by granny19_wp | Aug 23, 2026 | Finding Steady, Steady Energy, Steady Life, Steady Progress
My focus for the next three months is strength training. At a very beginner level. So today I made a kettlebell out of a jug of fabric softener. It worked OK, but it wasn’t quite heavy enough, so I added a couple of dumbbells. This will have to do for now. Are you...
by granny19_wp | Aug 18, 2026 | Finding Steady, Steady Energy, Steady Food, Steady Life, Steady Progress
This whole Finding Steady journey started for me when I began looking at where I was. Where I really was. In my life. In my health. In my spirit. In my creativity. Not where I wanted to be. Not poor me. Not wishing and hoping. Just taking an honest inventory and...
by granny19_wp | Jul 20, 2026 | Finding Steady, Steady Energy
Yesterday I rebounded for only five minutes. My goal is ten minutes after meals, as often as I can. I love my little trampoline. It’s the only form of exercise I’ve ever stuck with. I think because it’s gentle — allowing me to do as much or as little movement as I...
by granny19_wp | Jul 13, 2026 | Finding Steady, Steady Food
Lol today, I splattered bean juice on the steering wheel. I rushed out the door for an appointment and took my breakfast with me. Pinto beans have become an integral part of my day. They take all the guesswork and prep out of breakfast. Plus, they keep me full for...
by granny19_wp | Jun 23, 2026 | Finding Steady, Steady Food
Today I ate pink chicken salad. I didn’t plan it that way. It happened when I swapped the grapes in my chicken salad for cherries. I’ve been experimenting with substitutions — choosing ingredients that are higher fiber and lower on the glycemic index. And always,...
by granny19_wp | Jun 20, 2026 | Finding Steady, Steady Food
Chicken Wrap in a Bowl: So good! This has been my favorite lunch lately. It reminds me of the chicken wraps I used to get at Wendy’s. (recipe below) I know iceberg lettuce gets a lotta hate sometimes but I love it. I love the flavor. I love the crunch. And the Just...
by granny19_wp | Jun 17, 2026 | Finding Steady, Steady Life
Today I looped a yellow band around the bathroom doorknob and did some exercises. It wasn’t a lot. Just ten reps each. But it’s a start. I’ve never enjoyed working out. And I’ve never stuck with it. But this feels different. Even these few...
by granny19_wp | Jun 10, 2026 | Finding Steady, Steady Food
Ok I love veggies – well, most of them anyway. But can I just say how surprised I was by how little fiber they actually have? Growing up we heard over and over: eat your roughage. Truly, our grandmothers were on to something – I just thought it meant vegetables. You...
by granny19_wp | May 23, 2026 | Finding Steady, Steady Progress
Today I hit a wall. Not quite a couch day – but close. And what’s so weird is that my numbers haven’t been too high or too low today. I’ve had the right kinds of food. I’ve timed my meals, meds, and movement just like I’ve done for over a week now. I even had a decent...
by granny19_wp | May 22, 2026 | Finding Steady, Steady Progress
Today, I stood up while I enjoyed my morning coffee. I’ve been trying this because my blood sugar tends to run highest early in the day. So instead of hitting my favorite cozy chair, I’ve been standing, gently swaying and encouraging my body to wake up. Sometimes in...
