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Hometown:: Williamston; currently live in Spring Lake

Relationship Status: It's Complicated

About Me:: Freelance writer, blogger, and caregiver seeking to live a healthy lifestyle.

Website:: http://www.ediedykeman.com

What are your goals?: Encompass a healthier lifestyle as I move into my senior years.

Favorite Music:: Country, solid gold, some pop, R&B

Favorite TV Shows:: CSI franchise, Cold Case, NCIS, Without a Trace, The Mentalist, Justified, Southland

What is your current exercise routine?: Walking

What diets have you tried?: Too numerous to mention. Currently focusing on eating more vegetables and fruit

What things do you want to do before you die?: Travel throughout the western United States, again! Live on an island (did in 2009 and 2010) or lakeside (now live one mile from Lake Michigan - getting closer).

What is your favorite book?: The Bible; The Artist's Way

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It's Much Quieter in Iowa

When I first came upon Iowa Avenue, it was much busier than it is these days. That it has quieted down as much as it has is disappointing. It is a great site to hook up with people who also want to live a healthy lifestyle. Hopefully, there will be a resurgence at some point in time.

As we move into the new year, my plan is to get back onto my healthy eating regimen. I'm making progress as I choose to eat more vegetables and less processed food. One step at a time seems to work for…

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Posted on January 6, 2012 at 6:32am

One Day at a Time in 2009

Having had years of experience in starting the new year on the right foot, healthwise, I know that I must monitor my progress every day. If one day goes by that I have not kept an eye on what I eat, weigh, or how much I exercise, I am doomed to fail.

When I keep it simple with a small notebook or chart, I have the greatest success. So my healthy lifestyle resolution for this year is:

Monitor my healthy lifestyle progress every day, but keep it simple as I move forward… Continue

Posted on January 4, 2009 at 4:56am — 4 Comments

Giving the gift of myself to me - short version

Since that last post was pretty long, here is the short version.

My gift to myself is taking the time to read, write, and relax during otherwise busy days.

What about you?

Take care, everyone!

Posted on December 19, 2008 at 8:00am

Giving the Gift of Myself (I've been tagged)

I was tagged by David! Thanks, David!

Right now, in my life, I probably do less for myself than ever. I am caregiver to my 86-year-old father, and I know how important it is as a caregiver to take care of myself first so I can better take care of my father. Well, that doesn't happen as often as it should.

But, here are the activities I do enjoy, and you will soon see why I joined this… Continue

Posted on December 19, 2008 at 7:04am — 5 Comments

Comment Wall (6 comments)

At 7:39am on December 13, 2008, David said…: Hi Edie, welcome to Iowa Avenue.

At 1:29pm on December 13, 2008, Lisa Newton said…: Great pictures...................:)

I haven't reached my "elder" years yet, but I look forward to learning more now................:)

Welcome to Iowa Avenue.

At 6:53pm on December 19, 2008, Lisa Newton said…: Thanks for th kind words about the site. If you see anything you think we're missing, please feel free to jump right in, or email me.

At 4:41pm on January 2, 2009, Gavan Murphy aka The Healthy Irishman said…: Hey Edie,
just wanted to pop in and wish you a Happy New Year. What you're doing for your father is brilliant. I am a personal chef to a couple that are 87 so I know how important just being there is. My second job is creating recipes for a healthy lifestyle which I thought you might be interested in. Welcome to this great community!

At 4:58am on January 4, 2009, Edie Dykeman said…: Gavan, thanks for stopping by. How lucky the couple is to have a personal chef. I think my dad gets a little tired of the same or similar offerings he ends up with. I am definitely not a chef. Probably one of the reasons he never misses his Senior Center luncheons.