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UK diet sensation and my experiment

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:34:31 EST

I am standing in line at the grocery store and an article in one of the magazines catches my eye. UK Low Carb diet just two days a week and lose more weight.

Hmmm... so I bought it because I didn't have time in line to read it.

Basically it says, in a VERY general way, to ...

Day 67: Five days on Raw Foods

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:34:08 EST

This morning my breakfast was:
1 cup of cantaloupe
1 cup of blueberries (frozen)
1 cup of mangoes
all blended in 1 cup of pineapple juice.

I sipped it all morning and it has held me over just fine until now (12:30). Now I am munching on some fresh fruit.

...

Lunch was fab!

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:33:29 EST

So lunch was fabulous. I am still full. Almost have the laundry finished and some of the other chores. Looks like I am going to make my finish time goal and get to watch some TV with my honey tonight. :)

Pictures?

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:32:33 EST

I would loooooove to post some pictures but it is not working...

I keep working on it!

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First post, I am new to this

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:31:04 EST

Hi all,

I am brand new to this website and I am trying to find out my way.

Who am I? Opanka, F, 34 year old. I live in France, in the beautiful city which is Paris. I am Canadian and moved to France an few years ago.

Where am I here? First, I was looking some info...

A tale of 2 5Ks

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:28:00 EST

So I ran 2 5Ks this week. One went great and the other not so good.

The first was on Friday night. It was the first of 5 5K this summer in the "Let's Run and Have Some Fun" series. Every month between May and September there is a 5K on one Thursday night. These have always been 4.2...

woo hoo!

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:27:43 EST

a beautiful sunny and warm spring day here today! i've been outside quite a bit today with my daughter, enjoying the weather. my birds have been busy chatting with others they hear outside. my daughter wants to go to the library for a while this afternoon and to pick out a different book to read....

Change!

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:23:32 EST

I am going to change the way I am doing this diet! I am going to focus more on nutrition and less on exercise! I think I am working out so much that it is leaving me hungry and then I eat more! I am going to cut down to 1 hour daily cardio/strength training and see if my appetite lessens! Can onl...

Week two already

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:23:31 EST

Hi everyone just put my weigh in results. I have lost another two pounds. That's four pounds in two weeks. I don't loose weight quickly as I don't have much to loose I give up easily . I am really enjoying the website and every blog makes it so real. We each support each other and I like that. W...

Crockpot Oatmeal for the Week

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:21:27 EST

CrockPot Oatmeal for the Week
By Kari Garell

This is one of my favorite time savers. I make a batch every Sunday, so I have enough for the week.

1 cup steel cut oats + 4 cups of water
½ cup barley + 1 ½ cups water
½ cup wheat berries + 1 ½ cups water
2 T...

DIY 2.0 Challenge Assignment 5

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:21:07 EST

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Assignment 5 (5/18-5/20)
Challenge Name: Beach Babe Challenge

We made it successfully through the first two weeks of the DIY Challenge!
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Life Gets In The Way

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:20:49 EST

I managed to do the one thing that can prevent me from reaching my weight loss goal, I allowed Life to get in my way. It is easy to get side tracked by things that happen in your life. The trick is to create a new mindset for yourself so that you can handle any obstacles life presents without le...

Paleo Day one. why I think a lot of people fail on this

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:20:41 EST

Im a reader. a big one. Especially when It comes to something that sparks my interest. So when my ex(as weird as that sounds) suggested I check out Paleo/primal blueprint I was all in. Ive spent days..and I do mean DAYS reading all i can about this diet. So this was my understanding of it
ab...

Sunday

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:19:04 EST

It was a great to start worship this morning with a baptism!

Hope your Sunday is amazing.

Thanks for prayers - dh sent this photo of brothers :o)

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:17:14 EST

Around 7pm last night dd was able to eat half a bagel and keep it down. She was so excited to not throw up anymore. She had also been slowly sipping away at her lemon water. Trying to get the house in order before husband & son (12) get home tonight. Teenage son (16) & teen dd (15) had friends...

hot sunday

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:16:47 EST

it is HOT in boston today, which made volunteering at harpoon brewery's 5-mile run this morning pretty fun. the runners were happy to see us giving out water, and it's always nice to cheer them on. of course, the only food available after the race were sausages and pasta, but i snuck in a little ...

Pounds to Kilograms (pounds to kg) converter

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:14:25 EST

www.metric-conversions.org/weight/po
unds-to-kilograms.htm

Vacation

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:13:55 EST

I'm on vacation for 2 weeks. 244 My goal for these 2 weeks is to exercise, eat healthy, relax, not do anything I don't want to do and RE-KINDLE my SPARK! I have the time and the energy to do this. This will be my jump start for when I go back to reality. So far 3rd day and on track ...

My wedding is Friday.

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:10:01 EST

Does that just BLOW YOUR MIND?!
I know it blows MY mind.
I feel like I've been pretty put together, and everyone keeps asking me: "Aren't you excited? Aren't you nervous?" (future brides to BEWARE)....this happens about 5x's a day. I keep just shrugging! I'm not really sure how to answ...

Something New: Parsnips!

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:09:54 EST

This weekend's "Freggie Dare" challenge, courtesy of the BLC-19, inspired me to try something I've never had before: parsnips.

Now, parsnips aren't exactly an exotic vegetable -- they're easily found in mos...

Race Day!

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:09:21 EST

Well, I promised my friends I'd run "with" them this morning, as they began their races at the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon/Half Marathon. True to form, I was up bright and early...even before the sun rose (so excited for them!) Out the door and got on the trail ready for a great run!

T...

avoiding eye contact

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:09:08 EST

i've been doing that a lot lately. doesn't matter who/what/when/where.....i just looked back at some of my last blogs and can't believe how time has flown by since i first started to struggle to keep the spark going. i've had a handful of good days but mostly not. i have to turn this around an...

Doing the fruits and vegetable dance....

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:06:51 EST

Aren't they colorful? Aren't the delicious? Then why don't we eat more of them instead of chocolate cake? I mean don't get me wrong, I love sweets so much that if ...

its been a while

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:05:45 EST

I haven't been able to make an entry for a couple of days now. Its amazing how busy you can be with trying to get a garden put in. My mom and I have almost all of our garden in now, with any luck we can get the rest of it in this week in between showers and doing my sisters rose garden. I am ...

Sour sock week, but thats life..

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:02:32 EST

Wednesday- Mogens car failed warrant of fitness it is going to cost him about 850 US dollars to fix..

Friday- One of my ladies couldn't find her wallet and I had to go help her find it-
found it, but she threw arms around me hurting my tumours on my neck- gave me a electrical shoc...

I SURPRISED MYSELF !!!......

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:59:37 EST

100 First of all, I've just started exercising, hmmmm .... tomorrow will be two weeks. Just a short tidbit :o), I started at 228.5 Lbs ( 24 now everyone knows), I have fibromyalgia 46 (pain 24/7) and I haven't exercised for probably 20 years ( 33 )....

Reaching My Goal Slowly

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:58:45 EST

It feels great to be finally losing weight! I lost another 2 lbs!! I am losing the weight slowly and I wish sometimes it would come off a little faster. I know in time I will reach my goal! It feels good to know that I am doing something right. I have been working out more and pushing myself hard...

Still on No Flour No Sugar (processed sugar)

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:57:46 EST

This no flour or sugar thing is still going good for me! I am actually in shock that I am not in mental turmoil about this as I usually am. It's like a switch has been flipped and it is just not an issue...so bizarre. Last night we made steak and crispy baked potatoes (the best potatoes on ear...

And the award for bravery goes to...

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:56:56 EST

Me!

I did it! For the first time in nearly 20 years I went to the gym! Not only that, I took a class! A local fitness center is offering a free program for people with a significant amount of weight to lose. I have to go to one class a week, and lose 2 pounds a week, so I am well...

50/365 Everybody wants to be captain!

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:56:32 EST

This little boy was miles away on the ocean, captain of his own ship...then shiver me timbers dad hornswaggled him out of the helm. I think that's called piracy dad! Thanks!

Brussels held its Open Port Festi...

Ways to kick the Soda Habit

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:56:18 EST

Worth a look. All soda addicts should watch!

www.everydayhealth.com/asthma/5-ways
-to-kick-the-soda-habit.aspx

Stay strong,
Anne

"I can't do that" is no longer a valid reason to not start it

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:53:30 EST

Two weeks ago, another sparker inspired me to start the couch 2 5k program. One little glitch... I wasn't ABLE to jog 60 seconds at time. Since that is the starting jog time for this program, I normally would have used that as a perfectly legitimate excuse to not even start.

But, t...

Saturday - Day 8 of Reset 5/20 Major Changes

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:52:37 EST

Hi, to my friends and teams, and anyone else that may read this. I am on Day 8 of Reset - phase 2. Before beginning RESET, I started on supplements (vitamins), but I discovered a drink, Rev3 which is pure natural, and full of vitamins and ones that are really good for the heart. I am on week 3...

More Horsey Stuff

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:52:13 EST

Well, seems we at least have a chance at a Triple Crown winner this year. I was screaming, "Go, 'Nother!" at my TV. I didn't think he had a chance of catching Bodemeister but I'm glad he did. Now there are just the ones who skipped the Preakness to wait for the Belmont to worry about, since th...

