F...Fibromyalgia

Having been diagnosed with fibromyalgia a couple years ago brought me to a point where I realized a few things.

1. I never knew unexplained pain could hurt so darn bad!

2. Working on my feet all day at a stressful job is something that I can barely handle anymore.

3. I really need to do whatever I can to get to a healthier state, which is why I decided to try the Dash diet.

I am sure there are many other things I have learned about fibro but my mind is kind of in a fog right now. :)

If anyone other fibro sufferers are out there and has some tips on how to handle this crazy stuff, please feel free to tip away! I need all the help I can get.

Here's to trying to get this fibro under control by getting healthy!

~Kim~

E...Exercise

Does anyone really like to exercise? I suppose some do but I was never one of them. However, ever since I developed fibromyalgia, I kind of miss it. I can do light stuff but I miss having the choice to do some heavy duty walking or even playing tennis if I wanted to.

Do you like exercise or do you just endure it because it's good for you?

~Kim~

D...Diet

What does the word diet mean to you? I happen to like the phrase 'healthy eating' rather than dieting. I just finished with phase one of the Dash diet and lost 11 lbs. so far. I really don't consider this a diet because it is teaching us to eat healthy and to take control of your health. It was hard but now I feel like I can start becoming more aware of the choices that I have when it comes to what I consume.

Hopefully everyone is having a great D day!

~Kim~

C...Cheesecake Heaven!

Yes, I realize that this is a healthy life blog. However, one can indulge every once a in a while, right?? Cheesecake is the love of my life...in food that is. My sister-in-law makes some of the best ones. On Easter a few days ago, she made this heavenly pineapple cheesecake. I was good and only took a small piece but let me tell you, I could have eaten about four pieces in one sitting. Actually, I used to have at least a couple of good sized pieces. But I am trying to be good.

I pretty much love all cheesecakes, except those that have more of a sour cream base, It has to be cream cheesey. Blueberry, strawberry, pumpkin, coconut, plain...any flavor will do. Well, except for chocolate. That is my least favorite. Go figure,

What is your favorite flavor of cheesecake? Do you indulge, just a little bit?

~Kim~

Photo Credit: Chris Birchill

B...Biggest Loser

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be competing on the "Biggest Loser?" Has anyone seen that show? This last season is the only one that I have seen every episode from start to finish.

Am I the only one that isn't a big fan of a trainer yelling at you to get your butt moving and to kick it into higher gear? They all look amazing but not big on the way they go about it. But of course, that is my own opinion. I think I will stick to my own way of losing weight, thank you.

Would you go on the Biggest Loser if you had the chance?

~Kim~

A...Avocados

Welcome to the A-Z challenge for the month of April. I will be posting through the alphabet every day excluding Sunday. Why? Because it's fun and it gets someone like me, who forgets about their blog, to get back into the swing of things. So...here it goes!

A is for avocados because I have discovered how much I love them. I think it's been maybe two years since I decided to try one. I was pleasantly surprised! They make a salad come alive and are great on sandwiches. They are also quite healthy. What more could you ask for?

Avocados contain all of that heart healthy fat that we hear so much about now days. They are a great source of fiber, potassium and vitamins C and K...and they are yummy!

Have you tried them yet? 

Photo by Liz West

~Kim~

Happy Ressurection Day!

Well, I had every intention of writing on this blog starting the first of the year. However, you know how that goes. I guess I wasn't too serious about my weight loss at that time. Now it is a different story.

First off...Happy Easter to everyone! It is a day to celebrate the risen Christ! I pray that this day finds you with lots of love, hope, peace and time with your families.

Okay, onto weight loss. I have been doing the DASH Diet the past two weeks, with some encouragement from my darling niece, who has lost around 25 lbs! She rocks! For me, I have had no sweets, including bread and pasta for a whole 14 days! Today starts phase two where you start adding in small quantities of those foods. It has been a challenge for sure. I almost wavered a few times. But this is what I wanted, to get the sugar out of my body and to know that yes, I can do without it. I was really hoping that it would stop my sugar craving but not sure it really has. That is how much I love sweets! It has taught me that I need to limit that kind of food instead of woofing down a whole box of toffee sandies like I was doing

The good news is that I have officially lost 10 lbs. since I started! I am really hoping that I can stick to this healthy way of life. Like I said, it was tough. I am more of a fruit eater than veggies. In fact, if I never have another veggie, it may make me happy. :) So, I am on the road to a healthier life! Yay!

Oh, and I signed this blog up for the yearly A-Z challenge once again. Maybe this way, I will keep up with this. Look for daily posts, at least through April.

Have a wonderful Easter!

~Kim~