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Thank Goodness It's Sunday 380

~ God

~ Prayer

~ Courage

~ Technology that allows us to stay in touch

~ Helpers ~ Fred Roger's mother told him that in any crisis he should look for the helpers because they'll always be there.

Heroes... The Helpers

I think I've mentioned this before. It fits still. Fred Rogers, of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, spoke of his mother's telling him that in any disaster he was to look for the helpers because they would be there. I watched the rescues of people and animals during and after Harvey. People who had nothing to gain by giving their time, energy, and resources to help others, simply because it needed to be done. Every time, I look for the helpers and they always appear.

Breathe...

God is in control.

REAL Week 423

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

What Navy SEALs are required to do to make it into BUD/S:

http://navyseal.s5.com/requirements.html

http://military-fitness.military.com/2013/01/the-spartan-300-workout-and-new-variations.html?ESRC=sm_fit.nl

Right up front: Never in a million years could I do what is required. However, I needed to start somewhere. Considering how fit the SEALs are, I figured it was a good place to start. So my SEAL puppy reps (SEALp) consist of girls' pushups, crunches, and flutter kicks, a SEAL training basic. I started with doing one of each.  Since my accident I haven't done these, but I'm working to add them back into my routine.

PT ~ Physical therapy

UB ~ Upper body exercises

SEALFit shared some good hints I want to learn and remember:

http://sealfit.com/sealfit-blog-how-to-build-durability/

1: 1/2-mile walk. PT. UB. Used 1-lb weights x2. Stretch.

2: 1-1/2 mile walk. PT. UB. Used 1-lb weights x3. Stretch.

3: Rest.

4: 1-1/2 mile walk. PT. UB. Used 1-lb weights x3. Stretch. 1-hour yard work.

5: 1/2-mile walk. PT. UB. Used 1-lb weights x1. Stretch.

6: 1-1/2 mile walk. PT. UB. Used 1-lb weights x3. Stretch.

7: 1/2-mile walk. PT. UB. Used 1-lb weights x1. Stretch.

Jimmy Thomas is a business man, running a popular romance book cover site, a cover model, personal fitness trainer, and health advisor. Pictures: February 2012 and June 2012. Inspiration, at least to me:

Praying...

The thing about social media is now I have friends all over the place. Several friends were affected by Hurricane Harvey. I have a blog friend who has to leave Key Largo, tomorrow morning, because of Hurricane Irma. I have other friends prepping for the possible arrival. Other friends are affected by the fires in the northwest. Praying for all of them. May the firefighters contain the fires and Irma turn out to sea. One of the cities in Florida is having a prayer on Thursday at 7 PM, their time. I'll be joining them. God isn't constrained by distance. God parted the Red Sea; He can turn Irma, unless Irma is part of a bigger plan. May God's will be done. Giving the battle to God and praising Him in the storm.

Follow Up 5 Sept

How'd I do?

Yes, Christmas Lost, still. ~ Sigh. Nope. Didn't even open the document.

Exercise ~ Yes!

Eat healthy ~ A little over eating. I was tired. Went to bed early.

Read ~ A little

Give the battle to God

Praise God in the storm

Plenty to do, today.

Capre Diem... Darlington

NASCAR ~ A. Dillon was 4th. Truex was 8th. McDowell was 19th. Go Michael McDowell!

What needs to be done, today?

Yes, Christmas Lost, still.

Exercise

Eat healthy

Read

Give the battle to God

Praise God in the storm

Thank Goodness It's Sunday 379

~ Friends

~ Food

~ Flowers

~ Fall

~ Faith

Cutting soy

My sister discovered she's allergic to soy. It causes her to have trouble swallowing. Hmmm... I have the same trouble with some foods. It's only been a couple of weeks, and I notice a difference on the days when I eat a lot of foods that contain soy and the days when I manage to mostly avoid soy. It's astonishing how many things contain soy, like Jell-O brand jello is soy free but the generic version contains soy lecithin. Breads contain soybean flour and/or oil. My favorite grocery store bakes a Rustic French Bread that uses sheep's milk and contains no soy. Avoiding two allergies at once. I used to choke eating sandwiches, but it's definitely improved. Who knew? We'll see how it goes long term.

God bless...

...those who need help and those who are helping.