Migraine canceled our Trip

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:52:02 EST

I woke up yesterday with another Migraine. I had one 2 weeks ago when we were supposed to go to a Birthday Dinner. Wouldn't you know I woke up yesterday and I felt like I was living that same day over from 2 weeks ago. It stayed in full force till about 6 pm last night. It was complete with all t...

Saturday was pretty physical...

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:51:20 EST

... and this morning I'm feeling it. My biceps hurt, my triceps hurt, my deltoids hurt, my quadriceps hurt, my pectorals hurt, my abductors hurt, and my obliques hurt.

...and this muscle soreness is A W E S O M E! I'm not in agony or anything, just sore. And it is the kind of sore th...

Setting a new goal-helpful or dangerous?

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:51:10 EST

So, I was spinning out of control last week.

"Screw this! I'm not losing any weight! I'm just going to quit." And so on Friday I ate tons and tons of food. Of course, it wasn't as much as I would have eaten before the diet since my stomach shrank and now I actually get full when I eat...

4 miles today! WHAT?!?

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:51:10 EST

That's right, check out my fitness tracker if you feel like it.

- I walked to the park nearby .59 round trip there, so i used it as my warm up and cool down (12 minutes total)
- I did 4 laps, a mile each lap, 70 minutes total (17.5 min a lap but spark rounded up to 18 min)
<...

Food & Intake Diary #11--May 19, 2012

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:50:45 EST

Workout:
25 minute walk with dog
3 mile run (28:20)

Breakfast:
Blueberry cake smoothie
*1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
*1 cup blueberries strawberries
*1 scoop Muscle Milk light cake batter protein powder
1 egg
1 tablespoon turkey cr...

Had lost the way

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:50:30 EST

Well l feel like l had lost my way for a couple of weeks, however l did manage to lose the 1lb l had put on last week.
So this week lm making a better effort and trying to make sure that l attend my classes.
So today l have been to boot camp this morning and lm so proud of myself l actu...

Another 2 lbs gone!

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:49:22 EST

Its been a while since I blocked because it has been so nice out that I really don't want to parked at the computer.

Its been two weeks and no change in weight. Honestly, I was starting to stop be so regmented because of my inability to do cardio yet with this stupid claudication in m...

Days 43-49 (of 100)

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:48:41 EST

"Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why." ~ Eddie Cantor

Having a challenge that counts down days can be exci...

Tan & Tone Robotics Results

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:46:41 EST

When I was in high school I did a report on facial isometric exercises for health class. I did it for years but that waned the more tired I got, the older I got. Same with keggels - lol. Well, if you're in OK you might find these RESISTANCE exercises help you get on with starting an exercise p...

Lumps and dogs

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:46:38 EST

I went and had my MRI on my arm. They were able to tell me that what I have is a Mangio (sp). It's just tissue and fat that form a lump. Nothing to worry about. Real good news. Then I went to have the other lumps checked out and they did an ultrasound and a mammogram. Those results were neg. So a...

Moving Slow Today

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:46:37 EST

Most of my siblings live out of state, so it's a real treat when they come to town for a visit. But we seem to make up for lost time by going at a constant whirlwind pace.

We went out Friday night after work and I didn't get home until after midnight. I'm not used to late nights like ...

Recommitment

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:45:59 EST

So today I made a realization, in just 4 short months (as of tomorrow) I will be a year into my weight loss journey. I can't believe that it's already been 8 months and I have come a long way from where I was, but at the same time I'm disappointed. Disappointed in myself, because I have only lost...

Overdid it

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:43:11 EST

I got food poisoning yesterday. My back went out too.. I train too hard and now I am using my grandmother's walker for the next few days. I refuse to stay in bed I keep getting up and trying to gain more motion control. The food poisoning is under control. I made a cocktail of gross fruit pun...

LAST SUNDAY IN THE LOU

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:42:34 EST

It is weird that this is my last Sunday in St. Louis for the summer. I am flying off to Prague a week from today. I just got invited to an impromptu bbq but not sure if I can make it because I am going to pick up my 101 year old Nana and take her to my uncle's house for dinner to see my cousin ...

NEW DAY!!!! Day 24 of 5 month goal

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:42:10 EST

I havent worked out or ate 1 thing yet. I actually got to sleep in. I work up at 10:30 and inbetween then and now *11:30* I really sat down and thought about whats hurting me. Why am i sabotaging myself with food!! Well, i figured it out. Now that i lost 80 pounds, im finally getting the at...

My Best Fruit Dessert Recipe!

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:38:56 EST

My mother used to make this for me when I was a little girl. I love it warm or cold-- the sweet-tart flavor is just so darned yummy! For a quick treat, use a bag each of frozen sliced rhubarb and strawberries.

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 7
Number of Servings: 8

Rewards

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:38:53 EST

I think sparkpeople needs to come up with a place to track/manage/write down what rewards you plan on giving yourself when you reach mini-goals. Since there is not a place for this I am going to write mine down here:

Weight Loss Rewards:
250 lbs. - buy a new pair of jeans
22...

Encouragement for Today Devotions

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:37:44 EST

May 20

Speaking Their Language
Melissa Taylor

"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it."
Proverbs 22:6 (NIV 1984)

"I'm not joining Facebook and I'm not texting you. Don't text message me either. If you want t...

A happier me?

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:37:03 EST

Enjoying Mother's Day 2012--until I saw this picture and realized, yet again recently, I've fallen off the wagon. So, here I go. Small changes. Just small changes I am telling myself. What I hope for in by Mother's Day 2013 ...

I am on a great start

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:35:33 EST

i have all my dvds, memberships,support groups,devices, foods, outfits,music, equipment, friends, schedule and the right attitude
to keep me going. I just ordered on 5/19 a pedometer that is cool.
It has challenges , games, awards and it will make you want to go walking.
I ready t...

Getting up and getting out

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:35:12 EST

Just decided to get up and pack a lunch for me and my daughter. Going to walk to the local park for a healthy picnic lunch. See ya!

Getting rid of my excuses!

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:34:25 EST

I have lost a lot of weight, struggled to maintain my current weight and lose the last 7 lbs to reach my goal weight of 140lbs (10 stone).

I've always blamed things and had reasons for not losing the last few lbs - busy job; the many things I need to do, such as trying to find a new ...

It Began with a Spark Streak!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:34:17 EST

As any of my closest Spark friends know, I have always hated exercise. I never loved it and I probably never will. However, I have been exercising every single day for about 34 days, or so, now. It began with a spark streak.

I immediately started exercising, the day after I joined S...

Interesting post about statins

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:33:44 EST

This is from a great blog that has tons of information on nutrition science.
healthydietsandscience.blogspot.com/
2012/05/response-to-everyone-over-50-s
hould-be.html
Take a look if you take statins, or if anyone you love takes them.

90 Days of Goodness

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:33:15 EST

Got this idea from a fellow sparker. Today is day 1 of a 90 commitment to healthy decisions.
For 90 days I will track my food everyday, meditate everyday, eat 10 different fruits and veggies and floss. Eat vegetarian for 45 of those day. All reasonable. Off to the races!

Day 1

May is Neurofibromatosis awareness month

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:32:44 EST

The month of May is Neurofibromatosis month. Alot of you are probably wondering what Neurofibromatosis is and what does it mean? Well Im going to share with you what it is because I have Neurofibromatosis.

There are three types of Neurofibromatosis: NF 1, NF 2, and schwannomatosis. ...

And so the week begins

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:31:22 EST

had a bad night

The side of my face where I feel in March, I did crack the tooth, but now it's gone. So have to so see an oral surgeon (who also happens to be a neighbor) this week. He took my wisdom teeth out in 2006 so I know he is good and gentle. Can't do this awake at all.. J...

Monday ophthalmologist appt and Tuesday Dexa scan

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:30:20 EST

I have to work 6 to 2:30 both days to accommodate those appointments. I had better go to bed about 8:00 tonight.

Plan to go to gym at 5:00 and eat steak dinner about 6:30 ot 7:00.

Had 22 grams of protein (fish, etc) for breakfast.

I am still eatng the waterme...

Getting back on track

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:24:49 EST

Had a falling out with diet and exercise Friday and Saturday due to having a bad day (see previous blog). I am feeling better now and I am going to be getting back on track this week. Even though I did gain back a few pounds, it's alright, I think I needed a break. I'm sure I'll be back down b...

Finding My Spark the 2nd Time

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:24:11 EST

In early November 2009, I was in a very bad place emotionally and physically. I had lost hope in finding a man, a well paying job and a place to call my own.

Wise Choices

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:16:17 EST

Went out to dinner with my girlfriends to a Mexican restaurant....I'm so proud of myself. I had none of the chips, no margarita's and ordered Carna Asada Steak and only ate half. This is a big step towards making the right choices! And I had a blast catching up.

Why is this so hard????

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:12:52 EST

How come something that sounds sooo simple is actually the hardest thing in the world to do? I have been battling issues with food and weight since I can remember and I just don't understand why it is so hard. I mean I know exactly what I have to do and how to do it but when it actually comes to ...

Spring Challenge Reflection - Change happens when you put your mind to it!

