tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242481834996825282024-02-18T19:30:22.121-08:00A Healthy Transformation~Sam~http://www.blogger.com/profile/14767500943676790462noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-424248183499682528.post-64945690247045989422017-05-07T16:21:00.001-07:002017-05-07T16:21:22.398-07:00Just a little catching up to do.....Here's my weekly summary, thanks to the Samsung Health app:<br /><br />Average daily steps (ones that I MEASURE on my walks at the track) 7382<br />
<br />
Average daily calorie intake: 720<br />
<br />
Average calories burned: 2188<br /><br />Average daily sleep duration: 7 hr. 44 min.<br /><br />Average carb intake: 59.5 grams<br /><br />Average BP: 120/84<br />
<br />
Average blood glucose: 105 mg/dl<br />
<br />
Now, I'm working on lowering my blood glucose (STILL!) and getting some more steps in!<br /><br /><br /><br />~Sam~http://www.blogger.com/profile/14767500943676790462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-424248183499682528.post-52146434414349934662017-04-16T11:09:00.001-07:002017-04-16T11:09:26.098-07:00Weekly Summary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAoRSHsaqAbdW1yI2oj-X-UgHw3cWqSA_aUaRDm-OaHGx-vT8imS-d6Xvqjh0eJbfFH0gyFzxve8zkJ4iQVQi_uWDMboMz3z0bmk3T8ht8gYTh7xWRIrwCVAXecKuJ9gw4f2KxiPlaySnh/s1600/SHealth_14_08_31_060.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAoRSHsaqAbdW1yI2oj-X-UgHw3cWqSA_aUaRDm-OaHGx-vT8imS-d6Xvqjh0eJbfFH0gyFzxve8zkJ4iQVQi_uWDMboMz3z0bmk3T8ht8gYTh7xWRIrwCVAXecKuJ9gw4f2KxiPlaySnh/s320/SHealth_14_08_31_060.png"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4sdpTmLZ7D5ZSeAZcxch0x3Kp4wmsMrZ1BulInEeyRzyT1fgXgrJVSMqJjTBrtY35lZYuWyGIO9DaBnpj_QI5akmLHcT-fA3-XEkbjAFuwS20dAhMCPKvsqHSHmdWe2T8tmI33XznJA44/s1600/SHealth_14_08_31_333.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4sdpTmLZ7D5ZSeAZcxch0x3Kp4wmsMrZ1BulInEeyRzyT1fgXgrJVSMqJjTBrtY35lZYuWyGIO9DaBnpj_QI5akmLHcT-fA3-XEkbjAFuwS20dAhMCPKvsqHSHmdWe2T8tmI33XznJA44/s320/SHealth_14_08_31_333.png"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpxg8NtUZmugVBQGVn_Qa6YEeHuOcWLPDITrqIaHiXRdVcUARDPY49XQGB9EOqawjo6Gbda_7glMLNitcMDHKjiDR_ZhPk3Q1IEMSFtALCvufgeByj0f7-Ue701qUSA9CV9h-oEObTB4pR/s1600/SHealth_14_08_31_612.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpxg8NtUZmugVBQGVn_Qa6YEeHuOcWLPDITrqIaHiXRdVcUARDPY49XQGB9EOqawjo6Gbda_7glMLNitcMDHKjiDR_ZhPk3Q1IEMSFtALCvufgeByj0f7-Ue701qUSA9CV9h-oEObTB4pR/s320/SHealth_14_08_31_612.png"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPKP2R71dEgg-tfqf7JpOTZSah2vAGBOQTpUpl-s8n7a9POGtYaZFSmz39BpGAdsbG-li6x5DuOC37lqMDDFEUJXZoS9ITm-yb4SNy83EJuqixZWH5rKbuWPqry9Bgxroc_IsDxcvQYph/s1600/SHealth_14_08_31_849.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPKP2R71dEgg-tfqf7JpOTZSah2vAGBOQTpUpl-s8n7a9POGtYaZFSmz39BpGAdsbG-li6x5DuOC37lqMDDFEUJXZoS9ITm-yb4SNy83EJuqixZWH5rKbuWPqry9Bgxroc_IsDxcvQYph/s320/SHealth_14_08_31_849.png"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbA7rBxH1CuGI73F4gFei1JRuRUCnX9JIaEqPQc3T73DDm1ArmgpmPZ-UzeoP-farklYz7RGE9wTO9JQ4BV2d0tKRP-_uEbYKdvE7WUgKeX9Bxnx25SXyp1jhwS3KzaU8Uk_2mcpyZq6-W/s1600/SHealth_14_08_32_077.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbA7rBxH1CuGI73F4gFei1JRuRUCnX9JIaEqPQc3T73DDm1ArmgpmPZ-UzeoP-farklYz7RGE9wTO9JQ4BV2d0tKRP-_uEbYKdvE7WUgKeX9Bxnx25SXyp1jhwS3KzaU8Uk_2mcpyZq6-W/s320/SHealth_14_08_32_077.png"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjueCeXYSI0lfE_sz0ZflUmGmEfsv8no4bN4D_ehAakta_WjFaHxblBmPOtxXlNIVmQhVpo3y-BWRqfeqx_Np4S8iPrHXOL4H4DbEdDkIOFY6U17c8o2CIuC59BcKsVM8T9RpVlpBFVGzDe/s1600/SHealth_14_08_32_307.