lived in Phoenix, AZ some nights did not get down to 100 and I've seen 120 there also. I'm so glad I left years ago!
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Forgot to ask, did you win the Lottery? What are you going to do with your winnings?
 
Once again my son has me in the "worried mother state of mind" and I should know better. I have not seen him since last week, maybe Thursday or Friday. When he does this it is so unlike him. He always needs something so comes here almost daily. My friend said she saw him come here on Sunday, the day Sonny took me to Walmart. So possibly I just missed him and due to it being so hot he has not come back.

But........his phone keeps saying he is not available. Not sure what that means. Lost or broke the phone. I wish his apartment was not on a second floor because I can never go to it. I try to do other things to keep my mind busy. He has done this many times and I get myself stressed out and then he comes here like it was nothing. I tell him over and over not to do this to me.

I am waiting for my batteries to be delivered by FedEx today. They said they are out for delivery. Trying to figure how I will get them upstairs to my apartment if they are too heavy. I can use a grocery cart but I would have to lift them into the cart or maybe I could get them on the bottom shelf under the cart part. Maybe one of the guys can help me. I will see.
 
My batteries were delivered! They are heavy!!!! My maintenance man brought them up to my apartment for me. Thank God for him and his strong muscles!!! He said he thought he could carry them both together.....nope! Now I have to wait for my personal mechanic to come over and get them out of the box......I can't even do that! And I used to lift heavy bags of horse feed. No more.

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RadishRose said:
Let us know when you hear from your son, dear Kat.
Stay cool.
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I am not as worried as I was yesterday even though I have not heard from him. I checked his food stamp card since the last time I helped him re-certify I wrote his number down. I called to get his balance and saw that he used it on the 19th which was the day before yesterday. So it is probably too hot for him to walk here. He cannot take the heat at all. So probably is just staying inside. As my mom used to tell me, "don't worry about something until there is really something to worry about........not just in your mind."
 
I am doing good with my arm work-out now. Have to be careful with the shoulder ones since I tend to have trouble with my shoulders. Reaching up for things, like in the cupboard. I wanted to concentrate on the triceps, biceps, wrists and hand mostly. It might sound funny to say the hand, but I am trying to improve my grip. I squeeze a little ball off and on during the day. I bought one pound and three pound dumbbells to start with and do two sets of each exercise (for now). I will be getting the five pound and eight pound dumbbells after I progress.

I kept thinking how I loved working out with free weights in my previous life. I had barbells as well as dumbbells and heavier ones. Maybe if I had not stopped when I moved to Peaceful Forest (my off the grid homestead), I would be in better shape now. But I stopped and lived there for almost twenty years. I had planned on joining the YMCA to use their pool and exercise equipment but have not done that yet. So instead of putting the exercise off, I am now trying to walk (with my walker) daily and every other day do the arm work-out. Plus I have exercises I do for the lymphedema (from Bob & Brad's videos and they really work!).

If I can make a little improvement myself without the assistance of therapists, doctors or drugs then it is well worth my time and effort. I think of my poor mother who ended up in a bed and could barely walk to the bathroom. She is what keeps me working on my food plan and exercise. I am not ending up like that nor like my MIL who ended up losing both of her legs and on dialysis (which is what killed her).

Sonny is coming here today to put my new batteries in. Can't wait! I will not have to keep stopping and turning Jazzy off to recharge all the time.
 
It's a good idea to keep working out in any way you can Kat... The little hand exercise balls, are great, I have them, altho' I do tend to forget to use them.. but due to the arthritis I need to keep my hands exercised when I can.. I've always had a terrible grip in my hands so I don't want to lose what I have.

I have 1 kg dumbbells.. and I have a treadmill ... so I walk the treadmill 3 times a week... ( I know you couldn't do that).. and I used the dumbbells while I'm sitting on the sofa watching tv because this may sounds strange, but if I use the dumbells in the traditional manner standing up.. I pull my lower back muscles, and I'm in agony for days. Sitting down with them doesn't cause that
 
hollydolly said:
It's a good idea to keep working out in any way you can Kat... The little hand exercise balls, are great, I have them, altho' I do tend to forget to use them.. but due to the arthritis I need to keep my hands exercised when I can.. I've always had a terrible grip in my hands so I don't want to lose what I have.

I have 1 kg dumbbells.. and I have a treadmill ... so I walk the treadmill 3 times a week... ( I know you couldn't do that).. and I used the dumbbells while I'm sitting on the sofa watching tv because this may sounds strange, but if I use the dumbells in the traditional manner standing up.. I pull my lower back muscles, and I'm in agony for days. Sitting down with them doesn't cause that
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Yes, I am using the dumbbells mainly sitting in a chair. There are a couple I stand up for. It might sound funny but after I finish I feel good. It is like it energizes me. I think it is because my brain remembers how I used to love working out and I did race walking too. From now on if I can't walk outside due to weather I will walk in my hallway.
 
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