tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57641040266290863192024-03-13T19:04:54.235-04:00Cosmo and MeCosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-83741327053951686092012-06-03T21:23:00.002-04:002012-06-03T21:23:54.818-04:00My goal is setBefore I turn into Skeletor; I will now set my weight loss goal. I am
looking at a weight of 140. I want to maintain a five pound range...up
or down. So now I would like to weigh anywhere between 135 through 145.
<br /><br />
My biggest dilemma are tops. I'm not used to wearing <i>anything</i>
clingy. This is a fear I will conquer. In due time. I have a long
torso and have an extremely difficult time. I just don't feel
comfortable in short polo tops. I have resigned myself to shop in the
mens' department to purchase size small in polo tops. This should not
be. I wish someone out there would send my name into one of those
make-over shows to help me get adjusted to my new body. I'm not lying
here, I have having such a horrible time. I am not used to being
thinner. My mind has not caught up with my body.<br />
<br />All the years of being overweight has ruined my body. I did this to
myself. No one force fed me. I have probably twenty pounds if not more
of lose skin that will never go away. I am working my butt off in the
gym five days a week and with the help of my trainer; Drake from SNAP I
am determined to succeed to reach my goal.<br />
<br />There are some days I wish I could magically remove this loose skin.
I have health insurance but this is considered cosmetic and not
covered. Never mind that I have rid myself of diabetes. Never mind that I
now cost my health insurance less in outlays. I'm not doing this to try
to look like I am twenty years old...not going to happen. It's going to
get hot soon and I am concerned about skin problems and basically
friction and chaffing. I call it as it is. There is no other nice way
to describe this.Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-18446180290476119042012-02-26T10:55:00.000-05:002012-02-26T10:56:24.357-05:00I've lost weight!It has been a struggle to lose weight this past month. So many obstacles to overcome. But I have lost weight and now I can hug myself for the job well done.<br /><br />My daughter and I went shopping yesterday; albeit raging snowstorm and hormones! We had a buffet lunch where I was able to enjoy my weekly "cheat" meal without totally going off the wagon.<br /><br />I felt pretty guilty so I worked out last night at the gym and then again this morning. Now I feel better or is it those endorphins talking to me? <br /><br />I have done some tweaking to my diet to make sure I an getting enough protein on a daily basis.<br /><br />How many more weeks until spring?<br clear="all">Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-50275240034993994502012-02-20T20:04:00.000-05:002012-02-20T20:05:17.377-05:00President's DayUsually when I have a day off from work I try to schedule appointments so I don't have to use sick or vacation time. I scheduled my yearly dilated eye exam and also planned to visit Trade Joe's and Whole "paycheck" Foods, as they are nearby to my doctor's office. I didn't plan on it being a very sunny day and with dilated eyes; painful! But the good news, my eyes are fine and haven't changed in two years. Plus I did a little shopping at both stores. I wish that Trader Joe's would open up a store somewhere in Lake County. They have such great products and excellent customer service.<br /><br />I arrived home sooner than I thought and called my trainer; Drake at SNAP to see if he had an earlier time today as I was originally scheduled for 7pm. Yeppers....he saw me at 1:30pm. I arrived early and did 25 minutes on the treadmill to warm up. Drake had me doing core and working with the giant ball...well my balance isn't the best, but improving. I was also working out with weights. He stated he can tell I look like I am losing weight...I was all smiles!<br /><br />Tomorrow will be a test as it is my departments monthly breakfast...a table loaded with goodies and such. Of course I'm bringing in two treats, one good; calorie controlled snacks and one very naughty: balaclava.<br /><br />Have a great week everyone!<br clear="all">Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-28335939567728234432012-02-17T18:13:00.000-05:002012-02-17T18:14:15.784-05:00Weights...sweat...and chocolate!<div>I started a fixed routine on the weight resistance machines last night at SNAP with my trainer; Drake. I have many areas for improvement; all in due time.