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjueCeXYSI0lfE_sz0ZflUmGmEfsv8no4bN4D_ehAakta_WjFaHxblBmPOtxXlNIVmQhVpo3y-BWRqfeqx_Np4S8iPrHXOL4H4DbEdDkIOFY6U17c8o2CIuC59BcKsVM8T9RpVlpBFVGzDe/s320/SHealth_14_08_32_307.png"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzLDmYR20cmQjLwp173cC8iKEN94HwGo2Zpi_rbPC4v9U1EUNTNT_KHFBM9P0uUno9fX8iBb6LBhL2gYcTmjG4v_wPXOmqt8i1aykqcfmfsEeZ7kPzX_IS2Qkl2Rk0z-IzWFCajTaIfiuH/s1600/SHealth_14_08_32_533.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzLDmYR20cmQjLwp173cC8iKEN94HwGo2Zpi_rbPC4v9U1EUNTNT_KHFBM9P0uUno9fX8iBb6LBhL2gYcTmjG4v_wPXOmqt8i1aykqcfmfsEeZ7kPzX_IS2Qkl2Rk0z-IzWFCajTaIfiuH/s320/SHealth_14_08_32_533.png"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj129za_bbUtd0iEdyOZswQ6RH2bA8luyyP5BmuqiZtZwLAWd3SVaMAimv-w-DKLKeMviKrJQhYX0_sa729TVTKuZClyUKBtmHEeRTqzDicQ_8uPFIjKwK7GAUnxjbvgMhyeqRxitHWJbzS/s1600/SHealth_14_08_32_771.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj129za_bbUtd0iEdyOZswQ6RH2bA8luyyP5BmuqiZtZwLAWd3SVaMAimv-w-DKLKeMviKrJQhYX0_sa729TVTKuZClyUKBtmHEeRTqzDicQ_8uPFIjKwK7GAUnxjbvgMhyeqRxitHWJbzS/s320/SHealth_14_08_32_771.png"> </a> </div>~Sam~http://www.blogger.com/profile/14767500943676790462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-424248183499682528.post-54610443711985765782017-04-15T16:34:00.001-07:002017-04-15T16:34:19.380-07:00Tomorrow Will Be 30 Days..........since I first went to my new PCP.<br /><br />After doing a check-up, refilling my meds, doing blood work....I came outta there feeling like shit.<br /><br />For 2 or 3 days, I felt like total HELL....even had to leave work early one day.<br /><br />.............................<br /><br />Since then, my body has gotten accustomed to the meds (somewhat) and with watching what I eat and doing my morning walks, I'm proud to announce:<br /><br />03/16: BP - 184/116 <br />
04/15: BP - 117/90<br />
<br />
Blood glucose level: 03/16 100 - 180 range<br />
04/15 80 - 120 range<br />
<br />
Weight 03/16: 243 pounds<br /> 04/15...............................................<br /><br /><br />..........................................<br /><br />Wait for it..................................................<br /><br />..........................................................<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">218 pounds!!!</span></b><br /><br />The BEST part of this whole thing? I FEEL GREAT!!! I can do a 15-minute mile walking!! And I LOOK FORWARD to my walks!!<br /><br />Thanks for the support! And remember...If I can do it, YOU CAN, TOO!<br />
<br />
<br />~Sam~http://www.blogger.com/profile/14767500943676790462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-424248183499682528.post-51596586595394199942017-04-11T15:02:00.003-07:002017-04-11T15:02:51.296-07:00A GREAT DAY.....Or So I Thought...Went to the track this morning, and thanks to my friend Mandi for suggesting some new music to walk to, I <b>BOOKED </b>it around the track. Easily a personal best!<br /><br />After my walk, I went home and had my usual breakfast - a "braised" egg, a slice of canadian bacon, and my cup of coffee. Checked my numbers and they were all <b>GOOD</b>!!<br /><br />Then, to work......<br /><br />Really good, productive day. Finished reorganizing the stockroom and the display cabinet we keep 50 mls in, and the afternoon was <b>VERY</b> steady!<br /><br />Bossman coming in to close.....4:00? Not there.<br /><br />4:15 he shows up, then proceeds to tell me about <b>EVERY</b> sale he had the night before. Now, here's the thing that has irked me.....<br /><br />When I went salaried, I told him I "wanted" to get out of there close to 4:00 so I could get my afternoon walk in, get home and shower, fix supper, and eat.<br /><br />Needless to say.....his tardiness and "gift-of-gab" cost me 45 minutes! So, that would make me having supper at around 7:00 - <b>much too late for me.