tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post9189831974800437174..comments2024-03-20T20:37:14.527-05:00Comments on Blondie's Journal: RAMBLING AGAINBlondie's Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-78999012019730717052012-11-04T19:28:27.303-06:002012-11-04T19:28:27.303-06:00Hey Jane ~ I've had high cholesterol for a gaz...Hey Jane ~ I've had high cholesterol for a gazillion years. Tried the diet thing first. Nothing. Discovered that my high cholesterol was heredity. No diet was going to help. Then tried Lipitor. Great stuff! More than one doctor I spoke with said that if they could put it in the water we drink everyone would be healthier. Statins are good to prevent heart problems. And the Lipitor dropped my total cholesterol significantly, along with raising my good HDL - which was 80 last month! <br /><br />I do exercise pretty regularly 3-4x/wk, and don't eat junk food except for an occasional treat. I don't eat red meat except for venison, and have salmon twice a week. I have a blood draw 2x/yr to keep tabs on liver function which has not been a problem.<br /><br />Hope this helps, sweetie!<br /><br />xoxo laurie<br /><br /><br />Heaven's Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632739764562279850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-66787349489574505382012-11-03T08:04:31.102-05:002012-11-03T08:04:31.102-05:00Another great post! I have struggled with high ch...Another great post! I have struggled with high cholesterol for years, on meds and off meds and over again. Now I am off and will never take a statin ... I agree with Joey regarding their danger, even without obvious side effects they are doing damage. Go for it the natural way, with exercise and diet and healthy supplements. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-17674381446495442102012-11-03T05:57:48.751-05:002012-11-03T05:57:48.751-05:00Hi there, I guess you could consider me a lurker ...Hi there, I guess you could consider me a lurker as I rarely comment on the blogs I read but I read your post and regarding the high cholesteral, may I suggest you read Wheat Belly and also check out my naturopath's website? This man has had amazing results for MANY different problems people I know have gone to him for. I am not suggesting you go to him as he is in CT! But he has some interesting reading about many physical issues including cholesterol. I am a true believer in his eating program which removes all carbs and sugar from your diet. My goal in life is to stay off pharmaceuticals for life. Statins are reputed to be deadly and I fear for people when I see them go on drugs for cholesterol. If nothing else, the recommended reading will educate you! I enjoy your blog. I am a friend of Karen from This Old House 2 (just so you know I'm not a crazy!!)<br /> <br /> www.catchjoyasitfliesby.blogspot.com<br /><br /><br />Facebook Page for Dr. Aieta: https://www.facebook.com/DrAieta?fref=ts<br /><br />website for Dr. Aieta: http://www.draieta.com/Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027041638381276184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-4755112270692176282012-11-02T15:41:40.035-05:002012-11-02T15:41:40.035-05:00I never see it as 'ramblings', Jane. I rea...I never see it as 'ramblings', Jane. I really enjoy reading the things that are going on in your life. You have such a lovely way with words, and a really warm writing style that just invites me in!<br /><br />SarahxSarah @ Modern Country Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674775708432670104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-16869033683084914302012-11-02T00:06:01.188-05:002012-11-02T00:06:01.188-05:00Sorry to hear about the cholesterol. No real solu...Sorry to hear about the cholesterol. No real solutions except meds I think. As for the spider. They can be a pain if you walk into the web, but as they are part of the food chain they are worth leaving. They also catch bugs so all round they are pretty good to have.<br /><br />Hope your Halloween was fun.<br /><br />Have a great weekend<br />CarolynDesire Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993065698203243757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-48407783810751570132012-11-01T21:11:15.374-05:002012-11-01T21:11:15.374-05:00How about that natural Halloween decor that just p...How about that natural Halloween decor that just presents itself on your front porch! That is one giant spider!! Good luck with the mouse. We have a super smart one that we haven't been able to catch. We've just about ready to borrow the neighbors cat. <br /><br />~LynnLynn Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009540811451983030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-565421903387545912012-11-01T20:17:40.413-05:002012-11-01T20:17:40.413-05:00Janie, I love the leaves on your trees. SO pretty...Janie, I love the leaves on your trees. SO pretty. And ouch about the cost of the houses on the lake. <br /><br />We had squirrels do MAJOR damage to an eave. They are destructive so get them out ASAP. I hate mice, too. EeeeeeeeeeK!