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Hi F. S.
Today was an interesting day. I went in today to get trained on using my C-pap machine and it wasn’t awful. The machine is compact and easy to use (lots of automatic actions and very blind friendly). And lucky me, they even fitted me for a new mask; the one that goes over your nose only. I did have to try out a chin strap but once I get used to it I may never have to wear the thing again. (by “it” I mean the concept of keeping my mouth closed when I sleep.) I didn’t have the feeling of being smothered by the mask either. My sister got a good chuckle though. She said I looked like a had an elephant trunk hanging from my nose.
I came home and hooked it up and used it for my afternoon nap ( the one that I need to take after working out). I think I slept… must have slep because I had a nightmare that someone was standing over my bed trying to kill me. Not sure what that was about. I remember heavy breathing, but I think that was me and the machine. All in all, nightmares included, I think I can do this. I didn’t have to braille label anything and the cleaning seems quite easy. All of the things that need replacing on the machine (filters, humidifier cups, etc) will be automated for me and sent out when the time is right via the mail. So yeah, I’m good.
I’m going to increase my exercise regimen to include beginners yoga. My therapist has a class on Tuesdays that’s for those who never have taken yoga and who may not be so great at it, too. She says its for the yoga challenged. It’s a small class of about five and most are seniors. They seem to have lots of laughs in the class which is good. I’ll fit right in cause me doing yoga is going to be funny. They provide everything for you (matts, instruction etc) and you just show up and if you can, offer a donation for the instructor. My first class will be this Tuesday coming up. I'm trying to work my way up to learning to Belly dance and maybe...dare to dream...Hula.
My eating has been a little weird lately. I’m not sure what’s going on but I’ve been hungrier lately. No…no..i mean legitimately hungry. You know stomach growling and all that. I’m thinking it might be the colder weather? But I’ve had to watch myself a little more. I’ve come up with a reward system to keep my binging in check. For every time I walk away from the fridge and don’t eat the thing I want to eat at that moment in time, I get a point which will translate into cash at the end of the month (say 50 cents or $1) This cash is spendable on anything I want especially the stuff I really don’t need like Lego (I am a lego maniac. My other handle is Legolady) or kitchie gadegets and dust collectors. I’m really into teapots and naturistic things like rocks and petrified wood. Now you don’t have to buy those, but I like the crystals you can buy. So I can use my points/cash and buy that junk with no guilt feelings. After all, I earned it. And what with all the money I save on buying less food….
So, my sister located a pic of me from before I lost my weight and I’m gonna try and put it up here so you all will have an idea of just who it is you’ve been reading and chatting with. Plus, I want it to serve as my before pic as I reach my weight loss goals. Whooo Hoooo! only 2.5 lbs to go till first goal is met. My reward (I think I’ve mentioned this before) is a pair of hand crafted earrings (clip) I can’t wait. It’s been quite some time since I’ve bought some and I love hand crafted things especially jewelry. Cliptomainia.com is where I usually go, but I’m also going to see if I can find some ethnocentric ones like African or native American inspired. I’m crazy about wooden pieces or carved stone beads.
Well, I’m off to complete the last of my work out routine for today. Hope everyone is well and happy. Blessings to you all.
Diet Calendar Entries for 14 October 2016:
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1515 kcal
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Fat: 59.78g | Prot: 85.12g | Carb: 174.64g.
Breakfast: Red Bell Pepper, Original Buttery Spread, Bagel Thins - Plain, Break-Free 100% Liquid Egg Whites. Lunch: Low Fat Cottage Cheese, Funyuns Onion Flavored Rings (1.62 oz). Dinner: Just Mayo, Bagel Thins - Plain, Turkey Burger. Snacks/Other: Apple Cinnamon, Organic Sea Salt Thin & Crispy Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips, Zero Fat Black Bean Dip, Filtered Water, Honey Green Tea, 800 Chocolate Bar. more...
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5137 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 15 hours, Weight Training (moderate) - 1 hour. more...
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