</b> <br /><br />We <b>WILL</b> have to talk. Salaried or not, unless he pays my insurance, <b>I'M</b> going to take care of my health!~Sam~http://www.blogger.com/profile/14767500943676790462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-424248183499682528.post-90024513312686508382017-04-09T15:53:00.000-07:002017-04-09T15:53:07.077-07:00Walking TipsWhen I started my walks, I loaded a bunch of songs into my mp3 player and set out. <br /><br />Which was all fine and good, until I realized that my "Healthy Pace" steps (ones that help you lose weight) was too low.<br /><br />Took me a week to figure out that some of the music I was walking to, was toooooo slow (Uptown Funk!) So, I reloaded songs and hit the track again.<br /><br />Today I realized, I had two <b>REALLY</b> fast paced steps one after another and I about had a coronary.<br /><br />Sooooooooo......I've got to reload my mp3 with a correct blend of fast-paced and <b>REALLY</b> fast-paced songs to walk to.<br /><br />Once I get it down, I'll let you know. <br /><br /><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">BTW.....it's disco heavy!<br /><br /></span></i></b>~Sam~http://www.blogger.com/profile/14767500943676790462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-424248183499682528.post-37350850006432482242017-04-09T15:05:00.001-07:002017-04-09T15:05:19.313-07:00Weekly summary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi38tLZ2bO8xTc4n1DGsRZC8OVI1_co5u6Q0mC3anMgJZJBnIM1QzAuwH_-O234jOMmQCVdITHNo9Mwg_9iWv6WMED3PNLv5zk23SML3ETAX_gBySHt52HbCQpBkmW3wIVNQPEn_Cpcd0zE/s1600/SHealth_18_04_42_993.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi38tLZ2bO8xTc4n1DGsRZC8OVI1_co5u6Q0mC3anMgJZJBnIM1QzAuwH_-O234jOMmQCVdITHNo9Mwg_9iWv6WMED3PNLv5zk23SML3ETAX_gBySHt52HbCQpBkmW3wIVNQPEn_Cpcd0zE/s320/SHealth_18_04_42_993.png"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNvfKcgTZ9qsG8Ou5e62oNd-mUQtA7mtiH2HVN1jTtkq05ROmwMOEXfSDYiY6_trsWOOlsKL8OeZy3F-3ZvlpW9tj8l02Vh9FgNL1c9KvbEp-reozmL-fumX7D3S6MG0NI6muWIiNO97Kr/s1600/SHealth_18_04_43_248.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNvfKcgTZ9qsG8Ou5e62oNd-mUQtA7mtiH2HVN1jTtkq05ROmwMOEXfSDYiY6_trsWOOlsKL8OeZy3F-3ZvlpW9tj8l02Vh9FgNL1c9KvbEp-reozmL-fumX7D3S6MG0NI6muWIiNO97Kr/s320/SHealth_18_04_43_248.png"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFVN2fhFh1Zz2TEbuMuP23vQvScHYYfLMnXExzOB4ADa3UlYbG3xqZc5Dj0W5JpD5y13AeNxds0TUp0pH6tjL17afxIAIhgE_zS9D_LjFmjDv2v3Ej-XK123yIP58loVLHLZd5cSd2T-Ma/s1600/SHealth_18_04_43_519.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFVN2fhFh1Zz2TEbuMuP23vQvScHYYfLMnXExzOB4ADa3UlYbG3xqZc5Dj0W5JpD5y13AeNxds0TUp0pH6tjL17afxIAIhgE_zS9D_LjFmjDv2v3Ej-XK123yIP58loVLHLZd5cSd2T-Ma/s320/SHealth_18_04_43_519.png"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOILpNvSoM_wZNr0WaMFSulzKEneLIYsSziR4OlPKYcYH9e4gPGBokZQs8UQlsakUpU_wyPLkvByrVuzm7Bb2uytHIY6u-lmXp0r4m62FIVSJMLsV6M2uVdqFpUlSzSUHv21jgdR8CGnPM/s1600/SHealth_18_04_43_768.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOILpNvSoM_wZNr0WaMFSulzKEneLIYsSziR4OlPKYcYH9e4gPGBokZQs8UQlsakUpU_wyPLkvByrVuzm7Bb2uytHIY6u-lmXp0r4m62FIVSJMLsV6M2uVdqFpUlSzSUHv21jgdR8CGnPM/s320/SHealth_18_04_43_768.png"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSabQbQiNPXyVah04EQeyAtaRNaJ9yHy2n6Gqt6KlKPkEGE2TFtpvkLznwgOMdJ2dukYpmOGKZajNLstOa_K4XjZJHt-FdG0Yf60neoDMBtNzk8Nvpt7nsLVldsUn5_RfgknoBJmCxNy7N/s1600/SHealth_18_04_44_008.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSabQbQiNPXyVah04EQeyAtaRNaJ9yHy2n6Gqt6KlKPkEGE2TFtpvkLznwgOMdJ2dukYpmOGKZajNLstOa_K4XjZJHt-FdG0Yf60neoDMBtNzk8Nvpt7nsLVldsUn5_RfgknoBJmCxNy7N/s320/SHealth_18_04_44_008.png"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3h9c1xSMmvkq7MApCd0c2PcNN9h3P3sTeF6ejYa6UdCi8zcwq-YiN6Q2z3LVnCtr5MwL1A6pt9rvRgFXyUS4P1Ygon75QX8Nj6IY-4D0NK-9J2o_KtY5aXvNr8NAwxfO9vf7Za4ElBAFR/s1600/SHealth_18_04_44_235.