Today started out as a great day. It was great because Jan spent the morning with Glizza and I having breakfast and enjoying the morning. Most of the day was spent at home (which is rare) reading, computering and meditating. It has been fun to go back the next day to look at our blog and read the comments. So keep them coming!
I met with my speech therapist today for a swallowing evaluation as my swallowing is becoming a little challenging. The swallowing eval. consists of eating a variety of kinds of food while the speech therapist evaluates my swallow. Now I have a set of exercises to do to strengthen my tongue and to swallow. On May 28, I will be having a swallowing X-ray where my swallow will be examined closely.
The one thing that I forgot to do today was to find something to eat high in calories. It has been difficult for me to eat junk food, which is high in calories because it hasn't been in my eating pattern. So I guess I better start changing my eating habits and really focus on those peanut butter smoothies at Jamba Juice. If you have any ideas, let me know!
It just occurred to me that I mention Glizza often and you may not know who she is. Glizza has been my arms and legs for the last year and a half and spends 10 to 12 hours with me each day. I call her my "partner in crime" or my "side kick. " She has been a GREAT help as well as a blessing. We are a perfect match as far as our personalities go. Can you imagine spending 10 to 12 hours a day with a person that did not match your personality? We spend alot of our day laughing.
I'm excited because Malia and Spike come home tomorrow from Australia. We can hardly wait to pick them up, squeeze Spike and spoil him!
That's it for another day, until tomorrow, God bless you all!
Good night Bella, good night Spike! Nana loves you!
Aloha,
Vi
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SOUNDS LIKE A BEAUTIFUL MORNING! I am so happy to hear you had such a nice day!
ReplyDeleteGlizza is amazing. You guys are for sure related in someway! smile. You get along so well!!
Isabella had a nice day today. We are going to the club now for dinner with our freinds. Bel is excited. I had a nice day, but a lot of work.
We love you and are thinking of you. Please give our nephew/cousin and big kiss from me and bel.
Love you, emxox
Just found out about your blog....Would love to help you out in any way we can.....Glad to hear baby Spike is coming! Aloha, Tanya & (baby, or should I say, very active toddler) Chase
ReplyDeleteHi Vi Eric and i love reading your blog and wish we could be with you to have a few laughs but we are hoping to get over soon. We have loved having our little Spike he is GORGEOUS, i was very sad when i said goodbye to Malia and him today but i told him you would be waiting for him and he smiled. Love you Vi give Jan and Gizza a big hug from us. God Bless Lynne and Eric
ReplyDeleteVi, I found this information on the internet. You know all of this already, but I thought it might inspire some new ideas for you.
ReplyDeleteSee you soon, Marian
The average person wanting to gain weight should try to eat foods with high calorie content and larger portions of food. The following recommendations can be used by anyone wanting to gain or regain weight. It may be necessary, however, to change them to meet your specific needs.
• To start, eat about 500 calories more a day than you have been eating. Some people will need to add up to a 1,000 extra calories.
• Eat snacks throughout the day.
• Choose higher calorie foods often.
• Try to always eat larger-than-normal portions at meals. If you have a poor appetite, it may work better to eat smaller, very high calorie meals and to eat more often.
• Fat contains more calories than any other food group: 45 calories in just 1 teaspoon. Adding healthy fats, such as plant oils (canola, olive, or peanut oil), soft margarines (look for those with no trans fats), old-fashioned peanut butter (the kind that needs stirring before you eat it), and avocado, is an easy way to add a lot of calories without having to eat a lot more food.
• Sauté meats and vegetables in canola or olive oil or wine sauces, or add breadcrumb toppings. If you are an athlete or are recovering from surgery, you need more protein, so add extra portions from the protein group.
• To mashed potatoes add extra powdered milk and margarine.
• To soups, add skim milk instead of water. Top with croutons and Parmesan cheese. Bean and minestrone soups have more calories than broth types of soups.
• To cold cereals, add dried or fresh fruits, nuts, and seeds. Try to choose the higher calorie cereals such as muesli and granola.
• Prepare hot cereals with milk instead of water, and add powdered milk, margarine, honey, syrup, or dried fruits to the cereal.
• When you drink juice, you can add the most calories by drinking grape, cranberry, pineapple, or apple juice.
• To salads, include different types of lettuce and add tomatoes, avocado, garbanzo beans, raisins, and sunflower seeds. Chopped nuts and lean meats will add extra protein as well as calories. Generously use dressings made with heart-healthy oils, such as canola or olive oil.
• To 1% milk add a quarter cup of powdered milk to add both calories and protein. Carnation instant breakfast, commercial milk flavorings, and Ovaltine can also boost the calories in milk.
• Dietary supplements such as Boost and Ensure are good between-meal snacks. There are specialty liquid supplements available for people recovering from illness or with a chronic health condition. Products for diabetics include Glucerna and Glytrol. If you have an intestinal problem, Enlive may be a good choice. Ask your health care provider about these products.
• Beans and legumes, such as kidney, navy, pinto, and garbanzo beans; peas; lentils; and peanuts are a great source of protein and fiber.
• Eat dessert after dinner. Look for desserts made with healthy oils or low-fat milk.
• Snacking is a big part of successful weight gain. Try yogurt with crunchy cereal added, fruit wafers, graham crackers, crackers with lean cheese, mini sandwiches and burritos, milkshakes made with frozen yogurt or low-fat ice cream, dried fruits, trail mix, vegetables dipped in salad dressing, and nuts.
Hi Vi, Thanks for telling me about your blog. Being so far away I often wonder how you are doing and lift you up in my prayers. Remember, you are my guru. You have taught me well and have shared God's love! I miss you and wish I were closer to give you a hug. Have a great day on Mother's Day! I love you.
ReplyDeletePS/In case you are wondering grannynanny is me, Judi! Aloha!
ReplyDeleteHi Vi,
ReplyDeleteYou continue to be an inspiration to all of us. I see you as I always remember you. The smile at all times. I recall the time when you, Jan, Stacy and I were trying to make a choice of which counter top would be best for your Moku unit. We were all asked our opinion, but Jan insisted that you Vi would wait to see what Stacy and I would choose. I really knew it wouldn't matter what Stacy and I chose because it would ultimately be Vi's decision. What an incredible example of LOVE that single exercise taught me. The love of a special wife and mother !
Have a wonderful "Mother's Day"
Love, Laurence.
aunty you should try my favorite high calorie dessert: avocado drenched with condensed milk and an ice cube to make it cold :) or instead of condensed milk,brown sugar can be used. and then maybe add some almonds in there to make it more calorie dense and yummy! i miss you aunty vi! oh, and don't forget to go to leonards for fresh malasadas! yum!
ReplyDeleteHey Vi,
ReplyDeleteRemember all the grinds at OSS!!! In prep for your PEG: pulverize pineapple, coconuts, sour cream, brown sugar. Bon Appetit!
Avocados, mac nuts, condensed milk, coke, chips, mounds, reeses peanut butter cups, chocolate fudge brownies, sweet potato, fried banana lumpia, ice cream any kine! Yum! Skies the Limit, Girlfriend!
Next trip: June? Will call =^^=
Aloha Pumehana, Cat