Life is what you make it. I don't know who first said this but I love it.
“LIFE should not be a JOURNEY to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and a well preserved body BUT RATHER TO SKID IN BROADSIDE, THOROUGHLY
USED UP, TOTALLY WORN OUT AND LOUDLY PROCLAIMING WOW WHAT A RIDE!”
To me it means live life to its fullest and play with some ink along the way. I am a Christian and God created this big ole world for our exploration and adventure.
I am a Florida native. I never get tired of a Florida Sunset.
A few years ago I had genetic testing for Cholesterol and found out that I most likely have my grandfather’s genetic makeup. He died at age 55 of a heart attack. I was put on a strict diet and given Cholesterol meds. I decided that day, that I did not want to leave this Earth before my time. I know we don’t know when that day will be but I have an incredible husband, 2 fantastic sons, awesome friends and a great family and I didn't want a bad diet to get in the way of a full life. I want to be with them as long as I can. Nor did I want to get to heaven before they were ready for me. ;)haha So I started the diet. Prior to this, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Pernicious Anemia. Flash forward a few years, latest blood work and testing indicated that I was deficient in Iron, B12 low (dh gives me weekly shots) and I have Osteopenia. I have friends and family that thought I should blog about it and my findings regarding my diet(s). That it might be helpful to me as well as them and others.
Above are the most recent pictures of my garden. I took advantage of a cloudy breezy day and worked all day in the garden yesterday. Preparing 6 more containers and planting seeds and Seedlings. Oh I did have help too. My ds shoveled dirt for me in exchange for the fruit( mulberries, Loquats and blackberries) I am growing for him and getting his racket restrung. I have hot peppers and tomatoes along with a variety of herbs that will be ready to go in the ground soon. The hardest part of the day was toting 2 and a half gallons of boiling water to my garden area so I could sterilize the soil.
Sunday was a nice and sunny day. dh and I ended up at the beach for the afternoon. We did a few miles of beach walking. IT was nice being on the motorcycle, puttering around.
Sunday I ate a crab cake for lunch and then Salmon, sweet potato, green beans and watercress for dinner. All healthy or heart healthy foods. I do not put butter on my food and the other was cooked with a touch of olive oil, garlic and onions.
Prior to working in the garden yesterday I did my 2 mile walking workout. Dh was so cute, he had a question for me but I had started my workout so he "walked" with me while asking me the question. LOL I am a tad sore today so I may give my body a rest. Dh says that with all the lifting and raking I did I should let my muscles rest. SO I will just walk to keep my momentum going.
I ate cottage cheese and pineapple yesterday for brunch and then had wings for dinner. BUT my wings were fried in Grape seed oil and there was no butter in my wing sauce. As a side we had fresh cucumber and artichoke humus.
Today is going to be COLD! windy and cloudy. I am all done with this cold weather stuff! Florida is not meant to be cold.
I do have to admit with the added iron to my vitamins and regular B12 shots by dh and even the exercise I am feeling better, having more energy and more motivation. Just wished I liked to exercise!! LOL but its benefits are showing!
Having that 3 day migraine really threw off my crafting plans. Gotta get back in that art room and start concocting! :)
Have a great day. I got to get to cleaning house and everything I didn't do yesterday.
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