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:12:48 EST

I did not come into this challenge looking to lose weight or change my eating. I actually got to my goal weight in 2010 and have kept it off ever since. I used this challenge and others in the past to put some spark into my fitness routine. I can say that mission has finally been accomplished!! I...

New BBQ

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:12:38 EST

Yesterday I went to my favorite store

and got a new BBQ

Chevy engine of course

and I saw a great cover for it

Back to school!

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:11:11 EST

I'm officially studying for my Appraiser Trainee License toward becoming a Certified Real Estate Appraiser!

I signed up for online classes (because they're cheaper & I can do them on my own time) a little over a week ago, and I'm on Chapter 4 of my first course. I had a slow start and ...

My first Zipline ride

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:11:10 EST

Went to Andy's company picnic. It was at the ranch of one of the comapny founders. Very cool place. I'll do a blog with some pictures, too. But here's me taking a ride on their little zip line.

I have a confession to make!

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:11:00 EST

I need to share some stuff mainly to help myself get it all out and in written form. Not sure if that makes sense but it helps me to write things down. My first thought this morning was to buy yet another journal and start writing. But part of me realized I have a million and one journals in my h...

Week 1 weight loss

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:09:26 EST

Although fighting a cold the first week, I maintained my nutritional goals everyday, very little extra fitness (aside from a good deal of walking around an office at work), and no eating snacks after 9 PM, I lost 9 pounds. That seems pretty typical of my first week in previous weight loss progra...

Put the right thoughts in and watch the good things roll...

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:06:09 EST

A former blog, it's good to remember and get my thought process going in the right direction.

It's all in how you think. Put the right pictures in your mind and see what happens..The more you do it the better you get at it. I like to visualize a parking space in a crowded mall, the hig...

Sunday plans

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:05:33 EST

We went to church as usual this morning and enjoyed a special service. We go to the early service which is usually the quietest and in the summer it dwindles down to about 12-20 people after all the snowbirds leave. This morning the priest invited all of us (total of 14) up around the alter whi...

Update

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:04:24 EST

Have been doing really well avoding gluten...now I need to start concentrating on reducing portion sizes and counting.

Had one slip up over the past two weeks....paid for it dearly with violent stomach cramps....

Got to read the labels and then re-read them before eating.

Come Join Our Group!

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:04:14 EST

Check us out, would love you to join in our conversations!

www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i
ndividual.asp

I'm doing it!

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:01:54 EST

Just finished weighing and measuring myself. Within the last month, I've lost 4 pounds of weight. I've lost 3 inches around my waist. I've lost 3/4 of an inch around my bicep, and a 1/4 inch around my neck. You know what finally worked for me? I stopped thinking about it. I stopped planning...

Good to be home.

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:01:16 EST

I am finally home. It's good to be back home and in my own bed. Katrina is doing very well. She is at a pediatric physical therapy place getting occupational, speech, and physical therapy on a daily basis. She will live there for at least 2 weeks and they will evaluate her again and see what ...

BLC 14: Mid-Point Reflection and Measurements

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:00:38 EST

Okay, so I can't help myself and just start this blog off with yet another one of my angry and frustrated rants. I'm just really getting towards the end of my patience with myself and with everything. Here it is the middle of May and I am officially bigger now than I was in January. I feel lik...

1st day

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:00:11 EST

Well today is my first day on this diet and I feel pretty good...I have tried a lot of diets and none has really worked for me, so I hope that this will give me good results.

Sodium in food

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:59:37 EST

Last night my daughter and I went for dinner to Red Lobster and had what I thought was a healthy meal. I even said to my daughter "I know I'm going to go over on my calories with this, but I don't care." Those words will haunt me for a long time. Yes my calorie count was over my limit for the day...

Accountability for week of May 13

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:59:24 EST

Good morning all..finally back in the pool yesterday it was cool but refreshing. I am really enjoying the pool more than the treadmill and it only took me 15+ years of living here to use it.

Yesterday I stayed within calorie range! Out of the last 7 days 2 days were actually a little ...

My First weekend semi on the wagon

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:57:37 EST

Friday night I had to go to a Retirement party for a co-worker. I did have some chips and salsa and 2 sodas but I choose a shrimp quesadilla made sure the calories fit in my range and came home and worked my booty off. Saturday still feeling quilty I wasn't very hungry and made really good choice...

Whew, quiet.

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:57:10 EST

I returned home after a weekend with the granddaughter and boy is my house quiet. I will Spark a lot today to keep the boredom from setting in after the busy weekend. I will be glad to rest though as I must get back in the swing of work tomorrow. Things will heat up quick enough. How was your wee...

A walk is more than a walk

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:54:33 EST

My husband and I like to walk and here in NW Iowa we have many trails that we can choose from. Today we went out of town north and this trail goes past fields and water areas. We were almost to our turn around point and on the side of the trail was a huge turtle-1/2 on the trail and 1/2 on the ...

Need help uploading kitties pictures.......

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:54:03 EST

I have several more pictures to upload, but it will only do one at a time. I am running Windows 7, have the pictures in "pictures" & use IE. I thought it might be possible to upload all of them at one time, but that ...

Peter Pan's Flight: Another Goal Accomplished

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:53:28 EST

I rode this

Peter Pan's Flight at Disneyland

and FIT IN THE RIDE COMFORTABLY.

Couldn't do that before!

I am one happy Disney girl.

day 1 of "you diet"

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:47:29 EST

I am reading the "YOU" books and love it! so today I went to the grocery store and stocked up on good for you foods, found my blue oz bracelet , which I intend to wear to remind myself to assess each situation and how it has been effecting my eating.
I just love learning how your b...

Stress, Fatigue and a Wedding

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:47:05 EST

I posted this on my eblogger, so for photos of the wedding I was in, please go there. I copied over the text here though. sparkedbird.blogspot.com/

Well, I haven't posted a blog for a while. Things have been crazy and stressful around here and I just haven't gotten...

It's never too late to try again

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:43:41 EST

Yesterday was my Dad's 90th birthday party and we had a ball but it involved eating all day with the whole family present. My family doesn't know how to celebrate unless it's sitting at the table with lots of food. All good food too, just not the healthy stuff. The closest we got to healthy wa...

level 10 reached

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:42:26 EST

I reached level 10 in points. Only 1,500 more until 10,000 points!

Sunday's Quote

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:42:25 EST

"The will to be stupid is a very powerful force, but there are always alternatives."
-- Lois McMaster Bujold
211

Hard time

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:41:52 EST

I am struggling so hard right now. I have gained and lost the same 5 pounds and I just can't make it stick. I just have no motivation and when I do, I'm too nervous and self concious to do anything. I am so tired of failing. :(

Back to the grind tomorrow (Monday)

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:37:49 EST

Amazing where 11 days have gone, but it has been that long since I put in a full day of work. But it was a very interesting and varied 11 days of vacation and weekends:

Thursday, 5/10: Fertilized back yard, only to discover I did not have enough product to finish the job, so a 7am ru...

still learning

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:36:54 EST

Thank you so much for your words of wisdom it's nice to know that I am not alone with medical problems, medication, weight, and the combination of all of it. I have been fighting my weight issues with all of that for over 27 years now, and it has always been a problem.
I was in the militar...

Second 5K!

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:36:22 EST

I have been running about 2 months now, doing C25K. I'm doing well, considering I started running at age 44 and have lupus. Why did I start? Because I turned 44 weighing more than I've ever weighed in my life - more than I weighed when I gave birth to my daughter. Because I am feeling the years ...

Day 3

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:35:42 EST

Ok so started out with another run. did 1.7 miles in 15:23. Sticking with it. A little more energy day. Haven't weighed myself yet, but so anxious, but I think I will get a digital scale to track progress. well time to get this beautiful sunday started.. Have a wonderful day all!!

Some extra motivation for me

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:35:02 EST

I've been plateau-ing the last few weeks, which has sucked. I'm in a Biggest Loser challenge and boy, I just scraped in by the skin of my teeth this week. But now I've got a bit more going on to motivate me.

My bridesmaid dress for an upcoming wedding arrived this week. I had purpos...

Yeah !!!!!!!!!!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:32:33 EST

I lost three pounds this week and feel great 104

Diva 5K Race May 20, 2012

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:31:52 EST

Diva 5K package pickup

Race started at 7:20am which meant waking up at 4am to drive 30 minutes to North Myrtle Beach to run 3.1...

Mission #1: Unlock Your True Motivation

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:31:41 EST

The first "mission" in the book, "52 Weight Loss Missions" is to "unlock your true motivation".

The main one of I've been working with lately is that I want to be able to do full pushups. I want to really rock them out! I have pictures of pushups on my Vision Board right now.

Easy Sunday

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:31:40 EST

Cardio Streak Day 387
20 minute walk
0700hrs 68F

I got up before dawn this morning and had a light breakfast and about four glasses of no-name water. About 0700, I headed out the door.

Today is Sunday and that makes today an "off" day. It's not a no-workout day...

BL Lime Team Reflections

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:31:21 EST

I have worked hard over the last 10 weeks. My weightloss in that time hasn't been spectacular but I did work hard and I am proud of myself for that. Time was/is an issue for me right now and the challenge kicked off that way for me. But I can't use that as an excuse because life will always be bu...

facing the past

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:26:59 EST

lately there have been times when during conversation, i have been asked about how i got to where i am emotionally, which of course also means physically as well. in answering those questions i have come to realize that it is a matter of having had trust betrayed and that i have been hiding.

