So I am blowing off my Dr. appointment tomorrow, I have some mixed feelings because this is a very real choice I am making.
It fly's in the face of conventional wisdom.
I think I knew before I even started the journey, back in October that I would throw off the medication. It felt freeing. But at that time I had no idea of the road ahead, and I went against my own better judgement and feelings, and started the medication anyhow, I felt helpless. I felt resentful.
My vision was the first thing to go, then I felt so sick that I couldn't eat. Then the pain started, I tried to tell the Dr. what was going on but she said "Its only your Diabetes" I tried to argue, but she would not listen. They then put me on Insulin, I learned to stab myself with the needle, and I was doing it, but the pain especially in my legs got worse and worse.
All I lived to do was lie down and go to bed, from the time I woke up, to the time I went to bed all I thought about was sleep. I dreaded nine o clock because it was shot time. I felt like death.
I went back to the Free clinic, and they gave me pain medication with side effects that were exactly what I was trying to get away from,I had another Dr with the same line, "Its only your Diabetes." I knew it was not.
Now I am not going to lie, at this point I had been sick a very long time. I knew what nerve pain felt like, I have written about some of this before. This pain was different, I felt as if my legs were made of wood, The pain in my feet felt as if glass was being shoved into them , I cried so much, I tried to have my husband rub out my feet, but it hurt so bad he could not even touch them! I still ate all of the wrong foods, I was existing, but the life was draining out of me.
I decided to cut out my medication at that point, I wanted to see what would happen. It was about at that point that I wrote my first blog, about the number 543 a number I couldn't live with. It was also at that time that found a website called "DEATH TO DIABETES" It validated my issues with medication. My sons Girlfriend also brought me a DVD about Raw foods. I just only recently watched it, and it was about sort of a Diabetes camp where for thirty days the people ate healthy raw live food and dropped their numbers down to where they did not need medication, or much less of it. More validation.
So for the past Two and a half months I have totally changes my diet, I eat no white sugar or flour. I am pretty much gluten free, I eat no White unprocessed foods. I eat no red meat, just a little chicken and fish. I stopped drinking white milk. You can go back to my shopping list blog to see what I call my "Super Food Plan"
I try to eat everyday, Spinach, an Apple, Almonds,and Berrys, And I drink unsweetened Almond milk. I use Stevia in the Raw as my sweetener. I also have cut out caffeine by at least 90%. I know that was causing nerve pain.
I am reading so much about nutrition, and I am excited about the results I am having.
I have not checked my sugar numbers as often as I should be, But I know how I feel. I have dropped my weight down to 125 pounds, I have energy again. I am excited about things I had let go because I had no energy before.
So this choice I am about to make feels right to me. Because living on the medication was not living, By making food my medication, I have changed my standard of living. I had to, because it could not be half and half. Either I was going to go 100% healthy lifestyle, or I was going to be miserable on the medication and dying anyhow. I don't feel like I am dying now. I can see clearly again, I don't just want to sleep anymore. I feel as if I have had a second chance.
And now that I have been on this plan for a while it has become very easy for me to pass up all of the GARBAGE I ate before, the food that I thought I could not live without,and the food I would never touch before, has become my lifeline. I honestly do not miss a thing.
One of the best things is that my husband is also coming on board, He is really trying to get better as well.
So I stand by my choice, I will get stronger and stronger. I will give myself a year, and I f I can't make this happen perhaps I will go back, but I don't see that happening, I don't want to see that happen.
Thanks for looking in, Mrs cook
Thursday, March 29, 2012
My own "Super size " me moment!
So as I get healthier on my new plan,I am reading and taking in a lot of information. Also conflicting opinions. What I Choose to write about is my personal experience and how my "Super Food plan" is working for me. I can say that as far as the FAST FOOD experience goes, I am choosing to agree that fast food was not a benefit to me, it was too quick, too easy to run into too, and too cheep. As far as my worst offender, Mcdonalds, Here is a true story.
Before "Supersize me" came out I tried a little experiment myself, As I had only about a half an hour between jobs, I would run into Mcdonalds, as it was on the way. I bought a Happy Meal every time, with six to ten nuggets, fry's, and a diet pop. I also ate dinner at Mcdonalds quite a lot.
I decided that I would eat the same thing everyday for two weeks straight, plus dinner, usually a cheeseburger, or a Southern fried Chicken sandwich, with fry's, I ate the nuggets everyday. I was really hoping I would get sick of it so much that I would want to break this habit. I found the opposite was true! I craved it MORE!! I never got sick of it. I did not do this as a medical experiment, so I did not keep track of sugar, and cholesterol. I wish I had, but I know how it made me feel, tired, lethargic, fuzzy thinking. At the time I also ate junk food, and I am honest to say that months might go by with out me putting a single substantial vegetable on my plate. I know that's when my sugar really got out of control, and my weight was in the 160s.
Now I would hope that most people reading this would never be so careless with their health, But every time you put your fuel in your body, your food choice, it should count. And a tiny bag of Apples to make up for the fat and salt and sugar in the rest of the fast food diet just is not much improvement
Oh and by the way, we had a bag of those little apples open, out on the counter for about a month and they never turned BROWN! Try that with a fresh Apple!
A fast food diet for children is wrong. If done as an occasional treat, do what you have to do. But "Happy meals" as a substitute for real healthy food is wrong.
It is also wrong for adults, with obesity sky rocketing, and diabetes on the rise, to forget that in their hurry to race through life, that health matters, and every time you fill yourself up with junk, you have missed the opportunity to help yourself stay healthy, So many people pass off unhealthy behavior as " You have to die sometime"! Well I was coming pretty close to that, and I decided, and I hope its not to late, that I want to LIVE! And shouldn't children be given that opportunity also! You can fool yourself that an unhealthy lifestyle isn't hurting you because you can't see it at first, but it will come back to bite you. I know, this is my personal experience.
Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
Before "Supersize me" came out I tried a little experiment myself, As I had only about a half an hour between jobs, I would run into Mcdonalds, as it was on the way. I bought a Happy Meal every time, with six to ten nuggets, fry's, and a diet pop. I also ate dinner at Mcdonalds quite a lot.
I decided that I would eat the same thing everyday for two weeks straight, plus dinner, usually a cheeseburger, or a Southern fried Chicken sandwich, with fry's, I ate the nuggets everyday. I was really hoping I would get sick of it so much that I would want to break this habit. I found the opposite was true! I craved it MORE!! I never got sick of it. I did not do this as a medical experiment, so I did not keep track of sugar, and cholesterol. I wish I had, but I know how it made me feel, tired, lethargic, fuzzy thinking. At the time I also ate junk food, and I am honest to say that months might go by with out me putting a single substantial vegetable on my plate. I know that's when my sugar really got out of control, and my weight was in the 160s.
Now I would hope that most people reading this would never be so careless with their health, But every time you put your fuel in your body, your food choice, it should count. And a tiny bag of Apples to make up for the fat and salt and sugar in the rest of the fast food diet just is not much improvement
Oh and by the way, we had a bag of those little apples open, out on the counter for about a month and they never turned BROWN! Try that with a fresh Apple!
A fast food diet for children is wrong. If done as an occasional treat, do what you have to do. But "Happy meals" as a substitute for real healthy food is wrong.
It is also wrong for adults, with obesity sky rocketing, and diabetes on the rise, to forget that in their hurry to race through life, that health matters, and every time you fill yourself up with junk, you have missed the opportunity to help yourself stay healthy, So many people pass off unhealthy behavior as " You have to die sometime"! Well I was coming pretty close to that, and I decided, and I hope its not to late, that I want to LIVE! And shouldn't children be given that opportunity also! You can fool yourself that an unhealthy lifestyle isn't hurting you because you can't see it at first, but it will come back to bite you. I know, this is my personal experience.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Should kids be on diets? A common sense view..
