I think this is one of the best ones yet! After doing the questionnaire I guess I need to plan for another 50 years of life. http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/HealthAge.html
My life expectancy came out at 102.2. I was more surprised by my health age. I'm 54 and my health age was 33.2 on the questionnaire. Does that mean I will live another 69 years??? aaagghhh!!! As long as I'm healthy and fit...gotta keep exercising and eating lots of fruits and vegatables...fewer sweets and more fish. I know...I know...off to the market I go.
Because I am exercising I pretty much eat whatever I want to. I could never count calories or count points. I just know what's good and what's not. A little treat now and then is good for you, so don't deny yourself. Just plan for it.
My BMI was 22.2 which is in the healthy range. http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/BMI.html Check out yours.
My calorie requirements were 2498-2678. http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/CalRequire.html
I was surprised by that number since I've read about the 1200 calorie diets and how to lose weight. How could someone survive on 1200 calories? I've always known that you should eat more than 3 meals a day. The body goes into a starvation mode if it doesn't get the calories it needs. Breakfast is sooooo important in the morning to break the fast of the night before. Protein is sooooo important for building muscle. As we age we lose muscle so all the more reason to take care of the ones we have.
Exercise is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy, active life. Stretching is very important for us as we age. Muscles need to be flexible so that they don't tear if we fall. (I've fallen and I can't get up?) I can tell the difference on the days that I don't work out in the morning. I have less energy and my muscles are tight. I usually take the time throughout the day to stretch my quads and hamstring muscles as well as my triceps and back. IT REALY FEELS GOOD TO STRETCH...so JUST DO IT!! (I'm talking to myself)
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Wellness #39 Nutrition
This unit is a great idea for all employees to participate in. People can learn so much about the the food we eat and about exercising, and create the opportunity to make better choices. Now...I actually eat anything I want. Since I started working out I have lost more than 20 pounds and have a lot more energy. The bottom line is CHOICE. We each make our own choices. I don't want to be bogged down with counting calories, but I do want to eat foods that are good for me. Once I know what those foods are, I have a choice whether to eat them or choose junk. And the great thing is, when I have worked out I don't feel like eating junk.
I logged in on http://www.nutritiondata.com/ and found out that the taco salad I have been eating at Taco Bell has 51 grams of FAT. AAAAGGGHH!!! I usually only eat it 2 or 3 times a year, but whoaaaa!! I may have to rethink that treat!
http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/foods-from-taco-bell/6463/2#
I subscribed to the RSS feed for this website and will see how I like it.
Recipe: Taco seasoning dip for tortilla chips
Ingredients:
Ground Beef (extra lean), 1 unit, cooked (yield from 1 lb raw)
*Lawry's Taco Seasoning, 8 tsp
Sour Cream, 1 cup
Monterey Cheese, 2 cup, shredded
*Refried beans, ROSARITA, refried beans, traditional, 2 cup
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/cookbook_calculate_popup.asp?ingredientIDs=13301,130357,1056,1025,41929,&amounts=30353,138352,23818,23708,48859,&qtys=1,8,1,2,2,&servings=12&food=User
Substitute ground turkey for the ground beef, and light sour cream for regular.
I logged in on http://www.nutritiondata.com/ and found out that the taco salad I have been eating at Taco Bell has 51 grams of FAT. AAAAGGGHH!!! I usually only eat it 2 or 3 times a year, but whoaaaa!! I may have to rethink that treat!
http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/foods-from-taco-bell/6463/2#
I subscribed to the RSS feed for this website and will see how I like it.
Recipe: Taco seasoning dip for tortilla chips
Ingredients:
Ground Beef (extra lean), 1 unit, cooked (yield from 1 lb raw)
*Lawry's Taco Seasoning, 8 tsp
Sour Cream, 1 cup
Monterey Cheese, 2 cup, shredded
*Refried beans, ROSARITA, refried beans, traditional, 2 cup
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/cookbook_calculate_popup.asp?ingredientIDs=13301,130357,1056,1025,41929,&amounts=30353,138352,23818,23708,48859,&qtys=1,8,1,2,2,&servings=12&food=User
Substitute ground turkey for the ground beef, and light sour cream for regular.
