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Flirt Your Way to Health


I had with the Doctor today. I told him about this blog (among other things, I really didn’t show up at his office just to tell him about this place), so I may get myself into a bit of trouble, if he decides to read this. After we’d finished up, he took my paperwork to the receptionist’s desk and I waited to be called on. The young lady that called me was a fine looker – built well, meaning that she looks like can beat you up one side and down the other, and also VERY attractive.

I noticed as she was going through my paperwork that her hands were bare – no jewelry. I stuck my nose in and asked “No ring?”, and after confirmation, queried further “How’d that happen?” Life, she told me. I thought for a second and told her “Let me drop another hundred pounds and we’ll see if we can’t do something about that.”

She made a comment about her own weight and I expressed my appreciation for her physical qualities which I already mentioned above. This got her co-workers giggling and she handed me a form to sign as I gave her my new insurance card to copy.

She told me to make sure all the information on the paper was correct before signing and I took a few seconds to check it over. Seeing that everything was fine I said “Yup. Looks good to me!” That brought more laughter from her office-mates and confusion from me. I looked up and realized that she was across the room, with her back to me, bent over the copy machine.

“Oh, I uh, I meant the form is fine!” More laughter ensued. She turned around, beet red and I decided to quit before I said something REALLY dumb. She said she’d be blushing all day now, and I couldn’t help commenting on how well it matches the red scrubs she was wearing.

We all had a few more giggles, she gave me my card and I gave her the paper I’d signed, and I have to tell you – I walked out of there feeling like a million bucks!

I know laughter is supposed to be the best medicine, but I think flirting might be a damm close second!

JOKE OF THE DAY

On the way home from the Doctor, today, I was still feeling good from the aforementioned flirting, and perhaps feeling a bit froggy. As I got within about 10 minutes from the house I saw a site that is common in the Spring and the Summer – a pickup truck with a crudely made sign advertising the owner’s wares – CRABS.

I guess I couldn’t help myself as I passed his spot – I yelled out my window “Hey! I’ve got crabs too!” Probably not the first time he’s heard that, but I thank the man for feigning amusement.

TODAY’S WORKOUT

Pretty short today. Got warmed up, then basically did lap around the inside of the house for 15-20 minutes. A cooldown walk outside followed. It was short but I had things to get to and frankly, I was pretty wore out. I figured I would get some more exercise in later – I need to be walking at least twice a day, for training – but I’ve been ridiculously sore all day, to the point where I must have looked a sight to anyone peeking in the exam room at the Doctor’s office, contorting myself as I was, to try to stretch out the pain surrounding my hip.

When I got home I mentioned it to my sister’s friend, Marcie, who pointed out what I should have known – the damm weather. Once again, precipitation is playing havoc on my joints and the surrounding area – my hip being chief among the complaining bodily components. I suppose it doesn’t help that I may have overdone the stretching a bit. Well, you reap what you sow. I’ll simply have to be more careful tomorrow and schedule a walk later in the day. If I have to run through my mantra again for that second walk, or adjust it for an afternoon/evening workout, then that’s just what I’ll have to do.

TODAY’S SPECIAL

1 Fat Girl Shrinking has to endure a major setback.

I don’t think I’ve shared anything from The Running Thriver before, but she’s pretty kick-ass in her determination to physically better ourselves. Although, we all need succumb to a little indulgence now and then.

NK24/7 Delivers again (or rather, delivered about 10 days ago… sorry I’m just getting around to putting it up) with an awesome article about those processed foods that we’ve all because accustomed to. Break the pattern!

By the way, whole, dry wheatberries are about as far from processed foods as you can get.

 

SOME THINGS BEAUTIFUL

I think this shot on Photobotos (who are supplying both images, yet again. I swear, I’ll find a new source to supplement the awe they provide us with soon) defines serenity. So calm and peaceful. Love it!

