My care journey

 1 month and 13 days before my hernia surgery 

Well there it is. The hospital gave me an official count down to my surgery. 

That's good to know, since I'm working on all levels of health to be my best healthy self  before the surgery. 

I got on the scale this morning and my starting weight for this 

program is 198.2. 

My calorie count will be 1100-1200 each day.

I put in my foods on the Lose It app and it counts the calories for me. Very easy

Lunches are usually very simple.
I'm scheduled to lose 1 pound a week. That's what my doctor suggests.  

My walking program suggests walking every other day.  Today I'm on a walking rest day.

But, thatdoesn't mean I sit all day. I have house chores and general movement. 

What's up for today's good health habits?

1. Sitting outside for my 15 mins of sunshine 🌞.

My cat Baxter sits with me outside.  

Its a bit cloudy today, but it's still nice to be outside. Spring has come very early for us this year. Usually in March we are still under snow.

2. Deep breathing exercise.

This is the YouTube video I use for my deep breathing exercise. I do this twice a day. It's really relaxing. 

https://youtu.be/g-2wsA38FE4?si=aQQjaj5HTSHZ7ShN

3. Meal planning. 

Lose It app

4. Physical Therapy exercises. 

17 mins on the bike.  Knee kicks, knee bends, hips swings. Ankle exercises.

5. Reading chapter 2 of book club book.

It's been a good day.

Be inspired ✨️ 

6 weeks and 4 days

 6 weeks and 4 days

Today is Sunday.  Should I take the day off?

True,  I only started yesterday.  I thought hard about that.

I went to church and had the best time. I was proud of myself for being able to stand for 20 minutes singing the songs. The sermon was wonderful and so timely with learning God is good and always has our best interests in mind. Plus getting to visit with new friends is good for my soul. 

Since I've been home I've made a healthy taco lunch and enjoying NASCAR and golf with my husband.  Tomorrow I will get on the scale and meet my body where it is.  I will use the App Lose It and figure out my calories and goals. 

My morning routine as soon as I get up isn't strenuous. It's a few knee bends holding on to the window frame after I've opened the curtains to greet the day. I do a few more easy stretching,  arms over head, roll my shoulders.  It's just a way to say thank you Lord for waking me up and getting ready for what this day has to offer. I'm not counting this as exercise since it doesn't take long, just away to see if my body can move, very gentle. 

I have set my alarm for 45 minutes.  This way every 45 minutes I have a reminder to get up and walk a little bit.  Since we have retired , I've noticed I've been sitting a lot more. Too much!!  So this little alarm helps me make a good healthy choice to move. 

So to answer that question,  should I take today off?

I think the answer has to be no. Not if I want to be healthy for that surgery.  I don't think I can let up even one day. I have to watch what I eat. How I move and take care of my mind, body and soul.

Today I will jump on the treadmill and listen to music.  For this week 2 it's 17mins. On the treadmill.  I can do that! Or at least start the walk.  Should it be music or a YouTube travel tour? 

OK, this is what I will listen to today while on the treadmill.  It's Sunday,  enjoy.

https://youtu.be/I4IBathEVks?si=zMC18O8TSEFUsGk0

Yes let's do this!

No judgement here. Yes.  I'm walking  in my church dress today.

Drink your water. 

Today's totals. 

Week 2 time table.

Done! 17 mins walked. burned 35 calories,  .28 distance. 

Not too bad for almost talking myself out of exercising. 

My bible studies group book club is reading this book. I think I will spend the afternoon reading my assignment before we meet again next week.

Today:

1 I went to church. 

2. I ate well.

3. I walked on the treadmill. 

4 I am reading my book club book.

5 spending time with my husband. 

This is a good day.

Be inspired ✨️ 

6 weeks and 5 days

 6 weeks and 5 days until my hernia surgery. 

I've been trying to get a hernia surgery for 1 year now. Living in a rural area makes surgeries hard to get. 

Last week I  saw a general surgeon.  We have started all the tests and set an appointment for surgery, 6 weeks and 5 days from now. My goal is to lose a bit of weight,  keep moving and make sure all tests are done and available for my doctor to review. 

Today I walked 17 mins on the treadmill and to tell you the truth, that was HARD. My stomach is hurting and I will be laying down with a heating pad shortly. 

I'm registered with the app "Lose It" that will track my calories and record my weight loss progress. 

1. I filled out more paperwork today and made hotel reservations for the surgery date.

2. Walked 17 minutes according to my walking program for week 2.  I'm right on point!

3. Today so far eating according to my calories. 

I'm calling today a success. 

Happy Pink Saturday

 

Jean Hart Artwork

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I used to do this year's ago. Go around town on a Saturday and take photos of pink things.

I invite you to do the same and post the photos here or on your own posts and blogs. I would love to see what you come up with.

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Happy Pink Saturday

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The expression of love for all things not just for the people close to you seems almost too much for one day.

But here we go:

Hopefully, when changes come you are surrounded by those who love and support you.

Pause. Before all else, to say thank you, ask for help or even when saying I love you.

 

Remember, you have the strength and courage to get through whatever comes your way.

Fall In Love often

Be Inspired,

~Jean

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What's going on in the studio?

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What's going on in the studio?

 Now that summer is here and the flowers are blooming, it's hard not to want to paint everything I see!

Here is a few of July's Artomat blocks going out into the world. 

If you happen to find one in one of the machines, I would love to hear from you and tell me where you bought it.  The Artomat machines are all over the United States. 

Tulips 1 

Tulips 2 

Sunshine in a vase 

The Hills are alive with flowers 

Tulips everywhere

Landscape in the Fall 

Thunderstorms on the Horizen   

Like, follow me, share this blog, and join in. 

I would love to start having conversations about your ideas  

Be Inspired, 

~jean 

Coin Collecting

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 Good morning  

Today I'm sharing a hobby that I have loved since childhood.  Coin collecting.

My son Matthew has collected coins with me since he was very young and because coins are  so fascinating he has continued collecting coins as an adult.  

Matthew shares interesting information about coins on his YouTube channel. 

I invite you to click below and watch one of his videos.  

Be Inspired 

~jean

Matthew the Great Coin Roll Hunter

 https://youtu.be/L2mXzb33Y1A

On tbe Seven Day of Christmas

Jean Hart Artwork 

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On the seventh day of Christmas,

my true love sent to me

Seven swans a swinning, refers to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments,

Six geese a laying,

Five golden rings,

Four calling birds,

Three French hens,

Two turtle doves,

And a partidge in a pear tree.

Original artwork by 

Jean Hart 

Artwork

Acrylic,

16" x 24"