</div> <div> </div> <div>My custom blend whey cold-processed isolate protein powder arrived from <a href="http://truenutrition.com/" target="_blank">truenutrition.com</a> yesterday and I must say it is double chocolate, sweetened with stevia...and very delicious. It has about 100 calories per serving, 2g of carbs, and about 30g of protein. It is affordable, tastes good, and does not give me any "bloat"; which is a plus. It was very easy to work in my meal plan.</div> <div> </div> <div>Tomorrow I'll attend the boot camp. </div> <div> </div> <div>Have a great weekend!</div> <br clear="all">Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-66351242433921913162012-02-16T18:00:00.001-05:002012-02-16T18:00:58.495-05:00Time to Shop?<div id=":5y" class="ii gt"><div id=":5z"><div>Shopping....a favorite pastime of mine...especially shoes. Imelda Marcos I'm not...even a size eight! But, I do have aspirations!</div> <div> </div> <div>I have decided in my best interest to work out every other day. My body isn't twenty anymore and I can't make myself look like Madonna...although I can try. She has lots more money...lol.</div> <div> </div> <div>Drake at SNAP has been working me pretty hard and really for the first time in my life appreciate the efforts. Years of trying crazy diets have taken their toll and I have learned my lesson. I am now eating pretty healthy and it is starting to show. I have lost a lot of inches, more than pounds at this state. I can barely keep my trousers up...and that's a good thing! </div> <div> </div> <div>Sticking to a plan is not easy...it takes sheer will power and determination. I am doing this to save my life first and foremost..that is my goal. I push myself and then I push myself more. I should buy stock in Advil and Ben Gay!</div> <div> </div> <div>When it comes to meal planning I have some hints. If you are a member of Sam's Club...try Jennie-O 95/5 white meat turkey burgers. They also have frozen wild caught salmon burgers. You can cook the burgers from their frozen state on a grill and they are delicious. I do my best to eat wild caught seafood when available. I found that Heinens has very fresh wild caught fish at a reasonable price. Remember you can always buy what you need, don't feel obligated to buy more. My average meal portion of seafood is 6-8 ounces per meal. I was previously sticking to four ounces, but was not satisfied. As my weight decreases, I will adjust. I do have red meat once per week. Last night for dinner I made mini sirloin burgers with a slice of fat free cheese on my George Foreman grill. The total amount of meat was six ounces. The two slices of fat free cheeses added ten carbs. Well worth the meal; plus I added veggies. I had 1/2 cup of 1% fat sodium free Giant Eagle cottage cheese before bed. This helps me with my blood sugar levels as my numbers are in the 70-80s all day long. I have avoided the fat free cottage cheese as it is too salty for me. I will be going to Trader Joe's and Whole "paycheck" Foods this coming Monday to see what they offer.</div> </div></div>Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-87893366516010120942012-02-11T11:39:00.000-05:002012-02-11T11:40:26.439-05:00It's Going to be a Great Weekend!<div class="gE iv gt"><table class="cf gJ" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td class="gF gK"><table class="cf ix" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="gH"><br /></td><td class="gH"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div>I'm going to be pampered this weekend as it's my birthday Sunday! My BF took me out to dinner last night at Stadium Grill and I had a prime rib with veggies and three diet Cokes. The prime rib was very fatty so I did a surgical number on it and only ate half...the rest came home. The left over veggies made it into my egg white omelet this morning. Jim had sirloin and two sides as well. Stadium Grill does make a pretty nice dinner salad...I was starved!<br /><br />Today I went to SNAP and did about 45 minutes on the treadmill as my knee was pretty sore. I also checked out the video classes in their gym..they are pretty fast paced..<br /><br />This is not an excuse, but the roads were pretty bad early this morning so I didn't make it out to the boot camp...maybe next week.<br /><br />Tomorrow there is a little party planned for me so that will be my weekly "cheat" meal...and I have earned it!<br /><br />Have a great weekend everyone!