Over the next few weeks or so, if I can get the time and energy, I will be modifying this website to cater more closely to Bariatric and Celiac needs. I may also expand it for other medical conditions, but that may be a bit of overkill.
I only have so many hours in the day to do things, and I am goofing off on the computer instead of working out. I am going to break that chain right now.
The website was started by a good friend, and it is a generic catch-all recipe site. You can log on and post your recipe, or copy one for yourself.
The ads are what keep it going. If you buy something through one of the ads, then the owner makes enough to keep it going. It is not really very lucrative, but it wasn't meant to be.
The owner gave me control of it, and I will decide what I want to do when the time comes.
In the meantime, if you send me recipes, I will be able to continue to eat.
www.ilike2cook.com
December 6, 2008
December 5, 2008
Catch all post!
This post is my catch all in order to catch up. I will bullet the highlights, and maybe fill in the details over the weekend.
- I reached a new milestone this afternoon. I am going to write down a schedule for the next few weeks, taking into account the holiday. I am hoping it will help me stay on track and accomplish some of the great things I am capable of doing. I am ADD and find that I am goofing off too much. I get lots of stuff done, but my mind is moving so fast, and I am frustrated.
- I have 3 books in my head and will try to write down the first one over the next month.
- I have 2 songs that a friend has co-written with someone else. I told him i would finish them so we could record them and release them to the world.
- I have not started my exercise program as I should have two weeks ago. I have to find a way to carry a portable recording device with me so that I can start walking, and eventually, jogging. I may have the device with me now, but I have to check. If not, I will have to improvise because I can't spend the money to do that.
- I have to develop a website with a friend so I can start to make money.
- I am on a job search. I have a friend doing my resume for me and I have to decide where to go with it when it is finished. He is the guy that I started the other blog for.
Ok, next....
- The new links I posted about music, are for another friend. He has an indie music website, and has found some great new talent. If you go to the website (www.ilike2rock.org), you can download a toolbar that will play a variety of songs. You can decide if you like it for yourself. For myself, I enjoy hearing new music that I have never heard before. There are too many stations out there playing the same old thing over and over....how boring.
- Michael Paul is a guy who is an up and comer in the music business. He has written to me for a while, and I offered some suggestions to him. I like his stuff, and enjoy hearing a good writer as well as performer. I dare you to tell me I am wrong. If we are lucky, he will become mainstream and everyone will be that much richer for hearing him.
- Resume resume is the thing I started for my friend. I wrote the initial post and then decided he was right and deleted it. I have time to finish it another time. In the meantime, if you need a resume that will get you a job, email me and I will put you in contact with him.
One thing I forgot to mention about the meeting last night. It was the first time in years that i was able to stay on my feet for over an hour. Wow!
Now, I promised myself to clean off the 6 foot work table tonight, so that's what I'm gonna do.
Now, I promised myself to clean off the 6 foot work table tonight, so that's what I'm gonna do.
Last night's meeting
Things worked out well last night. I will be posting the written part of my talk, and will try to figure out how to post the powerpoint of the other speaker.
The room was packed again, and I couldn't get out to spend time with the post people once we split into groups.
I was able to run the powerpoint program while I was reading the other information, so people were able to read and hear two different ideas at the same time. After I was finished with my talk, I moved to the picture part and the people enjoyed the jokes I threw out there.
So often, informational meetings are dry and somewhat boring. I try to add a bit of levity to break things up.
I am hoping some of the folks there will join the blog and share their experiences.
Bariatric Patients are all aiming towards the same goal, which is losing weight and keeping it off for life. We are all on a different path, however. We are all doing it for different reasons. We all are arriving at different times. We are successful at different levels.
So, it will be worth it to hear from them and compare notes.
The room was packed again, and I couldn't get out to spend time with the post people once we split into groups.
I was able to run the powerpoint program while I was reading the other information, so people were able to read and hear two different ideas at the same time. After I was finished with my talk, I moved to the picture part and the people enjoyed the jokes I threw out there.
So often, informational meetings are dry and somewhat boring. I try to add a bit of levity to break things up.
I am hoping some of the folks there will join the blog and share their experiences.
