This isn't my video...but I thought it was worth sharing.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Food: My Fickle Friend
Yes I am, Dr. Phil! So, I joined a gym. Before I knew it I paid for a personal trainer. Thus started my weight loss journey. For the first week I ate low carbs, and fruit and veggies; did my exercises and lost 5 pounds. I feel like I was doing good on my own. I began debating whether or not I even need a trainer. After all, I can eat whatever I want as long as it's in moderation and substituted for something else... I went anyway.
Now, I am sad...why? Cuz, I love to eat!!! The first thing he did was put me on a strict lean protein diet. YIKES~I can't eat this way, I told him! But my mother's mantra reminded me, Can't can't do anything. Besides I might as well go through with it cuz I paid for this. And I want to do this right? That's why I started this...it's part of the journey.
Last night, however, I had a craving! I want ice cream! I want cake! I want things I never really ate on a daily basis, but I wanted it then. My husband's support helped me through last night...he yelled at me and told me NO! "I'll hide the carkeys!" Last night I hated him! Today I love him for it! And, today I have redirected my hate over to my trainer I will call Luke!
Luke has me eating this for the next seven days:
Meal 1:
1 egg
3 tbs of Grape Nuts
1 Cup of soy milk
Meal 2:
1 tbs O.O. Mayo
3 oz. roasted turkey meat
2.5 pieces corn tortillas
(I can add a leaf of lettuce if I want to, and I probably will)
Meal 3:
2 tbs. grated parmesan cheese
3 oz. roasted chicken breast
1 cup pasta
1/5 cup veggie
Meal 4:
3 brown plain rice cakes
2 oz. broiled lean steak
I am going to waste away to nothing! I am going to starve through the day! I called my sister and told her this. She loves fitness and works out. She's one of those girls whose a stick insect who thinks they are fat. I started going off on her about this menu. How am I going to manage these meals working graveyard shifts? Maybe I can switch the meals around to better suit my day? Maybe I can have a stick of celery for a snack in the middle of the day...Raina stopped me. "Are you listening to yourself? Do you realize that your life centers around food?" Now that I think about it, you're right! I never realized this before!
I asked my sister if she ever remembered a time when I wasn't overweight, and she said not really. Maybe when I was 15. She recalled a memory of me hiding a box of donuts in our bedroom closet, and I wouldn't share. We laughed...totally sounds like me! When I go out with friends or family it's to a restaurant. When I have company over I cook them a meal. Food is the center of my life. It has been comforting, it keeps me entertained when I am bored...I have always been there for food. But, has it ever been there for me? No! I am overweight, a chronic yawner, and can sleep all day and all night all from how I eat. It has never been my friend! What a wake-up call.
I need to redirect my thinking and refocus my day without food and go through these weekly meal plans without complaining. My sister quoted me Kate Moss: Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels. I wrote this on my refrigerator. I have had all the sugar, chocolate, soda pop, popcorn, bread, cream, cheese, milk, etc. to last me a lifetime. Now, I want to feel good and energetic...I want a lifetime!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Ode to Bella
Beautiful as the dawning light
Early in the morning bright;
Lovely as the birds that sing
Lullabies each day in spring.
Afterall, beauty is her name!
Sending all my love and never any harm.
Know each day a prayer is said;
Yesterday, today and forever you will be lead
Eternally in Jesus precious name!
Your Auntie!
Understanding Autism
http://www.kellybear.com/TeacherArticles/TeacherTip32.html
Understanding Autism
By Leah Davies, M.Ed.
Autism is a complicated developmental disability that affects the way a person communicates and relates to others. Typically this brain disorder is diagnosed by the age of two or three. It affects children worldwide from various races, ethnic and social groups. Family income, education and/or lifestyle do not seem to affect the prevalence of autism, but the disorder is more common in boys than girls.Autistic children often appear to be in a world of their own, oblivious to others. The way that they process and respond to information is different from what is considered normal. A combination of characteristics for these children can vary on a complex spectrum from severe to mild. Therefore, children with the same diagnosis often exhibit significantly different behaviors. In severe cases a person with autism will require lifelong supervision. While autism is not considered a form of mental retardation, many autistic children appear to function at that low level.
The following are some symptoms an autistic child may exhibit:
- Inappropriate laughing or crying
- Temper outbursts, aggressiveness
- Extreme overactive or underactive behaviors
- Difficulty interacting with other children
- Irritation at changes in routine
- Little or no eye contact
- Inability to read body language or facial cues
- Gestures to communicate
- Inability to express desires
- Abnormal speech patterns, such as repeating back what was said
- Inability to carry on a meaningful conversation
- Speaking out or making sounds at inappropriate times
- Prolonged unusual play
- Fixation on an object, such as spinning objects
- Aloofness, indifference
- Unresponsiveness to verbal requests
- Repetitive, self-stimulatory behavior, such as hand-flapping, rocking, head banging or finger snapping
- Self-mutilation
- Little fear with insensitivity or oversensitivity to pain
- Overactive or underactive sensitivity to sounds, lights, touch or smells
- Unwillingness to be touched
- Impaired gross and/or fine motor development
- Sensory integration problems
Although numerous research studies are underway, no known causes for autism have been established. A variety of conditions affecting brain development before, during or after birth can contribute to a child developing autism. Mental illness in the family or inappropriate parenting are not considered causes for autism. Since there is no blood test or brain scan that can be used to determine the disorder at this time, diagnosis is based on observing a child's behavior.
Even though there is currently no cure for autism, many autistic children can live successful lives. Specialized education can reduce dysfunctional behaviors and increase the development of specific skills that can contribute to a child's quality of life. In some cases medication can relieve various symptoms. As the child develops and receives individualized instruction, characteristics of autism may diminish; however, children do not outgrow autism. For information on various treatment approaches see Behavioral and Communication Approaches at www.autism-society.org.
Asperger's Syndrome is a high-functioning form of autism. It describes children who are often preoccupied with a particular subject and are average or above average in intelligence. Children with Asperger's Syndrome tend to think very literally. Their voice may be emotionless and their speech is sometimes repetitive and/or stilted. When conversing they often appear to be self-centered and lack common sense. They may have unusually accurate memory for details and little interest in what others think. There is no specific treatment for children with Asperger's Syndrome. However, it should be noted that as adults, many persons identified as having the disorder are married, employed and lead productive, independent lives.
Educators are charged with helping autistic children reach their full potential by providing training in academics, and social, communication and motor skills. An Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) needs to be provided for an autistic child whose needs cannot be met in a regular classroom setting. Autistic children have difficulty learning outside of a structured environment with a small teacher-pupil ratio. However, as deemed appropriate, many autistic children can participate in some classroom activities and complete classroom assignments. Each autistic child is unique and must be considered as such. Whenever possible, interacting with non-disabled students is considered desirable.
Families with an autistic child are often stressed. These children often require constant supervision, understanding and care. Parents worry about leaving home and having their child's behavior misunderstood by others; they frequently feel isolated and worry about the future care of their child. Siblings with an autistic brother or sister also experience stress due to embarrassment, frustration, jealousy, or anxiety.
Part of an educator's role is to be knowledgeable of the special services available for parents of an autistic child. In some states Medicaid and Waiver services are accessible to parents of severely autistic children. Parents can contact the Developmental Disabilities Council in their state or their nearest Social Security Office to discover if they qualify for assistance. Networking with other affected families may also be recommended.
Used by permission of the author, Leah Davies, and selected from the Kelly Bear website [www.kellybear.com]. 3/03
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Psalms 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makth me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou annointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
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