Itty Bitty Hooves

Doing the Research

I know I’ve been talking a lot about different types of diet aides and what kind of weight loss product to use. This is a personal problem for me right now and so many other stressful and bad things have been going on that focusing on my personal fitness–a lot because I let it go for months and allowed myself to feel that as long as I wasn’t gaining weight it was okay, but it wasn’t. And thinking that way allowed it to get out of hand to where I was gaining again. Finally I seem to be doing okay and although certainly not going gangbusters like I did last year, moving slowly down. I’ll give that allowance that as long as it moves at some speed, slow or not, down is a good thing. I have to say here that all diet aides scare me a bit. You hear so much about them on the news and you never really know if something that seems like a good thing will turn up 10 years later as being a cause of heart attacks or such. The only thing I can think of is it is best to do your research and that is what I am trying to do.

Even Better Stress Relief

A vacation would be even better stress relief. Not only would I get away from the main source of stress I have right now but I’d take a break from both jobs too. I’ve often talked about going on a cruise and still want to. Up until now though when I’ve thought of cruises I’ve thought of the Bahamas or Florida, or even an Alaskan cruise which looks awesome, but I never thought of checking out European cruises. I’m not sure why I haven’t thought of it. What a great way to get two bonuses, a cruise and a chance to see European destinations. I’ve always wanted to see Greece with its amazing ancient architecture. A Mediterranean cruise would be delightful.

Temporary Stress Relief

I haven’t had a lot of time due to such a great workload in my writing business to look around and research diet supplements. I did have a pretty good day yesterday with diet control all by myself so that is a plus. I think I have to find a way to beat the stress. Some people are depressed eaters, some are happy eaters, I’m a stress eater. I had some relief from the stress of the last few months yesterday but it isn’t a permanent relief so I have to find a way to get around that. Maybe it is a mental outlook. I’m not sure. I try to have a positive outlook on things even when they are tough, but you can’t lie to your brain or heart. It knows the real deal even when you have a smile plastered on your face. I have to find a diet pill that also helps with stress relief.

Do Overs.

Okay, the jury is out now after a few days as to whether the weight loss pills I bought last week are doing any good. Maybe they just can’t beat the stress I’m dealing with. I know I woke up for the second time this week with a killer migrane and it is still nagging at me although I can now once again stand and sit upright. I think it may be time to go back to the drawing board and do some more research. There are some great weight loss pills research websites out there. They help a lot to weed through the incredibly confusing products available. Just standing in front of the shelf at my local store was mind-boggling. I confess that I ended up picking a brand just because I knew the name. Not really the best way to decide but when there are forty different products all claiming amazing success and knowing that some of the products might be outright dangerous, it can be difficult to decide–at best. This time I am going to do what I always tell everyone to do. Study the differences and pros and cons of each product. It is better to shop on line for the products anyway as far as I am concerned. Even better selection, although if you don’t do the research that can make it even more confusing. You can usually get much better prices too if you shop around online. I guess everyone deserves a ‘do over’ now and again. So here’s to a new try at getting back on track.

Getting a Helping Hand

Okay, like I said I broke down a few days ago and bought some appetite suppressant. I’m back here today to say it is working. Thankfully. I really do think a lot of it is stress. I wonder if that has always been my main problem. All last year when I was doing so well all on my own life was pretty stable. Not completely without stress, of course. Whose life is completely without stress? Just not a massive amount. The last seven months have been extremely stressful here. For awhile it was okay and I managed to at least keep stablized at the weight I was but the last couple months took a toll and things started going up. I was not going to have that. I am still hoping I can just use the diet aid to get back on track. Hopefully the stress won’t last much longer. A lot of things in my professional writing life are looking way up and going great over the past few months. It looks like it will continue that way for many more months to come so I’m not feeling the strain there. It is just the home care for MIL that is doing it. I’m hoping her treatments won’t go on much longer and that will level out too. I read an article that stress is a huge factor in obesity and I can really understand it more now. It is. Besides, everyone needs a little helping hand now and then. I think its okay as long as you are careful about the products you use and research them carefully.

Samsonite tough?

