Gradually

[Dan]

A few days ago Paul, aka Scrappile, said, "We all wonder off the line now and then.  Just go back to the line gradually as possible so there are no abrupt wavers." As he was talking about scrolling I realized that what he said applies to most things in life. When driving, if you begin to drift, a small correction will bring you back to the center of your lane. If, after the big turkey dinner, I may put on a few pounds, gradually adjusting my diet will bring me back to my idea weight. If we don't make these gradual adjustments we will end up in a terrible situation where we will have to jerk the wheel or take medication for conditions that we could have prevented. Or, in either situation, it could be worse.

Every once in a while God provides us with some wisdom through a network of friends. Thanks Paul.

 

[bandaideman]

Wow Dan that is a thought to really meditate on. Awesome thinking

[Sparkey]

Great post Dan. To add to it for those that might not know, eating low carb will bring your blood pressure down. I have been on blood pressure meds for around 17 years. Six months ago my wife and I decided to make a life change and eat healthier. We stopped eating bread, pasta, potatoes and anything else high in carbs. My blood pressure was getting low so I went to the doctor. She asked me what I was doing different and I told her eating low carb. She said low carbs will make your blood pressure go down. My first thought was that would have been nice to know 17 years ago when they put me on the medicine. To make a long story short my wife and I each lost 32 pounds. We are feeling much better and are prepared to make it a life long goal.

[amazingkevin]

I'm gaining weight and just eating fruit,no meat,fish,starch,sugar,salt???and no dairy????

Edited November 26, 2017 by amazingkevin

[bobscroll]

Wise words Dan! Yep that's what you got to do in life!

Bob 

[bobscroll]

Hi Rusty, That's a great post you did there! Congratulations to you and your Wife

Bob ,

[Rockytime]

God certainly does that.

[amazingkevin]

On 11/24/2017 at 9:37 PM, Sparkey said:

Great post Dan. To add to it for those that might not know, eating low carb will bring your blood pressure down. I have been on blood pressure meds for around 17 years. Six months ago my wife and I decided to make a life change and eat healthier. We stopped eating bread, pasta, potatoes and anything else high in carbs. My blood pressure was getting low so I went to the doctor. She asked me what I was doing different and I told her eating low carb. She said low carbs will make your blood pressure go down. My first thought was that would have been nice to know 17 years ago when they put me on the medicine. To make a long story short my wife and I each lost 32 pounds. We are feeling much better and are prepared to make it a life long goal.

Sparky please tell me more ,My doctor just increased my bp meds 40%,i want off of these they are made from brazialian pit viper venom ,google pit vipers and blood pressure pills you'll see i hate snakes.i tear the page out of my airbrush mags and books and scroll saw mags and books with a picture of a snake in it that's how much i hate them.God help the person to scare me with one ,i have no mercy for them and will go all out  on them

[tonylumps]

I am sorry .I am Italian .I will not give up my Pasta And Italian bread. Have a major operation coming up after Chrismas.Asked if I should eat certain foods .He said no ,just a lengthen your walks and bike riding.So if you eat Carbs ,burn them.You will feel a lot better than restricting your diet and then looking at the TV.Eat in moderation and exercise When I was in my 60'S I did 2 55 mile Bike Marathons on pasta and  plenty of water .   PS Scrollsawing is not exercising.

Edited December 6, 2017 by tonylumps

[Dan]

Hmm, Tony, remove the motor from you scroll saw and mount it to your bike. Then you will be able to say scrolling is good exercise. 

[tonylumps]

10 hours ago, Dan said:

Hmm, Tony, remove the motor from you scroll saw and mount it to your bike. Then you will be able to say scrolling is good exercise. 

I am liable to get pulled over. That will be like Riding and being on a cell phone.And the dust will be blowing in my face