I saw on my favorite morning show , {Which I have a Hate & Love relationship with!} That a Mom has written an article in a big magazine about how she put her seven year old daughter on a diet. I am going to be honest I have not read it yet, But apparently she was heavy, and was being teased at school. the mom has received intense criticism. It seems very ironic to me that if our children "miss out" on Pizza, cupcakes, chips, Hotdogs, ice cream, and yes HAPPY MEALS, that they are being deprived of their childhoods. And yet it is the first thing we judge young woman on, their body weight, when they are no longer cute chunky children.
I think that it is wrong to starve and humiliate children who are over weight, I would never advocate that, but on the other hand it is up to the adults in the child's life to teach them about health and nutrition from the time they are babys. Can you eat pizza, but make it healthier? Can you add fresh fruit to desserts? A child who is taught nutrition should be a healthy weight, taking in account that all children grow at different rates, And instruction should be based on teaching children to be healthy, not focusing on their weight.
And if the entire family is over weight, then how can a parent expect the children to be any different? If the entire family engages in life changes, then instead of the child being made to feel self ashamed, they will feel that they are part of a team, and be more excited about getting healthier.
Of course, we live in a different time then when I was a kid in the 60s, and 70s. We did not have video and computer screens in our faces all of the time. We played outside, even in the snow. We rode bikes, we played baseball, we swam in everybodys backyard pools. I am not talking about organized sports, but the simple joy of racing out the door to play outside.
I will give a small nod to the video games that have virtual play, that is a good transitional step, at least they involve movement, and the family can play together. But really kids should have lots of outdoor time, and so should parents.
So was the mother wrong? At least at face value, I say no. In general parents are the way to childrens health, You have to say no to things that harm them, You would not let your child run into the street, you would not let them around household cleaners, but you cant say NO to junk food? If you give your kids junk just to shut them up, or give in to their crying and whining with bad food, then who is in charge? You or the kids?
If your child is raised with Good nutrition in the first place at home, then an occasional cupcake or a piece of Pizza at the birthday party won't make them obese. To be obese means that the major part of the child's diet could be poor food choices.
If your child is on a reasonably healthy diet, and begins to gain weight, Don't hesitate to take them to a Doctor, some children have conditions that can cause weight gain that have nothing to do with diet. It would be a shame for a child to face self doubt and teasing if they have a medical condition.And the little child who is chunky may one day grow into a taller slimmer teenager over night.
If you take a common sense view of nutrition when your kids are children, you could save them years of Illness, depression, and humiliation, that comes with poor food choices. Teach your children well, and be a good example to them, that is the best thing you will ever do for them!
Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
Kids having fun outside! The Old Fashioned Way!
I think that it is wrong to starve and humiliate children who are over weight, I would never advocate that, but on the other hand it is up to the adults in the child's life to teach them about health and nutrition from the time they are babys. Can you eat pizza, but make it healthier? Can you add fresh fruit to desserts? A child who is taught nutrition should be a healthy weight, taking in account that all children grow at different rates, And instruction should be based on teaching children to be healthy, not focusing on their weight.
And if the entire family is over weight, then how can a parent expect the children to be any different? If the entire family engages in life changes, then instead of the child being made to feel self ashamed, they will feel that they are part of a team, and be more excited about getting healthier.
Of course, we live in a different time then when I was a kid in the 60s, and 70s. We did not have video and computer screens in our faces all of the time. We played outside, even in the snow. We rode bikes, we played baseball, we swam in everybodys backyard pools. I am not talking about organized sports, but the simple joy of racing out the door to play outside.
I will give a small nod to the video games that have virtual play, that is a good transitional step, at least they involve movement, and the family can play together. But really kids should have lots of outdoor time, and so should parents.
So was the mother wrong? At least at face value, I say no. In general parents are the way to childrens health, You have to say no to things that harm them, You would not let your child run into the street, you would not let them around household cleaners, but you cant say NO to junk food? If you give your kids junk just to shut them up, or give in to their crying and whining with bad food, then who is in charge? You or the kids?
If your child is raised with Good nutrition in the first place at home, then an occasional cupcake or a piece of Pizza at the birthday party won't make them obese. To be obese means that the major part of the child's diet could be poor food choices.
If your child is on a reasonably healthy diet, and begins to gain weight, Don't hesitate to take them to a Doctor, some children have conditions that can cause weight gain that have nothing to do with diet. It would be a shame for a child to face self doubt and teasing if they have a medical condition.And the little child who is chunky may one day grow into a taller slimmer teenager over night.
If you take a common sense view of nutrition when your kids are children, you could save them years of Illness, depression, and humiliation, that comes with poor food choices. Teach your children well, and be a good example to them, that is the best thing you will ever do for them!
Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
Kids having fun outside! The Old Fashioned Way!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Preparing for the Holiday meal!
I have to go confidant, and representing the lifestyle I am choosing. I used to feel so embarrassed when I went to family dinners when I was so fat, I felt so self conscious. I felt as if everyone was watching as I ate. {They probably were not, but I felt that way!}
As I have said before, I could talk about nutrition now, as much as I could talk about miniatures, or civil war reenacting.
As I deal with in my own family situation here at home, I will just represent by example, do what I need to do, and figure out what to bring that I can eat freely with out drawing attention to myself by just eating carrot sticks and broccoli spears.{ I don't just eat that way anyhow!} My husband is changing, and caring about his diet, my friends are noticing the big changes in me. Some of my friends are interested in my nutrition plans.
I just want everyone to understand that although I am taking a radical step in forgoing for now, traditional medicine, I am using food as medicine, and I am very serious about this. I want this to work out, I want to show people that faith, and perseverance, can work along with a healthy diet and mindset to if not cure my diabetes and other health issues, then at least I can keep them in check, if not reverse them.
This is MY choice, I will defend it based on the changes I feel, and based on how terrible I felt under the medications I was on.
My family is very traditional, but loving, so I am just going to enjoy the day, and prepare ahead of time for my nutritional needs. I am going to think about what to bring, and let my Hostess know ahead of time. That sounds like a good plan. DON"T LET THE HOLIDAY FOOD TRADITIONS DERAIL YOUR LIFE PLAN! Find a way to enjoy the days ahead without letting temptations get the best of you! Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
Friday, March 23, 2012
Getting mentally in the healthy diet game!
I think the reason so many people fail on diets is because they are still trying to have their cake, and eat it too!
All of the diet cookies and sugar free items attest to that, Cookies are cookies, candy is candy. Fat free items are often loaded with sugar. We feel that we can't survive without our treats.
I have written before about Tradition, family and friend pressures, If you think you can't have a great time without sinking your healthy diet, then you are doomed to fail in the long run. If you are not in the zone, and are not committed to a complete change, mentally, the cycle of food addiction will continue over and over again.
I am speaking from experience about this, I was a skinny child, who got fat, then obese. I went through times where I was almost ready to change, I loved to read about healthy food, but bringing it home was often short lived. Even after the diagnosis of Diabetes, I did not change, even after going to the Gym on a regular basis I was not ready, I went home and ate chips.
My food addiction was killing me. After the Doctor at the free clinic said she only gave me three years, I still was not committed. What finally got my attention was the pain. The Medicine they gave me made me sick. I lost my clear vision, I knew I had to change.
But why on earth did I have to wait until I felt like death to change? What If I had decided to do this ten years ago? What if I had lived a healthy lifestyle my entire life? What things could I have done with the time I had wasted.
First of all if you are not mentally in the game no matter what you try it will fail. Unfortunately poor food choices wreck your ability to think clearly, especially with a health issue like diabetes. I believe so much depression, And inability to concentrate is from poor food choices. Some people say you can have anything in moderation, but for people with Food issues that's not really true.
I have found some great tasting alternatives to cookies and cakes, and Chicken nuggets, I am researching exactly what is good in the food I am choosing to eat, Dead food, especially food made with processed white flour, high sugar counts, and tons of fat and salt, do nothing for you, so why would anybody want to keep that up as a part of their healthy diet? Why not treat yourself with something really good, from nature, something that will really make you feel good, and good about yourself?
