2010 IS HERE!!!!

Updates:

I am still in Seattle

Yes folks, I am still in Seattle. We managed to get through the entire holiday with a little bit of rain and mild days. I am so glad because I don't think my body could have handled the frigid cold that blew from coast to coast.

8 Foot Christmas Tree

So, my Dad purchased this massive tree. Massive to me because for the last few years I have been decorating my bamboo stalks during the Christmas season.

My Mom broke out the 50 gallon tube full of ornaments from many Christmases ago. Every ornament she handed to my niece, to put on the tree, had a story. Some stories I remembered, some stories I had never heard. This was my Christmas wish.

My Husband was so sweet to me this Christmas. He gave me pajamas and booties!!! I am always complaining about my legs and toes being so cold (mostly cause my Dad doesn't turn on the heat) so, he thought it would be fitting and boy was it.

Bringing in the New Year

No fancy parties, no horns and whistles. Just me and the Hubby sharing a bunch of grapes (Cuban tradition) and a sip of sparkling wine to bring in the New Year (American and European tradition). Of course, I had the collard greens and black eyed peas simmering on the stove top (Southern Black folk tradition) for much prosperity and good luck. I think I will have some more for lunch.

Gained 2.6 lbs

So that puts me at 147.6 lbs. It is really my fault. I have been bad to bone when it has come to eating and exercising. I have been eating and have not been exercising. All of my comfort foods have come into play. French fries, chili, chips, salsa, chocolate mousse cake, waffles, and my newest addition, BBQ Pop Chips. So, on New Year's Day, I turned over a newer leaf and went back to my old low sodium, no fat, no taste (smile) cardiac diet.

As far as the exercising, I am starting that today. I have a new Wii game (The Biggest Loser) that I am going to try on for size to see if I can fit it into my workout regimen. I will keep you posted.

COOK BOOK

I will be finished with the cook book before July 5, 2010. The book will have wonderful recipes for vegans, vegetarians, meat eaters and gluten-free folks as well. I will keep everyone posted on this as well.

My next echo-cardiogram is on January 12, 2010 (My Hubby's Birthday). I will post the results as soon as I get them.

MERRY NEW YEAR