This was posted yesterday and I just knew I’d have to share it.

by gendjlee on March 21, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by gendjlee on March 21, 2012

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BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH!


Apparently, there’s some law that says all bloggers must blog about certain days when they are in the current, prank on April Fools (Perhaps the Beer and Ice Cream Diet will ride again!), and blah, blah, blah (Save the Life of My Child!). Well, because I’m a wordy bastard, I will say this much about today:

“Ides” is an early label that signifies division – equal division, so that there are two halves.

Months were once built around phases of the moon, and a full moon was called the ides, because the full moon is in the middle of the lunar cycle.

In the Roman culture, two monthly days were called Ides – the 15th of some months, and the 13th of some months – interesting that one of the few days more ominous than today is Friday the 13th!

Why was the Ides so ominous? Why were there such superstitions about the day? Because it was based on the day of the full moon – when everyone goes nuts.

One probably was more likely to get murdered during a full moon than any other time, just because of the effect a full moon has on people in general (notice that the word “lunatic” is rooted in the word “lunar” – for moon).

TODAY’S WORKOUT

Today’s workout was just a stretch and warmup, with a small amount of exercise to follow. In the past week, I’ve had to deal with some issues and working out has been put on the back burner. I’ve already mentioned the reasons in the preceding blog posts (of which there were very few over the past week and a half) so I’ll spare you a repetition of the excuses. This blog is, after all, about few things – losing weight being chief among them; excuses – just the opposite.

WEEKLY WEIGH-IN

Just hopped on the scale. I’m maintaining at 456.6 lbs. Since the “shit hit the fan” (so to speak) last week, I’ve essentially put 7 pounds back on. Unimportant. The important thing is that despite the issues I had to deal with, I still ate healthy, and was as active as I could be under the circumstances. Because of that, I’m in a far better position to hop back on than I could be.

I know a lot of people hate plateaus. Not me, in fact, because of the negativity associated with the label, you generally won’t see that word used much by me. You’re welcome to use any word you like, of course, but I think the label “maintain” allows one to appreciate and respect what a plateau is and should be – welcome and healthy, as opposed to what most people view it as – not a plateau at all, but simply more of an uphill battle.

Stay tuned in the near future for a blog post about plateaus!

TODAY’S SPECIAL

Let me tell you – I have a LOT to choose from today, and really, for the next week or so. I’ll try to keep it down to three daily, and I’ll make sure at least one of them is from the current day.

In the ongoing story of SheBANGS’s weight loss, we are treated to a brief tale of motivation and discussion of two different types of events that make running fun! One includes zombies!

Natural Knowledge 24/7 shares the top ten cancer risk foods.

Also from SheBANGS come a list that ALL OF YOU SHOULD LOOK AT! This is a great reference tool for ANYONE trying to lose weight!

SOME THINGS BEAUTIFUL

The same problem I had with the specials today I also have with today’s image. So, for the next few days or so, we’ll be putting up at least 2 different images. Hey, if I get some positive feedback about it, I may even consider keeping it that way.

I’ve been wanting to put this one up since the blog posts feel by the wayside, so I’ve been saving it for my return. Take a good look, it’s quite impressive. Especially the fish.

And now, something for our mascot, Buddha!

by gendjlee on March 15, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by gendjlee on March 15, 2012

http://exercisedammit.com/2012/03/15/beware-the-ides/

The Beer and Ice Cream Diet

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I was reading up on all types of diets and this truly needs to circulate throughout the world! This is truly cheating. I'm not sure if it could be cheating on a diet or with one. But, please, read it and give thanks to the School of Physics, University of Sydney, Australia! And I thought Canada had the hands up on the whole beer thing.

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I've been working on a blog post for today, but I'm also working the one I lost yesterday, which I intend to post Monday. Then I ran across this. MINDBLOWING. This SOUNDS like it could work! And if not, it's certainly an amusing idea.
by gendjlee on February 25, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by gendjlee on February 25, 2012

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