Nettie 60

I saw this in the forum post by a friend and told her that I was going to use it as my motto this year.  I need New Normals in my life style.

Had to download Fox Fire this morning to get into the forum on this sight.  Think the problem is with Internet Explorer.  So this is the first New Normal for me.

My deep seeded cold is getting better but I’m by far not well yet.  Some times I blow, dark green then yellow then clear then it starts over again.  I’m still taking antibiotics.  I’ve coughed so deep that I’ve made myself sore. I’ve been running the vaporizer at night and think this is helping.

I’m off the next 4 day’s as this is my long week end.  I’m ready for it.  Today I’m doing laundry and resting. And  maybe planning some menu’s for next week.

This morning out of habit I stepped on the scale to find that I weighed 200.4 pounds.  Some of this is fluid pounds cause my ankles are swollen. I have had  ham all week  so probably to much sodium involved.

My neighbor has gone to ST Louis, MO today with her so called spiritual mom.  That’s going to be a long trip.

Think I’m going to treat myself to a chicken fried steak at lunch.  I’ve been eating soft food for a couple of weeks now due to diverticulitis but I’m going to start bringing back some fiber foods.

That’s the way I feel. Think yesterday sucked out all of my good energy.

My cold is much better today. However, last night was not good due to the cold.

Yes, I’m excited. Found out on FB today that my nephew is engaged. Doing the happy dance once more. Texted my sis to confirm it.

I’ve decided to look up Auto Immune Disease. I have thyroid, pernicious anemia and inflammation. I understand about the first two. But after doing some research on the internet, inflammation can be part of this disease also. So I’m taking steps to combat this which is mainly taking vitamins, herbs and probiotics. I think once I have my immune system built back I’ll feel better. This last sinus infection has became a full blown cold with cough and sore throat. I’m taking charge of my body. I may have some food allergies and may have some toxic chemical reactions. I’m going to ask about this. I HATE THE SINUS DRAINAGE.

Work today has been busy. I’m in charge of answering the phone for 4 departments today. It’s finally slowing down at 5 p.m.

Unfortunately I’m at work. But I’m a public servant and duty calls. It’s been relatively quiet with only 2 phone calls.

Thinking things over– I’m still not satisfied with where I’m at in weight but not willing to do that much about it. Wish there were a simple solution but there is not.I’ve come to the conclusion that this is where I’m meant to be.

I’m still on a quest to get my body healthy. That doesn’t necessarily mean weight loss. I’ve been fighting several sinus infections and I’m thinking that my immune system is down to low to fight back. My quest for 2012 is to build my immune system. This will include some of the things as weight loss but also taking vitamins and herbs.

My next goal will be to get my b12 to normal and keep it there by taking 1000mcg of b12 per day. If my uncle can do it so can I.

I’m feeling and sounding a lot better today. Still a little hoarse.

Decided to cook Christmas dinner today and take left overs for lunch tomorrow at work. The dressing turned out better than I expected. The small ham is in the oven. It’s pre cooked so all I have to do is heat it up. Mother always put a Pepsi on hers so that’s what I did. I’m going to start cooking again.

Talked to both siblings last night. My little sister is excited about her 2nd gb that’s on the way. My sister in Dallas was excited also. She’s going to her daughter’s in California. They also had a get together for the neigbor’s. They had 24 people to come. She was excited about that.
My little sister has got a job as an APN in a doctor’s office and this is the first week end that she doesn’t have to work. I’m so happy for her. She was baking ginger bread and having Her step gd and friend out to make ginger bread houses. This is what she likes to do. Told her that her gd might be a bit jealous.
Opened my box my my neice in Ca. She sent the candy cane flavored Joe-Joe’s from Trader Joe’s. Are they ever good. Also a few other tidbit’s. I have a good family.

My Dallas sister and I talked about me building my immune system. She suggested Echinasea and Vitamin C and vitamin D. I’m going to try this for the next couple of months. I’m really tired of the decadron injections and they not doing a long lasting relief. And since my thyroid and B12 were both low my immune system may also be low.

Listening to Christmas music on GMC station on tv. They have a fire place going. Finally getting into the spirit of things. What I miss most is my family this time of year.

Yep I have a full blown cold or bronchitis. Took some Bendryl and and anitibiotic last night. I’m still stuffed to the rafters but have a bit more energy. I got up this morning to declutter before M came to clean the house. I told her I was going back to bed. Heard the door alarm twice. Once was her leaving around 11.30 a.m. I slept till 1.30 p.m.

I’m so excited. A and M are expecting a baby in June. The announcement was so adorable. I’ll call my sister later this afternoon. This will be grandbaby 2.

Nothing else to report.

I’m putting the weight loss effort on hold until January.

Today while surfing the net I found watercuredotcom. Water, sodium and potassium is what I’ll be keeping up with starting today. I know from the past blood reports from the doctor that my potassium is always low and my sodium high. I want to get that equaled out. I’ve not really thought that much about all this until today. I really would like to get off my bp med and fluid pill.

Paid bills on line and in person today. Picked up my rx. Visited with my friend most of the afternoon. Haven’t done to much around the house but that’s okay. I’m gonna let my neighbor clean the house again next week. I need to start on the laundry again.

Tomorrow I’m going to eat lunch with my uncles. This makes three day’s straight of eating in resturants. The scales will surely show it.

The exercise dvd that I ordered came Wednesday. There’s only 15 minutes of Pilates. Then there is a few stretches and then it’s breathing and relaxation for the next 15 minutes. It’s very simple but I was a bit sore the next day.

I’am going to look up the diverticulitis diet on line and start following it.

No new’s is good new’s as the old saying goes. Still on my play although it’s not very healthy. but as my aunt has told me over and over a carb is a carb. But I do know this, my colon simply cannot take sugar. It irritates the diverticulum.

Still doing well on the chromium p.

I’m still trying to get in the groove of living in a routine life style.

Since I’ve started taking the mineral c—–p——- I’ve noticed that the cravings have stopped AND that I’ve not been hunting things down to eat. I’ve been on plan today. Still not eating enough veggies nor drinking enough water.

Exercise last night included a 10 minute bike ride and 15 minutes of stretching and 15 minutes Yoga. My dvd is from Peggy Crappy and it’s called Yoga for the Rest of us. Very simple moves but I feel it the next day.