Bariatric Patients are all aiming towards the same goal, which is losing weight and keeping it off for life. We are all on a different path, however. We are all doing it for different reasons. We all are arriving at different times. We are successful at different levels.
So, it will be worth it to hear from them and compare notes.
December 3, 2008
Meeting reminder again
I will be speaking tomorrow night along with Elaine M Neidert, MSN, APRN, BC, M*O*U*S*E (sorry, couldn't resist!),who will be speaking on the subject of Self esteem.
Our talks will fit together nicely, and you might even stay awake for both of them.
If you are interested in pre surgery information, the meeting should be right up your alley, even if you don't bowl.
I will stay around afterwards as I always do in case you want to ask anything about what it feels like, or anything else on your mind.
You can send me an email also if you would like. I will give you my side of the story.
Things change everyday. They didn't used to do that before.
I was so used to losing ground everyday, and now, it's just the opposite. I am moving forward everyday.
I just bought T shirts in Large, as well as some thermal underpants and shirts. I never needed them before, but now, I feel the cold.
Tonight, I ran a load of wash, and put it in the dryer, did the dishes, made dinner for myself, and am waiting until my Wife gets a little closer to home to make her dinner.
6 months ago, I would have left the wash alone, as well as waiting for the dishes to fill the sink before doing anything about them. And, I would have stuck something in the microwave for dinner. Then, I would have raided the fridge for some junk before eating a full meal.
I'm heading off now to get a cup of decaf prepared as listed in another thread below. Then, I will watch some TV before finishing up the wash and putting the dry dishes away.
I have energy now that I didn't ever think I would have again.
Wow!
Our talks will fit together nicely, and you might even stay awake for both of them.
If you are interested in pre surgery information, the meeting should be right up your alley, even if you don't bowl.
I will stay around afterwards as I always do in case you want to ask anything about what it feels like, or anything else on your mind.
You can send me an email also if you would like. I will give you my side of the story.
Things change everyday. They didn't used to do that before.
I was so used to losing ground everyday, and now, it's just the opposite. I am moving forward everyday.
I just bought T shirts in Large, as well as some thermal underpants and shirts. I never needed them before, but now, I feel the cold.
Tonight, I ran a load of wash, and put it in the dryer, did the dishes, made dinner for myself, and am waiting until my Wife gets a little closer to home to make her dinner.
6 months ago, I would have left the wash alone, as well as waiting for the dishes to fill the sink before doing anything about them. And, I would have stuck something in the microwave for dinner. Then, I would have raided the fridge for some junk before eating a full meal.
I'm heading off now to get a cup of decaf prepared as listed in another thread below. Then, I will watch some TV before finishing up the wash and putting the dry dishes away.
I have energy now that I didn't ever think I would have again.
Wow!
November 30, 2008
The List!
1. Finding the right foods and variety.
With the Celiac Sprue, life becomes a bit complicated. I have had dreams where I started to eat something the had Gluten in it, and then went into a panic trying to get it out. It is a constant thing for me to concentrate on both the correct amount of protein, making sure it is gluten free, and having enough fiber.
I go through periods where I have a certain food every day until I can't stand it anymore. Now, however, I am learning to look for variety. Things happen that open up those doors for me.
Over the holidays, I will be looking at cookbooks, and making a list of possible things for me to eat on a regular basis.
The world spins too fast sometimes, so it is tough for me to want to take the time at the end of it, to prepare something. So, I have to prepare foods when I have the energy, and save them.
We still eat out on the weekends as a means of breaking up the usual patterns of the week. I do all the cooking right now because my wife is working overtime and doesn't get home until late. So, eating out is a good way to take a break and learn what I can eat and can't. We have a great Italian restaurant close by and they make all kinds of foods, not just pizza and subs. So, I read their menu and find something new almost every time I go.
2. Exercising.
This is the toughest for me. I find that starting a program is as hard as quitting smoking is for some folks today. I just can't get started.
What makes it worse for me is that my wife doesn't exercise because of her health and won't go with me for support. She doesn't really support anything else I do either, so it feels like I'm being rejected by my best friend after all these years.
I never was one for running on a treadmill, or using equipment. I have it in the basement, but the weather hasn't been all that bad recently, so I would rather go outside than down to the dungeon.