A new week

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:26:34 EST

I'm feelin' pretty good right now! I already lost 9 lbs! I gave up soda, fast food (except the occasional visit to Subway's Fit and Fare menu), and been drinking tons of water. I've only hit the gym 4 times last week.

I know it's probably just water weight I lost, but I still feel very...

First post

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:22:24 EST

Not easy to start a new blog in a new place... Let's give it a try.
My name is Christina, I'm new here. I am a woman, 47 years of age. I live in The Netherlands. Married, no children. We have a very cute dog.
My hobbies are reading, riding my bike in nature, writing and using intern...

The Procrastinator

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:20:05 EST

After taking a look around my home, I have to confess: "I am a Procrastinator."

My laundry baskets are over flowing.
My book shelves are full of unread books.
I have Easter decorations still up.
The bills are in a file waiting to be paid.
Photos are stacked up wai...

Relay Results

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:17:14 EST

Good overnight dusk to dawn training for a good cause at the the ACS Relay for Life.

Slow steady walk/jog pace as planned. There is a real advantage to that, instead of now being post-race sore and stiff, I'm already feeling pretty darn good again!

btw, this was 114 laps of ...

The Big Sweet Treat Let Down

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:15:49 EST

I am proud to say I have finally stuck with a challenge and managed to "Tame my Sweet Tooth." I have managed to have only 3 chocolate chip cookies over the course of a month. (which is my drug of choice)

I have been sticking to my cardio. (Since I found that the gym at my job is a ...

5/20/12 Found it

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:13:18 EST

This is too funny. When I rejoined Spark People in June 2011 I was going to use my former sparkpeople name mnjones. I wasnt able to do that because I could not find the former password. So what the heck created a new password and became mnjones2.

So here is what is funny -I found m...

I'm back again!

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:12:20 EST

I joined a GYM! Well did really good for almost two months, but did not lose a pound even and I suppose I got frustrated and well things started to come up and I have not been in a few weeks now... I am really beginning to think I am doomed to be over weight.. I am feeling really depressed and at...

Strategic Napping

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:11:03 EST

Research proves that people learn better after napping. Strategic napping—taking a nap for no longer than 40 minutes and before 5 pm (so it doesn’t interfere with nighttime sleep) is the key, write Michael J. Gelb and Kelly Howell in Brain Power (New World Library). When you can, find your spot a...

Day 6 on the dr. oz pills. Things are looking up again!

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:10:41 EST

Ok ya'all. Weekends are notoriously bad for me when I am trying to lose weight. I tend to eat even more than usual. But...since the emotional pressure of "dieting" isn't an issue this time...I just ate whatever I felt like eating yesterday. I had my usual breakfast of cereal (boring). For lu...

Has anyone noticed?

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:09:59 EST

Well, I'm officially 25 lbs lost now but not a soul has made a comment. I assumed that no one could see the change but me. However, yesterday, for the first time since the end of last year I saw my mailman. He asked me if I had lost weight and when I answered yes but more to lose he congratula...

Hopeful

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:09:41 EST

Ok, I know I probably shouldn't be weighing myself this much....but I do every morning. Just a habit from the 80's ,lol. I lost one more pound! I'm excited that it's absolutely true that if you eat regularly, as long as it's healthy choices...you lose! I'm working out again in a few minutes and c...

Week 1: Wedding Slim Down Challenge!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:07:16 EST

So my mom, my little sister, my fiancee and I are doing a wedding slim down challenge - we all need to cut down the lbs before my big day! We are doing it Biggest Loser style with teams and percentage of weight loss as opposed to lbs lost, just because some of us have more weight to lose than oth...

Week 20

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:07:05 EST

I had yet another week of careless eating and the only exercise I did was taking my puppy for short walks a few times a day. My head has been in another place all week and then more stress was added on and I have been thinking about making some major changes in my life. I am almost 30 and not h...

L.I.F.E Commitment

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:06:59 EST

Sunday morning gives me a chance to look back over my week and reflect on how well I did on my diet, my commitments, my spark streaks, my L.I.F.E.

The other goals category helps me to track all aspects of my life from listening to positive music to daily meditation, water and anything ...

who was that girl?

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:06:41 EST

I just reread my last blog entry. It was so positive and I wonder who wrote that. My next thought is, can I get back to that level of optimism?

It has been almost a month since I wrote that last blog, and in that month my weight has stayed the same, and my eating has been horrendous a...

Sunday and Strength

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:05:11 EST

I made it to 1000 fitness minutes for the month today. I don't think I had that many fitness minutes for all of 2011. I'm feeling pretty good. And kinda pumped because it was a strength training day. I can feel it in my arms, so I guess it is working.
DH is out at some EMS breakfast so I'm...

Running on Raw: Day 3

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:04:53 EST

Day 3 was hard. I don't have as much energy as the previous 2 days; however, I did do a tough hike today and exams really bog me down. I understand that veggos and vegans are not a fan of this part - but in order for me to make sure i can keep working towards my goal of doing pull ups, I needed t...

Extreme Gardening

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:00:51 EST

I’ve had two doctors now prescribe “gardening” as an activity that would be functionally beneficial to me. My husband swears under oath that he did not bribe either of them or send them pictures of our yard.

The funny thing is that I’ve had this fantasy of myself as a gardener for y...

I survived!!!!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:00:32 EST

All of my anxiety about this weekend and I DID IT!!!!!!!!!! I survived all four parties and lost weight. I will break it down by party for you and tell what was served and what I did.

Friday night Bridal shower: It was in a beautiful old house with family and very close friends. The au...

54lbs Down!!!!!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:00:14 EST

I am very pleased with my progress so far although I wish it would not take so long to lose the weight I fully understand that it is best to lose it slowly.

If you had your gallbladder removed

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:59:36 EST

I wanted to share something that has worked for me.
In April 2011, I had my gallbladder removed. Everything seemed OK stomach wise. But after years of stomach issues, just not being in pain after eating was enough for me.

I'm not sure when I noticed it, but it became apparent that...

It's within arm's reach...

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:58:56 EST

This week I am bound and determined to leave the 180's. And let me tell you, it's been awhile! I'm SO close, and it's almost all I can think about.

Tomorrow a package is going to arrive with my reward for hitting 180. I'm still six ounces away from hitting it, but you can bet that...

A Determined Gardener

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:58:41 EST

I could stand it no longer...that last 3 foot wide patch of snow blocking my way to the garden shed had to GO ! and NOW ! ....so I made it - chipped, chopped, threw that snow making a foot path !
SUCCESS !
I could stand it no longer....the raised garden had been buried under ice and sn...

Great Eating!

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:58:16 EST

While I haven't been entering into my page for food, I had the BEST weekend and week for eating right! I visited Colorado last weekend for my son's graduation. Everything there, all menus, food markets, grocery stores, etc were laden with foods focused on organics and gluten free. Having lyme ...

Getting back to me

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:55:28 EST

I knew i had let the weight creep back on but i did not know how bad. I just weighed in at 155lbs. My lowest weight has been 135lbs and an all time high of 164.
Today marks the first day of me being good to myself. That means, cleaning up my diet, eating health, drinking water and more impo...

Hanging In There.....!

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:53:07 EST

March 5th I broke my knee/leg and wrist. After five surgeries, I am still not walking but on May 29th I am scheduled to have a total knee replacement of my left knee. I am supposed to walk the next day!

How am I "hanging in"? Well, I must admit that yesterday was one of the LONGEST day...

Day 2

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:51:31 EST

Last night I finished all ten minutes of the first video for the Spring Into Shape Boot Camp. I think I sweat more from those ten ninutes then I ever have for the thirty I usualy do on the elliptical!

This morning I walked to work, about 3 miles, and I will wlak home tonight. Added bon...

Lightest I've been in years!

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:51:10 EST

This morning, I woke up and did the usual weigh-in. I'm very pleased to say that I'm down another 2 lbs to 182.6 lbs - the lightest I've been since before I got married over 15 years ago! It's been a tough few months (3 months later and 21 lbs lighter) but I'm feeling great! Yesterday I went f...

Me

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:51:01 EST

Today I'm plan on working on getting back on my diet plan. I'm resting and taking care of myself. 223

Americans Spend 1/5 of Food Budget...

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:50:54 EST

... on veggies and fruit, according to a report I heard recently. They said that, although people think that healthy foods are more expensive, when looked at more closely, they are actually not.

What's more expensive than all of the garbage that most pack into their carts? When looki...

Is Tv Making People Fat

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:50:17 EST

Like I wrote yesterday I do quite a lot of research on health , so I would like to share this with you today

My friend had the TV on in the background. I was helping her cook and I nearly chopped my fingers off because I could not believe what I was hearing!!!!!

Eat Cheer...

I'm on a Scenery Diet....

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:50:10 EST

Yep....nature's scenery is food for my soul - a delightful trip this has been, so far!

This is where I am from - pretty cool to go back and visit!

What to expect today?

