luella

Hi Everyone,

This morning I got up, and started my routine by making my coffee.  I put my telephones by me, and started riding my exercise bike.  Before I knew it I had gone forty minutes on the bike. 

Each day I have been trying to force myself to get some things done.  I have a list of things I write down each day, and I try to get everything done on my list.

Everytime that I get things done I feel like a weight is lifted from my shoulders.  My dryer is broke, and I have been hanging my clothes up.  My husband used to fix everything, and I am amazed at the astronomical prices that the repair people charge.  I don’t mind hanging up my clothes to dry, but towels, and blankets are nicer dried in the dryer.  The dryer isn’t an emergency, but it is nice to have it working.

I hope all of you are reaching your goals!  Take care.

                                                                                                                  Luella

Hi Everyone,

Last night I went to a grandparents class, which was very informative.  Before I went I gathered up all my recyclables, because of doing recycling I hardly have anything to put into the garbage. 

I did my shopping, and bought a big bag of skinless, boneless chicken breasts, and am going to make them into many different meals.  I am determined to get my cholesterol down.  Last week when my son-in-law came here, and he was looking for snacks that my husband used to have on top of the refrigerator he noticed that they were gone.  All the chips and cookies are also gone from the garage.  I have been drinking a lot of gatorade.  At least 20 ounces a day, which doesn’t seem like much, but it is.  I do think that even though it has calories, it is really helping me keep hydrated during this heat wave.

I have been doing thirty minutes of exercise on the exercise bike, almost everyday.  I didn’t get home until late last night so I missed this morning.

Tomorrow I am going to go to a baby shower for my daughter.  I have been putting a lot of miles on the car.

All of you have a great weekend!  Take care.

                                                                                                                          Luella   

Hi Everyone,

The puppy I was waiting for was born.  She was one of three, and the other two were stillborn.  The woman who owns her said she is really cute, and is tan and has a white paw.  She is about three or four days old, and I am going to go see her tomorrow.  I bought a little receiving blanket and have a little soft toy for the puppy, and I am going to take it with me tomorrow so the scent of the mother will get on it, and make the transfer easier for the puppy when it is time for her to come here.

I have been going to the senior citizen center for lunch, and they are getting pretty good there about serving me smaller portions, and holding the gravy.  Everyone there is so kind; I have been meeting so many sweet people. 

I went to the library yesterday, and got two movies.  One was, “The Devil Wears Prada”, and the other was,  “The Sons of Katie Elder”.  The library closes at 8:00 PM tonight so I am going to finish watching my movies.  I watched one last night.

If anyone is near the University of Virginia meet the football players day is August 18th. 

My brother is still flat on his back, and is not allowed to move for two months.  I wish I had a magic wand to make him better instantly. 

Take care everyone!

                                                                                                                           Luella

Hi Everyone,

My brother had an accident last week, and fractured both pelvic bones, and a hip bone.  The doctor said he survived an accident that would have killed him if he hadn’t been so strong.  He is in a lot of pain right now, and will be flat on his back without moving for two months so the fractures can heal.  He normally is so active, and on the move from morning till night, that I think that this is going to be especially hard on him.

On a happy note; my grandson is going to play football for the University of Virginia.  He is a freshman now, and I am so proud of him.  My husband would have been so happy to go to his games if he were here.  I have never been a football fan, but I am going to be one now.  lol   

Last week I spent a week with my daughters, and grandsons.  We all had a great time, and we all worked together making meals, and doing KP, it was so pleasant.  All my daughters are health conscious so that was a bonus.

I took my my youngest pregnant daughter and son-in-law to a great french restaurant to give them a treat for having me there on their vacation.  The restaurant was beautiful.  We went there during the afternoon, when the prices were a fraction of what they are at night.  I had a vegetable keish and salad, which were excellent.

Last week I didn’t get to use the bike, but was able to walk a little.  This morning I got a half an hour in on the exercise bike. 

I hope all of you are well, and keeping yourselves healthy!  Good luck with all your weight goals!

                                                                                                                               Luella