Happy Walking! The Heart Walk is Saturday!

I know it has been a while since I last posted even a peep. That is largely do to my laziness and well more laziness lol. But, I am determined to stay on top of things this time...until I get completely lazy again.

Since I last posted, my EF has gone up to 47.5%. The doctor will not say 50% because he is being conservative. I don't mind. I know in my heart the EF is 50% (in my Heart, get it...ohhh I just love dry humor).

This is wonderful news folks! This means that I am cleared to, well, not sure what this means, cause I am still on a butt load of medication and I still don't have the energy I use to have before all of this started and I am still on a low-sodium, low-fat, little bit of sugar, 3 mile a day walk diet.

So, what does it mean???

It means...I am less likely to die of sudden death if my heart skips a beat. But don't misunderstand, this is GREAT NEWS!

I can do more. In fact, I am doing more. I have started to workout a little harder. I am now lifting weights, attending dance classes and standing in front of the TV once a week, wondering how in the heck the folks on the Insanity video can work that hard without falling out.

I am volunteering in the community (Creatives4Community (Eddie's brain child)) and I am taking acting classes and baking and cooking once a week. Lets just say, I am keeping busy.

Saturday

The Heart Walk for the Heart Association

I am walking 3 .5 miles. I have been a little shy about asking for $upport but as I was reminded a couple of days ago, if you don't ask, you will not receive $upport.

So

I NEED SOME FOLKS TO $UPPORT ME

Donate at least $25.00 on my Heart Walk page before the end of tomorrow.

If you donate at least $100, I will send a baker's dozen of my fabulous chocolate chip cookies to your doorstep by next week, more like by Friday.

Thank you so much Cousin Stephanie and Cousin Judi for $upporting me!

http://pugetsoundheartwalk.org/

Thank you so your support in advance :)

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