My swimmer buddy completed my workout with me yesterday (and it wasn't the 6x500 set he'd been doing). I had to take a little extra rest for him, but that's cool, if it means I'll have someone to work out with and push me a bit. Here was the workout, Laura:
400 free
400 IM (25 swim-25 kick-25 drill-25 swim)
4x100 free @1:50
4x75 freestyle pull (no paddles)
4x75 kick (25 fly-25 free-25 breast)
4x75 freestyle pull (no paddles)
200 easy
2x100 IM @ 2:00
100 free
2x100 IM @ 2:00
100 free
100 easy
Trent and I also took a couple of good bike rides on Saturday and Sunday this past weekend. It felt good to be outside, even if it rained on us Sunday. Not sure how many more bike rides he'll be able to go on. He'll be having shoulder surgery in the next few weeks. Fun times.
I think I've got some folks from my YMCA who'll go with me, and hopefully that spinning class will still be on the summer schedule. I went again today and sweated my ass off. I'm really enjoying it though. 45 minutes is just right. An hour-long spin class is too much.
Dawn, I sing along to Bust a Move when I work out. Sometimes I do a little head bob while I'm lifting weights, too.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Taking the Plunge
Since all of you were so supportive of my decision to take LG Training, I thought I'd give you an update.
Last evening was the first class. I arrived about 15 minutes early, fresh (not so much) from a wild land fire that my partner and I had been sitting on all day. I had all my EMT garb on and smelled like an ashtray. I was trying to fix my goggles as I walked in, so my head was down and I wasn't paying much attention to my surroundings. That's always a good attribute in a guard...don't pay attention. As I'm trying to thread a piece of string through the itty bitty hole of the nose piece, some young girl grabs me and tells me that the victim is on the deck. WHAT? Apparently one of the girls from the swim team had passed out and 911 had been called. I just happened to show up before anyone else. I checked out the swimmer, had a laugh with the EMTs and the Firefighters that were really responding to the call and headed to join the rest of my class. My class, is...hmm ...well..YOUNG! Three of the girls won't be in class on the last day because they have to graduate from high school, one of the boys just got his learning permit to drive, and another girl father had to drive her and wait for three hours to take her home. The oldest participant other than myself is a 19 y/o boy who said he was taking the class because he thought his girlfriend would like it! Was I ever that young? I'm pretty sure the instructor is in her early 20's. The instructor got our stories and then told us to head to the water for the pre-requisites. She split ups up into two
lanes and explained the order of the swim--100 free--100 breast--100 mix, breast and free. She had to explain circle swimming more than once to a couple of the girls. I got plopped in a lane with three boys and one other girl. I opted to go last, thinking that my happy fat would weigh me down. I haven't really been in a pool for over two years. I knew that I could finish the 300 but I figured that I would be really slow and pretty wiped out. NOT SO! I lapped everyone in my lane at least once, one of the boys twice! WHOHOO! I can't wait until this evening when the little dork that took my money is on duty as a guard. Soon I will be fighting with Dara for he Milk Ad! Ok maybe not!
Last evening was the first class. I arrived about 15 minutes early, fresh (not so much) from a wild land fire that my partner and I had been sitting on all day. I had all my EMT garb on and smelled like an ashtray. I was trying to fix my goggles as I walked in, so my head was down and I wasn't paying much attention to my surroundings. That's always a good attribute in a guard...don't pay attention. As I'm trying to thread a piece of string through the itty bitty hole of the nose piece, some young girl grabs me and tells me that the victim is on the deck. WHAT? Apparently one of the girls from the swim team had passed out and 911 had been called. I just happened to show up before anyone else. I checked out the swimmer, had a laugh with the EMTs and the Firefighters that were really responding to the call and headed to join the rest of my class. My class, is...hmm ...well..YOUNG! Three of the girls won't be in class on the last day because they have to graduate from high school, one of the boys just got his learning permit to drive, and another girl father had to drive her and wait for three hours to take her home. The oldest participant other than myself is a 19 y/o boy who said he was taking the class because he thought his girlfriend would like it! Was I ever that young? I'm pretty sure the instructor is in her early 20's. The instructor got our stories and then told us to head to the water for the pre-requisites. She split ups up into two
lanes and explained the order of the swim--100 free--100 breast--100 mix, breast and free. She had to explain circle swimming more than once to a couple of the girls. I got plopped in a lane with three boys and one other girl. I opted to go last, thinking that my happy fat would weigh me down. I haven't really been in a pool for over two years. I knew that I could finish the 300 but I figured that I would be really slow and pretty wiped out. NOT SO! I lapped everyone in my lane at least once, one of the boys twice! WHOHOO! I can't wait until this evening when the little dork that took my money is on duty as a guard. Soon I will be fighting with Dara for he Milk Ad! Ok maybe not!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Mother's Day
Hey, you moms! NPR has a four-hour music stream dedicated to all songs Mom at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103679271.
