Life style change, good or bad?

In August of 2018, I was faced with the fact that I was diagnosed Diabetic. I froze, I cried and I said to the doctor I will reverse this. I walked out of the doctor's office with a determination to fix what I did to my body over the years. I went home, looked in the mirror and said...NOT TODAY SATAN. I did. I sat down and researched lifestyle changes to reverse diabetes. The first thing that popped up was the Keto diet. I read good things and bad things, I read that its a forever lifestyle change otherwise you can revert to your old ways. I went to Pinterest and found so many recipes that left me speechless cause how in the world can the foods be considered healthy? Like butter, bacon, eggs, cheeses as we have been educated our whole lives to avoid fatty foods. There is a science behind how keto works. Once your body is in the state of ketosis, you are burning fat and NOT CARBS. You limit your carb intake to about 20mg a day, this is how the burning of fats begin. But first things first, getting a list of foods together to start was the hardest. We spent that first week enjoying what "carbs" we had in the pantry. Sugar, Rice, Breads, pastas, potatoes and other foods that are now considered "illegal" in our house. I remember our first meal was Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast and the look on everyone's face was priceless. It was then we said, we got this. This meal was too good and it was very filling. So I kept pinning recipes, I will post links to all that we have tried. I will also share shopping lists and my weekly meal planning. They say this lifestyle isn't cheap, but let me reword it to better understand how important your health is. What you put into your body is how much you measure your worth. I am a grocery shopper that loves to get good deals. I buy in bulk, it may not be all at once but when I can afford it. I will also create links to where I buy my items that has helped me greatly. Its important to start off with knowledge in the beginning instead of thinking your doing this right and no weight loss. It happens to a lot of people. They get frustrated because they miss the "carbs". I admit, I do too but now it seems when I have those bad carbs my body tells me otherwise. Its not worth the bloating or inflammation associated. So give me a little bit to get things situated and figured out. I will do my best to help those who are wanting a change, even if its not completely keto I can help with low carb as well. The results may not be the same but its a start right?

Long time no see, wow its been forever.

How is it that one can go without blogging for a long period of time? I guess its called life and being too busy to focus on ones self. It really has been a long time. December 2012 and that makes it a little over 6 years ago. What should I update with? How about a new focus and change everything? I have come a long way and have made some very big lifestyle changes that I want to share with everyone now that I'm more comfortable with who I am as a person. I will also be sharing what I have done, what I do and how I am accomplishing my everyday life.

Possible Christmas present?

I am trying to decide on what to buy my son for Christmas, he is not the easiest to shop for but he has been getting into listening to music lately. So he truly needs a good music system, something like the bose l1. Its small and compact, so it should work for him as his room is quite small. He doesn't need a really big system in his room. Maybe when he's older he could but not right now.

Its getting cold outside!

Living in Arizona has been definitely a culture and climate change from the Midwest. We do not get snow but we do get cold weather here and it sucks. I do not miss the snow whatsoever and I love being able to walk outside with just a T-shirt on in the middle of December.

Is it February yet?

I am so excited that I will be taking my first trip to Las Vegas alone and meeting up with one of my friends. Who knows what were gonna do while we are there, maybe possibly doing some karaoke music at Ace Karaoke even though I can't sing for the life of me. Who really cares, the old saying..."What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas!" Right? I just can't wait to get away and have some fun without kids or men. Selfish? I think not!

Can't wait for Income Tax time.

I am so looking forward to it this time only cause I've been working now for over a year and I should get a nice return back. Wishing time would go a little bit faster now.

Learning computer lingo?

I have been working on the computer for years and years and I still have yet to learn computer lingo and how it works. I do not understand what report engine information is still but I should as I have my own website and all. I am actually thinking about finishing my degree and learning some extra stuff as well in the computer classes. Possibly learning how to program the computer language as well. I guess we will see what happens in the future.

I could be living the title song from Whitesnake.

Cause here I go again forgetting to blog. Someone please remind me more often??

Learning new things.

In the schools out here they are teaching the kids all kinds of things, especially in music class. They teach trumpets, clarinets, flutes, and even the electric ukulele at guitar center. Which is really neat to have that still involved in today's school. Kids these days are learning how to understand where music has originated and all the different instruments that are out there for them to learn. One never knows the skill unless they apply them.

Busy week!

These next three weeks are going to be really busy at work and I am worried that I am gonna be so exhausted beyond belief. I dislike being really busy and hope that the days go quickly.

Love MUSIC!

No matter where I go, I am constantly listening to music. The way I like it is, the louder the better and I love to feel the music! So having those THD Amplifiers really brings the music to life. Then we went to a party, and wouldn't you know the host has them installed around the pool area. He had a custom pool built and wanted a nice sound system to go with it. It turned out wonderful so while your swimming you can feel the beat of the music. Pretty amazing if I might say and very impressive!

Got a lot done

This weekend has been extremely busy with us, we cleaned out my son's room and threw away three bags of trash. Then steamed cleaned the carpets and wow, let me tell you the difference it has made. I love how they turned out and if we ever buy a house with carpeting, I will invest in a Rug Doctor.

See all kinds of things.

Here in Arizona and some things should not be seen. At least here you cannot smoke by any businesses and in some places you cannot have open alcohol. One thing I have not seen though are people smoking those cheap cohiba cigars and they have a distinct smell from them and I would know a mile away. On another note, sat outside in the pool and didn't realize how sunburnt I had gotten and now I am paying for it. Story of my life.

Done with school!

I am so excited to be finally done with school and to be able to breath, and NO HOMEWORK. Two full years of consistent homework has been crazy and overwhelming at times. I am just glad to be done for a little bit.

Watching the making of The Walking Dead!

And I am noticing that the wardrobe of the characters are wearing actual street wear and clothes that are popular today. Its amazing far advanced television has become and to have stuff that is being used today and not years ago. On another note, I smashed my finger Friday at work and its still tender today. All I did was smash my middle finger on the nail bed between some plastic hats. I figured it would be bruised by now but all it does is hurt if I put any kind of pressure on it.

The Walking Dead is on.

I absolutely love these shows and I so can't wait until October when the new season begins plus the weather will be cooler too. I hate the hot, hot weather and tomorrow is gonna be the pits, literally.

The importance of insurance!

Especially here in Arizona, this state can be a high risk state and that is depending on where you live. Its crazy cause all you see on TV are the insurance ads. I seen one the other day for an commercial property insurance quote and couldn't believe the amount of insurance ads on TV here. But when you live in a city of a million or more people your gonna get a lot of ads for insurance as its a busy audience they are playing for at all times.

So much has happened!

I am failing at keeping my blogs updated big time, I really need to make time for my blogging. Now that I am done with school, maybe just maybe I will have time again. I sure miss my blogging.

Lovin' my job!

I love working with the people I work with and all the different personalities. I had no clue what my job would consist of, as I only knew it was wire. Thank goodness its something simple like wire, as I know very little about hydraulic pumps and that would leave me in a state of confusion. Now to change the subject, I do have to say, yesterday while out shopping we came across a puppy Pa pillion and oh my goodness he was the cutest thing ever. I love my Jasmine as she is my sweet baby girl and I am thankful everyday that she came into our lives.

My Son's Birthday is tomorrow!

I cannot believe he is going to be 15 years old tomorrow. Where has the time gone?