Serenity

2012 Stats Christy and Joe

2012-01-01T09:22:00.000-05:00

Joe

Weight 267
Chest 49
Waist 48
Hips 50
R/bicep 16
R/thigh 24
R/calf 17

Christy

Weight    246.2
Bust    50
Waist     47
Hips    54
R/bicep 15
R/thigh 27
R/calf    19

2011 Stats

2011-01-01T09:40:00.000-05:00

New Year's Day 2011

Weight 239.8
Bust 48 1/2"
Waist 46 1/2"
Hips 53 1/2"
Thigh (left) 25"
Arm (left) 15 1/2"

2010 stats

2010-01-03T19:15:00.002-05:00

Weight 246.0
Bust 49.5
Waist 47
Hips 53
Thigh (left) 25
Calf (left) 18
Arm (left) 14.5

2/22/09

2009-02-22T09:49:00.002-05:00

Lord,

You know my mind, and how restless it is. I cannot seem to keep "still" long enough to pray. I DO pray that by writting this it will help me keep a focus on you and the things I need to do to draw closer to you and be obedient.

Teresa/Mike/Boys

Jon & Michelle

Money: butch/tooth/bills

Thankful: jobs/home/Joe/Your love

Forgiveness/Sin - Father, thank you for loving me. Thank you for being faithful in your love for me even when I am not faithful to you. Forgive me, Lord, for being selfish and self-centered and lazy. Forgive me for not spending time with you, praying and honoring you with my life, even my very thoughts. Lord, help me to be faithful in prayer, being in the word and just spending time before you. Forgive me for being afraid to give money to you. Forgive me for being a gossip and for hurting others with my words. I pray Lord, that you will use me for building up, not tearing down. Lord, especially with Josh, I pray for your guidance and grace. Lord, help me to be open to whatever will be your will concerning Josh.

January 1 2009 stats

2009-01-01T08:44:00.001-05:00

Weight 251
Bust 49 1/2"
Waist 47 1/2"
Hips 53 1/2"
Thigh (left) 24 3/4"
Calf (left) 19"
Arm (left) 15"

Sept 16, 2008 measurements

2008-09-17T21:59:00.001-04:00

50.5 Bust
46 Waist
52.5 Hips
19 Calf
14.25 bicep

245 lbs

New Year's Day 2008

2008-01-01T08:40:00.000-05:00

Weight 237.6
Bust 49"
Waist 45"
Hips 53"
Thigh (left) 24"
Calf (left) 18"
Arm (left) 16"

Wt Loss

2007-11-07T18:50:00.000-05:00

The goal is to burn 500 more calories per day than I eat.

10 times my weight = my Resting Metabolic Rate

234 x 10 = 2340 calories per day to maintain my current weight

So to lose 1 lb per week, I need to either eat 1840 per day, or move enough to burn 500 exercise calories or a combination of both.

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Exercise Calories:

People who walk daily have a lesser incidence of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other killer diseases. Not only does walking make you healthier but it also burns calories, creates psychological well being, increases metabolism, strengthens muscles, increases flexibility, improves respiratory function and helps concentration and memory.

This should give you plenty of reasons to try and walk a little each and every day. Besides that, simple physical inactivity is one of the leading causes of ill health.

Walking not only benefits you but it also benefits the Earth. By learning to walk rather than driving a car you are doing your part to help the environment by not releasing toxins into the air, which hurts the long-term stability of the planet. A short four-mile trip you take walking keeps about fifteen pounds of pollutants out of the air we breathe.

Walking also saves you money on gas and other expenses associated with your vehicle. Every time you start your car it costs you about five cents considering current gas prices. Needless to say driving anywhere adds to this enormously. Yet, most people still use their vehicles to make short trips, which could easily be made by walking. If you can even make the simple choice to walk once a week when you would normally drive you will go a long way toward making a difference both in your pocket book as well as in your life.

Walking is also a stress reducer. Stress has been proven to contribute more than any other factor to the reduction of longetivity. Walking can help reduce that stress and increase your longevity.

One of the primary reasons people decide to walk is to lose pounds.

There are some simple formulas you can use to determine how many calories are being burned according to your weight and how fast you are walking.

3.0 miles/hour (20-minute mile): Burns .027 calories/pound/minute.

3.5 miles/hour (17 minute mile): Burns .033 calories/pound/minute.

4.0 miles/hour (15 minute mile): Burns .042 calories/pound/minute.

4.5 miles/hour (13 minute mile): Burns .047 calories/pound/minute.

Take the number of calories/pound/minute you burn and multiply it by your weight and then by the number of minutes you walk.

For example, if you weigh 150 pounds and walk a 20-minute mile for 60 minutes, you multiply 150 by .027, then multiple the result (4.5) by 60. You burn 270 calories.

It is important that when you do walk that you walk at a moderate pace. Walking will do you no good if it is so leisurely that you exert no effort. A good walk should leave you moderately perspired. This ensures that you are working at an ideal intensity.

Walking is a habit like anything else. If you can create a habit of walking everyday it will contribute to a new and healthy you in the long term.

Ray Kelly is an Exercise Scientist with 15 years experience in the health and fitness industry. Sign up for his free 7 Day Weight Loss Course at Free Walking Programs and Weight Loss Tips or http://www.free-online-health.com

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So at my current weight, 20 minutes every day = 126 calories burned.

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Eat for energy:

1. Water
2.

my secret

2007-11-06T14:08:00.000-05:00

I think I'll make this blog my secret, no one else can see journal of complaints, conquests and attempt at personal reflection.

Today we had the diabetes w/s @ work.

I learned a couple of things:

-Diabetic's stomach's empty out 2x faster than normal people.
-eating fiber, fruits & veggies helps keep the food in our stomach longer and therefore, satisfied.
-We should not eat to full.

-High triglicerides are an indicator of a fatty liver, and I already know I have a fatty liver.
-One of the biggest ways to bring your HDL up to a good level is exercise.
-30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week can prevent diabetes and alzeheimer, and lower blood pressure.

-Omega 3 supplements are very helpful, but I can't remember why.

-I should be checked for my A1C at least 2x a year.

-If my waist if bigger than 35" (40" for men) I'm at risk for diabetes. If BMI is more than 30, I am obese.

-My annual exam should include an eye exam, foot exam and kidney check.

AND MOST SHOCKING:

As we gain stomach fat, it becomes it's own endocrine gland, and the cells make hormones that make me fatter and fatter!!!!

Serenity is a sketchy thing

2006-07-18T22:57:00.000-04:00

I love serenity. What is serenity?

serenity
A noun
1 repose, quiet, placidity, serenity, tranquillity, tranquility
a disposition free from stress or emotion

2 peace, peacefulness, peace of mind, repose, serenity, heartsease,
the absence of mental stress or anxiety

Is it possible? SURE. But not for long. It's slippery. Elusive. Beautiful when you have it, a struggle when you don't. I suppose the way to really look at it is, "Would I know what serenity was if I didn't have struggles that takes my serenity away?" I need struggles to appreciate the peaceful times. Plus, I don't think my personality is conducive to a calm existance at all times. Sure would be nice to have more of it though...

Here's to serenity. May you have serenity in your life today.