I was lamented publicly that there was nothing I could eat, except lettuce and boiled chicken, how FOOLISH!!!
I have managed to find so many good things to eat, and on a modest budget, I have saved money by not eating out so much, I had to decide to spend my money on what would benefit me.
With all of the healthy food I have added there is no room for Dead food, I make sure everything I eat now benefits me, I have made healthy substitutions for the times I want sweet, or crunchy snacks.
I honestly do not miss the old food. I am so excited about trying the new foods, I look forward to shopping, and trying a new approach to cooking. Every day is a challenge that I am looking forward to, now that I am mentally in the game. Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
All of the diet cookies and sugar free items attest to that, Cookies are cookies, candy is candy. Fat free items are often loaded with sugar. We feel that we can't survive without our treats.
I have written before about Tradition, family and friend pressures, If you think you can't have a great time without sinking your healthy diet, then you are doomed to fail in the long run. If you are not in the zone, and are not committed to a complete change, mentally, the cycle of food addiction will continue over and over again.
I am speaking from experience about this, I was a skinny child, who got fat, then obese. I went through times where I was almost ready to change, I loved to read about healthy food, but bringing it home was often short lived. Even after the diagnosis of Diabetes, I did not change, even after going to the Gym on a regular basis I was not ready, I went home and ate chips.
My food addiction was killing me. After the Doctor at the free clinic said she only gave me three years, I still was not committed. What finally got my attention was the pain. The Medicine they gave me made me sick. I lost my clear vision, I knew I had to change.
But why on earth did I have to wait until I felt like death to change? What If I had decided to do this ten years ago? What if I had lived a healthy lifestyle my entire life? What things could I have done with the time I had wasted.
First of all if you are not mentally in the game no matter what you try it will fail. Unfortunately poor food choices wreck your ability to think clearly, especially with a health issue like diabetes. I believe so much depression, And inability to concentrate is from poor food choices. Some people say you can have anything in moderation, but for people with Food issues that's not really true.
I have found some great tasting alternatives to cookies and cakes, and Chicken nuggets, I am researching exactly what is good in the food I am choosing to eat, Dead food, especially food made with processed white flour, high sugar counts, and tons of fat and salt, do nothing for you, so why would anybody want to keep that up as a part of their healthy diet? Why not treat yourself with something really good, from nature, something that will really make you feel good, and good about yourself?
I was lamented publicly that there was nothing I could eat, except lettuce and boiled chicken, how FOOLISH!!!
I have managed to find so many good things to eat, and on a modest budget, I have saved money by not eating out so much, I had to decide to spend my money on what would benefit me.
With all of the healthy food I have added there is no room for Dead food, I make sure everything I eat now benefits me, I have made healthy substitutions for the times I want sweet, or crunchy snacks.
I honestly do not miss the old food. I am so excited about trying the new foods, I look forward to shopping, and trying a new approach to cooking. Every day is a challenge that I am looking forward to, now that I am mentally in the game. Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
I am STRESSED! But NO EXCUSES!
A lot has been going on in my life this week that is really STRESSING me out. I wont' go into all of the details because that's not what this is about. I am telling you this because it is the first time since I started my "Super Foods Plan" that I am unhappy. I also slipped and fell at work and re injured the leg that was just feeling healed. My point is that this used to be a great excuse to just go crazy and drop the diet, Grab a Happy Meal, Go get an Ice cream cone full sugar, Go grazing and eat an amazing carbo load!
I do still have that urge, It does not just go away. But I am using the tools I have been putting in place to not beat my self up with GARBAGE, Who in the long run would I be hurting? It certainly would not fix the stress I am under.
Ronald McDonald would love it, But I would hate that I gave in and I would lose some valuable self esteem points.
I am super angry about my leg. The muscle is probably pulled and feels like a knot, with my nerve damage it is probably going to take a long time to heal, just when I wanted to start some exercise. It is so STUPID! But I can't let it get me down, I will just have to be patient. I am going to keep practicing my calming techniques , Breathing and meditation.
I used to use every EXCUSE to justify blowing my diet, every up and down in life to eat, and who when stressing goes for that extra large spinach salad, or really tears into those broccoli spears! But why do we do that?
It is so not worth it. It does not make it any better, what will give power, self esteem and control over your feelings and destiny is to say NO! " What ever is getting me down is just not worth the beating I will give myself if I use this as an excuse to abuse my self with this GARBAGE FOOD!"
Yes, I know easier said then done, but It can be done.
I am going to prove that today. I am going to stick to my healthy diet despite how I am feeling, I am not going to let frustration, and pain rule me...NOT TODAY! I have worked too hard these past two months, I have made the investment in myself, through time, research, and the money I have spent to ensure that I have healthy food readily available. There are other ways to deal with your emotions. Food does not rule over us, we decide the roll food plays in our lives. I have decided to let food play a part in my healing, and the healing of my attitude. NO EXCUSES TODAY! Thanks for looking in, Mrs COOK
She always puts a smile on my face! Hope you smile when you see her too!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
I am so excited about nutrition! How come you are not?
I am so excited about the way I am feeling now that I am almost two months into this, I want to shout it from the rooftops! WHY DID IT TAKE SO LONG?
Alright I have to tell myself, calm down not everyone is going to take such a dramatic change, I was not ready until two months ago, that was thirty years of garbage eating on my own accord. I had studied nutrition, I knew exactly what I should do.
It is more then calories, It is more then sugar free substitutions, It is being able to break the bondage that holds us back. Traditions, Holiday Eating, party eating, I wrote about how everyday is a temptation!
We all know that white processed food is terrible for us, we know how bad fried food is, we must know that Hotdogs and processed meats are full of fat and cancer causing nitrates. We know that salt is killing people, and thats not just adding salt from a shaker.
What I am amazed about is how I feel.
1. I am getting stronger everyday
2. My PAIN is nearly gone.
3. My loss of vision is gone.
4. My energy level is increasing everyday.
5. I no longer want to lie down every possible moment.
6. I am sleeping for longer periods over night.
7. I am excited and thinking more clearly.
8. I am reading about NUTRITION and how FOOD affects your well being.
9. I am at a weight I feel very comfortable with.
10. Other people are noticing the change in me.
The changes I have made have benefited me after only TWO MONTHS! I am looking down the line at How could my life be different if I can do this for a year? Two years? A lifetime!
I have had some friends commenting on my new will power. It is easy for me because the food I was eating made me fat, but had NO SUBSTANCE! I am substituting food with real flavor and real nutrition, so even though I "gave up" the super frosted carrot cake my husband brought to the party last night, The Mango I ate was just fantastic! Sweet and flavorful and packed with NUTRITION!
I feel the same way about my spinach salad, Apples and almonds, Broccoli, Avocados, etc. This is my replacement for the "HAPPY MEAL" and its life style.
The best part is that I am rarely hungry. I have learned to eat less food, but because it is POWER PACKED, It does not leave me hungry, and I do not miss that terrible bloated feeling you get from over eating poor food.
I think what had held me back was the tradition, and the expectation that you have to eat what is expected of you at party's, and holidays. My friends are realizing I am done with that line of thinking now, I just feel so GOOD!
I want everyone to feel this way. Instead of my aches and pains, my funeral plans, my half empty view of life, This is what I want to talk about, I am EXCITED! So please put up with me! I really feel I am onto something here! Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook!
Alright I have to tell myself, calm down not everyone is going to take such a dramatic change, I was not ready until two months ago, that was thirty years of garbage eating on my own accord. I had studied nutrition, I knew exactly what I should do.
It is more then calories, It is more then sugar free substitutions, It is being able to break the bondage that holds us back. Traditions, Holiday Eating, party eating, I wrote about how everyday is a temptation!
We all know that white processed food is terrible for us, we know how bad fried food is, we must know that Hotdogs and processed meats are full of fat and cancer causing nitrates. We know that salt is killing people, and thats not just adding salt from a shaker.
What I am amazed about is how I feel.
