Domestic Geek

Just a quick note to let you know that if you had intended to but just never got a round to it, you can still SPONSOR ME for the this past weekend's Blogathon for another 24 hours.

Thanks again to everyone who supported me in this year's effort!

Well, another Blogathon is under my belt. Thanks again everyone for all of your help and support.

One more post after this one and Blogathon 2007 is a wrap for me.

I hope I've given those who read my posts some food for thought. I know I learned quite a bit through my research and will definitely be making more conscious choices and making gradual changes. It really is sad that a lot of disease is preventable by diet and lifestyle changes.

Thanks to all of my online friends who suggested topics for my posts tonight.

I want to take this next to last post to once again thank all of my generous sponsors in raising $305 for Livestrong: The Lance Armstrong Foundation:

• Marcus L
• Yoshi
• Nina, Mike & Sarah
• WebKittyn
• Marcus W.
• Marisa
• Tom D. (my dad)
• Colleen
• Cass
• Alli
• Amy
• Bug

If you meant to pledge and never got around to it, you can still pledge up to 48 hours after we're done here. Those that did pledge will be getting an email from Blogathon in the next couple of weeks I think with details as to how to fulfill your pledge.

There's still some bloggers going on the B schedule (until 9pm Pacific tonight). Drop by and give them some support as I will when I wake up.

Frykitty is asking what we would avoid doing next time that we've done in this or a past Blogathon:

I will not decide to switch my template the day before the 'thon and then stay up until 2am MDT tweaking it when the Blogathon starts in 5 short hours. I definitely will make sure I have my site design in place a month early and a full night's sleep under my belt the night before the event kicks off.

Millions of Americans deprive themselves of one essential thing needed for a healthy lifestyle on an almost daily basis: sleep.

Between our inability to deal with stress, poor eating habits, not enough physical activity, over packed schedules, allergies, sleep apnea, traffic noise...I could go on, but I think you get where I'm going with people not getting enough quality sleep.

We're supposed to get at least 8 hours a day. I can't remember the last time I actually slept more than 6 hours all in a row.

Sleep is when our bodies recharge, rebuild damaged tissue and archive our memories.

Sleep deprivation causes moodiness, lack of concentration, shortened attention spans and lower immunity. It can even stunt the growth of young children. Is it any wonder we have such a horrible road rage problem on our American Highways.

Speaking of sleep...one hour to go and I can get some. My eyes are starting to cross.

One hour and 15 minutes left and I'm nodding off in my chair.

You can do everything right and live the most healthiest lifestyle possible and still end up developing cancer.

Early detection is a must to get the highest chance of survival once diagnosed. As a woman, I'm only familiar with the types of tests I need, but if there are any questions or concerns (man or woman), please consult your physician right away!

First, every woman should get an annual exam done at every year. In addition, you should be doing monthly self-breast exams. Once you turn 40 (or earlier if there is a history of breast cancer in your family), you need to start getting mammograms. I'll be getting my first one this year.

My friend Deb has some helpful links on her site:
Breast Cancer Resource Links
National Breast Cancer Foundation video called Beyond the Shock

As I've pointed out these last 22 hours or so, living a healthy lifestyle in our current social climate takes a bit of work. There's no easy button or magic pill that will make you suddenly healthy, especially if you've been abusing your body with lack of exercise and processed junk foods for a long time.

Fad diets, diet products, sudden weight changes...they all ultimately result in the failure of one's health goals. Eat right and exercise. That's it. That;s the magaic formula.