<br clear="all">Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-28614021941917271112012-02-07T11:19:00.002-05:002012-02-07T11:35:50.877-05:00Popeye the Sailor Man I Am!Well, woman that is. I am getting stronger everyday. Drake at SNAP Fitness is working me pretty hard and I am now aware of all my inner and outer strength. I am concentrating on many reps with a lower weight to burn the fat and tone the muscles. I am watching like a hawk what I consume making sure I have the right amount of protein, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">carbs</span>, and fat grams in my diet. I also have great news on the status of my blood sugar. My average readings are in the 80s for the past two weeks. I have never seen such low numbers. Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Doshi</span> is very pleased with my progress. I'm just a bit bummed out as the doctor wanted me to see the registered dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic to manage my diabetes and tweak my caloric intake, but those services are not covered under my insurance plan. However, I belong to Medical <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mutual's</span> Disease Management Program and I will have access to a registered dietitian over the phone and am expecting a call sometime tonight after five pm. I need to make sure I am consuming the right amount of protein per kilo of body weight and have to take in account that I work out in a gym and also take classes. I don't want to lose muscle mass. I am a very visual person so I will also look into any community resources that offer diabetes education.<br /><br />This Saturday I will attend my first boot camp at Slim and Fit. I will continue to attend classes at Pulse as well. My dance card is pretty full right now!<br /><br />I am vowing to only weigh myself once per week, as my weight greatly fluctuates; something I quite don't understand.Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-49323997348819797732012-02-04T17:15:00.002-05:002012-02-04T17:22:17.856-05:00Another Combat Class CompletedI completed the Combat class at Pulse Fitness Center this morning. I am really proud of myself today as this is my second class. I know I am pretty out of shape and it's going to take a long time on my road to health. Coordination is not my strongest suit; but I'm getting the hang of it. I managed to go to the gym after doing a bit of grocery shopping. 20 minutes on the elliptical and various weight machine were all my body could handle today. Sunday will be my day of rest.<br /><br />I have a really nice piece of fish for dinner tonight; Hoke. Its related to Cod, but a but milder. I'm in the middle of doing laundry right now...boring! I also did a little shopping today, bought two pair of work-out pants and a top, plus some fiber supplements. At Sam's Club I scored the deal of the day: I bought two London Fog raincoats marked down to $14.91. One red and the other khaki. Sam's also has a case of 24 count of Poweraid Zero for $12.48, which comes to .51 cents each and a lot cheaper than buying it individually.<br clear="all">Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-18776468517407542842012-02-02T16:25:00.002-05:002012-02-02T16:38:15.080-05:00Doing The Happy Dance Now!Today started out with Cosmo; my JRT waking me up at 7am for his morning constitution. (BTW I had requested the day off from work) Then I was off to SNAP Fitness for a 20 minute workout on the elliptical and then weight work. I spent about 1.5 hours and then I had to go home and get ready for my quarterly visit to my Cleveland Clinic Endocrinologist Dr. Doshi. All my tests came back within normal parameters. My average blood glucose readings for the past three weeks were excellent. I still am on Byetta plus metformin extended release to combat some unpleasant side effects. I continue to check my blood sugar 5-6 times a day but Dr. Doshi said I can cut back a bit. I am scheduled for a bone density test and will have another visit with the dietitian to make sure I am on track.<br /><br />I told my doctor about the Lighten Up contest and will send her a link to the NH article. She is encouraging me to lose more weight.<br /><br />I managed to visit Starbucks for a skinny Latte and had a small salad at the Clinic.<br /><br />It is a long road ahead...as they say "Rome was not built in a day"!Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-37817883899540107082012-02-01T07:28:00.003-05:002012-02-01T07:44:48.083-05:00Some pain is worth having, just saying.OK, the abs hurt...a lot...SNAP Fitness...you will save me!<br /><br />Last night I did a hard twenty minutes of the elliptical followed by trying out multiple weight machines. I primarily focused on my arms, but I managed to test out the "ab eliminator"...aka the pain in my belly today!