RAMSAY FARMS: Weight loss update

Monday, November 17, 2008

Weight loss update

I love being a guy! They lose weight so fast!

In the past week (or two?) of our Cardigan weight loss I've lost 9 pounds. I've been deer hunting every day..walking miles upon miles in layers of heavy clothes and carrying a gun! I've started running on the treadmill again (they do actually work and not just for hanging clothes!) and I've started in earnest the healthy eating...lots of whole grains, spinach, veggies, fruits, low fat milk, etc. I hope to lose 30-40 pounds.

I'm also on a weight loss kick with my friend Briony, and our mutual friends Sonja and Lisa. Briony is way ahead of me on this but I'll quickly catch up.

Rayna and I had done this was it last winter? I lost 30 pounds about but gained most of it back......so yea...just love my sweets.......

Rayna are you coming with me to the Cardigan National?! Let's start the weight loss again! WOHOOO!!

AND I've weaned myself nearly off of the Diet Dew! Can you believe it!?!

8 comments:

coopercreek said...: AWESOME!!!; November 17, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Rayna said...: I need to lose about 70...and just after I bought a couple bags of carmel hershey kisses....*sigh* Cardigan National? Where's it at this year?; November 17, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Gone2theDawgs said...: Congrats! It really ISN'T fair that guys lose weight so easily!! :)I need to get on a healthier eating program myself.; November 17, 2008 at 1:21 PM
Sherilyn said...: Definitely not fair that guys can lose so quickly, but congrats! I was doing really great last week until the dog show in Lincoln. Oops! 8am ring times are not good, and not eating much during the day, so by dinner time we were starving. I was naughty! I didn't gain but I didn't lose, so have to be extra good this week. Being sick right now doesn't help, either... I hate winter!

Good luck to you (even though it sounds like you are doing great!)

See you in January! :)

Hugs,
Sherilyn; November 17, 2008 at 1:37 PM
Sharrie said...: Do I have to wean myself off of Diet Dew? What do I replace it with? Giving up my Dew could be very difficult since I got off of Pepsi when I was last on a diet. Besides, losing weight is a lot easier at your age. Just wait.........; November 17, 2008 at 1:41 PM
penni said...: Wow, nice job Garrett! It doesn't come off as easily when your old and female. Even if you're racing around the agility field, out tracking, etc.; November 17, 2008 at 3:31 PM
solstice kennels said...: I can't give up the Diet coke or my Starbucks. Good for you!; November 17, 2008 at 5:58 PM
country girl said...: I discovered Hansen Diet Soda as a replacement for Diet Coke. It's flavorful and has no caffeine, artifical color or salt. The company uses Splenda. My favorites are Pomegranate and Kiwi-Strawbery. If you can find them, give them a try. They also have root beer, ginger ale, cola, and many more.; November 18, 2008 at 12:26 PM

Who we are

Ramsay Farms is situated in the northeastern part of Ottertail County, near Perham, Minnesota. This family farm of 320 acres has been in the Ramsay family for five generations, dating back to 1892. Today our farm prides itself on our Simmental cattle, Shetland Sheep and BlueFaced Leicester sheep. We strive to breed animals that closest match the breed standards given to them, and mindful of production, health and longevity in our animals as well.

In spring of 2016, there was a purchase of 32 acres in Green County, Wisconsin to accommodate Garrett for his work in that region. The animals have for the most part been moved to that location. Both locations will work in tandem to continue educating and promoting these animals and this way of life.

From the Shetland Sheep Society

"Shetland sheep have for generations been noted for their very soft and well crimped fleece. The wool is the finest of all native breeds and shows an amazing variety of colours and patterns. There are 11 main whole colours and 30 recognised markings.

By selecting from coloured fleeces a range of naturally coloured yarn can be produced. This eliminates the need for dyeing and therefore retains the soft feel of the natural fibre and is favoured by those who prefer a totally natural approach.

Shetland wool fibres are of a simple construction witha central cortex covered by a thin scaly cuticle, and have an average diameter of about 23 microns. However there is a range from 10-20 microns for neck and shoulder wool to 25to 35 microns for britch wool. the average staple length is 3.5 inches. The amount of crimp varies, and is most important in providing the 'bounce' required for knitwear. There is a positive correlation between fineness and crimp, with wool of the finest quality being crimped at between 8 and 12 to the inch. Wool from shetland sheep is used to produce gossamer lace, the famous 'Fair Isle' knitwear, and fine tweeds. Pure bred Shetland sheep tend to shed their fleece in sprin. The growth of new fleece can cause a rise or weak point and where this is present the fleece can sometimes be plucked or 'rooed' by hand. The timing of this can be different in each sheep, however, it is worth taking the care to get it right as rooed fleece can be amongst the softest because the fibres have no harsh cut ends as occurs with a sheared fleece.

Shetland fleece can be handspun straight from the fleece or made into rolags and then woollen spun. It can also be sorsted spun by hand, used on a peg loom or handwoven. It also felts well using either dry or wet methods. When processed commercially the wool can be made into the finest lightweight worsted cloth or heavier weight, harder wearing fabrics and tweeds."

RAMSAY FARMS

Monday, November 17, 2008

Weight loss update

8 comments:

A long time coming!

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