My Lymphedema story starts when I was 29 What is Lymphedema? In simple terms, Lymphedema is swelling in a limb. It's your lymphatic system gone bad or not working well. Lymphedema is a buildup of lymphatic fluid that causes abnormal swelling of the head, neck, abdomen, breast, … [Read more...] about Lymphedema Story
Kathy Bates and Lymphedema
Kathy Bates and Lymphedema Kathy Bates is the Lymphedema spokeswoman and talks about the condition Lymphedema, and how it affects her in her daily life. Kathy Bates Lymphedema was brought on by surgery for breast cancer. Definitely worth listening to. It stops and starts several … [Read more...] about Kathy Bates and Lymphedema
Dieting and the holidays
Dieting and the holidays This time of year is a bad time of year for dieting for me. It's not that I don't want to diet. If it were left up to me, we would eat normally - ie diet - and nothing special on the holidays. How are you affected by the holidays and dieting? It starts on … [Read more...] about Dieting and the holidays
Workout Days 15 – 21
Workout Days 15 - 21 Finished third week working out and starting the fourth. Discovered doing the flat exercises don't work well on my bench. I have 2 funky poles, for lack of a better phrase, in my way. How I miss my flat bench! I wish I never got rid of it. I have an incline bench … [Read more...] about Workout Days 15 – 21
Workout Days 8 – 14
Workout Days 8 - 14 Made it thru the second week! I'm finding that - for the first time - I'm actually doing this workout correctly. This is due to the fact that I quit smoking a year ago. It's amazing how different it is. The 12 minute workout is an aerobic workout. Wednesday's … [Read more...] about Workout Days 8 – 14
Belly Exercises
Belly Exercises Here are a couple of belly exercises I stumbled across yesterday in my travels. The first one looks doable. The second, not so much, lol. If done correctly, they look like they could be a great way to burn calories. There are videos on the page to help … [Read more...] about Belly Exercises
Workout Days 3 thru 7
Workout Days 3 thru 7 Wednesday. Back, biceps and calves. No problems with the upper body workout. Did 2 sets of 10 reps. Bodypart Exercise Back Seated Back Laterals Standing Leaning Pulls Biceps Seated Alternate Dumbbell … [Read more...] about Workout Days 3 thru 7
Workout Day 2 – Tuesday
Workout Day 2 - Tuesday Lower bod is not going to be easy. Need to find different abs exercises because I have a bum leg and these won't cut it. 10 reps for each exercise. Thighs Sissy Squat Lying Leg Extension Butt Standing Butt … [Read more...] about Workout Day 2 – Tuesday
Workout Day 1
Started working out again today. It was easier than I expected. I only did 10 reps for each exercise. I should note that I actually started dieting again in April, and so far I've lost 27 pounds. It came off very fast for some reason and I stopped losing even though I'm still following the … [Read more...] about Workout Day 1
Misleading food labels
Do you read food labels? Whether I’m on a diet or not, I read labels. I learned to read them at a young age and it’s become an ingrained habit for me. Fat labels and what they mean It's amazing how many products are out there today with misleading food labels. They try to fool the … [Read more...] about Misleading food labels