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20180919_1532184373564864953285380.jpgThe first picture is on my desk at home. I do love the heart shape and I love collecting coffee cups. I also like my cat print writing pens.

Hello Guys!

I was just going to do a follow-up on things that are going on with my page and with me, etc.

I just got back from my doctor’s appointment. I had my blood drawn which I am so used to since being a Diabetic. I hardly even notice the stick from the needle anymore.

20180919_1531117582116003367971126.jpgSee, I must have it taped for a bit, till it stops bleeding. This is to check my blood sugars for my A1C and all my other stats.

 

I have stayed pretty busy doing my webpage, producing posts, etc. I am not sure it all is getting seen though.

  • My question for you all out there, “Do I need to post different times in a single day, or do I need just one post per day, or am I doing it okay?”
  • My concerns are that I might not be reaching everyone that I want to , if I post more than a couple of things a day. I am a regular daily poster so I need to know from you guys.

Thanks guys, have a good rest of the week!

Remember…

You are too special not to be loved like you deserve and want.

You are good just the way you are.

And for those that believe and have faith… God loves you no matter what you are, what you have done. Even if you do not believe in him, he loves you too.

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Did You Know?/ News on Health,Share/Aspirin

Low-dose aspirin has no effect, causes harm in some older people, study finds

USA Today Network , USA TODAY Published 9:05 a.m. ET Sept. 17, 2018 | Updated 11:11 a.m. ET Sept. 17, 2018
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A new clinical study found a daily low-dose aspirin had no effect on prolonging life in healthy, elderly people. USA TODAY

If you are a healthy older person and take a low-dose aspirin every day, it may be more harmful than you think.

A large clinical trial involving participants in Australia and the United States found a daily low-dose aspirin had no effect on prolonging life in healthy, elderly people. It also showed a higher rate of suffering from a major hemorrhage.

Results from the trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Over a four-year span starting in 2010, the trial enrolled more than 19,000 people in Australia and the U.S. who were 70 and older, or 65 for African-American and Hispanic participants because their risks of dementia or cardiovascular disease are higher. Also, the participants did not have cardiovascular disease, dementia or a physical disability.

Roughly half of participants were given 100 mg of low-dose aspirin, while the rest were given a placebo.

The results showed the aspirin had no impact on whether people would suffer from dementia or a disability. The trial found 90.3 percent of the people who took aspirin remained alive with no persistent physical disability or dementia, compared with 90.5 percent of people on the placebo. Rates of people who suffered from disability and dementia were nearly the same.

Can Nonstick Pans Cause Weight Gain?/Information Share

 

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New research from Harvard suggests that they do.

Most nonstick pans feature chemicals called “perfluorolky substances”. These substances make surfaces resistant to food, water, and grease.

This compound can leach out into our food. In the two-year study this is the results…

  • Subjects with the highest concentration of PEAS in their bodies gained twice as much weight as those with the lowest concentration.

Experts believe that these chemicals interfere with the body’s ability to produce and respond to hormones. This can lead to increased appetite and fat storage.

  • One should discard any old, scratched, or damaged nonstick cookware.
  • Try using ceramic or enamel coated pots and pans.
  • Use well seasoned cast iron cookware which are naturally nonstick.

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More Keto Information/ Share

How much food is 20 or 50 grams of carbs?

 

 
By Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, MD – Updated May 2018
To go into ketosis, and stay there, most people need to eat fewer than 20 net grams of carbs each day. What does that look like on a plate?
What looks more appetizing and filling: a plate overflowing with above ground vegetables, or a half of a hamburger bun – naked?
It is easy to see how consuming 20 grams of vegetables, even with the sweet taste of cherry tomatoes or sweet peppers, is not only very satisfying but also chock full of vitamins and minerals.
But that naked half bun? Add the other half, the ketchup, and other fixings and soon it is easy to see that you will be well over your daily carb count.

That is why regular bread is never a recommended part of a keto diet. It is pretty much impossible to eat it and stay below 20 grams of carbs..

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High carb foods: here’s 20 grams

So what does 20 grams of carbs look like for potatoes, pasta, rice or bread?
It is one potato, a small serving of pasta (about 1/2 cup), about 1/2 cup of white rice, and that half bun.

