Hello Everyone! I know it's been a long while...again....since I have written in my blog. Been a little busy.
My wonderful son, Charles, has been helping me work out on a daily basis. I do not know if you've heard of it, but it's called P90X. X is for EXTREME! And the guy means it! We do a different workout everyday. One day will be Plyometrics, which is jump training, one day we do an hour and a half of yoga, one day we concentrate on working our shoulders and backs....you get the idea. You have to keep your body guessing at what your making it do. Everyday I do it, the next day, I am sore. But its all good, right? I cannot say, however, that my body has changed. I know my muscles are stronger, but I don't notice any wieght loss or definition. We've been at it for about 8 weeks now and Charles has seen some definite body changes. He actually has "six-pack" abs, no kidding! His shoulders and chest have blown up! he works at it really hard and gives me just the right amount of grief to keep me moving.
I will admit, though, that I tend not to follow the diet plan. I eat healthy, no doubt about that, but I have not followed the programs suggested meal plan. This is my problem, I suppose.
I like to eat! I plan on keeping the workout in my daily routine, no doubt.
On another front, to let you in on what else has been going on, we went on our elk hunt a couple of weeks ago. There were four of us on the tag and we scored 3 out of 4! Woo hoo! We each have a story about it but I am not so sure anyone wants to hear the gory details here. Suffice it to say, Charles scored his first big game on American soil and we are happy to once again have our freezer full of our favorite meat!
The hunt was an experience. I didn't score my elk until the end. We had to do some hiking up and down some mountain terrain and I have to tell you, if it hadn't been for the workouts I do with Charles, I truly believe I would have had a hard time of it. As it was, I hiked with a backpack full of meat (over 30 lbs, for sure!) and I didn't seem to lose my breath like I used to. Now that I know what the problem is and am doing what I need to do to take care of myself, I think it was actually easier!
Heart disease is a bummer, to say the least. Living with it can be a drag. But I am not going to stop living because of it. I am determined to enjoy things in spite of it. Like the elk hunts and such.
And the up-coming hike! I know I can do this but I am not stupid either. I know it makes people raise their eyebrows. I can see the doubt in their eyes when I bring it up. But, I have committed to it and will do my best to make it happen.
My sister Amy and I have collaberated a bit on an idea. She has graciously agreed to do some paintings and auction them off for the Heart disease campaign. You can visit her gallery in Dahlonega, GA or visit her website at http://www.hummingbirdlaneartgallery.com/ . I do not know if she has any of the paintings posted but I will be sure to let you know when that happens. As the details of the auction or sale are worked out, I'll be telling you about that as well! If and when you do visit her gallery, be sure to tell her and her husband, Todd, that I sent you!
I have also gotten support from a dear friend of ours in San Diego. His name is Kevin and he has provided a web-page on his company's website to support my hike! How wonderful is that? He posted the letter I wrote explaining everything and even wrote a little blurb for me. I cannot thank him enough for the exposure and the support! The whole company now has access to help! Thank you a million times over, Kevin!
Last night, right before I went to bed, I actually made a list of topics for this. As Amy and Alexandra have pointed out, its important to keep this blog up to date. So, I'm thinking that now that time is growing short, I will be posting more often. Maybe even twice a week. It won't be as elaborate as Alexandra's, but it will be from me and my heart.
Your support has meant the world to me and I hope that has the time draws nearer, I can entice more and more people to help make this happen. I have edited my list a little so be sure to check it out!
Keep your heart healthy!
