From KT – August 19, 2011
Greetings to the good people of DaVita,
KT here, on Friday, last day of vacation. Work pollution has been modest, about 90 minutes of phone calls on most days, with one day pure. I was hoping for 5 pure days, it is so healthy to get that every now and then, and it makes a huge difference to Denise, but it just has not been possible this week nor my partial week in Wisconsin earlier this summer. We just happen to be working on some significant acquisitions, recruits, and compliance issues. Remember our Compliance Commandments, including prescription decisions are ALWAYS the doctors’, and we never provide any economic benefit to a doctor for a referral, period, zero. Life’s rich pageant, lucky I love my job and our Mission and our Village.
Wednesday night I once again slept about 9 hours. Wow. For various reasons I could not head out and bike right away, and so did a 2 hour 1 minute bike ride, with 2600 feet of vertical, in the middle of the day and 100 degree heat. Yikes. But heat does not bother me as much as others, once I am concentrating on the task at hand.
I had 1 serving of fruit for breakfast, and 1 as a snack halfway thru my ride. I had 1 serving of vegetables at lunch and another at dinner. Not bad. So that is the tale of the tape for yesterday, Thursday.
Last night I slept for 8.5 hours. Funny to think that I will be back in the world of 6 hours per weeknight again in a few days. Makes one wonder …
This morning we had some nephew/niece activities first thing, so once again the ride was in the middle of the hot hot day. I was with my good friend, a “life uncle” to my kids(as opposed to a “blood uncle). We did 90 minutes, including 1600 feet of vertical. So far thru lunch I have had 2 serving of fruit (a peach and a banana) and one serving of veggies (tomatoes, incredibly fresh).
Tomorrow will be a rough day. 3 airports, lots of hours on planes, getting picked up at 7:15 am. So no time for exercise, and bad environment for healthy food. I will do my best.
As I am sure most of you are doing! I look forward to catching up on many of your postings tomorrow on the plane – I hope many of you are making new friends, and establishing “health partnerships/buddies”, as we all strive to live healthier lives, one day and one step at a time.
One for All, … KT
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Maria said,
August 19, 2011 @ 9:00 pm
Travel safely; I start vaca- tomorrow and hope for a “pure day” myself. Then off to “Big Orion”… and then it’s September… where does the time go?
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Teammates comments and KT’s responses from HT blog 8/18 said,
August 22, 2011 @ 1:45 pm
Jill Gawne Bakersfield, CA Cycled 47 miles this morning and 68 miles last Sat. Time to up my miles and hill repeats to prepare for Tour DaVita. I’m ready!
KT – You go Jill !!!!!!!! kt
Brenda Richards Center Point, AL Just by changing my diet , eating lots of baked and grilled fish no red meat or sodas I’m down to 155 lbs
KT – From what brenda? kt
Mary Emter UNION GAP, WA Hi this is the first time I have written on the wall… I am enjoying this. Have logged 248 miles so far. I think it would be a good suggestion to continue this or have it a couple times a year. Winter time would get us off our duff and keep active. Mary
KT – Perhaps others could opine on once a year versus twice …. kt
Kelly Frye Jackson, TN Had a great time last night in Zumba class with my trail mate and daughter! Tonight I promised my son I would go to the gym and lift some weights with him. Ha! Wish me luck!!!! Have a great day everyone!!!!!!!!
KT – I still have not come across a zumba definition … probably in the postings from a day I have not opened yet … KT
Robin Parker EL SEGUNDO, CA I had a small surgery on 8/10 and can’t exercise for another 3 weeks. It is great to be able to read about teammate progress and see the continued excitement as everyone works toward a better life. Hope I can keep my sanity without my 4 days a week Boot Camp and weekend hikes.
KT – Happy Healing Robin! kt
LaJuan Battle Atlanta, GA Let Them Eat CAKE!!!! It’s My Birthday and say what you will.. I’m eatin some CAKE. No sugar free frosting or fat free anything. CAKE with real sugar, butter and fluffy icing!!! My friend Cookie said to me today…”Happy Birthday!! Too bad you can’t have any cake” Is she out of her mind? Now I didn’t say I was going to eat an entire cake but I don’t think one slice will knock me off the wagon. Today CAKE.. Tomorrow Z
KT – Yo LaJuan, Happy Bday !!! I had a big bowl of ice cream last night, without a birthday as an excuse. But was a good boy for the few days preceding ….
Sharvell Purvis Jackson TN This is just awesome i am so encouraged by everyone. Zumba and weights is the thing that’s working for me and of course encouragement from the ZUMBARINA’S go girls! I have lost about 13 pounds and counting keep it up everyone life is great!
KT – Go Sharvell !! I will find out what I weigh when I get home to Denver on Sunday, after 2 weeks on the road. I fear my weight will be unchanged. Lots of exercise, pretty healthy eating for being on the road, but still consumed too many calories to lose weight, that is my bet. So hats off to you!! kt
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