Maps#34 Geocoding and Geocaching
The zip code I chose was 77450, near our branch. Mother's Day : Baby Cinco is the location I chose and here are the coordinates: N 29° 44.463 W 095° 45.185
I don't own a GPS unit, but my daughter does so it might be fun to create our own geocaches...especially as my grandson gets older and can learn how to use the unit.
Here's the URL for a site in an area closer to where I live that I might investigate some time
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=89bac9ed-4530-4350-8c7d-c3b21a82c8eb
Coordinates: N 29° 50.176 W 095° 43.023
I like being able to access the satellite image to help see what I would be facing in my search.
I'm not sure I would do geocaching unless I had several people with me, but it sounds like it would be fun with a community of friends. Games have reached a level beyond what I could have imagined. This sounds like fun with the right people and the right PRIZES!!
(while doing spell check the word geocaching came up and there was no option for correction)
I don't own a GPS unit, but my daughter does so it might be fun to create our own geocaches...especially as my grandson gets older and can learn how to use the unit.
Here's the URL for a site in an area closer to where I live that I might investigate some time
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=89bac9ed-4530-4350-8c7d-c3b21a82c8eb
Coordinates: N 29° 50.176 W 095° 43.023
I like being able to access the satellite image to help see what I would be facing in my search.
I'm not sure I would do geocaching unless I had several people with me, but it sounds like it would be fun with a community of friends. Games have reached a level beyond what I could have imagined. This sounds like fun with the right people and the right PRIZES!!
(while doing spell check the word geocaching came up and there was no option for correction)
Friday, September 5, 2008
# 33 Relocating with Online Maps
APARTMENTS:
I searched all three apartments sites and liked http://www.apartmentguide.com/ the best. The other two showed "featured apartments" at the top that were NOT in my search area/zip code. I had to scroll down to find the Katy apartments. The site, http://www.apartmentfinder.com/ only came up with three complexes compared to three pages of ten complexes per page on Apartment Guide. Going back was difficult at http://www.apartments.com/. I had to start a new search each time I tried to go back and look at a different complex. On Apartment Guide, going back was easier and there was a place you could click on for seeing ALL Katy apartments, not just the ones in the 77450 zip code. Maps were helpful and I like the hybrid best.
The last time I searched for apartments was when I was in my late teens, so I was amazed by all the amenities and availabilities. The deposits required were as low as $75.00 I always thought they expected first and last months rent as a deposit. I compared two complexes in Katy and found that they were similar. Since I have a dog (70# yellow lab) I was interested to find out about the pet policies. The Vineyards Apartments http://www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/Texas/Katy/Vineyards/PropertyOverview.aspx?listingid=34995has a no weight limit and a $250 non-refundable pet fee with no aggressive breeds. The Kingsland Ranch http://www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/Texas/Katy/Kingsland++Ranch/PropertyOverview.aspx?listingid=36565has a 50# limit and a $350 deposit, which would keep me from continuing my interest in this particular complex. They were both disability accessible.
HOUSES:
I looked on the http://www.har.com/ site first and then went to the http://www.googlemaps.com/ site and clicked on My Maps to find houses with some land/property. I focused on Brookshire, Austin, Sealy and San Antonio. Found one in Brookshire at Peregrine Estates II that has 2 acres with a 2170 sq foot home on it. I would move in a minute if I could...but probably couldn't sell the home I'm in. This home is in the country, 6.11 miles from a country grocery store, 9.36 miles from a drugstore, and 7.19 miles from a library.
This website, http://www.walkscore.com/ was pretty cool. My son moved to Nashville so I looked up Nashville while I was looking. And then I used my current address to see how accurate it is. Didn't know about half the places within my walking area...especially the HEB #497 which is NOT there at 1621 N Mason Rd. I think it must be at 1621 S Mason Rd. So, there goes the accuracy of the site right out the window.