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It won’t take much of any of these foods to exceed your daily carb limit and take you out of ketosis.
What to eat instead? Try cauliflower – riced, mashed, au gratin and many other ways — which makes a great replacement for rice or potatoes.

Low-carb food: here’s 20 grams

 

Compare that half of a hamburger bun or miserly portion of pasta to 20 grams of various vegetables, nuts and berries.
Betcha can’t eat 20 grams of spinach in one go! That plate on the bottom right isn’t even 20 grams, it is about 5! It was all we could fit on the plate. Spinach has 1.4 grams of carbs in 100 grams of leaves. You would have to eat about three pounds (1.5 kilos) of spinach to get to 20 grams.
Berries and nuts do have more grams of carbs per serving, so be careful:, they can add up to over 20 grams if you munch mindlessly.
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Moderate low carb eating: What does 50 grams look like?

If you occasionally want to come out of ketosis, or “carb up”, eating 50 grams of carbs means you’re still staying relatively low carb.
Here’s 50 grams of refined or higher carb foods: three slices of bread, three potatoes, a cup of rice and a cup of pasta.

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50 grams of carbs in low-carb foods

Here’s 50 grams of lower carb foods like vegetables, nuts and berries. That a lot of food on a plate.

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Very low-carb foods

Some foods, like high fat dairy, meat, fish, cheese have almost no carbs. To eat 20 grams of net carbs is almost impossible if you stick to them. No wonder you can eat your fill of these foods and still lose weight. Here’s how much you’d need to eat to hit the daily limit:
Meat – an almost infinite amount (meat is virtually free of carbs)
Fish – an almost infinite amount
Olive oil – an infinite amount
Coconut fat – an infinite amount
Butter – 44 pounds (20 kilos)
Eggs – 30 eggs (one egg contains less than 1 gram of carbs)
Avocado – 7 avocados (net carbs per avocado: 3)
Cheese – 3 pounds (1.5 kilo)
Béarnaise sauce – 2 pounds (1 kilo)

https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto/20-50-how-much

Facts About Labor Day/ Information Share

 

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  • It is dedicated to the economic and social achievements of employees in the United States. In the United States Labor Day is celebrated annually on the first Monday in September as a holiday for the labor movement in America.[1]

  • It is the last blast of the summer vacation season. Monday, September 3, 2012 is Labor Day, in the U.S. The holiday will be celebrated by families around the country with picnics, barbecues, road trips, and sports events.[2]

  • Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.[3]

 In the late 19th century, Labor Day celebrations focused mainly on parades in towns and cities. However, the holiday evolved over the years to honor organized labor with fewer parades, and more activities.

There is a fair bit of controversy about who should be credited for Labor Day coming into existence. Sure, former President Grover Cleveland signed it into law in 1894, but there are mainly two men with similar sounding surnames — Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and Matthew Maguire, member of International Association of Machinists — whose mentions come up when the history of Labor Day is traced back. However, the debate on who among the two conceived the idea of Labor Day is still raging.

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Apart from being the unofficial end to summer, the day also marks the unofficial end of hot dog season. According to National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, it is estimated that Americans end up devouring seven billion hot dogs per year between Memorial Day (May 27) and Labor Day.

A fashion trend on Labor Day, which has been discontinued in the recent years, called for people to not step out dressed in white garments after the holiday was over. The tradition dated back to the Victorian era when people traditionally wore white when vacationing in their summer cottages, till Labor Day, which put an unofficial end to the season. After Labor Day, people would traditionally opt for colors which were more appropriate for the upcoming Fall — a trend that is no longer observed, what with white becoming the go-to color for every season.

The woman with a red and white polka dotted scarf tied around her head and flexing her biceps has become an iconic symbol for woman laborers over the ages. The poster — called Rosie the Riveter — was designed by artist J. Howard Miller. She stood as a symbol of feminism and a morale booster for women working in factories during World War II. In 2016, reality star and model Kendall Jenner recreated the image as part of a campaign to encourage women to go out to vote in the election.

Labor Day is often the busiest time of the year, as everyone is driving to some place, whether to spend quality time with their family and relatives or spend it with friends, making the most of the last bit of summer. Some of the places frequented by holiday-goers are South Beach Florida, Myrtle Beach, and Coney Island.

