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| Wednesday, October 01, 2008 |
| Bikram Yoga - Happy Dena |
I have been trying to get myself in shape for a while now! I had blood work at the beginning of the year (See Below)! YIKES my Cholesterol was BAD - My doctor wanted to put me on medicine - but I asked her if we could try diet and exercise for 6 months and see if that would work.
So a Hot yoga studio opened just down the street - so no excuse not to go! I started going as much as I could at least 3 days a week! For those who dont know - Hot yoga is a form of Bikram yoga which is a series of 26 postures that are done in a room heated to 104 degrees for 90 minutes. I sweat anyway when I work out - so why not make it part of the workout itself!
In the beginning I would barely make it through the class. And wouldn't be able to get into half the postures. But pressed on because I felt better physically!
So last month I got my Cholesterol retested at the doctor! OMG Look at the changes!
 Triglycerides: 283 to 106 - - - 177 point drop
Total Cholesterol: 244 to 179 - - - 65 point drop
HDL Cholesterol: 38 to 45 - - - 7 point up (this is the 'good' cholesterol)
LDL Cholesterol: 149 to 113 - - - 36 point drop
My doctor can not believe the results! She actually had to check my chart to make sure that I wasn't taking any medication to help it lower!
In those 8 months I didn't change my diet drastically, just went to Hot Yoga 3 days a week most weeks. Yogiraj Bikram Choudhury the designer of Bikram Yoga states that he feel that these 26 postures can help or cure most things. I am a firm Believer in this form of exercise and would recommend it to anyone that wants to get into shape.
It is not easy at first, but with dedication and time you can enjoy the 90 minutes and the heat!Labels: Bikram, Ramblings |
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| Saturday, August 23, 2008 |
| Gonnella breadcrumbs movie sighting |
While watching the movie 'The Promotion' that is based in Chicago in a
grocery store. There was a long shot on a loading dock with a full
pallet of Gonnella breadcrumbs. Family bakery in the movies - I feel
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| Friday, August 15, 2008 |
| Swimming Mania |
 The Hubby and I have been watching the Olympics EVERY night. We love it. Everyday that Michael Phelps has a event NBC cameras are all over him. Such as, last night during one of his many prelims, I learned that he has the legs size of a 6' man but a torso of a 6'8" man. Interesting. . . but can I see the WHOLE water polo game instead?!?!?!
I found this shirt first on Crafster.com and then on Etsy.com. I just think it relates so well to the Phelps Mania.
"Michael Phelps Dived for my Swims"
Classic!Labels: Ramblings |
| posted by Dena @ 10:42 AM |
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| Wednesday, July 09, 2008 |
| Wholesale Avaliable! |
It is official. I do wholesale orders. I have been promoting via my Etsy shoppe. But have finally added a page to my website for information on my wholesale items.
So if you know someone that knows someone that want supper cute up-cycled bags, accessories, or little whales - send them my way.
I have already had two wholesale orders last month. They came within a day or two of each other. The owners of the shops said they loved them. Now I am just waiting for some reorders to come in!
Have a great day!Labels: Denarella Designs, Etsy |
| posted by Dena @ 11:47 AM |
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| Friday, July 04, 2008 |
| Nose Plugs <> Olympic Swimming |
Most people that know me, know that I was a swimmer and water polo player for my whole younger life. Since the age of 4-5 I have competitively swam and then in my high school & college years I also played Water polo.
So while on this Fourth of July, while watching the Swimming Olympic trials, I was a gast to see a swimmer of my old stroke, the backstroke, wearing noseplugs!?!?!?! Is this synchronized swimming or real swimming? These people are in the olympic trials, and are better than I could even been. BUT, nose plugs?!?!? A fundamental in swimming is not sucking in water up your nose and I am sure these swimmers know that one. They must know something that I dont know with wearing them, just like those crazy new fangled swimsuits!
 Picture of Haley McGregory from Olympic Trials wearing NOSE PLUGS!! Labels: Ramblings |
| posted by Dena @ 11:49 PM |
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| Tuesday, May 20, 2008 |
| Just hanging around |
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| Friday, May 02, 2008 |
| Whale of a Good Time |
To go forward with my new found joy in felting crochet projects, I have created a whale.
The pattern is from a Japanese site. Here is the link to the PDF. I did not find the graphs hard to follow. Snuffykin Journal has some tips on using the pattern. It is actually fun having this pattern out so other people can see it. They look at you weird!
Since I knew I wanted to felt it I used the pattern, but used a J hook to crochet and some of the recycled wool yarn from the sweater that I took apart. I semi stuffed it, knowing that it was going to shrink. And then threw it in the washing machine for a hot cycle.
Before:
After:
He turned out really cute and fluffy. I needle felted on eyes and a mouth. He is even on sale now in my Etsy Shoppe!
Stay tuned for his little friends!
Edit *I should learn how to spell!Labels: Crochet, Denarella Designs, Etsy |
| posted by Dena @ 4:07 PM |
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| Thursday, April 24, 2008 |
| I got an Etsy Treasury! |
A week ago - I created a list of things that I wanted to accomplish with my business.
Create my own treasury - I have now created my 3rd one!Be picked to be in someone else's treasury - I JUST got this one! SEE BELOW
My treasury on the front page - My first treasury that I created did this.- My products on the front page
So Yea, Soulfulhues from Etsy shop http://www.soulfulhues.etsy.com selected my Felted bucket for a Team Eco Etsy treasury.
 See it there in the upper right corner! I am so excited. You can click the image or go here to see it in person.
I guess it is time to add some more items to the list above!Labels: Denarella Designs, Etsy, links, sites |
| posted by Dena @ 1:43 PM |
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| Wednesday, April 23, 2008 |
| Two Little Visitors |
 Not very crafty - but we had two visitors yesterday that were lost. They came up to the window in our front room. The Pit mix came right on the porch. But it took me quite a while to get the shepard mix on the porch. They were all wet, looked like they just went swimming in the gulf. NO TAGS on either dog. So I called Animal Services. They came within a hour to pick them up. The Animal serivce lady even checked for a micro chip, but neither had one. She said that they are offered for $15!
So moral of the story, GET YOUR DOG OR ANIMAL MICROCHIPED! Better yet - have an idendify tag on them so that neighbors can call you and not the County!
The two puppies were sweet, and not aggressive. The Pit Mix had a ver unusual face and nose. One Blue eye and one brown, and the nose was half pink and half black. She was VERY sweet and looked like she had a litter recently. Hopefully the owner finds them at the County animal services. Lucky the County will microchip them and get rid of the fleas before the owner can pick them up!Labels: Ramblings, Random Photo |
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