<br /><br />After an hour I called it quits and went home.<br /><br />I can tell you something is happening here. My black slacks that were pretty tight two weeks ago and pretty loose right now. A certain undergarment of mine can be placed on a smaller hook. Like I said adding the workouts to my diet regime is working. Soon...goodby muffin top!<br /><br />Tomorrow I am off from work as I have medical appt at Cleveland Clinic with my Endocrinologist. I am hoping all my blood work is within normal parameters.<br /><br />This weekend I will attend the group classes at Pulse. I really want to try out TRX and the boot camp. As a rank beginner I'll take it easy.Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-14984140838423851432012-01-31T10:00:00.002-05:002012-01-31T10:06:12.814-05:00I made it through the first training session at SNAP!I can do this! Starting off with twenty minutes on the elliptical, 45 minutes training with Drake, and then twenty minutes on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">treadmill</span>. I am turning into a fat-burning machine before my own eyes!<br /><br />Finding out I had muscles where I didn't think they existed was a real <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surprise</span>. Drake worked me hard doing core exercises with weights and a six pound medicine ball...something new to me. I did floor work as well. He pushed me and I complied. You should have seen me doing all the fancy leg work, I felt like a superstar!<br /><br />Other members working out at the gym actually cheered me on for making it through the session and that really boosted my confidence.<br /><br />Needless to say I slept like a baby last night!<br /><br />My next training session is this Friday.Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-61015336468844221872012-01-29T15:22:00.001-05:002012-01-29T15:22:53.605-05:00The Best is Yet To Come!I know now I am not alone anymore into my journey to become well and whole again. Myself and many others met today at Slim and Fit for the introduction into The News Herald's 2012 Lighten Up contest. We were interviewed, photographed, weighed and measured. I currently work out at Snap Fitness in Mentor-on-the-Lake with trainer Drake Delande who has faith in me and will assist me to reach my personal goals. I have started doing nearly an hour of cardio on a daily basis. I am using the Octane elliptical and Matrix treadmill. Tomorrow I am meeting with Drake for my first training session.<br /><br />A bonus of this contest is the participation from Slim and Fit in Concord and Pulse Group Fitness Studio Center in Painesville Twp which have offered a series of classes gratis. The Lake County General health District is also participating with nutritional support.<br /><br />I will continue to work with my endocrinologist and the nutrition department of the Cleveland Clinic to manage my health issues.<br /><br />Today I weighed 185. My goal is in the 140s. I have a long way to go. Wish me luck!Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-35294175120331505802012-01-29T09:24:00.002-05:002012-01-29T09:38:02.264-05:00Today is the big day!I woke up at 7am, or should I say Cosmo woke me up. I took him outside, fed and watered him and then put my gym clothes on and headed off to SNAP FITNESS http://www.snapfitness.com/mentoronthelake for a quick work-out. Ten minutes on level four of the Octane elliptical http://www.octanefitness.com and 30 minutes on the Matrix treadmill http://www.matrixfitness.com. was all I had planned to do so far. <br /><br />I'm home now and will start to get ready for my noon appointment at Slim and Fit Center in Concord, OH. http://slimandfit.com/ I will be weighed and measured for the News Herald "Lighten Up 2012" contest. I will visit Slim and Fit once per month for a weigh-in and to record my progress.<br /><br />I purchased a few gym clothes yesterday. I would have bought another pair of pants, however they were out of my size. No more XXL or XL for me!!! It feels good to be able to fit in regular sized clothes again. For such a long time, really for several years I could only squeeze in plus sized clothes.Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-83603312878326372962012-01-27T20:12:00.004-05:002012-01-27T20:29:18.331-05:00It is totally amazing!I was really looking forward to my fitness test/evaluation at SNAP Fitness 24/7 today. Feeling pretty motivated I arrived early and completed a 15 minute program on the elliptical at level two.<br /><br />Now comes the hard part and I had no idea what this evaluation encompassed. Well, I was worried about nothing!