Dang it! I don't know how to make this link live/active/hot. Whatever. Sorry, you'll have to copy and paste it into your browser window.
Happy Mother's Day, hot mamas!
Dang it! I don't know how to make this link live/active/hot. Whatever. Sorry, you'll have to copy and paste it into your browser window.
Happy Mother's Day, hot mamas!
Spinning my wheels
First off, I've enjoyed catching up and responding to your posts today! Dawn, how's the swimming going? Have you blown away that teenager with your 500 yard butterfly yet? Honor and Laura, how are your swim sessions going?
My swims have gotten a bit more interesting. One of the guys that swims at the same time as me (at least once a week) has been doing the same workout as me when he's there ... trying to build his endurance and learn to better pace himself. He can totally keep up with me on freestyle (even without flip turns!), so we've been doing my 6x500 set together about once a week. I usually do at least two of the 500s stroke or IM, so he's able to rest a bit on those (doing easy free ... he can't keep up on back, breast, or fly). That's been fun.
I also started going to a 45 minute spinning class once a week, and I love it! The instructor is fabulous -- good music, good variety in the workouts. I know I couldn't force myself to sit on a stationary bike and push myself that hard on my own, so the class is perfect for me. Of course, this weekend, Trent and I should finally be able to get his bike out for a ride on the Silver Comet Trail. He doesn't have to work, and it's supposed to be rain-free tomorrow. Woohoo!
I hope everyone is well! Have a great weekend!
My swims have gotten a bit more interesting. One of the guys that swims at the same time as me (at least once a week) has been doing the same workout as me when he's there ... trying to build his endurance and learn to better pace himself. He can totally keep up with me on freestyle (even without flip turns!), so we've been doing my 6x500 set together about once a week. I usually do at least two of the 500s stroke or IM, so he's able to rest a bit on those (doing easy free ... he can't keep up on back, breast, or fly). That's been fun.
I also started going to a 45 minute spinning class once a week, and I love it! The instructor is fabulous -- good music, good variety in the workouts. I know I couldn't force myself to sit on a stationary bike and push myself that hard on my own, so the class is perfect for me. Of course, this weekend, Trent and I should finally be able to get his bike out for a ride on the Silver Comet Trail. He doesn't have to work, and it's supposed to be rain-free tomorrow. Woohoo!
I hope everyone is well! Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
I found this off a link on Facebook and it comes from the Vaccine Information Network. I have not checked out all the links, so please check them out and do your own homework, of course! For me, personally, nutrasweet (brand name for aspartame) is the debil- it triggers mirgraines! I always felt funny after drinking a diet coke and I hated the bitter aftertaste of diet yogurts... and it just got worse over time. (Stevia leaves an aftertaste too do good ole refined sugar- or the kind I refine myself in the grinder- is the way to go for me!)
As they said at Weight Watchers, sugar begets sugar, even fake sugar. The sugary taste makes you crave more sugar and thus over eat!
http://www.sweetpoison.com/
Aspartame (E951) is an artificial sweetener, used in over 6000 products. The food industry claims that aspartame helps in losing weight, but why is obesity then becoming such an ever increasing problem?
http://www.naturalnews.com/001253.html
Aspartame is a very sweet chemical, responsible for a host of health problems such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, brain diseases, migraines, ADHD, etc.
Aspartame breaks down into three components:
1. Methanol.
This is poisonous alcohol. In the body, methanol breaks down into formaldehyde, which is a poison.
2. Phenylalanine.
This decreases the amount serotonin in your brain, which leads to mood swings (depressions) and an increased appetite! This is why aspartame is one of the main causes for the current obesity epidemic.
3. Aspartic acid.
This is a neurological toxin comparable to MSG.