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3h9c1xSMmvkq7MApCd0c2PcNN9h3P3sTeF6ejYa6UdCi8zcwq-YiN6Q2z3LVnCtr5MwL1A6pt9rvRgFXyUS4P1Ygon75QX8Nj6IY-4D0NK-9J2o_KtY5aXvNr8NAwxfO9vf7Za4ElBAFR/s320/SHealth_18_04_44_235.png"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfIZ0s6dAftvNmU6G7IJVXZkQySAOe4U18yq64YaZq6so9Pmq8ln8BH3wm4CkJTcKbpbNxQCvTaW9opiYcYwmb3r-YHlX26RJszopjXGMTrGA022S8hq6RZJWYybxy6fBlkQmgYrQd81E/s1600/SHealth_18_04_44_479.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfIZ0s6dAftvNmU6G7IJVXZkQySAOe4U18yq64YaZq6so9Pmq8ln8BH3wm4CkJTcKbpbNxQCvTaW9opiYcYwmb3r-YHlX26RJszopjXGMTrGA022S8hq6RZJWYybxy6fBlkQmgYrQd81E/s320/SHealth_18_04_44_479.png"> </a> </div>~Sam~http://www.blogger.com/profile/14767500943676790462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-424248183499682528.post-1069822195103019732017-04-07T15:37:00.000-07:002017-04-07T15:37:20.007-07:00Back With A VengenanceDealing with personal issues, so I haven't posted in a few days, so here's a recap:<br /><br />I'm averaging 800 - 1000 consumed calories per day. Now, DON'T think that number is too low, because I eat/snack frequently and I'm NEVER hungry. I'm just consuming more nutritional things - AND tons of water!<br /><br />MEASURED calories burned (sleep and steps) is running around 800 - 1000 a day, also. So ANYTHING I do extra only adds to the calories being burned.<br /><br />I'm AVERAGING 40% carbs (it's that damned YOGURT!), 7% fat, and 53% protein.<br /><br />Blood pressure average - 123/82<br />
<br />
I'm STILL out of glucose strips because I ordered the WRONG ones from Ebay.....but new ones will be here soon.<br /><br />I'm holding back telling you what my weight loss is until the 16th - a month from when I went to the Doctor.<br /><br />Keep on truckin'!~Sam~http://www.blogger.com/profile/14767500943676790462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-424248183499682528.post-76735451312269263012017-04-05T06:34:00.001-07:002017-04-05T06:34:15.338-07:00April 4 RecapI was too tired last night to update my journal, plus I had to work a double-shift and it was late, so here's a quick breakdown:<br /><br />Sleep calories burned: <b>540</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
Step calories burned (AM walk): <b>264</b><br />
Steps taken: 4691 - 4652 at "Healthy pace"<br />
Distance: 2.32 miles<br /><i>Keep in mind, I'm ONLY counting my steps during my daily walks at the track.</i><br />
<i><br /></i>
Meal calories:<br />
Breakfast: <b>167</b><br />
AM snack: 0<br />
Lunch: <b>146</b><br />
Afternoon snack: <b>176</b><br />
Supper: <b>208</b><br />
Evening snack: <b>120</b><br />
Water consumed: 12 8 oz. glasses<br />
Intake summary: 27% carbs, 35% fat, 38% protein<br />
<br />
Oxygen in the blood: 98%<br />
BP average: 115/77<br />
<br />
MEASURED calories burned: 804<br />
Food calories consumed: 817<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Thanks for playing along! </i></span></b><br />
<br />
<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b><br /></b>
<br />
<br />~Sam~http://www.blogger.com/profile/14767500943676790462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-424248183499682528.post-87623923307664762662017-04-03T15:59:00.000-07:002017-04-03T16:01:57.266-07:00April 3Sleep: 10 PM - 5:30 AM<br />
Calories used: 597 (Who knew so many calories are burned while asleep?)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
At the track at 5:55 AM....walked 5 laps - 2500+ steps at "Healthy" pace.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cool down - 1 16.9 oz. Daisani water: 0 calories<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">7 AM:</span></b><br />
Breakfast - 1 egg over easy, 1 strip of bacon, 1 8 oz. cup of coffee w/cream and sugar: 209 calories<br />
