JustJane48

Yep you read that right :)  We do indeed have a new addition to our family. No please don’t thinking its a baby….NO WAY!!! and by the way, the kids are all moved out and I’m in seventh heaven!!!!  So now our new family is complete :)  I received a call from my dogs groomer.

She said “Jane I have a little cocker spaniel, a girl and shes 11 years old”  She continued to say “The family is moving out of state and can only take 1 dog to the house they will be renting.  If they cannot find a home they will have to put her down.”  Well folks, I don’t know if you know what an animal lover I really am.  Other then my family, dogs in particular are the love of my life.  Were talking true Unconditional Love from these little guys/gals

Shoes on, grab my purse and off to the groomers to meet this cocker spaniel.   Her name is Chloe and I fell in love instantly.

We had her for a overnight to see if Toby would accept her…remember now he is the KING OF THE HOUSE!!! They did pretty good

Chloe went home for a couple days, had a vet appt. and shots.  We will pick her up tonight after Alan gets out of work…YIPPEE!!!!  She just balances out my life….the love these little dogs have to give is unconditional!!! They don’t care if your having a bad hair day, or bad breath…you can talk to them and they listen….they NEVER TALK BACK!!!!

Ok, chapter 1 —– chapter 2 —- to follow

My new life.

So many changes since Feb. 9, 2009.  Somehow I woke up and felt this strength and motivation I hadn’t felt before. I had been praying faithfully for guidance and help getting where I need to be which is healthy!!!!

Since Feb 9th, I haven’t had anything fried, fatty, salty, no fast foods, no restaurants…just wholesome healthy foods.  ” Pats myself on the back”  LOL 

I’ve exercised everyday except for Valentines weekend, and I missed a couple other days.

I started out so slow because I was so out of shape, not I’m up to 30 - 45 mins a day Using my new bike and my treadmill and I feel so much better!!!

I feel like a new person, I feel empowered…and I believe God is smiling right down on me

For those who keep struggling, please please don’t give up.  I kept giving up, but kept starting over.  Believe me it will happen….Find it deep inside the desire to become healthy. Its there I promise you.

I had 2 heart doctor appointments this week.

1st appointment my heart failure doc was soooooooooooo very happy to see me in such good spirits and so motivated.  He told me he was proud of my exercising. Unless something comes up I’ll see him in a year!!! Thats amazing, I’ve been going to these docs on an average of 3 -4 times a year.

2nd appointment with my cardiologist. I had blood work done the day before.  I asked the results, he got them and his eyes were soooooooooo big.  He just shook his head and said Jane I can’t believe this!!!!!  My numbers were rediculous!!! so low but not in any danger.  He said we will cut your Liptor in half . I was about to jump up and down…probably would have if I wasn’t carrying around these 10 pounds melons……LMAO….we did actually weigh them…,my husband and I   LMAO!!! now thats a pretty picture huh?????????

As I was checking out, my doc came up behind me and tapped me on the shoulder with a huge smile and said….I’m taking you off a Zetia as well.  He said keep up the good work whatever you are doing, don’t stop, now if that isn’t the best news ever!!! See I’ve talked about my new eating program, but he isn’t familiar with it.  When I go back he’ll be shocked…I go back in 9 months for a stress test. 

I should be able to keep my heart failure at stage 3, given I don’t have any more setbacks.  If I continue to eat and exercise he expects me to be off all my cholosterol meds.  I can actually get better and live many many years, before this my outlook was so dim and discouraging.

You know what??????????????? God has given me this wonderful opportunity.  He took away my smoking….my drinking…..and now my bad eating habits.

GOD IS GOOD….GOD IS GREAT

Love and blessings to all my incredible buddys