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:41:57 EST

I have my niece and nephew coming over for awhile, which I am pretty excited about! My husband has been so busy working that I have barely seen him. This afternoon should be interesting..after my brothers girlfriend picks up the kids, we're going into town to get the little guys haircuts. Then yo...

one week in

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:41:39 EST

ok so. i just did my weigh in. and i'm down..get this...11 pounds..and with the quantities of food this plan allows i dont see it..but i'll take it!! i know most of it was water, but so what?? I passed my first 10 pound goal, and only have 9 to go till the next. I'm full, i have NO cravings, and ...

Getting close to my Big Vegas Trip!!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:41:36 EST

I feel that I did the best that I could before my trip. I have been increasing my exercise and healthy eating! I feel so much even though the scale did not move much at least I have been losing inches and my clothes feel so much better than before. I am feeling a ton better! Today is a goregous d...

A whole week of brain fog!

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:41:25 EST

I think changing to 8 hr. Care One Arthritis acetaminophen put me in brain fog for a week. It has the same ingredients as Tylenol 8 hr. but the Tylenol does not make me sleepy.

This morning I did bills and paperwork that I could not even approach this past week.

This happen...

I don't want to know... ok, tell me... Gah!!! I told you I didn't want to know!!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:39:18 EST

So, last night I had every intention of staying in for dinner. Of course the plan for dinner was for hubby to make dinner. He came home super worn out from being in 101 degree heat, so we went out to eat...

pizza...

buffet...

Before I'm TOO hard on myself, I ...

De ja vu?

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:39:14 EST

I have recently resurrected my blog 2bfound-worthyoflove.blogspot.com from it's suspended place in cyberspace. It has been neglected for various reasons and to my surprise I had my first follower and could see the stats of who had actually viewed it. This has given me a boost to actually give i...

Goal Update

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:38:41 EST

(1) Run 5K (5/20) - CHECK
(2) Get weight back below 158 - Eek, but there is still time
(3) Continue running at least 3 miles/week - CHECK
(4) #plankaday - really, did I set this as a goal? OK, I'll get on it
(5) One healthy, vegetarian dinner/week - doing meatless Mondays, hea...

one off day

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:38:02 EST

This is hard to admit but yesterday I had 3 pieces of pizza (I did skip the crust) and 2 pieces of cake. It was disgusting. I don't know what's wrong with me sometimes. I was a little proud of myself that I just had plain salad for dinner to try and offset some of it.

Virginia 5K!

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:37:03 EST

Ran my first 5K in Virginia! It was a nice day and for a good cause and I ran almost the entire way, only walking when the course was congested (twice). My time wasn't as good as two years ago, but that is OK. I did it!

The Amazingly and Frighteningly Powerful Impact Coffee has on Me

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:33:47 EST

So for the past few weeks I have NOT been at ALL Sparkful. Eating has been a mess, no tracking, some days I didn't even log in to spin the wheel. And on top of that, the one thing I really prided myself in - the fact that I "always" work out, even when my eating is a mess - fell apart. It started...

Truth or Dare Weekend Challenge

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:33:33 EST

Several years ago I joined an online program called Sparkpeople. When joined, I only wanted extra points in my "Mypoints" bank and this was free so what the heck, I joined. I kept getting emails that I would skim through but never really read until I saw at the bottom "Get Sparkpoints". Well,...

GIMME ADVICE!

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:32:59 EST

So after I wrote my blog and got myself set, I got in the car, and headed to one of my favorite running spots. Its a paved trail for bikers and runners, and it goes along the back bay in a ecological reserve. From the start to the finish )and a little on the street) its 3 miles. I told myself not...

Looking for a fight... in it to win it.

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:31:47 EST

In 27 years I have always been one that gave up when times got tough I always gave up. When it got to a point where I had to either put up or shut up I typically have always hung my head tucked my tail and walked the other way. Especially when I have been trying to lose weight. Let's be honest, I...

What Your Friends Think

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:31:15 EST

Something funny happened last night at my friends' wedding last night. No less than 4 of my friends walked up to me and commented on how I seem happy. Some were newer friends who knew me only briefly before my separation. But a couple have also been friends several years before that and one knew ...

Under Weekly Calorie Goal - Why a Weight Gain?

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:31:03 EST

Hey friends! I just looked up my weekly goals for May 13th through May 19th. I am 775 calories under my total weekly goal. I think this is good however the scale showed a gain. In six months I have went from 134/136 to 142/144. Today I weighed in at 144.8. I am upset to say the least. I wi...

Think!

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:30:17 EST

Nothing is but that thinking makes it so
~William Shakespeare

Think!
Signs on the wall in IBM offices in 1950's

Super sunny Sunday

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:29:58 EST

What a Fantastic day!!! I slept well, woke with some pain but not too bad. We got up early and found a great spot to watch for bil in the marathon he did the half in 1hr 57.57 and wanted to be under 2!!!! I was surprised at me, I got very emotional watching them run. I have often thought I would...

i'm back, it been months

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:29:33 EST

Well, i'm back sixty pounds fatter. I'ts my fault I relied on diet pills. I lost twenty five quick gained forty just as fast. I know now fast is never ever the way. I'm ready to lose the right way. last summer i was 203 now I'm 265 it sucks I know I can do it. I finally eating every two to three...

I'm Taking Some Advice and Going to Be Brave!

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:28:35 EST

I've been waffling about this 10K thing, I know. Constantly filling myself with self doubt, that attempting a 10K will result in my immediate demise, my back flaring up, being the last one to finish, not being a real runner, etc etc etc.

But I promised myself that this year I wasn't l...

Thought I would share a few pics of the wedding

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:28:01 EST

Wedding day here and gone. Seems like yesterday we were planning now its over>>>>
My baby boy does not seem right marrying off your baby!
The best m...

Who knew that swimming would be fun?

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:27:11 EST

Last week I finally took that plunge into the pool. I was concentrating so much on the kids that I wasn't even bothering to look at what others were looking at. It helped that last week was quiet at the pool.

This weekend I took one of the kids back just because I wanted to get wet. I ...

Sad scale :(

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:27:05 EST

So I know I haven't been following any plan 100%- but I have been better than I was before I started and I still am not seeing results. I haven't lost anything in the last two weeks. I have added some exercise- trying for 10 mins a day at least and I am staying away from the vending machine at wo...

Must start the packing today

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:26:06 EST

Will be heading up to Pennsylvania on Wednesday for the grandson's 6th birthday. Can't believe how quickly time flies. It feels like only yesterday that he came into the world. And we also will be going to the 4 year old granddaughter's first dance recital.....that should be fun.

Bu...

Thought for the day... 5/20/12

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:25:52 EST

A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. – George Bernard Shaw.

Flee Market

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:24:24 EST

The weather on the East Coast is fabulous. Which means for me to get out doors, enjoy the sun and to be active. So yesterday I went on a bus trip to a flee market with my personal trainer's church. None of my friends could go so I was basically alone other then the group I was traveling with. ...

Sunday's Thought

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:21:41 EST

"There is nothing that won't reveal its secrets. All things improve to you if you love it enough. All things improve with loving attention. Sooner or later we must find a love big enough and strong enough to love life exactly as it is."

Laurence Boldt

Day 141 - Hello 130s!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:20:11 EST

I'm a happy girl this morning. I weighed in at 139.2, which means that I not only lost another pound this week, but I have finally broken back into the 130s! I am STOKED! I love being in the 130s; I never have "feeling fat" days. It also means that I have 14 more pounds to go. Yep, I'm past t...

5-19-2012

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:20:09 EST

watered plants and garden, got 2 loads of wash done, cooked bacon, went on treadmill and did another 2 miles today!!
Gotta run to the store now

Cindy
:-)

Yesterday was Full!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:19:16 EST

Yesterday morning went to the church for a "Gal's Retreat" - a very good friend led it. First we met in the sanctuary for a time of Bible study and sharing. Then to the Parlor for a "coffee break. Some had brought some tasty goodies - had half of a peach muffin - sooo gooood.

Then...

And the Dreaded Happened...

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:18:57 EST

My daughter left Friday afternoon to go visit with her grandmother for the weekend. Her grandmother lives in a fairly rural area and Tori does not have internet or phone reception out there.

Friday night at 9:45, I found out that the board of trustees voted to close Chester College. ...

Steady...Sprint....Back Off. Sparklepie's Plan (and it seems to work)

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:18:10 EST

Ok, So let me start by saying I was recently paid a huge compliment from a sparkfriend.... (and you know who you are) It was no so much a compliment but more of a request to become their "buddy" in their process... This got me thinking maybe it was time I actually put down this "plan" I'd been th...

Time to get Serious..

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:18:03 EST

Fighting words for me.. not that I was not serious before but looking back at when I started my journey in 2010 I was so serious.. it was like your first day at school, excited and agar and thirsty for all new knowledge opportunity to learn grow and to make it happen. That has happen for me thes...

More Keukenhof-Orchids

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:17:39 EST

Not only does Keukenof feature bulbs, but several of the pavilions are dedicated to more exotics. One of my favorites was the orchid display in the Beatrix Pavilion. I hope you enjoy these as much as I did.

Weekly Update 5/20/12...

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:17:15 EST

OK, so the scale says I lost 2 lbs. I don't believe it at all though. Oh well, take the good with the bad. LOL.

So much going on lately. Emily went to her Girl Scout Bridging Ceremony on Friday night. Rehearsal was on Wednesday. What an unorganized waste of time. I can't say enough ba...