Oxygen level: 99%<br />
Heart rate: 99 bpm<br />
Blood pressure: 123/84<br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">9 AM:</span></b><br />
1 16.9 oz. Daisani water: 0 calories<br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">10:30 AM:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Chobani nonfat greek yogurt and 1 16.9 oz. Aquafina water: 100 calories<br /><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">12 Noon:</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup grilled squash, 1/4 quesadilla with chicken and 1 TBSP sour cream, 1 16.9 oz. Aquafina water: 234 calories</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">3 PM: </span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 16.9 oz. Aquafina water: 0 calories.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7 PM: </b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tossed salad w/grilled chicken and light Italian dressing, 20 oz. Lipton Brisk Tea/Lemonade:<br />370 calories</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><b>9 PM:</b><span style="font-size: small;">10 salted-in-shell pistachios and 1 16.9 oz. Aquafina water: 30 calories.</span><b>Total caloric intake: 1043!!<br /><br />Caloric goal: 1500!</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
~Sam~http://www.blogger.com/profile/14767500943676790462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-424248183499682528.post-14827183263923116402017-04-02T15:07:00.002-07:002017-04-02T15:08:37.019-07:00Let's Turn Back the Clock a Little.......On March 16th, 2017, I went to my new primary care physician - Deanna Hensley - at Medical Care LLC in Johnson City. Mainly, I went to get back on my bp meds.....but I didn't realize how bad off I actually was.<br />
<br />
I weighed in at 243.6 pounds. Once they were able to get my blood pressure DOWN, they finally read it at 186/116!!<br />
<br />
Lab work came back with elevated cholesterol and mild diabetes. They advised me to watch my diet and exercise more......*sigh*......EXERCISE? REALLY?<br />
<br />
Well, ok.<br />
<br />
Meds prescribed:<br />
<br />
Hydrocholorothiazide - 25 mg - 1x daily<br />
Lisinopril - 20 mg - 1x daily<br />
Metformin - 500 mg - 2x daily with meals<br />
Simvastatin - 40 mg - 1x daily at bedtime<br />
<br />
Within a week, I lost 10 lbs. Probably fluid....<br />
<br />
So, I started monitoring my blood glucose levels and checking my bp more frequently.<br />
<br />
Glucose levels have spiked at 188 in these past few weeks and have gotten as low as 72.<br />
<br />
BP is running around 135/95, depending on the time of day and activity.<br />
<br />
I've been taking my dog on walks around the track. At first, we only did 4 laps. Then, we gradually increased it. <br />
<br />
Today, we have walked 9062 steps - 8780 being at a "Healthy" pace......total of 4.38 miles. And I burned 413 calories.<br />
<br />
Food intake so far:<br />
<br />
Breakfast: 250 calories.<br />
Morning snack: 0 (Bottled water)<br />
Lunch: 0 (Bottled water - because I wasn't hungry!)<br />
Afternoon snack: 80<br />
Supper: 640 calories<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />~Sam~http://www.blogger.com/profile/14767500943676790462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-424248183499682528.post-27505264095846974012017-04-02T14:42:00.002-07:002017-04-02T14:42:51.934-07:00My New JournalSince I'm REALLY trying to be more health-conscious....I've decided to create an online journal to keep up with all the statistics that I need to. That way, they'll all be in ONE place.<br /><br />I will appreciate ALL comments, input, support, AND criticism!~Sam~http://www.blogger.com/profile/14767500943676790462noreply@blogger.com0