<br /><br />Have fun on your romantic getaway! And don't think about the critters. Let your kids take care of it while you're off for the weekend relaxing. Send Milo to come help me. LOL<br /><br />XO,<br /><br />SheilaThe Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-34862275405428280582012-10-31T13:20:07.999-05:002012-10-31T13:20:07.999-05:00What a beautiful pic right out your window! We do...What a beautiful pic right out your window! We don't get much color here in FL either :(Betty@SouthernGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228521821272544610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-12375061507107480992012-10-31T08:28:39.416-05:002012-10-31T08:28:39.416-05:00Happiest Halloween, dear heart...Happiest Halloween, dear heart...bjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-13735047008924904012012-10-30T20:08:50.446-05:002012-10-30T20:08:50.446-05:00Mice! oh no. I am so afraid of them and its entire...Mice! oh no. I am so afraid of them and its entirely irrational. I hope your able to get rid of them soon. It cracked me up when I read about your dogs two goals! I hope you get a break soon.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408033468550145002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-57164787657371021742012-10-30T19:02:33.743-05:002012-10-30T19:02:33.743-05:00I would rather have a mouse in my house than a squ...I would rather have a mouse in my house than a squirrel in my garage. They are so cute from afar... but not trapped in a garage!<br />LOVE the spider web though... I think they are such works of art!<br />Have a happy rest of your week!Yvonne @ StoneGablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-19543981390401048682012-10-30T16:10:00.870-05:002012-10-30T16:10:00.870-05:00HI Jane, I had high cholesterol a few years back a...HI Jane, I had high cholesterol a few years back and my Dr, suggested the diet change and excercise. We tried that for a year and it didn't do a thing. So, I had to go on medication. She said that someof it is just heridty and you can't get away from it. The meds do work, and I don't have any side effects, thank God. Loved your pretty picture out the window. Hope you find a place to go and GET A BREAK:):) XO, PinkyPinky at Designs by Pinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304907721321330136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-42173845368110028232012-10-30T11:09:52.770-05:002012-10-30T11:09:52.770-05:00If you are getting the wind we are getting right n...If you are getting the wind we are getting right now those leaves are a goner! <br />I think cholesterol is such a common problem, I know mine is a bit off. The spider? Yikes, that is husband duty, all spiders must die. No exceptions!Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-36663117984317684062012-10-30T09:58:30.650-05:002012-10-30T09:58:30.650-05:00Hey Jane, thanks for your safe wishes. We didn...Hey Jane, thanks for your safe wishes. We didn't have the worst of it like was predicted thank goodness and I am with power this morning but my youngest lives in NJ and it's a mess up there. He has 7 huge trees down in his yard right now and no power of course and we are supposed to travel up there to visit him on Thursday. Things are really topsy turvy right now. Like you, we didn't have much of a Fall either. Not fabulous color and it seems like the leaves all just dropped off the trees at the same time. Take care and see ya soon. xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-35228166813618735632012-10-29T23:39:51.191-05:002012-10-29T23:39:51.191-05:00I love the view out your window Jane! And you alw...I love the view out your window Jane! And you always make me smile with your thoughts on life! I think especially since I know you in person too, so I can hear your voice.<br />Good for you on joining a gym, I need to find a way to exercise more too.<br />There is a town outside of Milwaukee about 20 miles called Cederberg that is so charming! Maybe check that out they had a spread in Midwest living on it this month.<br />We were there once a long time ago and it is really a charming little spot.<br />Big Hugs friend,<br />And thinking of you and Al and sending prayers.<br />CindyCindy (Applestone Cottage)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03761029458170652533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-51361288751496326622012-10-29T19:24:35.781-05:002012-10-29T19:24:35.781-05:00Our dogs have the same goal in life - get the squi...Our dogs have the same goal in life - get the squirrels and the mailman. Our Bella also does not like the UPS man. I wonder if it has something to do with the uniform - but then, the squirrels don't wear uniforms. ha.