Yesterday was great

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:17:03 EST

I got to go do something that I have discovered I love to do and I can go do it for free I feel great when I get to do this and even better when I am done. I am so glad that I get to go do this.

Have a great day

Re-Sparked

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:16:15 EST

Wow, what a week! One week down on C25K & still standing! LOL! I've been tracking my points/nutrition again, as well. Joining the SP community has been a HUGE motivator for me. So far, this community is everything I was searching for & more! Reading the countless, extraordinary transformations of...

Embrace Where You Are

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:15:55 EST

Every single person on the planet and every single Consciousness in the Universe has the same experience of being here and having a desire to be there. In other words, it is the promise of this eternal Universe. You're always, always, always going to be on your way to something more - always. And...

Trying Something New

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:15:00 EST

So lately I have been hurting. 39 Sometimes its barely noticable (early mornings) and at other times its down right painful (after sitting for a while). Most of the time its in between - it hurts but its tolerable.

Before we moved, maybe a month ago, I went to the docto...

Sunday morning and feelong a little better

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:14:20 EST

Its Sunday morning and I'm feeling a little better about myself. I finally broke the 300's I'm down to 298. Got to keep going have 133 to go to my goal. If I could just find a job close by that would fit my schedule of taking my son to and from school I'd feel a lot better. Hate him being sick a...

Time to begin

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:12:27 EST

Ok, this is it I have to get on track, I have been using my SENSA and have got a little bit of results from it, coud be the lack of weight loss is because I am not moving. I honestly do not have time to go to the gym so that is out of the question...got to start dancing or walking...MOVE!

Can new eating pattern last?

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:11:10 EST

So, I had time off and actually did something productive. I organized my desk, my desk drawer and spent the last 3-4 weeks changing how I eat. I've dipped down below 230 lbs. for the first time since I can remember. Today, Sunday I'm going to spend a couple of hours making enough homemade salad d...

Week in Review

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:10:16 EST

Not much in the weight loss department this past week. Which I don't understand. But I have learned that I don't need to understand it. I just need to keep doing what I am suppose to, eventually the scale will catch up.

I do want to understand more though, so I keep researching and ...

W1D4 of TYST Challenge: This is not going to be easy

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:09:57 EST

Friday when the scale scared me, I was determined to do better. And I did, up until Fri night, when I went to dinner at my brother's house. I was responsible for bringing the sweets and drinks, and I made the mistake of getting fudge-striped cookies. Why? Because I was at the dollar store and saw...

20 Weeks behind me...

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:09:05 EST

I've made it through 20 weeks of weight loss. Longest I've ever lasted and the most successful. I have lost 57.4 lbs so far. I'm standing in awe of my accomplishments. I know I still have a long road ahead of me, but I also know I don't have to do it alone. My success is defiantly accredited to ...

Fresh start-Day 1

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:08:45 EST

Today I start anew. Life has been a challenge lately. I've watched what I ate and excercised half the time for the past month. I have been getting more fresh air and sunshine by taking daily walks outside. I also have a new therapist and I think I'm going to like her. I have been making progress ...

Chemicals in your morning coffee?

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:05:11 EST

You'd be mad to put DDT or hydrochloric acid in your morning coffee, wouldn't you?

But that's exactly what millions of people are doing every day without even knowing it...

Sucralose – sold under the brand name Splenda and its new 'healthier' version Splenda Essentials - i...

I thought I would be ok.

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:05:01 EST

So the not weighing myself has not been going well. The first two days were ok. I only weighed myself in the morning, purely out of habit. Then I slipped back into weighing myself every time I see the darn scale. One downfall is that I've quit being extra crazy about sodium this week, which befor...

Having the Right Mindset

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:59:03 EST

As I was reading some of my fellow Spirited Underdogs teammates' blogs today, one thing particularly struck a chord with me. Another member had written a blog about some of the positive things about her weight loss journey and mentioned how being overweight has become less of a part of her identi...

To Climb a Mountain

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:59:01 EST

Last weekend I went to Thunder Bay, Ontario with my boyfriend for a little "vay-cay". It's a six hour drive one way, so we took an extra day off work and stayed two nights in the Bay.

On our last day, before the six hour trek home we decided to go to the Mount McKay Lookout, and as we...

---God broke our hearts---

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:56:34 EST

One's life is measured by those he leaves behind.

Gone but NOT Forgotten

A thousand times we've needed you
A thousand times we've cried
If love alone could have saved you
you never...

Been one of those weeks...

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:56:25 EST

I have done rather well on sticking to my daily caloric range and working out up until this point. I started this long journey on February 20, 2012 and to this day I have lost close to 38 lbs. I still have a long way to go and haven't reached the halfway mark yet (which is another 12 lbs away)....

Are you sitting?

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:55:27 EST

Gilad Janklowicz offered some sage advice that I need to work on and I just thought it was too good not to share with my Spark Friends.
He said:
"...at your desk is to be conscious of maintaining core stability. When sitting at your desk, sit upright with your abs slightly pulled in, y...

Pick Strawberries Day

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:53:46 EST

Pick Strawberries Day

When: Always on May 20th

Pick Strawberries Day is a sweet, tasty way to enjoy a late spring day. If your mom or dad ever took you picking fresh strawberries, you have a wonderful childhood memory. That memory is what will draw you to enjoy today w...

My Ten “Commandments” of Losing Weight

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:52:24 EST

The Ten “Commandments” of Losing Weight

1. Thou shalt not DIET. Thou shalt make small lifestyle changes over time.

2. Thou shalt plan and plan some more. Thou shalt plan meals (and track it), prepare early, and plan workouts.

3. Thou shalt listen to thy body for ...

No weigh in today/ they "got me"...

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:52:18 EST

I have used Sundays for my weigh in day since starting SP two years ago, because weekends were always difficult for me. I decided this would "teach" me to embrace this journey 7 days a week and it has worked for me.
Today I will not weigh in.....yesterday DH and I were to another couple for ...

Freedom

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:50:33 EST

I've been thinking that Sparks really gave me a "Get Out of jail Free Card"

I think I was in a jail of my own making...chains of...

Another Two Weeks

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:50:12 EST

Wow, I've been a busy woman lately! I have been posting a bit on SP but just not really any time to blog! Yikes!
Ok, so an update. Mother's Day was great, the entire weekend my girls made breakfast in bed, complete with coffee (which I rarely drink lol), eggs, and a cookie for dessert lol. G...

More Energy!

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:50:10 EST

I have had so much more energy since I have been out in the garden every day. I even got up early this morning and went to the grocery by myself, before anyone else woke up. I am going to have to do this more often. I came home with only what was on my list and no "just because" goodies. I am nev...

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE, STRETCHES AND SLEEP!

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:49:03 EST

HI TEAM!

As it says in today's featured SP article 'CRISSCROSS YOUR WAY TO A BETTER LIFE',

we need not only Nutrition and Exercise for weight loss, but also Stretching & Sleep!

I agree! WHAT DO YOU THINK?

regards, annrose126 100

To Climb a Mountain

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:48:31 EST

I did some shufflin'

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:48:30 EST

Family wedding yesterday. So I did some cardio dancing on the floor. Lots!

And now I'll be off to a pony club meeting. The kids will probably ride so I'll be spending the afternoon outside. Probably walking lots if I have to lead anyone.

I feel better about yesterday!

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:47:02 EST

Thanks to everyone's comments I feel better! Plus I just remember to enter my food in my tracker and it turns out I only had 141 cals more then I should have. I don't think that's to bad, I can totally burn that and then some off during Zumba. I think it's going to be a good day! I alreay turned ...

My Week In Body, Mind, and Spirit

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:45:08 EST

My weekly goals:
***BODY
*Eat 26 Weight Watcher points daily following the good health guidelines.
*Track 49 weekly bonus points. I use them or lose them.
* Accumulate 400 minutes of Physical activity.

***MIND
* Touch base with my Spark Friends.
* Blog and...

A loss..

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:43:49 EST

..dont quite know how I did it, but have lost 5 pounds this week. I did up my protein by having boiled eggs for breakfast instead of the usual cereal so whether that has anything to do with it not sure. I even measured a level teaspoon to make scrambled egg, generally i would just dollop butter...

wow it's been a while

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:42:58 EST

Wow 5 days no blog update. Well the week has gone well. I went back to work on Wednesday. And I've been staying on track except for Friday. I really need to stay out of the restaurants. I'm always too tempted. But that's over now and on to bigger and better things this week.

The weekend getaway is here.

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:41:47 EST

It really has been a good weekend. I was dreading it because I remember from years gone by the food piled all over the counter and dips and all kinds of stuff in the refrigerator and then we ate out to boot. This year is a little different as we aren't all here at the same time due to other com...

Run or Sleep?

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:41:45 EST

This morning, I woke up early, after only about 3.5 hours of sleep (because I was on the night shift the previous 2 nights and couldn't sleep last night). My husband (an early bird) happily proclaimed that it was going to go up to 30 degrees Celsuis today (about 90 degree Farenheit for my Americ...

Sunday

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:41:36 EST

We had a nice day yesterday. We went out to lunch and then went to the barn and my daughter did some riding. It was a bit hot for what we have been use to (88) and she complained a little bit, but got in a decent workout.

