TGIF

November 1, 2013
Awwww its finally Friday, I'm feeling tired today a side effect of my NAET treatment yesterday.
We had 17 kiddies here last night for Halloween, it was so good to see them out and the rain had stopped for a couple of hours. My Hubby was late getting home so he only saw 3 of them.
One of my morning regulars at the gym is heading to Mexico for the winter, he will be back for Christmas for a week then gone again till May, he said he has been going for 14 years and he goes to the gym every day there as well. He is so well known that he opens for the family that owns the gym every day. I'll miss chatting to him, he's about the only one there my age lol.
I went to the gym today and did 30 minutes on the elliptical machine and then did my weight routine.
Yesterday I made a big crock pot of Chili Con Carne, it is so good, I figured out the points on it and its only 2.5 for a cup. Looking forward to lunch today.
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Happy Halloween

October 31, 2013
Another Halloween is here and the weather man isn't cooperating, it 's calling for rain today, I hope it stops long enough for the kiddies to get out and enjoy.
I think this weight watcher's is starting to work, I kept to my count yesterday and stepped on the scales this morning and I was down a bit, I will do an actual weigh in next Monday, since that will be a week.
I did 75 minutes on the elliptical machine, I have been watching netflix while I work out, I have finished the first season of Homeland, very good series I would recommend it, I can't wait to see season 2.
Then I moved on to a series that is a bit lighter in the viewing department, well it was actually funny its called Happy Endings this show is allot like Friends, I had many chuckles watching this. Then today I started watching Life Unexpected. I find that watching something keeps me from watching the time that I have been working out. At least I am watching new shows.
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Volunteer Wednesday

October 30, 2013
Today is my volunteer day, I missed last week because we had company. So the oldies will be very happy to see me today. I will miss next week as I have to go down to stay with my sister.
I was hoping to catch up with my grand daughters and paint some Christmas balls, but it seems they are to busy training, so no time for Grandma. Seems a bit of a shame, they were the reason we came back to Canada, I guess it makes our decision to go back to Australia that much easier. We will miss them but its easier than being turned down every time you want to spend time with them.
I was successful at my points count again yesterday and did 6 points in exercise.
I was at the gym this morning and enjoyed my morning work out, 30 minutes cardio and my weight routine.
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I am so over these allergies

October 29, 2013
Well I have had another allergy problem, my shoulder was paining last night so I heated up a hot pack that was filled with grain of some sort and placed it on my shoulder, it wasn't long and I started to cough, after about 30 minutes I started to get very stuffy, so I had to find my inhalers again and use them and suffered all night sinus problems.  So I guess I can't use those anymore either.
I started my weight watchers points program yesterday, I was allowed 26 points and I used them all, I also counted my exercise and I did 10, so not bad for a start. 
I went to the gym this morning and did 45 minutes of cardio, so hoping to see some results next week.
I am off to have 2 ultra sounds this morning, one on my left arm and one on my chest since there is no need to do mammograms anymore I just have to go for ultrasounds.
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Feeling much better,, and motivated

October 28, 2013
We enjoyed a great weekend, had breakfast on Saturday with some friends and did some shopping, we tried the Farm Boy store, not sure what all the hype is about, I didn't find the veggies that cheap.
I did go to the gym Sunday morning and did 30 minutes on the elliptical machine and then we went to the mall in Gatineau for a walk around and I needed to get some art supplies from Desserres. I also took a 20 minute walk and then spent the afternoon sorting through winter clothes and coats.
This morning I went to the gym and did 40 minutes of cardio and my weight routine, trying to change things up a bit and see if I can get back to losing weight, I know it's about diet, I would say mine is pretty good, it just seems I have plateaued and having a sluggish thyroid doesn't help, so maybe doing more cardio and weights 3xs a week will help. I am also trying to count points like in weight watchers. Time will tell.
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Thinking of the fireman in Australia

October 25, 2013
Well today I made it to the gym I am feeling a bit better today. The symptoms of the food allergy have settled. I did do 45 minutes on the elliptical machine and then I came home and did a 20 minute work out with a weight watchers DVD.
This week I also arranged to send some money to a friend in Australia to purchase some much needed items to help the fire fighters. Things like water, power drinks and lollies. They were so thankful and couldn't believe that someone would do this from Canada. I am very proud to have citizenship in both countries and happy to make a donation. The fire season has hit early over there and they are in for a long summer.
I worked on a few paintings today and managed to finish 2. I thought I would share one here.

Serenity by the beach.

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I know for sure that what we dwell on is who we become.

Oprah Winfrey

Feeling Blah

October 24, 2013
I didn't get to the gym yesterday or today I am having a bad allergy reaction to corn. Why would it be in soy sauce???
I will be so glad to try the new NEAT treatment for this. It is awful to wake up at 1;30 am not able to breath because of this. I still feel terrible today, it usually takes 4 days to get it out of my system completely. I have been better at reading labels, but missed this one.
Here is some info on Corn Allergies.

Definition of Corn Allergy

Corn allergy is the inability to fully digest the corn protein Zein. It is an enormous protein - like other grain proteins including Gluten from wheat, rye and others. Many people do not have the biological equipment to break down these proteins in the digestive tract. So the semi-broken down molecules end up in the small intestine and disrupt the digestive process. In some cases they actually damage the lining of the gut - a condition known as Leaky Gut.

What are the Symptoms of Corn Allergy?

Here are some of the symptoms suffered by people with corn allergy:

• Headache, migraine

• Skin rashes

• Breathing difficulties: sinusitis and sinus headache

• Aching muscles in the back, neck or legs

• Joint inflammation and stiffness

• Lethargy - extreme lack of energy

• All over feeling of ill health

However these symptoms are exactly the same as those for other intolerances like dairy and gluten. Luckily the Journal Method always pinpoints your intolerance accurately.

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