<br /><br />I passed my fitness test with flying colors. My heart rate after one mile on a treadmill going 3.5-3.7 was 124. I did thirty sit-ups in one minute, and my stretch test was good. My strength test was normal. My blood pressure was normal. My BMI states I am "overweight", not "obese". I did weigh however 2 pounds more than this morning, but I was fully clothed and of course had food in my system, but I'm not going to worry about that. Now my fat level was pretty bad, and I have a lot to work on if I want to reach my goal of 135 pounds in six months. I have 52 pounds to lose!<br /><br />Drake did an excellent job of testing me. On Monday I start training after work.<br /><br />Tomorrow morning I will have blood work done at Cleveland Clinic. The quarterly A1C, Vitamin D level, and urinalysis. I have to fast after midnight, but in all reality I finished my dinner at 8:00pm, and the only thing else I'll consume is water. My left knee was a bit sore as I have a past injury, so I took some over the counter pain pills.<br /><br />Tomorrow is another day.Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-25316826425210111592012-01-26T19:58:00.006-05:002012-01-26T20:13:57.692-05:00The time is now!I am a contestant in the News Herald's "Lighten Up" contest which starts February 1st, 2012. I am currently training at SNAP FITNESS 24/7 Gym in Mentor-on-the-Lake. My trainer's name is Drake Delande,ACSM and the manager is Brian Salvatore,ACSM. I am following a revised weight-loss program from The Cleveland Clinic nutrition/dietary department which will provide me with everything I need to manage Type II diabetes. I am also under the care of a CCF Endocrinologist. I have quarterly blood work. I take the following supplements: Potassium Rx, multiple vit tab, Vit D, MegaRed, and calcium.<br /><br />For the past week or so I have been doing cardio on the treadmill and elliptical only until I start training. it has been a long time since I have been in a gym and I am ashamed I have been such a slacker. I have a health assessment at the gym tomorrow. I have four sessions scheduled for training over the next two weeks.<br /><br />I weigh in and have another assessment at Slim & Fit Personal Weight Loss & Fitness this Sunday. I will be required to weigh in once a month. I believe the contest ends sometime in August.<br /><br />I am determined not only to lose weight, get fit, and to rid the scourge of diabetes from my body. I am planning on winning the contest as well.Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-35884064276427348892011-04-27T07:19:00.004-04:002011-04-27T07:29:37.711-04:00Crash Test Dummy, part 2I weighed myself this morning, lost 3.5 pounds. Now I don't know why, but I drank<em> a lot</em> of water. Think: Niagara Falls. Maybe the stack helped, but it is not the supplement for me. Today I am taking the NewChapter Organics every woman's ONE DAILY multi vitamin and later in the day a serving of Optimum Nutrition (ON) Platinum Hydro Whey Turbo Chocolate protein shake. This I know I will love, as it's chocolate! In the past I have had ON's protein shakes and found them satisfying. This shake has 140 calories, 2 grams of carbs, and 30 grams of protein. Just the ticket for me!<br /><br />http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/optimum-nutrition-platinum-hydrowhey-350-lbs-pr-20818.html<br /><br />http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/new-chapter-every-womans-one-daily-72-tabs.html<br /><br />These products and many more can be found on:<br />http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-52022918558776669752011-04-26T09:18:00.005-04:002011-04-26T21:06:53.582-04:00Crash Test Dummy.....Well, I am testing products now to see if they will help me lose the last amount of weight that has been driving me nuts the past several months. I literally have tried everything short of starvation and spending hours chained to the gym. I have had several transgressions, so I am at fault here, but basically I have been watching what I eat. I am striving to rid myself of Type II diabetes. The Rx meds I take are: Byetta 2x a day, metformin (if I commit carbocide), enalapril/hctz (water pill), Vit D 50k (once per month), and a few vitamins.<br /><br />The first product is a "stack", a fat burner called RoxyLean.<br /><br />http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/bpi-roxylean-eca-supplement.html<br /><br />I followed the instructions and took one cap on an empty stomach this morning at 5:45am. By 6:30am I was rushed! Jittery is more like it. Also feeling a bit flushed due to the 25mg of niacin. The instructions state not to take anything with caffeine, and I listened. I had my jumbo decaff today along with three whole eggs and two whites, a diet caffeine free pop and another decaff coffee. At 9:00am, my body settled down, and not jittery anymore.