I am not sure what we will do today. Maybe a little gardening...

Week 4

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:40:33 EST

I had a 4 pound loss this week! Happy about that, but didn't follow through with a lot of my goals so a lot to work on in the week ahead.
I didn't track all my foods, sometimes because I was just grazing and wasn't really sure what I had eaten! I did make my trackers public and that also mak...

End of Phase 1 of the Jamie Eason LiveFit Trainer

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:39:48 EST

So today is weigh in day for me, and an update on the progress that I have made so far.

Now remember, I probably would have done better had it not been for some tonsilitis, and not upping my weights until now. Tens were getting pretty easy for me and I don't want easy! lol

H...

Heirloom throw

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:39:23 EST

Made this 18 years ago for my Mom. When Mom passed my sister had it. Now she is gone and I have it. First project I did that was not a beginner pattern.

Day 1!

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:38:36 EST

Day one on the 17 day diet.

Started the day with a shower, a prayer and a mug of warm lemon water..
The day went very well. Wasnt hungry or tired maybe a little drained but nothing I couldnt cope with!

Feeling great! yayyy

Another 2lbs?!

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:37:09 EST

We were setting up the wii fit last night, we've had it for a while but had not used it since we had to get a new wii system (and reset all our data). So I weighed myself on the wii fit ...

219.8.

What the!?! I weighed myself on Thursday and I was 222. How did I lose 2lbs in...

Winter is coming

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:35:38 EST

Winter is coming. This morning breakfast was rolled oats cooked with cinnamon and apple, with a tablespoon of honey.

I made a point of savouring each bite, enjoying each mouthful of warm food. Feeling the sensastion of warm rough oats in every part of my mouth. The contrast between the...

goal for today

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:34:59 EST

ride up hill for an hour. then enjoy the coast back down :)

Reflections and Mid May Weigh in

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:34:59 EST

It's been 4 weeks since BLC #14 started, and there has been sweat and tears and a ton of grumbling but no blood yet. I started this challenge a month or so after I had returned to spark people, and I have to say without being on this challenge, I probably would have gone off the grid. Had a few w...

Simple vs clever...

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:34:01 EST

Forget about being the cleverest...

Simplify what works for you and keep doing it and if possible keep it in today.

I have met and worked with some of the cleverest people in the world and yet drinking water every few hours is "too simple" to make a difference.

Wa...

Goals for May

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:33:13 EST

Even though it's towards the end of May, one of my teams has asked me to blog my goals for the rest of the month.
This is actually a very stressful time for me. My son is being released from rehab, we want him out - he doesn't feel he has accomplished everything he wants. However, he is ...

Ah, the luxury!

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:31:11 EST

Anyone that knows me has heard me crowing about my fancy new refrigerator. It's been my dream to have two---an extra to hold all the big bags of carrots for juicing, and the extra watermelons, pineapples, and greens. My eventual plan is to move the old one to the basement, but in the meantime it ...

Finally, something good happens

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:28:14 EST

Hello Sparkers!

Guess what?

I FINALLY FOUND A FRICKING JOB!!!!!!!

That's right, after almost 10 months of poverty, job hunting, and sheer terror, something good finally came along. It's not glamorous, but I think it should be enough to really turn things around f...

Eternal Truths!!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:28:06 EST

Once over the hill, you pick up speed.

I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food.

If it weren't for STRESS, I'd have no energy at all.

Whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.

...

Marathon Countdown: Day 6

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:27:49 EST

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” ~ St. Augustine

“Not all those who wander are lost.” ~ J. R. R. Tolkien

Hafto get back to my project-with-a-deadline, but 1st ...

Summer's Unofficial Kickoff--Sunday, May 20, 2012

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:27:32 EST

Yesterday was a good day. First, I rode my bicycle to work. Getting there took only 15 minutes--it's a gradual downhill across town diagonally. Because I am a wimp about making left turns in traffic on a bike, my route home completed the loop, which meant it was an uphill. My route going was...

Brought tears to my eyes

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:27:31 EST

I was at work yesterday wearing a tank top and bagging a womans groceries. I had been helping her and her husband find stuff. Anyway as I was bagging her stuff up she said "You have lost a lot of weight, haven't you?" All I could think was, oh god the tank top and I have been so busy this week I ...

This is all I have to say today...

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:26:37 EST

These days I don't feel as though I have much to say. So I am being true to what's inside. The quote below helps me feel as though it's all just the way it's supposed to be. I like the idea of being weird. It seems like a good thing. Hooray!

Week 16 Results - Kansas City trip

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:22:31 EST

Lost 0.6 lbs this week. I think that my weight would be lower if I could get control of my sodium intake. As far as eating goes, I do pretty well to stay within my calories, but I can't seem to be within the appropriate range for sodium.

My exercise was also light for the week; I b...

Heigh ho, heigh ho, it's gardening time you know!

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:18:57 EST

Yesterday was not a very warm day at all, we barely made it up to plus 8 with overcast skies. Today is supposed to be nicer. I did get out in the garden though and got the rest of my potato seedling's planted. Today will be spent, hopefully, in planting the rest of my garden. I have more carrots ...

♫ That's what I love about Sunday ♫

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:18:44 EST

Sunday is my day to stay close to home. Bathe the dogs, do laundry, clean house and plan for the week ahead. Right now I am enjoying some solitude, working on my to do list and contemplating breakfast. It's looking like bacon, biscuits and gravy for the hubby and child (when they wake up) and oat...

What's Working For Me

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:17:53 EST

Today marks TWO weeks since I decided to make my health my priority. That's a big deal for someone who struggles with being consistent. I've hiked, biked, swam, ran, learned a bit of yoga. I've tracked more faithfully, what goes into my mouth. I've learned and studied about health. I've also been...

Fight the addiction!

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:17:40 EST

Like an alcoholic to alcohol, food is my addiction. Most unfortunately, we need food...darn! So, I am choosing to take this as "one day at a time". I am choosing today to eat healthy, to move more and track what I eat. I can't promise that I will be here in a year but for today I make my choi...

GERD Away!

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:17:14 EST

Wild4Stars put me onto a wonderful cold brew coffee system which I credit for allowing me to completely do without my harmful GERD pill (Omeprazole, a Prilosec generic). I say harmful because Proton Pump Inhibitors such as Prilosec and Nexium are highly associated with hip fractures. Anyway, w...

Week in Review

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:16:04 EST

Blessed. Hopefully. Supported. Loved. Cared for. Not alone. Strong. Dedicated. Passionate. An instrument of His loving power. Joyful. Happy. Smart. Giving. Amazing. Free. Redeemed. Bought. Nurturing. And so much more....

I am more than capable to be an overcomer through Christ's sacrif...

Called Back to Shelter

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:15:52 EST

Well, my exit from the shelter is not going as planned!! The man taking over for me and the lady in charge are not getting along and she asked me to come back. I am going for a while again. Two of the clients took the math part of the test (for 3rd time) and failed it. I am going to work up s...

new chapter in my life

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:15:16 EST

well I joined a new gym and i have a new trainer . he is 6"7 and hansom and single. any how. I like working with him, because we have a lot in comen.and he takes his time with you even if he is busy he is kinda like a doc for nutrition and health. every one who works ithe him drops weight and g...

Time for a "Corridor Correction Burn"

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:13:35 EST

You: "Oy. Another blog from him. Does he not ever work? Pay attention to his wife? Play with his kids. And my friend feed will get all clogged up again too, probably. Damn!"

Me: "If you have ever faced a no-weight-lost week (or month, or whatever) - or even a modest gain - despite...

100 days of Summer challege

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:12:55 EST

Goals for the week!

Break 1600 in fitness mins.

stay within my calories I have social events this weekend (going to the nascar race) yes me

Try a new recipe.

friday night

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:11:40 EST

went out with the family friday night for dinner. I felt really bad after having 2 slices of pepperoni pizza that i should have not ate plus a soda 39

The Good, the Bad & the Fun

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:11:36 EST

THE GOOD: The bf was home for vacation all week. So, we got to spend some quality time together & get some spring cleaning done.

THE BAD: I wasn't real good with logging in my food & went crazy with food. I still haven't been back to swim class.

THE FUN: On Mother's Day we w...

Happy Emotional Eating

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:10:38 EST

Last night I was having a very good time watching a movie with my two girls. The mood in the room was wonderful. What did I do about it? I ate potato chips. More than I should have. And then I ate a hot dog and then had a glass of juice. Geez. I don't think I could have eaten more worthless foods...

Stuck in the middle...

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:09:36 EST

Okay... here's what is happening.

good - over last 8 months, I've lost 30 lbs.

bad - gained back 10 lbs.

good- started running again and enjoying that

bad - not super regular with that and my running companion (my dog) died unexpectedly

goo...

Stuck in the middle...

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:09:36 EST

Day 1 Live Fit

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:08:35 EST

I have decided to go ahead and start today. I got up this morning weighed, measured and took beginning photos. Right now, I am in the process of making my grocery list for the week. Breakfast was not so clean, but it wasn't a McDonald's happy meal either. Whole wheat toast with a dab of fake b...

Accountability

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:08:17 EST

Completed week #3 of Body for Life. While the weight didn't move much, I'm finding inches going away and strength increasing greatly. Did a 60-miler on the bike yesterday and was happy with the way I was climbing and pushing it. The weight lifting is not getting easy, but rather more manageable. ...

