The shape of things

Summer is just around the corner and although they are not for me, some people may be inclined to use diet supplements along with their exercise routine to get in shape for the season. I found a review of cheap diet pills online that has a list of the most popular brands and a link to find the cheapest current price on Ebay for each item.

I got a great workout today by raking all the leaves out of our flowerbeds in the front yard. It amazes me just how many leaves can build up in one season! I also did some weed pulling, which is a great exercise for hamstring muscles and I'm sure I'll be sore tomorrow.

For health

One habit I really have to start working on is remembering to take nutritional supplements. As I get older, my body has different nutritional needs. For women, calcium is especially important to keep bones strong and ward off osteoporosis. I also like to take 1000mg of Vitamin C and a Zinc supplement to keep illnesses at bay. This is essential since I work at the elementary school as a substitute teacher. A regular multi-vitamin, plus these three supplements are what I try to take on a daily basis.

I also take vitamin A and vitamin E if I feel stressed, as they help to prevent cold sores. Taking all these vitamins also helps me get a big glass of water down first thing in the morning, so that's another plus. It's just difficult for me sometimes to swallow so many pills in one sitting. I can't take any in the evening, because I take a thyroid replacement, which cannot be taken within 2 hours of eating or vitamins. It's a juggling act, for sure. But isn't everything in life?

Switching back for now

With the scare of rat poison in dog foods made in China, I have been cooking my own dog food for a few months and it has been going fine. The dog enjoys it and I don't mind making it too much. The house stinks a little for a day after I make a batch, and it takes a bit of extra planning at the store. Once I ran out and had to substitute some items, which I know is bad for dogs. The main problem with making the dog food is the price. It's not too expensive, at about $1.00 a pound, but when you compare it to an 18 pound bag of food for $6.99, there is just no comparison.

Since the scare of the tainted dog food is over, I have been transitioning back to commercial dog food bought from a local store. I suppose another option is Organic dog food bought online, but again there is the price issue. I really wish I could afford to treat my dog to premium natural dog food and treats, but alas, she will probably have to wait a few years. At least I know I can make the food again if necessary, but for now we're back to regular dry food.