<br /><br />Judy20 North Orahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215328045988219360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-42390965513200664512012-10-29T08:07:14.635-05:002012-10-29T08:07:14.635-05:00Ewww...that is one creepy spider Jane...I'd mo...Ewww...that is one creepy spider Jane...I'd move it for sure!! A mouse is no good either...squirls in the garage ~ oh gosh Jane...you poor thing! Hope the hole gets patched up soon so you can move out the mice as well :) The Summer Kitchen Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705922236211577732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-64553856131572180892012-10-28T19:50:32.390-05:002012-10-28T19:50:32.390-05:00Oh, and you asked me once where my "follow&qu...Oh, and you asked me once where my "follow" button was. I don't use one.wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619293936418976914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-83563634344549114072012-10-28T19:50:09.106-05:002012-10-28T19:50:09.106-05:00OH NO....not mice. Those pesky rotten critters. L...OH NO....not mice. Those pesky rotten critters. Lucky for me, living in the country as I do, we have NOT had any get into the house. But they are everywhere. If you leave your shoes out on the porch, butter check them before slipping them on...JUST IN CASE. Give me the creeps. <br />I used to decorate quite a bit for halloween as it was fun to have the grandkids get excited about it. But now, that I live far away, and we DO NOT even get any trick or treaters out where we live....I have "limited" decor.wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619293936418976914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-62771643468885978302012-10-28T18:56:48.235-05:002012-10-28T18:56:48.235-05:00Hi Jane,
I do hope you find a B&B for your get...Hi Jane,<br />I do hope you find a B&B for your getaway - sounds like just what you need, after big spider & mouse-finds and a bad cholesterol report. My sister has high choleseraol (and blood pressure), too. She's trying to get healthy on weight watchers. Good luck with the gym and getting healthy - hang in there. I know you can get where you want - you've got such a positive spirit.Susan EvelynAndRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946796851012314106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-50675868151283519362012-10-28T14:04:35.384-05:002012-10-28T14:04:35.384-05:00My theory about cholesterol (and this is based on ...My theory about cholesterol (and this is based on knowing quite a few people who have very high points) is that it's much less about what you eat and more about genetics. Now you have my 2 cents worth!An Oasis in the Deserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775583025686145582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-51375954107365717952012-10-28T11:57:10.627-05:002012-10-28T11:57:10.627-05:00Well you know that I already have our candy sittin...Well you know that I already have our candy sitting out for Halloween! Of course, it has been dwindling too. Oh well, from here on until the end of the year there will be extra treats for us to enjoy. It's just the nature of the holidays. I have (had) high cholesterol too and am now taking meds for it. It's now normal. I try to be conscious of fatty foods now too. I really need to join a gym. I need to lose about 10 lbs. This is just the hardest time of year to do it though. I commend you for taking the steps towards a healthier lifestyle. The toughest part is getting started and you're already there! Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938178631385143773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-24511230463935350002012-10-28T10:13:37.830-05:002012-10-28T10:13:37.830-05:00I hope you're able to find a nice place for a ...I hope you're able to find a nice place for a little autumn break and good luck with the mouse problem!My Little Home and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01519563352358635257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-15566468609047517422012-10-28T09:54:01.434-05:002012-10-28T09:54:01.434-05:00Try putting the mouse poison in a closed margarine...Try putting the mouse poison in a closed margarine container, with a few holes in the sides, that just mice can get into.<br /><br />Good for you for joining the gym, way to go, now inspire me to get outside more please...it's cold here, and it snowed again.<br /><br />Jen @ Muddy Boot DreamsRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-65240845580153424842012-10-28T07:51:22.463-05:002012-10-28T07:51:22.463-05:00Jane-Do you do yoga? Highly, highly recommend it! ...Jane-Do you do yoga? Highly, highly recommend it! Hope you find a place for your get away with your hubby!Susan Shullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035270581759561020noreply@blogger.com