1. I am getting stronger everyday
2. My PAIN is nearly gone.
3. My loss of vision is gone.
4. My energy level is increasing everyday.
5. I no longer want to lie down every possible moment.
6. I am sleeping for longer periods over night.
7. I am excited and thinking more clearly.
8. I am reading about NUTRITION and how FOOD affects your well being.
9. I am at a weight I feel very comfortable with.
10. Other people are noticing the change in me.
The changes I have made have benefited me after only TWO MONTHS! I am looking down the line at How could my life be different if I can do this for a year? Two years? A lifetime!
I have had some friends commenting on my new will power. It is easy for me because the food I was eating made me fat, but had NO SUBSTANCE! I am substituting food with real flavor and real nutrition, so even though I "gave up" the super frosted carrot cake my husband brought to the party last night, The Mango I ate was just fantastic! Sweet and flavorful and packed with NUTRITION!
I feel the same way about my spinach salad, Apples and almonds, Broccoli, Avocados, etc. This is my replacement for the "HAPPY MEAL" and its life style.
The best part is that I am rarely hungry. I have learned to eat less food, but because it is POWER PACKED, It does not leave me hungry, and I do not miss that terrible bloated feeling you get from over eating poor food.
I think what had held me back was the tradition, and the expectation that you have to eat what is expected of you at party's, and holidays. My friends are realizing I am done with that line of thinking now, I just feel so GOOD!
I want everyone to feel this way. Instead of my aches and pains, my funeral plans, my half empty view of life, This is what I want to talk about, I am EXCITED! So please put up with me! I really feel I am onto something here! Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Pink Slime...How delicious!
So we are hearing all about Pink Slime in the news. Ammonia is being added to ground beef. YUM! Even better our schools serve it up because it is cheaper! When Jamie Oliver tried to get Schools to consider healthy options for schools he was pretty much booted out.
I spent so many years of my life eating garbage, It was literally killing me, in just short of two months on my own "SUPER FOODS PLAN" I feel better, I am less tired, I have sharper thinking.
Just think of what this GARBAGE DIET is doing to our kids, because we are so busy we have no time to cook fresh, because we are inundated with corporate advertising aiming clowns and cartoons at our children, We aim for Boxes, and cans to fill up our children when we do have the time to "cook".
What hurts me is children are fed diets high in sugar, high in salt, fried, and full of dyes and preservatives, then sit for hours playing video games. We then wonder why they can't function in school, and then allow them to be given prescription drugs{ with side effects} to help them concentrate!
You would not fill your cars gas tanks with garbage and expect the car to run for long, How do we expect people to do it?
I also hear so much political speak from people who don't think anybody should have any say so in how family's choose to feed children, maybe so, but this generations children are the most obese, most destined for diabetes, and sedentary generation that has been raised in a virtual video game world.
All of this costs money, as so many are uninsured, more and more people will need "medication" to cure them of the things they could have avoided had their parents been able to provide them with a healthy diet. As the poor are being cut from Food stamps and welfare, the likely hood of this generation getting healthier is pretty slim. and the target audience for garbage food is aimed at the poor, because it is cheap and quick.
I don't know what the answer is. There is no easy answers, We are a tradition orientated society, If you ate POP Tarts and Chocolate covered sugar cereal for breakfast your kids probably do too. If Mcdonalds was the place to go when you were being given a TREAT out, then that's probably what you do with your kids too. I am just saying we are repeating the same unhealthy mind sets over and over again that leads to diseases like diabetes and obesity. I am paying for a life time of thinking that way, loving the Garbage, and rejecting healthy food.
As far as "PINK SLIME" goes, ask your School district if that's whats on the menu, bother them with questions, because its only when people fight these things and care that the policy's will change. These are our kids, whats more important then that?
Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
I spent so many years of my life eating garbage, It was literally killing me, in just short of two months on my own "SUPER FOODS PLAN" I feel better, I am less tired, I have sharper thinking.
Just think of what this GARBAGE DIET is doing to our kids, because we are so busy we have no time to cook fresh, because we are inundated with corporate advertising aiming clowns and cartoons at our children, We aim for Boxes, and cans to fill up our children when we do have the time to "cook".
What hurts me is children are fed diets high in sugar, high in salt, fried, and full of dyes and preservatives, then sit for hours playing video games. We then wonder why they can't function in school, and then allow them to be given prescription drugs{ with side effects} to help them concentrate!
You would not fill your cars gas tanks with garbage and expect the car to run for long, How do we expect people to do it?
I also hear so much political speak from people who don't think anybody should have any say so in how family's choose to feed children, maybe so, but this generations children are the most obese, most destined for diabetes, and sedentary generation that has been raised in a virtual video game world.
All of this costs money, as so many are uninsured, more and more people will need "medication" to cure them of the things they could have avoided had their parents been able to provide them with a healthy diet. As the poor are being cut from Food stamps and welfare, the likely hood of this generation getting healthier is pretty slim. and the target audience for garbage food is aimed at the poor, because it is cheap and quick.
I don't know what the answer is. There is no easy answers, We are a tradition orientated society, If you ate POP Tarts and Chocolate covered sugar cereal for breakfast your kids probably do too. If Mcdonalds was the place to go when you were being given a TREAT out, then that's probably what you do with your kids too. I am just saying we are repeating the same unhealthy mind sets over and over again that leads to diseases like diabetes and obesity. I am paying for a life time of thinking that way, loving the Garbage, and rejecting healthy food.
As far as "PINK SLIME" goes, ask your School district if that's whats on the menu, bother them with questions, because its only when people fight these things and care that the policy's will change. These are our kids, whats more important then that?
Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Walking in September.
There will be a walk for the Juvenile Diabetes foundation on September 23 at the G M tech center in Warren.
I intend to get some information out on this, After witnessing first hand the daily struggles of a small child facing Type 1 Diabetes, And having a wake up call in my own struggle with type 2 Diabetes, I have decided that this is going to be a personal cause. It is totally do able , and as far as I know only three hours in the morning. Local and for an excellent cause.
I will be looking into what it takes to register and posting more information as I get it.
As I have said I believe it is our true calling to serve God in ways that are positive and uplifting. What could be better then helping little children who through no fault of their own have this disease? Have a positive and wonderful day today, enjoy LIFE! Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
I intend to get some information out on this, After witnessing first hand the daily struggles of a small child facing Type 1 Diabetes, And having a wake up call in my own struggle with type 2 Diabetes, I have decided that this is going to be a personal cause. It is totally do able , and as far as I know only three hours in the morning. Local and for an excellent cause.
I will be looking into what it takes to register and posting more information as I get it.
As I have said I believe it is our true calling to serve God in ways that are positive and uplifting. What could be better then helping little children who through no fault of their own have this disease? Have a positive and wonderful day today, enjoy LIFE! Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
Monday, March 12, 2012
Ranting about How much I HATE diabetes.!!! How it affects a child, and what can we do about it!
Be prepared I am angry, I am going on a rant! I HATE this disease with all of the passion I can muster, it is an awful waster of life, it hurts, and I Hate it!
From the time when I was a small child I became aware of Diabetes when my Grandma would stay over usually in my room, and she would shut the door to us to give herself the SHOT. Inevitably I would see the blood spot on my bed, How terrifying to a small child. Then my Mom and all that she went through, and put us all through trying to deal with the mood swings she would have and the pent up frustration. I did not realize what was happening at the time, but medications were new then, and I am sure that as hard as we have it now, thirty years ago it had to be so much worse! My Grandma was only 60 when she died. My husbands childhood with a mother with Diabetes was worse then mine, she also had Diabetes and was out of control for a good part of his life. I remember she had to wear a boot because her ankle rolled over and she could not walk without it. She was also legally blind. Had she not died at 60, after a fall down the stairs trying to get to the hospital, she would have faced certain amputation and kidney dialysis. AWFUL!
