New "Robo" Shoe

We have upgraded.  The "robo" shoe above is awesome!  I can walk MUCH easier than in my boot and crutches. Although on the latter I did make the mini-marathon from the Senate parking garage to my office in about 40 minutes.  There really should have been water stations because I was sweating!

As I hobbled along, it made me think...this could be an interesting psych experiment or perhaps something for the old show "Punked".

 Most people swiftly jotted passed me desperate to avoid eye contact. However, there were three ladies that stopped to help, (two on the way to the office, another on the way back). They very simply paused, stepped out of their world  and asked, "Can I help you?"  And their assistance was very appreciated! 

So, for those who quickly avoided me, it's ok - you were in a hurry or already late for work...no worries.  But to the anonymous lady who carried my lunch from the Senate garage, Tricia who assisted shortly after that - thank you!  And in the afternoon,  Janice thank you for helping me all the way from Government Center South to my car in the Senate garage. You all were so kind!

And, although I don't like hobbling, in a way, this was a blessing.  They shared their stories and stories of some of the people they helped in their Government jobs (Yes, the government can help) and if I hadn't been hurt I wouldn't have gotten to know them. It was very cool.  Made me think, I need to chat with people more because they are so interesting and not just get to know people when I have to ask for help. (my independent nature makes asking difficult...)

Anyway, Anonymous Lady, Tricia and Janelle - say hi again when I enter with "Robo" shoe. I may not need help but would enjoy continuing our conversations.

New Show Shoe and New Man

Pretty glamorous huh?  Not exactly the regular show shoes...

 Okay, so yesterday, I was off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and spent the afternoon running errands - feeling quite proud of my productivity.

Returned home, kicked off my shoes and decided to take the recyclables out to the garage (and get a Diet Dr. Pepper.)

And there, somehow, I tripped over the rug... and ...broke my foot.

...Didn't know I broke my foot...but thought it odd I couldn't put weight on it....

So my daughters rescued me (and got me a Diet Dr. Pepper). They placed me on the couch and put my foot up with ice. I figured I'd be fine by morning.  Hey - 30 minutes on the Stair Mill awaited!

At 2 a.m. my foot was throbbing. I knew something was wrong, but couldn't walk and certainly couldn't drive. Wake my daughter? No...she had school...

Long story short,  I texted my wonderful man Mark who drove a half hour and drove me to the hospital.  I couldn't walk and so he literally picked me up and carried me to his truck.

He stayed with me the whole time, entertained the nurses and staff and when they were all done with the x-rays and diagnosis;  he drove me back home at 5 a.m., he picked me up again and carried me back into my house. 

You know, even with a broken foot, I feel pretty lucky and swept off my feet.

Motivational Monday - Words of Wisdom from Martin Luther King Jr.

“The true measure of a man is not how he behaves in moments of comfort and convenience but how he stands at times of controversy and challenges.”

--Martin Luther King Jr.

Motivational Monday...Listen to the General

 

"I would rather have a good plan today than a perfect plan two weeks from now."

- General George S. Patton

Can't stop eating? Blame your brain

Okay, so it's the first week of January.  I am pretty much back on track, but after Christmas I had a 3-day food bing/hang over. On Christmas I indulged in some wine, my Mom's cherry pie and a yummy breakfast roll with lots of icing!

Really, overall, not a bad pig out for Christmas...trust me...could have been MUCH worse!

Problem was,  I couldn't stop there.  The next day, I ate chocolate and almond butter (a new favorite) and candy and general crap.  Thought I was done.

Nope.

Monday morning, crap consumption continued.

My thought, why can't I stop?  I really only wanted to enjoy Christmas but couldn't get it together.

Found my answer.

I was looking through an old Oxygen magazine. Apparently a study from the Journal of Clinical Investigation found that eating food rich in saturated fat, just once, can impair your ability to feel full for about three days. (wow..what a coincidence)

Heart-healthy fats make you feel full faster.

So next time I'll just eat a tablespoon of my almond butter and a few dark chocolate chips and call it a day.

Oh, one more thing.  I'll be a guest blogger tomorrow on Indiana's Family of Farmers blog.  Hope you check it out - thanks!!

God help me I'm cooking

Now, for those who know me understand that title.

For me...cooking ...me...I refer to the old joke "I make great reservations."

That said - I am the proud winner my office's 1st annual Chilli Cookoff. Check out my winning recipe,  Healthy Chilli, and my  "secret ingredient." I am not going to lie, I couldn't believe I won and it was pretty cool!  I got the recipe from my trainer Jesse "The Shark" Dale from Anytime Fitness. 

Speaking of Jesse, Tomorrow check out his demonstration of some great exerecises as well as some exercises from some of my other Anytime Fitness trainer friends on the Indiana's Family of Farmers blog.

Great ideas for that New Year's resolution!

Motivational Monday - Go with Your Intuition



Alan Alda as Dana Wanamaker from What Women Want
(Good poster he's holding, don't you think?)



"You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you will discover will be wonderful. What you will discover will be yourself."

-- Alan Alda

It's a new year - enjoy your trip into the wilderness. As for me, I've started a trip and will be posting about it next week. Should be fun!

P.S. Check out the Indiana's Family of Farmers blog and sign up for a chance to win a FREE one-month membership at the Anytime Fitness Indy South or Avalon Crossing - good luck!!