I searched all three apartments sites and liked http://www.apartmentguide.com/ the best. The other two showed "featured apartments" at the top that were NOT in my search area/zip code. I had to scroll down to find the Katy apartments. The site, http://www.apartmentfinder.com/ only came up with three complexes compared to three pages of ten complexes per page on Apartment Guide. Going back was difficult at http://www.apartments.com/. I had to start a new search each time I tried to go back and look at a different complex. On Apartment Guide, going back was easier and there was a place you could click on for seeing ALL Katy apartments, not just the ones in the 77450 zip code. Maps were helpful and I like the hybrid best.
The last time I searched for apartments was when I was in my late teens, so I was amazed by all the amenities and availabilities. The deposits required were as low as $75.00 I always thought they expected first and last months rent as a deposit. I compared two complexes in Katy and found that they were similar. Since I have a dog (70# yellow lab) I was interested to find out about the pet policies. The Vineyards Apartments http://www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/Texas/Katy/Vineyards/PropertyOverview.aspx?listingid=34995has a no weight limit and a $250 non-refundable pet fee with no aggressive breeds. The Kingsland Ranch http://www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/Texas/Katy/Kingsland++Ranch/PropertyOverview.aspx?listingid=36565has a 50# limit and a $350 deposit, which would keep me from continuing my interest in this particular complex. They were both disability accessible.
HOUSES:
I looked on the http://www.har.com/ site first and then went to the http://www.googlemaps.com/ site and clicked on My Maps to find houses with some land/property. I focused on Brookshire, Austin, Sealy and San Antonio. Found one in Brookshire at Peregrine Estates II that has 2 acres with a 2170 sq foot home on it. I would move in a minute if I could...but probably couldn't sell the home I'm in. This home is in the country, 6.11 miles from a country grocery store, 9.36 miles from a drugstore, and 7.19 miles from a library.
This website, http://www.walkscore.com/ was pretty cool. My son moved to Nashville so I looked up Nashville while I was looking. And then I used my current address to see how accurate it is. Didn't know about half the places within my walking area...especially the HEB #497 which is NOT there at 1621 N Mason Rd. I think it must be at 1621 S Mason Rd. So, there goes the accuracy of the site right out the window.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
32 Current Events...
I haven't been posting lately. Lots of family visiting, summer reading at work, and just too much to do. I have gone to this site and saw what was offered, then asked a question. Here are the sites I accessed. 100 Things To Do With Google Maps .
What time is it on the island of Guam? My in-laws live there and they were just here visiting. As many years as we have lived here (over 20 years) I never can remember the time difference. This site will help me find out quickly. Today it is 4:37 pm (Thurs) here, and on Guam it is 7:37 am (Friday). A difference of 15 hours. Now, what happens when daylight savings time changes?
I explored the Global Incident Map, Terra Server, and National Atlas. My dad really liked the Global Incident Map. He's into all the "end times" discussion, and likes to see what's going on around the world. It could be a little scary depending on what's going on.
I can't see ever using the who is sick.org site. I can understand the concern, but not sure it would really be useful.
Good to know all these sites exist...I find myself telling people all the time..."just google it" whenever they have a question and need a quick answer.
I looked at the http://www.toeat.com/ site and found several restaurants I frequent. The best Chinese restaurant in Katy is Fortune Village. Check it out!
http://www.qlock.com/time/gmaps?map=1
http://whoissick.org/sickness/
http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm
What time is it on the island of Guam? My in-laws live there and they were just here visiting. As many years as we have lived here (over 20 years) I never can remember the time difference. This site will help me find out quickly. Today it is 4:37 pm (Thurs) here, and on Guam it is 7:37 am (Friday). A difference of 15 hours. Now, what happens when daylight savings time changes?
I explored the Global Incident Map, Terra Server, and National Atlas. My dad really liked the Global Incident Map. He's into all the "end times" discussion, and likes to see what's going on around the world. It could be a little scary depending on what's going on.
I can't see ever using the who is sick.org site. I can understand the concern, but not sure it would really be useful.
Good to know all these sites exist...I find myself telling people all the time..."just google it" whenever they have a question and need a quick answer.
I looked at the http://www.toeat.com/ site and found several restaurants I frequent. The best Chinese restaurant in Katy is Fortune Village. Check it out!
http://www.qlock.com/time/gmaps?map=1
http://whoissick.org/sickness/
http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm
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