I could not resist. Today I have towels on the line. The sun is out if full force and there is a breeze. I have to say it sure looks funny to see the towels on the line, and still have snow on the ground. One more task that saved us money.
The chickens are outside enjoying the sun too!
Thank you God for this glorious sunshine!
"Eat it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or go without."
~A Pioneer Sampler, by Barbara Greenwood~
Pioneer Woman at Heart
One Flourishing, Frugal and Fun Family!
One family learning to live off the land, cut back on expenses, and to live a simpler and a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Medical bills, exercise and weight loss
The kids accident has put everlasting memories on all of us. After we regained our sanity, we can now have a conversation without tears,. However, I am drowning in medical bills. Aftern numerous phone calls, calling and calling and sitting on hold, I am now a firm believer of getting everyone in shape and staying that way.
Keeping the doctors visits down to a bare minimum will save us money, and we will live healthier and longer lives. Although the medical bills are from an accident, I am seriously looking at my health, and everyone else's health (kids, husband) differently. Now, don't get me wrong. That doesn't mean I am running out and getting a physical, mammogram and everything else that's required at my age. It means I am faithfully exercising daily, watching what we eat more than ever, and drinking more water than juice and pop.
Then, just maybe, after I lose weight and get in shape, will I consider getting my physical. Maybe.
After I challenged myself to 30 days of walking for at least 10 minutes a day, I lost 2 pounds. I missed one day and the other days were anywhere up to 20 minutes of walking. Now, I am up to 30 minutes and some days, I walk 1 hour. I feel better, but I have a loooooong ways to go.
I'm getting a lot of reading done on the treadmill these days, but I should have invested in a Large Print Bible. I could be reading my daily reading while walking too. I've influenced the kids too. I know have to fight for the treadmill. They come toting books and invade my room for hours. At least they are staying fit.
Now....if I could just stop eating Milk Duds while I sit and read my Bible.....and whoever said prunes were tasty must have been sleep deprived.
Keeping the doctors visits down to a bare minimum will save us money, and we will live healthier and longer lives. Although the medical bills are from an accident, I am seriously looking at my health, and everyone else's health (kids, husband) differently. Now, don't get me wrong. That doesn't mean I am running out and getting a physical, mammogram and everything else that's required at my age. It means I am faithfully exercising daily, watching what we eat more than ever, and drinking more water than juice and pop.
Then, just maybe, after I lose weight and get in shape, will I consider getting my physical. Maybe.
After I challenged myself to 30 days of walking for at least 10 minutes a day, I lost 2 pounds. I missed one day and the other days were anywhere up to 20 minutes of walking. Now, I am up to 30 minutes and some days, I walk 1 hour. I feel better, but I have a loooooong ways to go.
I'm getting a lot of reading done on the treadmill these days, but I should have invested in a Large Print Bible. I could be reading my daily reading while walking too. I've influenced the kids too. I know have to fight for the treadmill. They come toting books and invade my room for hours. At least they are staying fit.
Now....if I could just stop eating Milk Duds while I sit and read my Bible.....and whoever said prunes were tasty must have been sleep deprived.
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