It won’t be a Labor Day story without some interesting facts about the very people the Labor Day is dedicated to — workers in various fields of the social structure who contribute to the progress of the country. It is estimated that U.S. workers punched in an estimated 1,790 hours per year. The level of dedication to work is impressive, especially considering these workers take on average about 25.4 minutes to get to work.

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Did You Know?/ Facts about September/Information Share

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Welcome September!!

I for one, am glad that the cooler weather is on its way. I do not care much for really cold weather, like ice and sleet kind of weather, but Fall is one of my favorite seasons.

I really enjoy the holidays that come with it and I love being able to walk around comfortable and not sweating when you get into your hot car or the various thunderstorms and lightning storms that leave you without power or television.

I was thinking to myself, “How much do I really know about the month of September?”

Apart from my youngest, my son’s birthday September is thought of a time to prepare for the Thanksgiving time and Christmas time events and so forth.  As an American, I also think about the Twin Towers and the devastating attack on our home front, from terrorists. It is always remembered in some form or fashion.

I remember that day , September 11, so clearly. I will possibly share that one day in the upcoming future.

Anyhow, below I have copied some more September information, you might not had known before now. Enjoy reading!

MwsR ❤

 

 

As the ninth month of the year, September marks the beginning of autumn in the northern hemisphere (and the start of spring in the southern). Traditionally considered the month that marks transitions between seasons, it is often one of the most temperate weather-wise.

Here are some interesting facts about the month of September.

  • The name September comes from the Latin septem, meaning seven, since it was the seventh month of the Roman calendar, which began with March. There are 30 days in the month of September, which starts on the same day of the week as December each year but does not end on the same day of the week as any other month in the year.
  • September has three birth flowers: the forget-me-not, the morning-glory, and the aster. Forget-me-nots represent love and memories, asters represent love as well, and the morning glory represents unrequited love. The birthstone for the month is the sapphire.
  • September has several United States and international holidays.
    • Labor Day is the most well-known holiday in September. It is observed every year on the first Monday in September.
    • Native American Day is always celebrated on the 4th Friday of September.
    • Grandparent’s Day is observed in the United States on the first Sunday after Labor Day.
    • Constitution Day, celebrating the ratification of the governing document of the United States, is observed on the 17th.
    • The autumn equinox, which is the traditional transition from summer into fall, takes place on or around September 22nd, depending on the year.
  • There are lots of days dedicated to fun activities in September. Look out for these days.
    • September 5th: National Cheese Pizza Day
    • September 9th: National Teddy Bear Day
    • September 16th: National Play-Doh Day
    • September 19th: International “Talk Like A Pirate Day”
  • September 2, 1666: The Great Fire of London was started, completely destroying the old city located within the ancient Roman Walls. It was believed to have started in a bakery and took three days to put out.September 1, 1715: Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, died at the age of 76, after ruling France since the age of five. He was succeeded by Louis XV and Louis XVI, who was executed during the French Revolution in 1789, thus ending the reign of monarchical rule in France.

    September 5, 1774: The 1st Continental Congress was called to order. Comprised of delegates from all 13 American colonies, it served as the governing body during the American Revolution, from 1774 to 1789. Two years later, on September 9, it changed the name of the United Colonies to the United States.

    September 22, 1862: President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which ended slavery in the territories held by the Confederacy, effective January 1, 1863. In spite of the ruling, the Civil War would not end for another year and a half after that.

    September 14, 1901: President William McKinley was shot on September 6, 1901 while attending the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition in New York. He passed away eight days later.

    September 1, 1939: In the early morning hours of this day, Hitler invaded Poland, starting World War II in Europe. Der Führer called the move a “defensive” retaliation against the persecution of Germans in Poland.

    September 5th, 1961: President John F. Kennedy signed a hijacking bill, making air piracy a federal crime. Punishment ranged from a $10,000 fine to 20 years in prison; if a deadly weapon was used, the perpetrator(s) could receive life in prison or even death.

    September 8, 1974: President Gerald Ford gave an unconditional pardon to former president Richard M. Nixon, for his role in the infamous “Watergate” fiasco.

    September 9, 2006: Typhoon Ketsana hit the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand, resulting in 750 fatalities and over $1.09 billion in damages.