Yesterday, my Son came over with his work truck and I helped him clean up the yard for the winter. I had been raking the leaves into a pile, but I hate putting it into bags. The bags are clumsy for one person, and a real pain to fill. It's not fun.
I raked all the leaves into a pile around my Silver Maple in the back yard. He came over and sucked them all up with a machine that chops them, and spits them into the back of his truck.
One of his friends grabbed a backpack blower and did the rest of the leftover leaves into more piles. They got the whole lawn.
My Son also cut and trimmed all the bushes. He cleared out the ones from the front bay window in order for us to see out better and for any sunlight to get in. The areas around the bushes got raked too and cleared out a pile of stuff.
Then, he hauled it all away.
I helped by taking Esmerelda for a long walk over to the park to play, and then bringing her home (nice guy, I am). Then, I helped grab some of the bushes that he cleared out. I also did a little raking.
He helped out the neighbor next door by sucking up his leaves, and he hauled them away.
So, I got a long walk and some bush carrying and raking done. I had to take a nap afterwards, but I felt good.
So, I did get some workout, and warmed up a bit, but it was not a formal workout. I continue to lose weight, and feel good, but I am worried that I will get lazy and not get into shape.
Today, it is raining, so I might spend some time finishing my verbal presentation for the meeting next week, and send off a copy to my partner who is also giving a talk.
With the Celiac Sprue, life becomes a bit complicated. I have had dreams where I started to eat something the had Gluten in it, and then went into a panic trying to get it out. It is a constant thing for me to concentrate on both the correct amount of protein, making sure it is gluten free, and having enough fiber.
I go through periods where I have a certain food every day until I can't stand it anymore. Now, however, I am learning to look for variety. Things happen that open up those doors for me.
Over the holidays, I will be looking at cookbooks, and making a list of possible things for me to eat on a regular basis.
The world spins too fast sometimes, so it is tough for me to want to take the time at the end of it, to prepare something. So, I have to prepare foods when I have the energy, and save them.
We still eat out on the weekends as a means of breaking up the usual patterns of the week. I do all the cooking right now because my wife is working overtime and doesn't get home until late. So, eating out is a good way to take a break and learn what I can eat and can't. We have a great Italian restaurant close by and they make all kinds of foods, not just pizza and subs. So, I read their menu and find something new almost every time I go.
2. Exercising.
This is the toughest for me. I find that starting a program is as hard as quitting smoking is for some folks today. I just can't get started.
What makes it worse for me is that my wife doesn't exercise because of her health and won't go with me for support. She doesn't really support anything else I do either, so it feels like I'm being rejected by my best friend after all these years.
I never was one for running on a treadmill, or using equipment. I have it in the basement, but the weather hasn't been all that bad recently, so I would rather go outside than down to the dungeon.
Yesterday, my Son came over with his work truck and I helped him clean up the yard for the winter. I had been raking the leaves into a pile, but I hate putting it into bags. The bags are clumsy for one person, and a real pain to fill. It's not fun.
I raked all the leaves into a pile around my Silver Maple in the back yard. He came over and sucked them all up with a machine that chops them, and spits them into the back of his truck.
One of his friends grabbed a backpack blower and did the rest of the leftover leaves into more piles. They got the whole lawn.
My Son also cut and trimmed all the bushes. He cleared out the ones from the front bay window in order for us to see out better and for any sunlight to get in. The areas around the bushes got raked too and cleared out a pile of stuff.
Then, he hauled it all away.
I helped by taking Esmerelda for a long walk over to the park to play, and then bringing her home (nice guy, I am). Then, I helped grab some of the bushes that he cleared out. I also did a little raking.
He helped out the neighbor next door by sucking up his leaves, and he hauled them away.
So, I got a long walk and some bush carrying and raking done. I had to take a nap afterwards, but I felt good.
So, I did get some workout, and warmed up a bit, but it was not a formal workout. I continue to lose weight, and feel good, but I am worried that I will get lazy and not get into shape.
Today, it is raining, so I might spend some time finishing my verbal presentation for the meeting next week, and send off a copy to my partner who is also giving a talk.
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