South Beach

I registered online in order to make my life easier. I get a menu planned out for two weeks and the corresponding shopping list. How cool is that? I will have to start by next week, because I only do my groceries on weekends.

I miss the walks and the ping pong. My husband is very swamped with work and so am I. We're both working at nights. Oh, my back logs! And the chores I have left behind! But I guess, being up on my feet fidgeting around the house is okay for now.

04.28.2009

Breakfast:
multigrain bread
yogurt

Lunch:
1/2 cup rice
eggplant dish
(cheat: chocolate cake and soda)

Snacks:
caprese panini
mint chocolate mocha

Dinner:
none

Evening Snacks:
wheat thins

Exercise:
none... too exhausted, no sleep at all!

04.27.2009

Today, was a little better. I woke up without any neck pain nor any headache. Although I got an episode this afternoon, it was nothing that tylenol can't handle.

Brunch:
3 slices of multi grain bread (it's really good!)
low fat yogurt

Lunch:
egg free pasta w/tomato sauce and meatballs (Akio proudly made hehehe!)
(cheat: fresca -- no sugar, no caffeine soda)

Snacks:
leftover pasta

Dinner: My birthday dinner at PF Chang's hehehe!
brown rice
eggplant w/special brown sauce
wonton soup w/spinach and mushrooms
(treat: chocolate cake and a bite of mongolian beef)
water w/lemon

Evening snacks:
nonfat milk tea

Exercise:
sleeping
ball games with the little one (not enough to make me sweat)

04.26.2009 (My Birthday)

No treats for me! I welcomed m 32nd year by checking myself in at the nearest emergency room. The headache which woke me up the other night did not budge despite taking tylenol. I checked my blood pressure at the pharmacy area and found that I was a bit hypertensive at 131/95 with a pulse rate of 106. It got me worried!!! Am I having hypertensive headache? Am I having a stroke? Am I going to die on my birthday?

These thoughts, the pain, and the nausea did not allow me to sleep. I woke up at around 2:30 in the morning and decided I better get myself checked the soonest.

There is nothing serious, so far. My blood pressure apparently is not that high to cause any major concern. The doctor would have wanted an MRI for my headache but it was not available at the wee hours. He referred me to a neurologist since I told him migraine attacks are pretty usual for me. He asked me to skip the niacin and see if my headache goes away, and gave me percocet (that is a narcotic, thank you very much!) and something for my nausea.

Went home at around 5:00 in the morning, took the percocet and went to bed pain free, a happy birthday to me! Wah! But I woke up at around noon with a head pounding and that oh so familiar neck pain which made me cry, coupled with the darn nausea which gave me no choice but to vomit.

Not a pretty picture for a birthday celebration! What could be happening to me?

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Breakfast:
Whole MultiGrain Bread
Water plus narcotics

Lunch:
Whole MultiGrain Bread
Grilled Chicken
Wonton Soup
Greens in Fish Sauce
(cheats: chocolate covered pretzels and fried vietnames egg rolls)

Snacks:
Chocolate covered pretzels
Whole MultiGrain Bread

Dinner:
I want to get out of the house!!! My boys were ready but they just waited for me patiently since I fell asleep while they were preparing themselves. As soon as I got out from the shower, the little one dozed off. I just let him, he was up all night at the ER too. My bad. So, I made pasta. I tried the whole grain one, it was good! But the prune juice, eek! I'd rather have water.

04.25.2009

Brunch:
Oatmeal in Strawberries and Cream w/sugar
water

Afternoon Snacks:
Coffee w/half and half and sugar
Banana

Dinner:
Chicken Burrito (green and red peppers, onions, cheese, lettuce, rice, chicken, soft tortilla)
Vegetable Tortilla Soup
Watermelon Strawberry Juice

Exercise:
SLEEP
Cleaned the first floor (kitchen, living room, dining, and foyer)

04.24.2009

Breakfast:
Oatmeal in bananas and cream with sugar

Brunch:
Saltine crackers
tuna salad (w/light mayo and three cheese - parmesan, romano, and asagio)
celery and carrot sticks

Snacks:
Cheerios banana flavor
Non-fat yogurt (raspberry cheesecake flavor)

Dinner:
Pork Sinigang
Rice
(cheat: pan grilled pork belly eek!)
Mango Smoothie

Exercise:
1 hour walking

04.23.2009

Breakfast:
Oatmeal in strawberries and cream flavor with a little sugar
Orange Juice

Lunch:
Two pieces of meatballs
One green apple

Snacks:
Almond biscotti
Instant coffee with half and half and sugar
Banana
(cheats: two pieces of red bean mochi, one pack of cheese crackers)

Dinner:
Grilled chicken fillet
Steamed vegetable medley with healthy butter
Orange juice

Exercise:
20 minutes at the elliptical
30 minutes ping pong
60 reps abdominals

Note:
I am on niacin and fish oil therapy.

Journey to Healthy Living

Two years ago, I learned that I have a very high blood pressure specifically the diastolic which refers to the time when the heart is at rest. Then after a routine health check, I found out that my triglycerides (the fat content of my blood) is higher than normal at 300+ (normal should be 150 below). Last year, after a major overhaul with my diet and exercise routine I thought I'd beat the triglycerides but lo and behold... it has gone up to 360+!!! So, I totally rid myself of eggs and beef but what do you know six months after it is now at its dangerously high mark at 500+!!!

I know I haven't been diligent with my exercise and healthy diet. I have not even finished my niacin therapy because I wanted to get pregnant. Now, I have two months to get my act together if I want to live until my next birthday!

So, this diary will note the activities and my diet. Hopefully, my triglycerides will be within normal range by end of June.