The US Department of Health has recorded 92 (!) symptoms following complaints about aspartame. In fact, over 80% of all complaints filed with FDA are related to aspartame consumption!
http://www.321recipes.com/symptoms.html
Some of the brand names for aspartame:
NutraSweet, Equal, NatraTaste, Canderel, Spoonful, Equal-Measure, etc.
Aspartame is used in any of the following products:
Sugarfree, Light, Diet, Zero (Coke, Sprite & Fanta), Coke 007, Pepsi Max, Crystal Clear, Low-Calorie, Crystal Light, No Sugar Added, Sportlife, Stimorol Ice, Stimorol Fusion, Freedent, Mentos, Smint, etc.
If you use any of these products, please watch this investigative report by FOX 5 News.
Do no longer believe the lies of the food industry and the main stream media. Contrary to what industry-paid 'health experts' claim, aspartame is NOT safe.
In fact, aspartame is a very sweet poison developed to make people sick so the pharmaceutical industry can sell expensive medication to 'treat' the chronic diseases that are caused by it's use.
Avoid this toxic chemical for 60 days and discover how your health will improve dramatically!
Other artificial sweeteners that you should avoid:
Acesulfame K (E950), Cyclamate (E952), Isomalt (E953), Saccharin (E954), Sucralose or Splenda (E955), Alitame (E956), Neohesperidine (E959), Neotame (E961), Salt of Aspartame-Acesulfame (E962), Maltitol (E965), Lactitol (E966), Sorbitol (E420), Mannitol (E421), Glycerol (E422).
Natural based sweeteners and thus relatively safe:
Xylitol (E967), Thaumatin (E957).
Healthy sugar replacements:
Organic raw sugar, maple syrup and honey.
The low calorie, all natural sweetener Stevia, used in Paraguay for centuries:
http://www.steviainfo.com
"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge."
Hosea 4:6 (KJV)
"Why do you spend money for what is not bread,
and your wages for what does not satisfy?
Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and
let your soul delight itself in abundance."
Isaiah 55:2 (NKJV)
"With all thy getting, get understanding."
Proverbs 4:7 (KJV)
More information about aspartame:
http://www.aspartamesafety.com
http://www.sweetpoison.com
http://www.321recipes.com/aspartame.html
http://www.holisticmed.com/aspartame
http://www.naturalnews.com
Aspartame documentary 'Sweet Misery':
http://video.google.com/videoplay?doc...
How the public is being manipulated:
http://www.healingdaily.com/beliefs.htm
List of dangerous food additives (E-numbers): http://www.foodreactions.org/allergy/...
Do you find it difficult to lose weight and live healthy?
The solution is actually quite simple.
Avoid all artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers and (partially) hydrogenated oils/fats (trans fats) as they are the main causes of obesity and disease.
Read the book 'Fit for Life' by Harvey Diamond. This book will transform your life, in fact you'll never have to get on a diet again for the rest of your life!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fit_for_...
http://www.fitforlifetime.com
Would you like to make a difference?
http://fonteine2.com/make_difference....
Reversing disease through nutrition:
http://www.ravediet.com
For all health videos search for: health4me
http://www.youtube.com/results?search...
More videos to follow!
HealthRanger7
health4me poison health4me obesity health4me danger of aspartame health4me epilepsy health alzheimer parkinson MS heart attacks migraines health4me risks ADD allergy7 ADHD PDD-NOS ALS Lou Gehrig's disease hormonal imbalance anxiety depression slurred speech health4me insomnia risk health4me MSG leukemia health flavour enhancers Multiple Sclerosis autism overweight health4me headaches health4me diarreha joint pain health4me fibromyalgia health4me dizziness brain damage NWO health4me manipulation seizures food allergies allergy vitality healthy living health4me health4me health4me
As they said at Weight Watchers, sugar begets sugar, even fake sugar. The sugary taste makes you crave more sugar and thus over eat!
http://www.sweetpoison.com/
Aspartame (E951) is an artificial sweetener, used in over 6000 products. The food industry claims that aspartame helps in losing weight, but why is obesity then becoming such an ever increasing problem?
http://www.naturalnews.com/001253.html
Aspartame is a very sweet chemical, responsible for a host of health problems such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, brain diseases, migraines, ADHD, etc.
Aspartame breaks down into three components:
1. Methanol.
This is poisonous alcohol. In the body, methanol breaks down into formaldehyde, which is a poison.