Do you remember the old Samsonite commercials? I don’t remember if it was the 70’s or the 80’s but they used to show a gorilla pouncing on a piece of luggage to prove how durable these pieces were. I was reminded of it just this weekend when i was packing up for a short trip. I have always used Samsonite luggage and my set has lasted for years. Of course I don’t travel near as much as my husband but even his, also Samsonite, has withstood a long test of time. Both of us could use new luggage sets. Neither of us would settle for less than Samsonite, but the real reason I brought it up is I was looking out at Mickey my 3 year old Boer buck thinking… hum…. I think Samsonite could use a new commercial. I wonder if it could stand up to HIM.

It probably could but it would be a fun test.

A Losing Spiral

Okay, I’m about to break down. I had been going along GREAT on my diet all year until about 4 months ago when my mother-in-law moved in to be cared for during chemotherapy. At first although the weight loss stalled it stayed level and considering all the stress and having to cook so much and such rich things she would eat I was fine with that. At least it wasn’t going up. However, the last month has been brutal. Stress overload and I can’t stop eating. Literally can’t stop. I tell myself I have to as I watch the pounds come back. I manage for a day or two to get it back under controll and lose a few again and then wham I can’t stop.

I am going to the store tomorrow to pick up some weigh loss pills. I’ve been doing okay without them but now I absolutely need them. I need to get back on track, get rid of the few pounds I’ve gained AT LEAST… and hopefully get back to losing.

For Me or the Grandkids?

That may be the big question. When I first saw the video for the SunL I thought wow that is the coolest thing. It’s small and stable and the grandkids will LOVE it. Then I thought… if they ever get near it. I may just be having too much fun to let them play with it. Take a look at this video and see what I mean:

SunL makes a lot of cool products from scooters to 4-wheelers but this little gem just takes the cake. In our wide-open fields around here I can just imagine the thrills it would give me… a, um, okay the kids. Perhaps I need to buy a few because my husband, son, and daughter might even hog all the joy before me or the grandkids could get near it.

I like that it could be fun in any weather unlike a lot of ‘toys’ of the outdoor nature. That little ‘bike’ plays in the snow and in the sun. When you have active kids in the family giving them something they can have fun with all-year-round is a real plus.

Whose Hands Are You In?

Insurance is such an important part of a healthy security. I prefer to have insurance companies that can give me what I need in one place. I don’t want a bunch of various bills. I want to be able to get my health and life insurace as well as other really great protection plans with one company so I don’t have to keep track of a whole bunch of different ones. Different places to file claims. Different places to get benefits. with United American Insurance Company I get health and life insurance as well as cancer protection, retirment insurance, medicare part D plans to help with what is coming up really close.

UAIC has customer service available 24/7 to answer any questions I have and that’s really important to me. I think everyone now is used to immediate answers with the internet and call centers. Any company that can’t be bothered to be available to me when I want them is probably not going to be a company I will deal with. I mean especially insurance companies. When do the things you need insurance for happen on a schedule? Not often that’s for sure.

The final reason I think United American Insurance Company is so great is they have a durable track record. Who needs fly by night companies protecting their well-being? UAIC has been around since 1947–that’s longer than I’ve been around. They certainly have a long term track record for success and that makes me feel comfortable leaving my insurance future in their hands.

Tickling the Ivories, or Plucking the Strings.

Music is an important part of my life. I always wanted to learn how to play an instrument but never had the time. As a child I took guitar lessons but as I got older other things pushed that aside. There are places you can turn to in order to learn to play instruments that will work with any schedule. It’s great for parents who homeschool their kids to give them music lessons, or for kids in school with busy work loads and lots of other after school activities, or… hey, it’s great for those of us oldies who would like to learn how to play an instrument but don’t have the time, or are too embarrased to go to a store front music school.

Amadeus Home Music School gives its students complete music instructions right from the comfort of their home with well trained teachers who will work with your schedule. They have professional teachers who can guide you through your lesson plans regardless of your previous training or skill levels.. You can plan your lessons around your schedule and go at your own pace. Music should be a source of joy, not pressure. You never lose your love for music because of the constraints and demands of rushing to lessons.

People all over the world are learning to play instruments and having a great time with the teachers from Amadeus Home Music School. Any instrument, any time, Anywhere.