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Good Carb vs Bad Carb

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:38:43 EST

THIS IS MY PYRAMID....NOTHING UNHEALTHY ABOUT IT

The irony of all this is.....
Like most normal kids...I hated veggies.
Now I'm fighting to eat vegetables and pass on the bread
How crazy is t...

Geocaching good for the mind body and soul....

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:38:22 EST

Getting out to hit the trails and to get some fresh air and sunshine is a great way to spend the day...Last year WE stumbled into geocaching ....we have found it to be very addicting...We have been to almost every SUNDAY Breakfast Club event in our area. Co hosted a CITO event along with an Ice C...

Question?

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:36:55 EST

Have any of you noticed how caffeine effects your appetite? I've always drank a lot of coffee to quell hunger pains, but what I've realized since I've been caffeine free for a week.... my appetite has gone way down! How odd?? I've been downing cups of coffee to get me through until the next meal,...

Daily Food Blog is BACK!!! May 14th

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:35:25 EST

After the out pouring of support and desire to have it back I have decided to bring back the daily food blog. I will be catching up the past week today and then I will be starting them again daily. Plus I looked and there would be over 50 pictures if I just did a weekly blog so daily is much bett...

So tired!

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:35:12 EST

Last night I just couldn't get to sleep! I worked until 10 pm then went to bed around 11:30pm got back up at 1:00am and finally went to sleep an hour later, then I had to get up at 6:30am for work.

The weather is so bea...

How do I feel about this...

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:33:33 EST

The past week or so has really sucked. I've gained back about 5 pounds, and it has taken me longer than I thought it would to get back on track....

Summer Time!

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:30:59 EST

I've been working on finding fun things to do with my family this summer. We are currently planning our first camping trip with my boys! Pretty excited about it, but not too sure how it will go with 3 little ones. My plan is to keep them moving through out the day, so that they just crash in t...

Medical tests coming up ~ I'm asking for prayers

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:30:27 EST

My doctor found some hopefully minor problems when I went for my yearly exam, so now I am scheduled to have three medical tests over the next 2 weeks. There is power in prayer. God bless, Rita

Better Day!

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:30:27 EST

Yesterday was an iffy day. I did go over my limits but with good stuff instead of Junk. Today has been pretty good. Am right on track and plan to stay there.
Gabe, Jeff and I worked together yesterday and got all the two by fours put up for the fence. There is one more section that we ...

Reflection of my Lime Challenge

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:30:06 EST

I joined the Lime Team Biggest Loser Spring Challenge. I met lots of great people and our team is filled with wonderful, inspiring, & supportive people.

I learned a few things over the past 10 weeks. The biggest thing is, losing weight is not a Cake Walk. I started this challenge on...

weekend without SP!

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:29:35 EST

The family and I went camping for the weekend with the in-laws. My parent's live close by, so they came over Friday and Saturday night for dinner. My mom stayed all day Saturday and she and I got to have some time just the two of us. 30

The campground we stayed at didn't ha...

My new running mantra.

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:29:22 EST

Yesterday as I was running fairly long and keeping a decent pace, I found myself repeating, "Keep your head down and your pace up. I tried changing it to tell myself to lift my feet high as I've been scraping them a bit breaking in my new shoes but failed. I'm not sure why I want to keep my head ...

Weekly Goals- It does Work!

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:29:11 EST

I have been so frustrated with my weight loss and not knowing what to do to be successful. I realize SP has many recipes, tips and tools, but it can be overwhelming for someone who is really struggling with it all. After 4 yars, I finally found what works for me - weekly goals.

By se...

76-Midpoint

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:25:32 EST

It's the midpoint in the BLC (#14) and I'm exactly half way to my goal. (I had hoped to lose 1lb/week for this 8 weeks, and I'm down 4 so far.)

I'm re-inspired lately. It's the weirdest feeling, I had a gain last week, and I really thought I would have one again this week (I didn't) ...

feeling blah

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:25:04 EST

I feel down today. the stress of my wedding being just two weeks away is really getting to me. I am doing better with my eating, and I lost 10 lbs. so that motivated me. It was a boost I needed. I am a little worried that this week might not go so well on the scale. but I try to remain positive....

May 20th Thankful Blog

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:24:09 EST

Today I am thankful for accountability!

Why? You might think I am crazy but I actually crave and want my friends and family to hold me accountable. In eating, workouts everything! Today was def one of those days! I wasn't feeling it for some strange reason...perhaps the girls sickness...

Week 4 Reflection

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:23:21 EST

So...this is a blog entry, which is really like a diary entry. So we have to be honest, right? It's time that I'm honest with myself.

I haven't been doing well so far in this challenge. My goal at the beginning was to lose 30 pounds, and here it is halfway through and I've stayed about...

