Okay I’ve gained a little weight back. Is it major? No.
Am I willing to move my ticker? Not just yet. (denial isn’t just a river your know)
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the last couple of years have been extremely emotional ones, thank god for having such a wonderful support system here at home, my husband and childre... Read more
I FINALLY found a new screen name I like! It was aim_n_walt meaning me and my hubby BUT he's not on spark and he doesn't really do everything I do to... Read more
I've been really busy the last few days and haven't made time for exercising. I need to find some way to fit in some work out time every day. It's pro... Read more
No more excuses!..Self Control...Control your Body, Control your Mind!" "Controlling your habits, taking back control of yourself! What does it mean t... Read more
Had a nice time with the ladies last night at Applebee's, but getting out in that wind last night wasn't good, don't feel real well today, oh well it... Read more
Who loves you?
He is love! He is just! He is your Creator! He knows you! Yet! He loves you! He paid for every mess up you every made. He still lo... Read more
Well ladies and gents I am back. I am here to do what needs to be done and that is loose the weight. I have been on program for about a week and I h... Read more
I need to vent. This is a venting post.
I understand, it is my grandma's house. She is generous enough to let me stay rent free. On that note, sh... Read more
Today I am feeling a little bit frustrated. I figured by now I would be in the 70's, but I'm not. I've been staying within my calories pretty much.... Read more
I woke up this morning and noticed that it was snowing.
Large, white, fluffy, light flakes. Softly landing. It's like the world was at peace.
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I've decided I'm going to cheat and I'm here to confess about it.
My next weight-goal reward is a Pilates mat. I've had some thoughts about purch... Read more
Today I changed around some of my Spark Teams. New Challenge teams. New Trophies to earn. New motivation to keep working hard. In four weeks time,... Read more
Today I am going to remind myself of the ashes that we put on our foreheads while hitting the cold, hard pavement. The sunshine keeps peeking thro... Read more
Yes, I am going to whine in this one... feel free to stop reading 41
This month is insane! All stimulated by good things, but also keeping me fr... Read more
Today I am especially blessed for the following:
1. I got an early start to my day today. For most people my early start would be a late start,... Read more
Well I entered a contest about a month ago called total body transformation at a local gym...I've been battling for first place and had fallen behind... Read more
I have often said that it isn't about the spark points. I used to spend hours on SP just trying to get all the points I could. I backed away from th... Read more
After yesterday I am feeling a bit better today, after yesterday I was just about climbing up the wall with pain it was so bad, I do know that I have... Read more
I ran a 5K a couple of months ago & just signed up for a 10K in the fall. I finally FINALLY got myself out to start training again. I recently moved... Read more
I had to go for a fasting blood draw this morning, which means that my normal meal routine was disrupted. I always try to ensure I eat within a half... Read more
Because several SparkPeople have asked about the plastic baby in the King Cake, I decided to blog the answer. After all, I say embrace the journey and... Read more
I remember that song "Signs" -- "Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs, blocking up the scenery, breaking my mind, do this, don't do that, can... Read more
So, I did 8 days of a pure juice fast, and another week of a modified one. I'm now back to eating and tracking my calories. Trying to limit myself to... Read more
I am back ON the wagon and have set some new goals for myself. The timing is perfect. Today is the first day of Lent (Ash Wednesday) and I decided to... Read more
Okey doke, Lent is here...another reason to form healthy habits. I'm pretty sure that's not what God intended, but I also think he'd be okay with me... Read more
Can I just sum up this week by saying that I ate, cried, and slept too much. Seriously. That wraps it up.
But I did run. 182
It's been a lo... Read more
It is no longer safe to grocery shop. The doors have been staked out by little girls in green trying t0 sell very expensive boxes of temptation. So fa... Read more
Sometimes when I'm not talking to good friends or people at dog shows and they ask what kind of dogs I have, I don't indicate in any way that my dogs... Read more
Feet part one:
My foot, the one that had me ease up on walking in late December, and swap completely to gym cardio (bikes and elliptical), is tak... Read more
I woke up at 4:50am and got my butt to the gym. I swam for a half an hour, then hopped into the hot tub for a few minutes before heading home. It wa... Read more
OMG I'm ready to collapse haha, and for the first time since starting with my fabulous trainer I actually had to tell him
not once
not twice... Read more
Okay. Now that I have that out of my system. So it's been a while since I was here, since I used this wonderful tool and spent time with my lovely f... Read more
Its amazing! Being ticked off makes me crazy. I end up doing it myself plus more. I was begged to leave the kitchen mess so I did. It didn't get done... Read more
Life has been SO hectic lately. 20 credits (which I'm getting from two different programs), a part-time job with a 4 year old, working on my relations... Read more
As a creature of habit I find it very difficult to stray from my pre-planned program and not get permanently derailed. I've lost weight in the past (a... Read more
26This month I am sharing a short note to surprise, delight and encourage daily. Feel free to pass them on to make someone feel special, especially du... Read more
We took a trip to Kansas this past weekend to visit some very dear friends. It was really a lovely, lovely trip. When we travel I tend to do all the... Read more