In my own experience I have felt a pent up frustration and felt the need to EXPLODE at times, I used to tell my son to run, when he was little, because I would get the same rage build up, but I accepted that it was my fault and I recognized the signs, I would tell him " MOMMY is Sick" Thank God I did blame myself when I felt that way, it wasn't anybody elses fault that I ate garbage and blew my diet, I did get up to 2oo pounds. It was a miserable way to live, and I was not even officially Diabetic yet.
I was so convinced my life would be terrible if I could not eat what everybody else was eating, Cookies , Cake , Pizza, Hostess fruit pies, chips ,McDonalds Happy Meals, I just did not get it. And you hate yourself because you are too weak to resist and you feel like a total failure!
Another Rage I have is some of the Dr.s I remember one saying " Well just be glad you don't have cancer!" Now I know how bad cancer is, its horrible too, but here is a disease that kills you slowly, robbing you of your sight, your legs, causing intense pain, steals your kidneys, causes heart attack and strokes, Robs you of your functions. Takes away your loved ones! Its a "FAT PERSONS DISEASE!!!!" "YOU CAN MANAGE IT AND MAKE IT ALL GO AWAY IF YOU JUST DIET AND EXERCISE!! You can stick needles in your belly and legs and prick your fingers hundreds of times in a year and you just take it and be HAPPY!!!!!
Now this rant and these tears are NOT for me! They are for my Little hero, He is four years old and now he has to take Shots not just once a day, but up to four times a day now! His sugar numbers are excelerating rapidly. I just feel so bad about this, I am an adult and I hate this all so much, he is just a little child, and its NOT FAIR!!! I hate this GOD AWFUL DISEASE!!! He has done nothing to deserve this, hes not obese, he has no other members of his family with this disease!
Now how can we turn our outrage into something beneficial? I am going to look into the JUVENILE DIABETES FOUNDATION, and see what I can do to help. I feel very strongly about this and I will be posting some links as I find out more!
When I started this blog I intended to be honest about my feelings, some days are up and some days are down, I want to be O.K and I really want this little angel in my life to be O.K .
We are put on earth to do the will of God, and humble ourselves with our time and money. This would be a wonderful cause, and I am going to get serious about it. Thanks for looking in Mrs Cook
From the time when I was a small child I became aware of Diabetes when my Grandma would stay over usually in my room, and she would shut the door to us to give herself the SHOT. Inevitably I would see the blood spot on my bed, How terrifying to a small child. Then my Mom and all that she went through, and put us all through trying to deal with the mood swings she would have and the pent up frustration. I did not realize what was happening at the time, but medications were new then, and I am sure that as hard as we have it now, thirty years ago it had to be so much worse! My Grandma was only 60 when she died. My husbands childhood with a mother with Diabetes was worse then mine, she also had Diabetes and was out of control for a good part of his life. I remember she had to wear a boot because her ankle rolled over and she could not walk without it. She was also legally blind. Had she not died at 60, after a fall down the stairs trying to get to the hospital, she would have faced certain amputation and kidney dialysis. AWFUL!
In my own experience I have felt a pent up frustration and felt the need to EXPLODE at times, I used to tell my son to run, when he was little, because I would get the same rage build up, but I accepted that it was my fault and I recognized the signs, I would tell him " MOMMY is Sick" Thank God I did blame myself when I felt that way, it wasn't anybody elses fault that I ate garbage and blew my diet, I did get up to 2oo pounds. It was a miserable way to live, and I was not even officially Diabetic yet.
I was so convinced my life would be terrible if I could not eat what everybody else was eating, Cookies , Cake , Pizza, Hostess fruit pies, chips ,McDonalds Happy Meals, I just did not get it. And you hate yourself because you are too weak to resist and you feel like a total failure!
Another Rage I have is some of the Dr.s I remember one saying " Well just be glad you don't have cancer!" Now I know how bad cancer is, its horrible too, but here is a disease that kills you slowly, robbing you of your sight, your legs, causing intense pain, steals your kidneys, causes heart attack and strokes, Robs you of your functions. Takes away your loved ones! Its a "FAT PERSONS DISEASE!!!!" "YOU CAN MANAGE IT AND MAKE IT ALL GO AWAY IF YOU JUST DIET AND EXERCISE!! You can stick needles in your belly and legs and prick your fingers hundreds of times in a year and you just take it and be HAPPY!!!!!
Now this rant and these tears are NOT for me! They are for my Little hero, He is four years old and now he has to take Shots not just once a day, but up to four times a day now! His sugar numbers are excelerating rapidly. I just feel so bad about this, I am an adult and I hate this all so much, he is just a little child, and its NOT FAIR!!! I hate this GOD AWFUL DISEASE!!! He has done nothing to deserve this, hes not obese, he has no other members of his family with this disease!
Now how can we turn our outrage into something beneficial? I am going to look into the JUVENILE DIABETES FOUNDATION, and see what I can do to help. I feel very strongly about this and I will be posting some links as I find out more!
When I started this blog I intended to be honest about my feelings, some days are up and some days are down, I want to be O.K and I really want this little angel in my life to be O.K .
We are put on earth to do the will of God, and humble ourselves with our time and money. This would be a wonderful cause, and I am going to get serious about it. Thanks for looking in Mrs Cook
Saturday, March 10, 2012
A note about my caring friends, and how important they are to me!
I can't say enough about the value of friendship in a persons life. I have met some of the most wonderful people through my pursuits of Historical reenacting, and miniatures. Maybe because these people get me. They don't think its unusual to dress up in clothing that represents 150 years ago, or to build a giant historical house in your spare room.
Sometimes I don't feel I deserve such great friends because I can be pretty grumpy sometimes, but I do appreciate everything that my friends do for me.
I really feel that it is my friends encouragement that keeps me trying to get healthier, If I thought nobody cared it would be very hard to deal with this disease.
But I have been very lucky to have caring friends, So many times I have been touched by a caring gift, Like vitamins, or a healthy food, My good friends have given me books to read about Diabetes, And other kindnesses, and advice I received notice the other day that my friends
bought me a subscription to PREVENTION magazine.
A few of these friends came down to the river with me last October as I did a living wake to myself, with instructions on what do do in the case of my demise. Yes I know, but at the time I was feeling pretty hopeless and sick. I suppose it was more fun for me being alive to take the walk, and it was an amazingly beautiful day!
It is these friends who get me through everyday of my "living life" and I would not want anybody to be sad for me, because I have so many happy memory's everyday Thanks to my wonderful friends.
I have forgone tradition Doctors, advice for now, I know this drives some people crazy, but I have to follow my heart. and I my friends understand that the pain I was in and the loss of my good vision was causing me much suffering. I would rather feel like I do now for a shorter time, then suffer longer. I want to be the kind of friend that they are to me, back to them! I want to go to reenactments, Go to my miniature club, take walks, talk about more then my pain and suffering, I want everybody to get as excited about Good healthy food, as I am! I want to be a fun and caring friend. In other words I want to live life to the fullest!
I am not excluding my family here, I want to be the best for them also. I am grateful to them as well. I could not be where I am with out their love and support.
So everyone I love, Be patient with me as I try to find ways to improve my health and welfare, I am so grateful to all of you.
Thanks for looking In , Mrs Cook
Sometimes I don't feel I deserve such great friends because I can be pretty grumpy sometimes, but I do appreciate everything that my friends do for me.
I really feel that it is my friends encouragement that keeps me trying to get healthier, If I thought nobody cared it would be very hard to deal with this disease.
But I have been very lucky to have caring friends, So many times I have been touched by a caring gift, Like vitamins, or a healthy food, My good friends have given me books to read about Diabetes, And other kindnesses, and advice I received notice the other day that my friends
bought me a subscription to PREVENTION magazine.
A few of these friends came down to the river with me last October as I did a living wake to myself, with instructions on what do do in the case of my demise. Yes I know, but at the time I was feeling pretty hopeless and sick. I suppose it was more fun for me being alive to take the walk, and it was an amazingly beautiful day!
It is these friends who get me through everyday of my "living life" and I would not want anybody to be sad for me, because I have so many happy memory's everyday Thanks to my wonderful friends.
