The Taz Report

Well I have been exercising and dieting (hate that word!) for a full week now, and things are going pretty good. I’m averaging walking 4 miles a day, and my clothes are fitting looser. The exercise is getting better. How does exercise get better? I am able to walk further faster and the short jogging stints are getting longer. I was even able to use the truck to pull myself up like getting on a horse. I really can tell a huge difference in just the week I’ve been walking.

Took the pups out this afternoon – went to a couple different boat landings on the river, and they came home exhausted. I’m pretty tuckered out myself. Almost no sleep last night because Robbie has the flu. Didn’t know what it was then, I just worried he would be in trouble at work.

I was hoping I could start riding my bike some over the next couple weeks, but dang!! February just returned with a vengeance. It is supposed to get down to 29 tonight, 32 tomorrow night, and rain almost every day. And I’ve been acting like it is already summer.

Wayne and Sandra came today – Wayne was checking out my tractor to give me a quote on fixing it right. They stayed a couple hours, and it was cool in the breeze even then. He didn’t seem to think it is a lost cause… maybe I can afford to get it fixed “functional.” I wasn’t sure they would make it especially since I told them Robbie is sick. But they came anyway. Hopefully the tractor can be ‘right’ this summer.

Well, this morning my sugar is back down to 89. Where I want it to be. I thought you said it was 89 a few days ago? Well, then I had a rainy day with very little walking PLUS I splurged – just a little. I had a tub of yogurt. YUM – lotsa carbs. Didn’t eat 3 meals, so I thought I could swing it.

Not.

Today I walked over 4.5 miles – and stuck to the plan (mostly). I did eat an apple this morning. They are so-o-o-oo good – Envy apples are crisp and sweet and juicy, and I just can’t bear the thought of them being tossed out because I won’t eat carbs. In the morning we will see if I bounced the sugar back up – I’m hoping the timing (before lunch) plus the extra walking made a difference.

Tomorrow is supposed to be a drizzly day, but I’m still hoping to get a LOT of outside stuff taken care of. My roses are greening up – if it turns to winter, they will not be pleased I’m sure. Also have tulips coming up all over the place. Not sure the Rose of Sharon plants all survived, but some of them look as if they are trying to bud. Almost afraid to look at the oak trees I planted last fall. I think I kept them watered enough, but we will see in a few weeks.

Today was a little cool to start — and PLUMB foggy! I walked 2.5 miles this morning – came in and took a shower and headed to Frances’ house. ON MY MOTORCYCLE!! It’s February and warm enough to ride to work. Got home early and walked another almost 2 miles. I’m five days in now –  away from the sugar successfully.

I had my first REAL hunger pangs today, and it was kinda weird. I fixed fajitas and refried beans with cheese sauce for lunch. Well, that’s what Robbie had. I ate the beef and onion/pepper/mushroom stir fry. No bread. No beans. No cheese. I had a full serving, but once I finished eating my tummy started growling. I was hungry AFTER eating??!? I popped a handful of grapes into my mouth (thank you, Irene) and have been fine ever since.

Played frisbee with the dogs this afternoon, and they are pooped. We’re heading to bed in a minute. Between walking and playing with dogs, its has been a very active day.

I will get there. I’m just aggravated with myself for letting myself go for the last couple years. I gotta do better from now on. This is a good start.

Well, SUGAR was 89 this morning! Woo-Hoo!

It’s raining outside – boohoo. That means my ‘walking track’ will have to be Walmart this morning. Guess where I’m headed in just a few minutes. Better than skipping my walk. On my way—- to Walmart