— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
The Daily Diet
On Your Mark…Get Set…Walk Around the World!
Hello, OsteoDiet readers! How would you like to join me on a walk around the world? It’s about a 25,000-mile journey, but we can take turns walking and chart it step-by-step. By the way, walking isn’t the only way to add to our mileage! Almost any physical exercise can be converted to miles, using a […]
Progress Report: Shoulder Fracture Recovery After 7 Months
Seven months ago I fractured my shoulder in four places in a bike accident. Following the instructions of my orthopedic surgeon, Dr. White, I initially kept the injury immobilized with a sling and swath, and eventually I started physical therapy. Using a combination of therapies, including chiropractic adjustment and massage therapy, the pain resulting from […]
Quick Question: What Supplements Do You Take?
Quick Question: What supplements do you take? Answer: Currently, the supplements that I’m currently taking include Niacin (100 mg tablets) Ultra Flora Plus DF Capsules (from Metagenics) Chromium Synergy (from Designs for Health) Q Avail 30 mg (from Designs for Health) Twice Daily Essential Packets (from Designs for Health) Adrenal Essence (from Xymogen) MedCaps IS […]
Breaking News! My Grandson Has Been Born!
We’re going to have to put our 21-day “Diet Within a Diet” on hold for a few days. My grandson, John Daniel, has been born! My daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Neil, invited me to be in the delivery room with them for the miracle of John’s birth, and what a joyous miracle it was! […]
The Daily Diet – Saturday, December 20, 2008
Day #12 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! I weighed in at 114.8, down almost a pound from yesterday even though I enjoyed a healthy dessert last night! Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Scrambled egg, slice of bacon, tomato, 2 […]
The Daily Diet – Friday, December 19, 2008
Day #11 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! This morning I weighed in at 115.6, same as yesterday. Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Bowl of Organic Kamut Flakes (Arrowhead Mills) with almonds, sliced bananas, and almond milk (unsweetened vanilla), supplements, […]
The Daily Diet – Thursday, December 18, 2008
Day #10 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! This morning I weighed in at 115.6, slightly up from yesterday. Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Water, Fruity Protein Shake, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Morning Snack: Greens+ Energy bar, […]
The Daily Diet – Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Day #9 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! This morning I weighed in at 115.0, so we’re getting somewhere. Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Water, Fruity Protein Shake, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Morning Snack: Greens+ Energy bar, […]
The Daily Diet – Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Day #8 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! This I weighed in at 116.0, slightly down from yesterday. Perhaps today will be the turning point in the tug-of-war between losing weight and building muscle and bone. For every pound of muscle […]
The Daily Diet – Monday, December 15, 2007
Day #7 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! Today I weighed in at 116.2, down one pound from our starting point of 117.2, but up more than a pound from yesterday. Why? Such is the tug-of-war between losing weight -and- building […]
The Daily Diet – Sunday, December 14, 2008
Day #6 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! I weighed in at 114.6 today…another small gain of .2 pound. Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Glass of water, Fruity Protein Shake* Morning snack: Small Tossed Salad*, supplements Lunch: Banana, 2 tbsp. […]
The Daily Diet – Saturday, December 13, 2008
Day #5 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! I weighed in at 114.4 today…a small gain of .2 pound. Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Banana + 16 raw almonds Early Lunch: My aunt and I went out to China Buffet […]