I have forgone tradition Doctors, advice for now, I know this drives some people crazy, but I have to follow my heart. and I my friends understand that the pain I was in and the loss of my good vision was causing me much suffering. I would rather feel like I do now for a shorter time, then suffer longer. I want to be the kind of friend that they are to me, back to them! I want to go to reenactments, Go to my miniature club, take walks, talk about more then my pain and suffering, I want everybody to get as excited about Good healthy food, as I am! I want to be a fun and caring friend. In other words I want to live life to the fullest!
I am not excluding my family here, I want to be the best for them also. I am grateful to them as well. I could not be where I am with out their love and support.
So everyone I love, Be patient with me as I try to find ways to improve my health and welfare, I am so grateful to all of you.
Thanks for looking In , Mrs Cook
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Excited about nutrtion, adjusting the plan.
The more I am following my Super Foods plan the more excited I am to share what I am learning with anybody who wants to hear about it.
I also realize that I have to make adjustments as I learn about how nutrition can change the way I feel and help heal the things that are wrong with me.
I have no desire to complicate this diet plan too much, but it only makes sense to not get stuck too quickly on ideas about food that just may not be working.
I am very fortunate to have a little health food store right around the corner from my work, I am intimidated by all of the supplements, but I bought a few things I have been reading about, and the nice thing is they offer some FREE magazines, they are filled with a lot of advertisements But they are also filled with lots of good information, And there is a lot going on in our area dealing with nutrition and classes, that I did not know about.
One thing I have found is that my switch from Wheat to Corn, is probably not helping to reduce my blood sugars. This led to my trying Brown Rice Pasta, which I really enjoyed with my Vegetable spaghetti sauce. Of course Brown Rice is a carb, so I will see how this change will pay off. I bought some ground Flax seed which I put into my Almond Milk, I also put it on natural Peanut butter and eat it on my Apples instead of Bread. I could also put this on Yogurt, or Oatmeal.
I have often written about my pain reduction, and my new found energy, even when working longer hours. This has been working out very well for me. I have also noted my color has improved, I was looking very pale, and my skin was not looking very healthy at all.
I started Taking a Vitamin supplement called " ALIVE" It has 26 fruits and vegetables in it, and was not very expensive. I am still trying to pack in as many whole Fruits and Vegetables as I can get in a day. I try everyday to eat at least one Apple, Spinach, and some Broccoli everyday, as well as Almonds, and the Flax seed I eat Beans instead of meat. I still Need to get more fish into my diet. My big binge is the Popcorn, we have a glass Popcorn maker so I am avoiding the microwave kind, which is pretty bad for you.
I am still also staying away from Dark colas, and only have Pop of any kind as a treat.
I am still very excited about these changes, and yes I am still afraid about failing. I did go to taco Bell on break today, and while I stuck to to basics of my diet plan, I kind of was bored with it, and really did not derive much enjoyment out of it.
One thing I still must do is incorporate some more exercise into this plan. I am going to work on this very soon.
No more of these! These are my miniatures, I can make em, but I can't eat em!!! Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
I also realize that I have to make adjustments as I learn about how nutrition can change the way I feel and help heal the things that are wrong with me.
I have no desire to complicate this diet plan too much, but it only makes sense to not get stuck too quickly on ideas about food that just may not be working.
I am very fortunate to have a little health food store right around the corner from my work, I am intimidated by all of the supplements, but I bought a few things I have been reading about, and the nice thing is they offer some FREE magazines, they are filled with a lot of advertisements But they are also filled with lots of good information, And there is a lot going on in our area dealing with nutrition and classes, that I did not know about.
One thing I have found is that my switch from Wheat to Corn, is probably not helping to reduce my blood sugars. This led to my trying Brown Rice Pasta, which I really enjoyed with my Vegetable spaghetti sauce. Of course Brown Rice is a carb, so I will see how this change will pay off. I bought some ground Flax seed which I put into my Almond Milk, I also put it on natural Peanut butter and eat it on my Apples instead of Bread. I could also put this on Yogurt, or Oatmeal.
I have often written about my pain reduction, and my new found energy, even when working longer hours. This has been working out very well for me. I have also noted my color has improved, I was looking very pale, and my skin was not looking very healthy at all.
I started Taking a Vitamin supplement called " ALIVE" It has 26 fruits and vegetables in it, and was not very expensive. I am still trying to pack in as many whole Fruits and Vegetables as I can get in a day. I try everyday to eat at least one Apple, Spinach, and some Broccoli everyday, as well as Almonds, and the Flax seed I eat Beans instead of meat. I still Need to get more fish into my diet. My big binge is the Popcorn, we have a glass Popcorn maker so I am avoiding the microwave kind, which is pretty bad for you.
I am still also staying away from Dark colas, and only have Pop of any kind as a treat.
I am still very excited about these changes, and yes I am still afraid about failing. I did go to taco Bell on break today, and while I stuck to to basics of my diet plan, I kind of was bored with it, and really did not derive much enjoyment out of it.
One thing I still must do is incorporate some more exercise into this plan. I am going to work on this very soon.
No more of these! These are my miniatures, I can make em, but I can't eat em!!! Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Depressed or sad?
I woke up somewhat depressed today. I have a lot on my mind, I have a pain in my shoulder. Somethings don't always happen as quickly as I would like. I want my sugar down where it should be. I have things to do and never enough time.
I guess you could say I am stressed.
But is that so horrible to be stressed out, what does it mean? If everything was perfect in our life's that would be wonderful, but its not very realistic is it. I see stress as a sign that something needs to be changed in our lives, Like my blood sugar, its an indicator that I am not eating right. Had I dealt with it instead of ignoring it I would not be in the mess I am in right now. Same as my financial situation, I tend to sweep all of my financial woes under the rug, because It is overwhelming and I just don't like to deal with it.
I am really annoyed with Drug company advertisements that push people to take pills to cure anything that is wrong with you. If you are depressed it could be your diet, it could be you need a different job, it could be because you are surrounded by toxic people. Taking a pill might numb you to your problems, but it can't fix them. And yes I know there are people who really need medication, I get that. What I am upset about is the idea that antidepressants and other drugs, along with the side effects that come with them are over prescribed and are being given to young people instead of teaching them to fix problems with creativity and faith, and to realize that emotions and feelings, like sadness are a normal part of life.
My son thanked me not long ago , because I refused to put him on drugs while he was in school. Hes a boy! He hated sitting for long hours, He wanted to be learning by doing, He shined in the acting department, and that boy who did not like to read long story's, learned entire scripts by memory. He had a great time acting, it was a release for him.
So why am I depressed today? As I said I have a lot on my mind, things I need to fix, I have a lot of responsibility in my life, so do most people. I have a disease I have to deal with everyday. I ate cottage cheese last night, a milk product....HUH? I can hear you saying "WHAT? Whats that got to do with it?" Lets think about that, I have been avoiding milk, it makes me sleep and I have trouble with the lactose in milk. Its not the entire reason I am sad today, but it just goes to show that a food trigger might make me less able to deal with things in my life today. Do I need a pill? No, I need to make sure the things I put into my body are not a cause of depression. I spent time meditating and praying this morning. I have made affirmation by naming five things in my life that are good, I find that the simple act of putting all of this down , warts and all is great therapy for me. I have to go and DEAL with my life today, I am grateful for the opportunity to do that!
Thanks for looking in, MRS COOK
I guess you could say I am stressed.
But is that so horrible to be stressed out, what does it mean? If everything was perfect in our life's that would be wonderful, but its not very realistic is it. I see stress as a sign that something needs to be changed in our lives, Like my blood sugar, its an indicator that I am not eating right. Had I dealt with it instead of ignoring it I would not be in the mess I am in right now. Same as my financial situation, I tend to sweep all of my financial woes under the rug, because It is overwhelming and I just don't like to deal with it.
