This has been a red letter day for me! I am blogging from the DFC's computer room. I just back upstairs from visiting my doctor here who went over the results from the blood test I took yesterday.All my metabolic numbers are within normal range. My Glucose went from 141 to 87, within the normal range. Cholesterol went from 200 down to 149, triglycerides went down 189 to 99. The most amazing change was in my HDL (good Cholesterol) rose from 30 to 41, still low but much improved. The doc said the opposite usually happens at the center. All the exercise usually drops the HDL. Finally my LDL (bad cholesterol) went from 132 to 89, withing normal range. I have lost 19.6 pounds, just short of my goal of 20 pounds.. I plan to weigh myself on Saturday morning just before I leave. I'll bet I can lose at least 1 pound by then!!
Again today I spent most of the day in the gym and pool. I went to a "Something Fishy" class where the benefit from Omega 3 fats.was discussed. The problem with ocean fish is that they often have mercury in them. I have a long list of fish and seafood that are high on Omega 3 fats, and those with mercury. The list is too long to reproduce here, but ask me when you see me!
Another storm is expected here Friday and Saturday, so I will see how the roads are when I drive down to Perry's home in Spartenberg, SC. Two days and counting!
Today I am supposed to become a grandfather for the second time! I can't wait to get back to my room to see if I have a message on my cell phone. Like an idiot, I left it in my room this morning :-( So all in all I have had a most wonderful day! All the exercise and good food has paid off in spades.
I just arrived back at my room and immediately turned on my cell phone to see if I was a grand-pa for a second time. I am,!!! Dylan Connor Blanchard was born at 8:46 am weighing in at 9 lbs. 12 oz. I called Roger on his cell phone and got through. He had his skype on, but alas, we weren't able to connect, so I didn't get the opportunity to see Dylan. Elizabeth was holding the new born. Everything is fine. I spoke to Michelle and she sounded amazingly rested and energetic, and of course happy.
What a wonderful way to finish off this momentous day! WOW! Thank you GOD!!!
I parked my car across the street as Paula said we might be getting some icey conditions tonight. I can't believe it - two week end in a row! Folks say that I should be o.k. going south on Saturday. Again some people are leaving early again to beat the storm. I was toying with the idea of possibly leaving tomorrow, but it might well mess up Perry and Jim;s plans.
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Congrats on the new baby, Peter. Life is good. You can't get ahead of this storm so go ahead to SC and enjoy yourself. You have done a fabulous job at DFC and we are all proud of you.
ReplyDeletePete, I'm, here in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with Finley and his family. Congratulations on Dylan!! I'm a great uncle twice over. I was with Mom last night and she's thrilled to have a FOURTH great-grandchild!!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I have just sat and read all of your blogs. I apologize for not following them as you posted them, but I am now fully caught up and think you are a marvel for having taken the journey and accomplished so much.
Can't wait see you next week! Travel safe.
Jim