Falling off the wagon...again

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:07:28 EST

Every few months I notice a pattern of giving in to crazy schedules or boredom and find myself eating less than healthy or skipping workouts...neither of which I really want to do. I have worked so hard through the month of May, with weddings, graduations, rehearsals, family reunions, and work b...

INNER PEACE

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:05:53 EST

Good Morning. My DS came home with high anxiety. This "super" high anxiety situation started 3 days ago. He went to ER at the fort. His heart rate was in the hundred's. He actually passed out during admittance. The nurses and doctors immediately took him off his pain med that increases anxi...

Pep Talk

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:05:34 EST

1 more pound down today. I'm feeling really good about my 15 pound (total) loss. I'm still motivated and I'm changing so much.
My clothes are fitting a bit better. I've quit shopping for new ones because when the ones I have become a bit looser, they'll look much better.
I've began stic...

GOAL FOR MY BIRTHDAY !

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:05:18 EST

I JUST REALIZED I WILL BE 61 ON JULY 16TH WHICH IS 8 WEEKS FROM MONDAY ! I WANT TO DO MY BEST TO REACH MY GOAL OF 149 LBS BY THEN ! 104 THAT WILL BE 6 LBS IN 8 WEEKS WHICH IS DOABLE IF MEDS AND LACK OF EXERCISING DON'T INTERFERE! I MIGHT BE DOWN AS FAR AS I CAN GO WITH HAVING THYROID HE...

Another BILLBOARD by GM

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:04:37 EST

Wow this sucks

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:02:10 EST

You know, I walked just under 10 miles last week. I've been upping my fruits and veggies. Do you want to know about my weigh in today? Gained half a pound!

Friday/Saturday

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:00:11 EST

Double blog I see is needed. As I forgot to blog yesterday. Well Friday my son stayed home from school as he caught the flu bug. He had thrown up 3 times. But after throwing up he slept in. Then just lied around all morning then in the afternoon he slept. I Just bummed around on the computer when...

Seriously, what just happend?

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:59:13 EST

I'm so disappointed in myself.

I destroyed everything that I worked so hard for... There isn't someone else to blame or even a good excuse for why I gained back the ten founds I fought to lose. No reason or excuses. I let it happen.

I used to have a blog on here and I dele...

Gain?

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:58:57 EST

I stepped on the scale today and not excited. I gained 4 pounds after working so hard all week with yard work and making good choices I am not giving up going to see a nutrition expert next week. Gotta go get ready to spend the day in God's house.

Whew!!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:58:04 EST

I had a wonderful day yesterday. My grandson was so good. He lets me know when he needs anything and his smile is infectious. I loved being with him. Honey joined me late afternoon and after parents returned, took me shopping and out to supper. We didn't get home until 10 last night. What a day. ...

It used to be about snoring!

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:55:12 EST

Two months ago I've decided to lose weight because I was snoring like crazy and my doctor told me everything was fine with my nose / throat, it was just because I was over weighed. I did it not for me but for my husband that couldn't sleep with all my noise and was seriously considering moving t...

I was bored...bored I tell ya!

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:53:25 EST

Today is Sunday and typically my rest day, but for extra homework, no more. Pool time is almost around the corner and hey, let's say, I just want to do more.

Thought I would mix it up a little this am and do a walking tape for my cardio. I have never been soooooooooooooo bored in my ...

I HAVE THE SPARK TOOLS......NOW TO USE THEM WISELY!!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:52:05 EST

After being in this program for almost 4 months, I have learned so much. I have slowly changed my diet and slowly started shaking my old bones more often to get the fat off of them. I have interacted with so many wonderful people, who are also working to improve their health. It has been an am...

Cook Out

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:51:24 EST

Today we are going to a cook out for my husbands grandmother. She is 83 today, and I swear that woman looks not a day over 60! Anyway, it is down by the river
(the inlaws own a really nice river lot just a few curves down from me). Everyone is supposed to pitch in bringing a dish right?? So ...

Just finished week #1 of Jillian Michaels Body Revolution*******

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:51:14 EST

Oh my does she kick so major butt. I it really great work out. I have not seen anything like it. On a scale from 1-10. I give it a 10. It helped me move on that old stubborn scale! 192 55 Oh yeah !!! 198 33 = 9 . 244

It is payin...

What a fun day!

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:50:54 EST

Yesterday was exactly what I needed! I had a very small cookout with some close friends I consider family. In fact, their kids call me Aunt. It was a great day!!

Normally I over extend and exhaust myself at these gatherings. I try to do everything myself so no one has to worry about br...

Love/Hate relationship with Summer...

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:49:26 EST

I always have trouble in the summer. Because I am a teacher, my school year is very structured. When summer comes, everything is so loosy goosy! Soooo.. my eating tends to get that way too.

I have always gained weight in the summer. I am determined this summer to be down 10 pounds b...

Day 5 of 14

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:44:30 EST

Well the graduation party was a success! Was able to eat well, associate, AND exercise! We played volleyball and walked around this lake, about .75 of a mile. Piled plate with salads and had a little bit of protein. Had no carbs! Stood by the dessert table and perused but just had a nibble. ...

Another Little Victory

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:43:15 EST

Well today was our first pre season training session at football, it ushers in degrees of excitement and dread in equal measure. Excitement towards the fact that we are back together as a group to put the prep work in for the new season after two promotions in two years since we founded our club ...

Scared & Excited - I took a huge leap

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:41:32 EST

For the past few years I've been absolutely miserable at my job. The position I got hired for was outsourced after a year of my starting. Another position was created for me (which I'm grateful for) but it is so boring, I dread going to work everyday. I have been looking for other jobs but I don'...

Recommended Blog!

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:40:53 EST

Ima believes this to be a super idea!

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_jo
urnal_individual.asp?blog_id=4888608

Call me Queen of false starts!

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:37:19 EST

I have been going to fitness camp since January. I gave myself too many breaks and did not lose what I wanted to lose. I used my lack of weight loss to convince myself not to join camp this time. I have not gained any weight back but I have not lost anymore either. My problem is I have a great st...

Great Day

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:35:40 EST

We are gearing up for a great day! Church, refreshing lunch, play time, etc. It sure was nice that my mom watched the girls for me yesterday. True, I went to work, but after that it was nice to have a little quiet time for myself. Thank you mom!

Thoughts!

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:35:34 EST

I just read an article,on Spark-- titled, "'Sharing is Achieving""--
I believe that--By sharing your goals--your downfalls--- and receiving comments on your progress, to me, keeps me "'Sparking""--helps me be successfu...

DAILY QUOTE.....MAY 20TH

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:35:04 EST

Are you interested in your goals, or are you fully committed? One of the most common complaints among goal setters nowadays is that there’s just not enough time to get to the ones that “really matter.” The ...

The Weight of the Nation - web link

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:34:54 EST

http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/films

Excellent! Try to view it if you do not subscribe to HBO. If you do you can use the hbo menu and get it off documentary menu.

Goals and Dreams

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:33:52 EST

The tragedy of life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. It isn't a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream." -Benjamin Elijah Mays

Making Time

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:32:45 EST

I, like most people, live a busy life. I work 12-16 hour days, nights and swing shifts, have some freelance obligations, a family, a small zoo of rescued critters to take care of, and many other interests besides. Pretty typical, I think -- except maybe the small zoo, and that's a story for ano...

Sunday moring on th erocks

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:32:15 EST

It’s a bit of a rocky start this morning as there was a little overindulgence last night. The good part of that is that I had the most fun I have had in a very long time. I went off the health track a little bit but what I have learned is all I have to do is get back on it. I can do that and be h...

A new week & a positive attitude!

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:31:24 EST

Last week was not a very good one-my schedule got messed up and I don't do well with that. One day of not being able to stick to my exercise routine set me up for failure and I ended up talking myself out of the rest of the days.
I have to get back on track-this isn't funny, why do I do this...

Success

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:31:02 EST

I've lost 16 pounds these first 2 weeks in Sparkpeople and have already dropped 2 jean sizes ahead of my goal for July. I have a long way to go, but I've made a strong start. The key for me is persistence. I want to keep going strong and not fizzle out. One day at a time. 9

My religion...

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:31:02 EST

May, Week 3 (Better late than never...)

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:29:18 EST

My apologies to my GONE team members... I had every intention of posting this last night, but was so wiped after the baseball game that I snuggled the kiddos to sleep and totally passed out myself...

Week 3 had ups and downs, but I managed to meet most of my goals.

1. Trac...

Still aching from yesterday's workout.......

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:28:43 EST

So, I went for a nice little walk instead, chatted with a neighbor too! I'm so happy today because I got myself a new pair of fit flops! Looks like this : www.fitflop.com/view-all-womens/frou
-cosmic-purple/invt/froucosmicpurple/

But of course what I got was a fact...

Strawberry Chocolate Witches Brew (add some dark chocolate and chia seeds to your life!)

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:28:30 EST

I've been trying to add some dark chocolate and chia seeds to my diet. Played around with the ingredients yesterday and came up with this. It is a #10 in my book.

See: www.mychiaseeds.com/Articles/Top10Ch
iaBenefits.html

to read about the benefits of ...