2. Phenylalanine.
This decreases the amount serotonin in your brain, which leads to mood swings (depressions) and an increased appetite! This is why aspartame is one of the main causes for the current obesity epidemic.
3. Aspartic acid.
This is a neurological toxin comparable to MSG.
The US Department of Health has recorded 92 (!) symptoms following complaints about aspartame. In fact, over 80% of all complaints filed with FDA are related to aspartame consumption!
http://www.321recipes.com/symptoms.html
Some of the brand names for aspartame:
NutraSweet, Equal, NatraTaste, Canderel, Spoonful, Equal-Measure, etc.
Aspartame is used in any of the following products:
Sugarfree, Light, Diet, Zero (Coke, Sprite & Fanta), Coke 007, Pepsi Max, Crystal Clear, Low-Calorie, Crystal Light, No Sugar Added, Sportlife, Stimorol Ice, Stimorol Fusion, Freedent, Mentos, Smint, etc.
If you use any of these products, please watch this investigative report by FOX 5 News.
Do no longer believe the lies of the food industry and the main stream media. Contrary to what industry-paid 'health experts' claim, aspartame is NOT safe.
In fact, aspartame is a very sweet poison developed to make people sick so the pharmaceutical industry can sell expensive medication to 'treat' the chronic diseases that are caused by it's use.
Avoid this toxic chemical for 60 days and discover how your health will improve dramatically!
Other artificial sweeteners that you should avoid:
Acesulfame K (E950), Cyclamate (E952), Isomalt (E953), Saccharin (E954), Sucralose or Splenda (E955), Alitame (E956), Neohesperidine (E959), Neotame (E961), Salt of Aspartame-Acesulfame (E962), Maltitol (E965), Lactitol (E966), Sorbitol (E420), Mannitol (E421), Glycerol (E422).
Natural based sweeteners and thus relatively safe:
Xylitol (E967), Thaumatin (E957).
Healthy sugar replacements:
Organic raw sugar, maple syrup and honey.
The low calorie, all natural sweetener Stevia, used in Paraguay for centuries:
http://www.steviainfo.com
"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge."
Hosea 4:6 (KJV)
"Why do you spend money for what is not bread,
and your wages for what does not satisfy?
Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and
let your soul delight itself in abundance."
Isaiah 55:2 (NKJV)
"With all thy getting, get understanding."
Proverbs 4:7 (KJV)
More information about aspartame:
http://www.aspartamesafety.com
http://www.sweetpoison.com
http://www.321recipes.com/aspartame.html
http://www.holisticmed.com/aspartame
http://www.naturalnews.com
Aspartame documentary 'Sweet Misery':
http://video.google.com/videoplay?doc...
How the public is being manipulated:
http://www.healingdaily.com/beliefs.htm
List of dangerous food additives (E-numbers): http://www.foodreactions.org/allergy/...
Do you find it difficult to lose weight and live healthy?
The solution is actually quite simple.
Avoid all artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers and (partially) hydrogenated oils/fats (trans fats) as they are the main causes of obesity and disease.
Read the book 'Fit for Life' by Harvey Diamond. This book will transform your life, in fact you'll never have to get on a diet again for the rest of your life!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fit_for_...
http://www.fitforlifetime.com
Would you like to make a difference?
http://fonteine2.com/make_difference....
Reversing disease through nutrition:
http://www.ravediet.com
For all health videos search for: health4me
http://www.youtube.com/results?search...
More videos to follow!
HealthRanger7
health4me poison health4me obesity health4me danger of aspartame health4me epilepsy health alzheimer parkinson MS heart attacks migraines health4me risks ADD allergy7 ADHD PDD-NOS ALS Lou Gehrig's disease hormonal imbalance anxiety depression slurred speech health4me insomnia risk health4me MSG leukemia health flavour enhancers Multiple Sclerosis autism overweight health4me headaches health4me diarreha joint pain health4me fibromyalgia health4me dizziness brain damage NWO health4me manipulation seizures food allergies allergy vitality healthy living health4me health4me health4me
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Lasagne roll ups
(Tastes a bit like lasagne and a bit like manacotti but with less fat!)
Modified from the "More with Less" Cookbook
Cook and drain according to package directions 10 lasagne noodles. I used half whole wheat and half white.