I am really annoyed with Drug company advertisements that push people to take pills to cure anything that is wrong with you. If you are depressed it could be your diet, it could be you need a different job, it could be because you are surrounded by toxic people. Taking a pill might numb you to your problems, but it can't fix them. And yes I know there are people who really need medication, I get that. What I am upset about is the idea that antidepressants and other drugs, along with the side effects that come with them are over prescribed and are being given to young people instead of teaching them to fix problems with creativity and faith, and to realize that emotions and feelings, like sadness are a normal part of life.
My son thanked me not long ago , because I refused to put him on drugs while he was in school. Hes a boy! He hated sitting for long hours, He wanted to be learning by doing, He shined in the acting department, and that boy who did not like to read long story's, learned entire scripts by memory. He had a great time acting, it was a release for him.
So why am I depressed today? As I said I have a lot on my mind, things I need to fix, I have a lot of responsibility in my life, so do most people. I have a disease I have to deal with everyday. I ate cottage cheese last night, a milk product....HUH? I can hear you saying "WHAT? Whats that got to do with it?" Lets think about that, I have been avoiding milk, it makes me sleep and I have trouble with the lactose in milk. Its not the entire reason I am sad today, but it just goes to show that a food trigger might make me less able to deal with things in my life today. Do I need a pill? No, I need to make sure the things I put into my body are not a cause of depression. I spent time meditating and praying this morning. I have made affirmation by naming five things in my life that are good, I find that the simple act of putting all of this down , warts and all is great therapy for me. I have to go and DEAL with my life today, I am grateful for the opportunity to do that!
Thanks for looking in, MRS COOK
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
No Hope? Three years... Five years? I don't think so!
I tried to engage my husband in a conversation about what I had learned at the money class the other night. He put it all down with out hesitation and basically said we have no future and I WILL be dead in five years. How on earth do I deal with that?
How do I deal with that sort of mindset. I told him every one of my friends is cheering me on and wishing me well, but not him.
It is depressing to me that this is where he is happy at. I wrote before about this , and of how his Mom died at around 60 years old, I am not happy to call sitting watching T.V or playing video games a life. I have so many interests and friends that I could be busy most of the time, and I also have wrote about how many things I have left to do in life.
So again , how do I deal with this.
I pray in earnest for him, I try not to nag a whole lot about his health, I just wish he would wake up. I write about this personal side of my life because it is a cause of deep frustration and a major block to my success. In no way will I let his attitude stop me, I just wish the man who he could be would grab a hold of him and make him see that there is a future.
I really can't deal with this right now, I am going to concentrate on what MY future holds, and see where it takes me. The first Dr.I saw only gave me three years, so I guess hes optimistic about giving me five years to live. WOW!
My Grandma died at 60 too from Diabetes, but my little dynamo Mom is 68 years old. still working everyday and planning vacations, and yes she too has Diabetes. But its what is in your mind about where you can go and what you can do with your life. If I die tomorrow or thirty years from now I want to know that I lived my life to the fullest, had great friends and memory's, and gave back something to this world.
No body or no disease is going to get the best of me!
Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
My Mom, a Dynamo, and a fighter. An inspiration in my life!
How do I deal with that sort of mindset. I told him every one of my friends is cheering me on and wishing me well, but not him.
It is depressing to me that this is where he is happy at. I wrote before about this , and of how his Mom died at around 60 years old, I am not happy to call sitting watching T.V or playing video games a life. I have so many interests and friends that I could be busy most of the time, and I also have wrote about how many things I have left to do in life.
So again , how do I deal with this.
I pray in earnest for him, I try not to nag a whole lot about his health, I just wish he would wake up. I write about this personal side of my life because it is a cause of deep frustration and a major block to my success. In no way will I let his attitude stop me, I just wish the man who he could be would grab a hold of him and make him see that there is a future.
I really can't deal with this right now, I am going to concentrate on what MY future holds, and see where it takes me. The first Dr.I saw only gave me three years, so I guess hes optimistic about giving me five years to live. WOW!
My Grandma died at 60 too from Diabetes, but my little dynamo Mom is 68 years old. still working everyday and planning vacations, and yes she too has Diabetes. But its what is in your mind about where you can go and what you can do with your life. If I die tomorrow or thirty years from now I want to know that I lived my life to the fullest, had great friends and memory's, and gave back something to this world.
No body or no disease is going to get the best of me!
Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
My Mom, a Dynamo, and a fighter. An inspiration in my life!
Monday, March 5, 2012
Some interesting thoughts about where I am headed on this plan.
There are some things going on with me now that I am in the second month of my Super Foods Plan, My energy is really improving, but so is my outlook on life. My brain is on fire. I am starting to open my eyes up to some new thoughts and ideas. I also found out something startling to me.
When I began to meditate and was counting backwards I found that I counted, 10 9 8 7 5 6 4 3 2 1. again and again, until I slowed down and really thought it out.
I was talking to some friends about this and I recalled that about two years ago I thought I might have had a mini stroke. I had a pain tear through me from the top of my head, and what I though was strange was that my tongue went numb for a while. After that happened for a while it seemed to me I stuttered a lot when trying to talk. I did some research and found that is a sign of stroke. And no, I did not see a Dr. Very Dumb, but I do not have insurance, and every health disaster can wipe you out, like my thousands of dollar kidney infection! When you do not have health insurance you react differently then people who have insurance. Many people die in that state that could have been saved I am sure.
Anyhow, I thought the number sequencing was strange and could be why I don't handle money or numbers well. This is why even though my brain seems too be really coming awake, I am really advocating taking some time out for the meditation. I found out something about myself that maybe I can work on and improve.
I often pray for Spiritual Health, Personal Health, And Financial help. I went with my friends last night to a class on finances, that they invited me to, at a Christian Church. I was open to going and listening, A big change for me because I have lived my life being as stupid about money as I was of my own health issues, sweep it all under the rug, live in denial and hope for the best.
I call this way of living "FREE FALLING INTO THE HAND OF GOD"
That is O.K but I think God wants more from us. I think God gives us the boat, and the oars, and even the water, but we have to row. He gives us FREEWILL I believe, but can we work with him to build a better life? I believe we can.
That is why LIFE CHANGING takes all that we have in ourselves, and our faith in God to make it to where we really want to be. One thing I know is that we need Faith especially for those of us who have admitted weakness and are on a succeed and fail roller coaster ride.
So as my energy increases and my thoughts become more clear, I hope that I can go into the second half stronger and more focused, and able to live up to the potential that I know is in me!
Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
When I began to meditate and was counting backwards I found that I counted, 10 9 8 7 5 6 4 3 2 1. again and again, until I slowed down and really thought it out.
I was talking to some friends about this and I recalled that about two years ago I thought I might have had a mini stroke. I had a pain tear through me from the top of my head, and what I though was strange was that my tongue went numb for a while. After that happened for a while it seemed to me I stuttered a lot when trying to talk. I did some research and found that is a sign of stroke. And no, I did not see a Dr. Very Dumb, but I do not have insurance, and every health disaster can wipe you out, like my thousands of dollar kidney infection! When you do not have health insurance you react differently then people who have insurance. Many people die in that state that could have been saved I am sure.
Anyhow, I thought the number sequencing was strange and could be why I don't handle money or numbers well. This is why even though my brain seems too be really coming awake, I am really advocating taking some time out for the meditation. I found out something about myself that maybe I can work on and improve.
I often pray for Spiritual Health, Personal Health, And Financial help. I went with my friends last night to a class on finances, that they invited me to, at a Christian Church. I was open to going and listening, A big change for me because I have lived my life being as stupid about money as I was of my own health issues, sweep it all under the rug, live in denial and hope for the best.
I call this way of living "FREE FALLING INTO THE HAND OF GOD"
That is O.K but I think God wants more from us. I think God gives us the boat, and the oars, and even the water, but we have to row. He gives us FREEWILL I believe, but can we work with him to build a better life? I believe we can.
That is why LIFE CHANGING takes all that we have in ourselves, and our faith in God to make it to where we really want to be. One thing I know is that we need Faith especially for those of us who have admitted weakness and are on a succeed and fail roller coaster ride.