  • On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, members of the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners as part of a series of coordinated attacks against targets in the United States. The Twin Towers in New York City were hit by one plane each, American Airlines Flight 11 and Flight 175, while American Airlines Flight 77 was crashed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, is thought to have been headed for the White House, but passengers overtook the hijackers and the plane crashed into a field in rural Pennsylvania.More than 3,000 people lost their lives during what the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil to date. Property and infrastructure damage amounted to over $10 billion. The attack is thought to have been ordered by Osama bin Laden, who was finally located and killed in Pakistan by U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six in May 2011. The 9/11 Memorial Museum occupies the sites where the Twin Towers once stood.

https://www.thoughtco.com/september-fun-facts-3456089

Pass It On/Information Share

Good Morning Y’ll 

Of course, I have been looking at the news this morning. It seems to be a regular thing with me. Browsing for some sharable tidbits, so I can blog about whatever I find.

This morning, I found some traits that you can have that help you live longer. That is of course, if you really want to live longer then you might want to read this.

Here they are,

Positivity

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Strong Work Ethic 

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stubbornness

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Strong Family Bonds

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  • Strong Work Ethics gives someone an overall purpose, a belonging, and a sense of contributing
  • stubbornness gives an added grit, required to last through difficult times or hard times and there is a need to adapt to certain circumstances
  • Strong Family Bonds tends to help us have longevity and studies have shown that those surrounded by caring and given respect from family members, usually last longer.
  • Positivity, well that explains itself pretty much. Stay positive, your body will love that.

 

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Let’s Write About Me/Personal Share

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So,

I was just thinking to myself that a lot of you call me Mws, which is my writer name. My adopted name is Michelle. My birth name was changed once I was adopted.

Some things about me are:

I love a variety of animals. I am such a freak about animals. I love watching them, love touching them, and love loving them. Ask my family to name one thing about me, bet it will be my love for animals. The second thing better be how much I love!  Lol

I really like to express my thoughts, feelings, and emotions with words. I also like to write trying my best to express what another person might be feeling in their life. I don’t know why but it is something I feel I do well.   I was asked to write a poem once from a person’s perception of another person, one who has passed away. They wanted me to write a poem to express their relationship with this person that passed away. I  had no clue what their relationship was like but I gave it a shot after getting some information from the person relating to their life with this other person.  I wrote from my heart, picturing in my own mind what it would feel like to be I that person’s shoes. I wrote from a perspective I knew some about but the rest of what I wrote was from my own empathy.

That is just one thing though, in my life, years ago that led me to write for public viewing. At first I was not careful. I did not check my spelling or grammar, much. I wrote things though that were received with fabulous comments from onlookers. I was not a writer that had perfect wording or penmanship but I was one who wrote as my heart led me. I am and have always been a lover of rhyming. Dr. Seuss and I share a birthday so I immediately felt a kinship with this master of rhymes. I have always sang songs with my children making a rhythmic wordy song. They looked at me like I was crazy most of the time, but moments when they were little, was precious and I made them laugh as I ran around the house singing crazy made up songs that had the tune of a familiar song.

Anyhow,

I also like hearts, in case you have not noticed, from my signature and my page. They are my favorite shapes. I also love to cook, thus the reason why I post recipes also.  I am a middle child. Which makes me, in theory, the troublemaker or the one who is a handful. Ha ha. I laugh at that. Stereotypes can so be wrong!

I went through college, I stayed on the Dean’s List the whole time too. No, I am not a smart one, but I determined I was going to be the best me I could be in college. It helped that it was a degree that I lived, so to speak, in my own life. I was familiar with the subjects. They were like secondhand knowledge to me. It was an easy “A” for me in that regard. Not to say I did not have a lot to memorize, and learn.

Therefore,

I am a simple-ton. I am not materialistic at all. I am not a brand hog, I wear what feels good. I am a diabetic, type 2. I am a friendly sort of person, if you ever meet you, hopefully you will agree. I love sunsets, water, oceans, and flying. I believe there is an eternal place we all will reach after we die. I believe in my country. I also believe that doing good not only benefits the person receiving it but the one giving it.

And lastly,

I  have not had the prettiest life, the fanciest life, or the easiest one yet I am a survivor of abuse, neglect, and judgements.  I love to hear birds sing, laying in the grass as a breeze blows, and sharing time with my precious family and friends.

This may be too much to know, or too little to know of me, but it is simply the real me. I hope to make friends, people smile and have peace in the rest of my life.

Take care, thanks for reading,

MwsR<3