Meanwhile, combine:
2 tablespoons grated parm cheese
1 - 2 cups cottage cheese
1/2 tea nutmeg
In another bowl:
4 cups (about 2 16 ounce cans) of plain tomato sauce
2 cloves of garlic, minced or crushed. (I'm out so I used garlic powder)
1/2 tea basil
1/2 t ea oregano
1/2 t. marjoram
Rinse and drain the noddle and cool until you can handle them. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture on the noodles and roll up. Place in a greased 9 by 6 (??? not a large casserole dish but the smaller ones!) dish, seam side down. Sprinkle 2 cups of cheese (I used mozerella) on top and the sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.
Additions:
According to the real recipe, you can chop spinach or kale or swiss chard or the like, steam and add to the cheese filling. You could also add 1/4-1/2 pound of ground beef or turkey to the filling. I bet chopped or shredded squash, peppers, tomatos, eggplanet or the like would be yummy too.
Most of my cookbooks are in storage. For some reason, I left this one out. The health information in it is interesting and it's a bit heavy on the fake dairy products, like dried milk and marjorin. (The orginal copy right is 1976.) However, I like that the recipes are simple, easy and pretty econmical. I made their "no knead" bread, which turned out great, and have dinner rolls rising right now.
Modified from the "More with Less" Cookbook
Cook and drain according to package directions 10 lasagne noodles. I used half whole wheat and half white.
Meanwhile, combine:
2 tablespoons grated parm cheese
1 - 2 cups cottage cheese
1/2 tea nutmeg
In another bowl:
4 cups (about 2 16 ounce cans) of plain tomato sauce
2 cloves of garlic, minced or crushed. (I'm out so I used garlic powder)
1/2 tea basil
1/2 t ea oregano
1/2 t. marjoram
Rinse and drain the noddle and cool until you can handle them. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture on the noodles and roll up. Place in a greased 9 by 6 (??? not a large casserole dish but the smaller ones!) dish, seam side down. Sprinkle 2 cups of cheese (I used mozerella) on top and the sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.
Additions:
According to the real recipe, you can chop spinach or kale or swiss chard or the like, steam and add to the cheese filling. You could also add 1/4-1/2 pound of ground beef or turkey to the filling. I bet chopped or shredded squash, peppers, tomatos, eggplanet or the like would be yummy too.
Most of my cookbooks are in storage. For some reason, I left this one out. The health information in it is interesting and it's a bit heavy on the fake dairy products, like dried milk and marjorin. (The orginal copy right is 1976.) However, I like that the recipes are simple, easy and pretty econmical. I made their "no knead" bread, which turned out great, and have dinner rolls rising right now.
Adventures of the old.
I have decided plop myself into a real pool. I joined a Master's Swim team in Denver called SQUID. I can't drive to Denver everyday for practice so I figured that I had better find a real pool to swim in a little closer to home. The nearest pool is in Manitou Springs about a 40 minute drive. I jetted down to find out hours and cost and learned that they were hiring lifeguards. Employees of the pool receive free membership. I figured that I had better at least get a part-time job there, so I applied. The HR person seems relieved that I wasn't some 15 year old that had just completed my LG training and hired me without even seeing me in the pool. Since I haven't renewed my LG training, she told me to go sign up for the class, it starts in a week. I zipped on down to the pool to sign up. I filled out a short bit of paperwork and handed it back to the young man that was at the desk. The kid looked at my form, looked at me and then asked if I thought I would be able to meet the requirements for the class. Puzzled, I asked what he meant. He said that I would be required to swim 300 meters before each class. If could not do that I would not be allowed to participate. I told him that I didn't think that would be a problem. He explained how long 300 meters was and the strokes that I would be requi
red to swim. I again told him that I didn't think it would be a problem. He stressed several more times that LG training was not easy and that I should really think about it before I pay my money, as the fee is non-refundable. I told him that even though I hadn't been swimming for awhile that I think I will be able to get through the class without too much trouble. I asked why he was so concerned about my abilities and the kid said that I was the oldest in the class and the last person in their 30's that tried it failed miserably. When did I get so old?
red to swim. I again told him that I didn't think it would be a problem. He stressed several more times that LG training was not easy and that I should really think about it before I pay my money, as the fee is non-refundable. I told him that even though I hadn't been swimming for awhile that I think I will be able to get through the class without too much trouble. I asked why he was so concerned about my abilities and the kid said that I was the oldest in the class and the last person in their 30's that tried it failed miserably. When did I get so old?
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