<br /><br />I have no appetite as I write. The Byetta usually curbs my appetite but lately it has not been working and I maybe immune to the med although my blood sugar is excellent. My last A1C was 6.<br /><br />I have been following (not closely) the Dukan Diet for the past several months and since last August have lost a lot of weight. The Dukan diet is very difficult and you may need a doctor to follow and maybe the help of a registered dietitian. <br /><br />What I learned is to take this supplement on a full stomach at breakfast to minimize the side effects. I'm not sure at this time if this is the right supplement for me as I have a long way to go.<br /><br />The rest of the day...<br /><br />I had a salmon burger for lunch with a decaf coffee and a diet pop. I drank water throughout the day. I was pretty tired the rest of the day, more like a truck hit me. I went home and had a five egg white omelet and a plate of cauliflower plus more water. I really was too tired to even go to the gym and my dog needed attention.<br /><br />In conclusion this product is not for me. Maybe if I was twenty years younger and had no other health problems it may work, but I can't risk any more side effects. <br /><br />Tomorrow is another day.Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-54342768924717566102011-02-20T20:52:00.001-05:002011-02-20T20:53:21.893-05:00Random highway signs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SxUFHO1VlcE/TWHFi9dV7XI/AAAAAAAABNY/n6gp_c7l7vQ/s1600/2010%2Bsummer%2Bvacation%2B2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SxUFHO1VlcE/TWHFi9dV7XI/AAAAAAAABNY/n6gp_c7l7vQ/s400/2010%2Bsummer%2Bvacation%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575955018065243506" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3mg-EJ7d1AA/TWHFd2DIU3I/AAAAAAAABNQ/SpPmeLMKyag/s1600/2010%2Bsummer%2Bvacation%2B1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3mg-EJ7d1AA/TWHFd2DIU3I/AAAAAAAABNQ/SpPmeLMKyag/s400/2010%2Bsummer%2Bvacation%2B1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575954930176906098" /></a>Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-68055600339949101032011-02-20T20:32:00.002-05:002012-01-26T20:21:08.968-05:00Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-56114742815793163592011-01-31T11:58:00.001-05:002012-01-26T20:20:43.724-05:00Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-12843197904044900892010-08-08T14:32:00.003-04:002010-08-08T14:38:34.531-04:00Weight Loss UpdateI am now down 12 pounds. I feel great. My MD stopped my blood pressure meds and I have cut back my insulin by 85%. This Dukan diet really works!<br /><br />I had to buy another scale this past Friday, mine went south. There was a slight difference in weights, not to my advantage.<br /><br />I'm not very happy with my George Foreman grill. The plates don't stay attached and it seems it takes a lot longer lately to cook anything. Right now I can't afford to buy a new grill and this one is pretty much out of warranty. I paid a big chunk of change for this George Foreman grill and I expected it to last longer than a year.Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-30181302526842846582010-08-01T17:20:00.003-04:002010-08-01T17:32:52.746-04:00I'm down 8.2 pounds as of today!I remained the same weight as yesterday...and am pleased I did not gain anything. I'm on the attack phase for one more day. But I had some tomatoes and green beans so I guess I am officially on the "cruise" phase. I was hungry today for the first time.<br /><br />My only problem so far is the dreaded constipation! I have been taking Citrucel since Friday evening and nothing so far. I'm drinking a ton of water and even had a bottle of sparkling mineral water as well. <br /><br /><br />I have chicken breasts grilling in my George Foreman grill with a little Mrs. Dash and low sodium soy sauce. Boy, do they smell great!<br /><br />For the second time on a months time, my a/c broke. First it was the compressor, not I believe it is the blower motor. I can here the a/c make noise but no air comes out of the vents. The units here are over 25 years old and they just keep taking them from the vacant units without any regard to disrepair! I made them aware of this situation yesterday when it happened but they won't do anything until tomorrow. In the mean time it is 83 degrees inside and I am roasting alive!