It's just a number.......

How many times do we hear that.....it's just a number.  What do all these numbers mean?  Is it good if it goes up?  Down?  Sideways (just kidding!)

Let's start with weight......wow, that is a number!!  As a weight watcher's member it is a very important number that I track weekly.  I really like when I see it move down.  It is then an indication that I have done it right.......more fruits/vegetables; less bread, pasta.  More water, less wine (ok that is a stretch.....I don't drink that much) but I have followed the program as dictated....and there is a smile on my face!

Along with the weight going down, blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol all will follow in a downward spiral.  All of that is good!  One goal this year is to get off the little blood pressure pill I take.  All of these numbers can be critical for a person......especially if you have family history of heart disease, diabetes and the like.

Then there are numbers, healthy numbers, that going up are good.  I see you scratching your head but give me a minute to explain.  Stamina, steps, exercise...these are all numbers I like seeing go up.  I have a fitbit, a type of pedometer, and I wear it faithfully.  For several months I have not been able to exercise at Jazzercise or take Sassy for the walks she became accustomed to. Since New Year's eve I have been trying to go back to the 10,000 steps per day.  I have found that the days I do go to Jazzercise it is easy to hit that mark.  The other days I really strive for 7,000 steps.  With time and persistence I will get back to where I was.  I don't like the feeling of exhaustion walking up the stairs with a full laundry basket.  It has been a long time since that was a problem for me.  I am not taking this lying down.....I am on my feet moving!!

Other numbers we track.......age.  I am not getting any younger but refuse to be labeled old.  I will keep moving and looking great.  Money.....well we can all use more and I hope that I am investing well.  Blessings........boy I count those daily.  My friends and family are high on the list of blessings I have.

On that note, I need to go do some homework.....another number I track.....my grades.  I never thought going back for masters #2 would be so hard but if it is worth doing it better be done well.

until next time......