So as my energy increases and my thoughts become more clear, I hope that I can go into the second half stronger and more focused, and able to live up to the potential that I know is in me!
Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
Sunday, March 4, 2012
About this homeless guy I know....
May I write about something I feel compassionate about?
I know this homeless guy, I guess hes kinda of like a throwback to a Hippie, at least some people say that. He has not cut his hair in a while, his dressing style is a little strange, but hes clean. He is well loved by his friends, but some people don't want him around them because of the company he keeps. He loves people that other people would just as soon stay away from, and he does not have any sort of real job. I guess he is being taken care of by those people he stays with. If you ever got the chance to hear him speak you would be amazed, Sometimes when he is on the corner or sitting in the park, he just starts talking, He has some really hard things to say about the Rich people, and responsibility. He always manages to draw a crowd, but sometimes the police tell him to get moving, and all of the people who love him have to go home, but if they get the chance to speak to him, they all come back around. One of the things that he said speaking at a local rally, was that we are just too attached to our things, and if we love our things more then people, and when that happens it is a bad thing, because people are the most important part of life. He even went further and said it is almost impossible for the wealthy to go to heaven, That really upset some people. Some of the local religious leaders are trying to shut him down, but some people are talking about maybe a book deal with him, so maybe that would help his homeless situation out, but I think he probably would give most of that away if he practiced what he preaches. His most controversial thing that he likes to talk about is how we should not judge anybody, and that everyone is our neighbor. " You mean them!" Somebody asked him once, he said " Love your Neighbor as yourself and do not cast judgement" He always talks like that!. Sometimes he seems a little sad, I think his situation is difficult on him sometimes, but he prays a lot and has a lot of faith in God. You get the feeling he thinks he is not going to be around too long. I hope he does not go away too soon, I would want everybody to learn his message about Love and Tolerance, and this all coming from a homeless guy! I have really learned a lot from him, and its really funny but I just can't get enough of talking with him, and hearing him talk to the other people who like to listen to him, a lot of really sick people, and other people who live at the local homeless shelter, like to gather around him. he is a really amazing guy and I wish everybody gets the chance to know him before he has to move on.
Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
I know this homeless guy, I guess hes kinda of like a throwback to a Hippie, at least some people say that. He has not cut his hair in a while, his dressing style is a little strange, but hes clean. He is well loved by his friends, but some people don't want him around them because of the company he keeps. He loves people that other people would just as soon stay away from, and he does not have any sort of real job. I guess he is being taken care of by those people he stays with. If you ever got the chance to hear him speak you would be amazed, Sometimes when he is on the corner or sitting in the park, he just starts talking, He has some really hard things to say about the Rich people, and responsibility. He always manages to draw a crowd, but sometimes the police tell him to get moving, and all of the people who love him have to go home, but if they get the chance to speak to him, they all come back around. One of the things that he said speaking at a local rally, was that we are just too attached to our things, and if we love our things more then people, and when that happens it is a bad thing, because people are the most important part of life. He even went further and said it is almost impossible for the wealthy to go to heaven, That really upset some people. Some of the local religious leaders are trying to shut him down, but some people are talking about maybe a book deal with him, so maybe that would help his homeless situation out, but I think he probably would give most of that away if he practiced what he preaches. His most controversial thing that he likes to talk about is how we should not judge anybody, and that everyone is our neighbor. " You mean them!" Somebody asked him once, he said " Love your Neighbor as yourself and do not cast judgement" He always talks like that!. Sometimes he seems a little sad, I think his situation is difficult on him sometimes, but he prays a lot and has a lot of faith in God. You get the feeling he thinks he is not going to be around too long. I hope he does not go away too soon, I would want everybody to learn his message about Love and Tolerance, and this all coming from a homeless guy! I have really learned a lot from him, and its really funny but I just can't get enough of talking with him, and hearing him talk to the other people who like to listen to him, a lot of really sick people, and other people who live at the local homeless shelter, like to gather around him. he is a really amazing guy and I wish everybody gets the chance to know him before he has to move on.
Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
Friday, March 2, 2012
My Super Foods Shopping list.
This is a list some of the foods I have been eating, And why I eat some of them.
Beans Great fiber and Protein, low fat substitute for meat.
Apples great for digestion, substitute for toast in the morning.
Blueberrys and Berrys Excellent fiber, antioxidents, vitamins, sweet alternative to candy.
Almond milk {unsweetened} Since I have trouble with lactose,Great source of vitamin E
Raw Spinach and Broccoli, Great vitamins, fiber, and you can eat lots of it with no fat.
Braggs Apple cider vinegar, I make salad dressing with it. Very healthy
Low fat cheese, Filling source of Protein, just watch the portion No more then an ounce
Bobs Redmill Scottish Oatmeal Chewy, Fiber, Wholegrain
Natural peanut butter, Again watch the portion, excellent source of protein. I like it on Apple slices.
Tofu, Excellent source of low fat Protein
Brown Rice Whole grain,Protein low fat has more nutrients then White Rice which is stripped of its nutritional value, {As is most white food!}
Bananas, Source of Potassium, Diabetics need to watch amounts.
Popcorn, Whole grain, air popped is best.
Whole grain corn chips, Mine have flaxseeds and other healthy things in them, If you gotta snack at least make sure its nutritional
Dark Chocolate I make sure mine has 60% cocoa, and only one square a day, lots of antioxidants. Not High in sugar.
Chicken ,Turkey, Fish, Lowfat good sources of protien. Never fried!
Olive oil, and olive oil mayo. Better for your heart
Baby Carrots, Super thin ones, Good for your eyes and has good vitamins, esp for your eyes. Good to snack on.
Quinoa Pasta, this is a Super whole grain alternative to wheat.
Tomatos
Avocado, Great source of vitamin E,
Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
This is not a complete list, but you can get an idea of where I am going with this. If your mind is open to trying some of these foods, and pushing away the JUNK you should start to feel better and have more Energy. It takes some time to adjust but your body will get used to the changes and you will start enjoying trying some different ways of seeing food!
Beans Great fiber and Protein, low fat substitute for meat.
Apples great for digestion, substitute for toast in the morning.
Blueberrys and Berrys Excellent fiber, antioxidents, vitamins, sweet alternative to candy.
Almond milk {unsweetened} Since I have trouble with lactose,Great source of vitamin E
Raw Spinach and Broccoli, Great vitamins, fiber, and you can eat lots of it with no fat.
Braggs Apple cider vinegar, I make salad dressing with it. Very healthy
Low fat cheese, Filling source of Protein, just watch the portion No more then an ounce
Bobs Redmill Scottish Oatmeal Chewy, Fiber, Wholegrain
Natural peanut butter, Again watch the portion, excellent source of protein. I like it on Apple slices.
Tofu, Excellent source of low fat Protein
Brown Rice Whole grain,Protein low fat has more nutrients then White Rice which is stripped of its nutritional value, {As is most white food!}
Bananas, Source of Potassium, Diabetics need to watch amounts.
Popcorn, Whole grain, air popped is best.
Whole grain corn chips, Mine have flaxseeds and other healthy things in them, If you gotta snack at least make sure its nutritional
Dark Chocolate I make sure mine has 60% cocoa, and only one square a day, lots of antioxidants. Not High in sugar.
Chicken ,Turkey, Fish, Lowfat good sources of protien. Never fried!
Olive oil, and olive oil mayo. Better for your heart
Baby Carrots, Super thin ones, Good for your eyes and has good vitamins, esp for your eyes. Good to snack on.
Quinoa Pasta, this is a Super whole grain alternative to wheat.
Tomatos
Avocado, Great source of vitamin E,
Thanks for looking in, Mrs Cook
This is not a complete list, but you can get an idea of where I am going with this. If your mind is open to trying some of these foods, and pushing away the JUNK you should start to feel better and have more Energy. It takes some time to adjust but your body will get used to the changes and you will start enjoying trying some different ways of seeing food!
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