<br /><br />The couple on the first floor with a small child had to wait one week for theirs to become fix. If I have to wait anyone that a day, I am not renewing my lease which is due at the end of September.Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-83809861212046942712010-07-29T08:46:00.005-04:002010-07-29T08:55:48.598-04:00Seven is a lucky number!Yeppers, hopped on the digital scale this morning...seven pounds lost!<br /><br />I didn't think I would lose anything because I was making the Dukan diet recipe for "fake mayo", which contained 2 hard boiled eggs, a bit of mustard, and a type of creamy cheese which isn't sold in the US, so I used the equivalent of non-fat plain yogurt. I did some tasting and also had about a cup and a half of the plain yogurt with a bit of cinnamon and Splenda. And I still lost weight! This program is working!<br /><br />I don't miss the carbs at all.<br /><br />I did a brisk walk of about 30 minutes, yes, in this heat we are currently experiencing...I was exhausted.<br /><br />It was my second walk of the day, the first being with Cosmo for his afternoon delight.<br /><br />We had thunderstorms last night and Cosmo became pretty scared. He went to his usual hiding place and then crawled into bed with his mommy. I didn't want to give him any Xanax because the weather has been pretty stormy and I don't want home to become an addict.<br /><br />I can see it now... Cosmo addicted to Xanax selling my goods to the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas for a fix! Anything for a Chumlee fix!Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-80131862215561074302010-07-27T20:48:00.004-04:002010-07-27T21:13:31.084-04:00Dukan weight loss updateI have lost five pounds as of 7/27/10. I started the program on 7/24/10. I am very proud of myself. I am not any more tired that if I was not on this program. My job is stressful which triggers binges. Especially chocolate!<br /><br />If I can only find more ways to inhale the oat bran I need on a daily basis. 1.5-2T a day. I have made them into "pancakes" with Splenda, egg white, and 2T of fat free plain yogurt and they taste OK. I make them the night before and take them in a baggie to work to eat at breakfast with my protein choice, which for the past two days have been chicken breast I grilled using my George Foreman grill.<br /><br />I have an appointment with my Cleveland Clinic endocrinologist on August 12th. I am hoping I show some signs of improvement. <br /><br />I have been able to lower my insulin doses and my blood glucose readings have headed south....I am thrilled about this. It is because I am eating less to 20 carbs or less a day, I estimate. The oat bran does have carbs, but not many. My blood pressure is also lower to the point of getting a tad dizzy, so not I don't rush to stand up.I check for ketones, but have only had a trace so far.<br /><br />I'm going to be on the "attack" phase #1 for a total of ten days, I have six more days to go. Then I will transition to the "cruise" phase where I will alternate protein days with veggies and then pure protein days. But, only a limited choice of veggies are allowed. Out are the high starch and high sugar veggies like potato, corn, beets. Basically I'll stick with salad stuff, asparagus, green beans, and the like. I have to use common sense.<br /><br />According the the Dukan website I should be at my "ideal" weight by the end of the year. They said my ideal weight for s female who is 5 foot 8 inches is 161 pounds. I want to be at least twenty pounds lower than that...so I have my work cut out!<br /><br />One disclaimer...I did not join the program as it is very expensive and you have to pay via PayPal which I do not use. I have researched this program on-line and what I have found is what the Dukan website is selling. I don't need "coaching", just the outline of the program which I already have and the recipes are readily available.Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764104026629086319.post-73672656794120932942010-07-23T23:39:00.000-04:002010-07-23T23:39:53.231-04:00How the Dukan Diet works – The French diet that is supposed to end the obesity epidemic – The Blogs at HowStuffWorks<a href="http://blogs.howstuffworks.com/2010/04/21/how-the-dukan-diet-works-the-french-diet-that-is-supposed-to-end-the-obesity-epidemic/">How the Dukan Diet works – The French diet that is supposed to end the obesity epidemic – The Blogs at HowStuffWorks</a>Cosmo's humanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01697117162256288767noreply@blogger.com0