Mental Health Check

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:22:30 EST

Just a couple more weeks and HLC #1 will be over. We are at the stage of what I call the mental health check...to see where we are mentally with our weight loss goals. Accountability is so important with losing weight. Losing weight does not just affect a person physically, but mentally as wel...

My very vegan anniversary

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:22:29 EST

As of yesterday, my boyfriend and I have been together for three years. Our original plan was to check out a vegan bakery downtown, then go to a bookstore, then go to Mellow Mushroom to try out their vegan pizza toppings.

Turns out the bakery was closed yesterday for some festival. Fo...

3 month Sparkversary!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:22:05 EST

I Love it! I love it! I love it!
3 months and I started at 287lbs. Today I weigh 241!! Just makes me cry to realize how much is possible with having a support group that makes me feel not so alone and know what I am going through.
Without spark people I know I wouldn't be here yet.
...

May 20

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:20:20 EST

I spent my Sunday getting Daisy groomed and my own hair highlighted and cut. I also did C25K Week 4 Day 3, so I'm finally done with Week 4. This messes up my schedule a bit for the next week, but I really can't run 2 days in a row with the crap going on with my ankles and feet right now. Tomor...

Identity Statement

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:20:14 EST

I got this idea from a Sparkfriend--to write an identity statement--kind of a mission statement for your life and lifestyle--as though you've already gotten to maintenance. It seems to make sense: if you can start living now the way you want to be when you are already successful, it will make tha...

No more clean plate club here

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:16:27 EST

Today I have officially turned in my membership to the Clean Plate Club. When I was growing up my parents told me and my brother that we needed to be in the clean plate club in order to have dessert. As a parent, I understand that they just wanted their kids to eat the healthy dinner instead of...

Quiet Sunday

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:16:14 EST

Today is day 81 of my streak!

Not much to blog about today. Just a quiet Sunday. I'm looking forward to tomorrow, because thats when I start my new workout....DDP Yoga! I really hope I like it....I've been watching bits and pieces of the DVD's and it looks like a good workout. I just k...

Even More Flowers & What They Symbolize

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:15:06 EST

184 126 184 Happy May! Let us have some fun! The old saying goes that "April showers bring May flowers." Thereby this month with be dedicated to a variety of things to do with flowers (and/or gardens, and/or gardening). These may include, but not exclusive to, jokes,...

Sunday joke

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:14:44 EST

Traveling down the interstate and Needing to use the restroom, I stop at a rest area and head to the restroom.

I was barely sitting down when I heard a voice from the other stall saying:
"Hi, how are you?"

I'm not the type to start a conversation in the restroom and I...

Hello weight gain!

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:14:41 EST

So I have no idea if it was stress from finals or what but whoa baby, my weight gain just shot through the roof!

I was right on track doing awesome and then bam! I'm saying a lot of it has to due with the fact that the batteries on my scale died for a over a month. I always knew I gain...

What I'm Going to Do Next Week...

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:14:30 EST

....5/21/12 SW:
Mon: Short run (45 mins)
Tues: TurboKick (one hour class)
Wed: Short run (45 mins)
Thurs: TurboKick (one hour class)
Fri: Rest Day
Sat: Long Slow Run (90 mins)
Sun: Yoga ( 30 min.dvd)

I am also going to get a gym membership on Wednesday. It's time to get serio...

Good Day!!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:08:21 EST

Today is a good day. I was able to attend two church services and get a little shopping in. I had a light lunch and now I'm pooped. It's time to follow doctor's orders and elevate and ice my leg. I guess I will be watching movies and catching up on my reading. I hope your day is going well.

My New Mantra

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:07:35 EST

Started again yesterday!! Thought that I would use my favorite saying from NIKE...Just Do It, as a motivational tool!

A coworker said to me recently, (when I said that I had no idea how to correct the state that I had let myself fall into)"Yes you do, you were the healthiest person th...

Hmm... It's been awhile!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:06:50 EST

So I haven't blogged much lately... Not because there has been nothing to say, but because I've been insanely busy. Am finally up to the "starter" dose of my mood stabilizer, and I think it is really helping. As are the anxiety med. Bless them. So I've been able to DO more. I still have days wher...

All Set and Ready To Go

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:06:29 EST

I have never been one for planning ahead, especially when it came to the up-coming weeks menu... I'm doing pretty good just to sit down and plan out my shopping list. And I'm doing even better if I dont forget it in the car, LOL! So, with some serious excitement, I am proud to say that I actually...

Enable-bodied

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:05:50 EST

Recently a very overweight man reached out to Dr. Phil as a last-ditch effort not to eat himself to an early grave. His weight had tipped over 700 pounds and he had to be lifted out of his home. It's such an extreme scenario many people want to know how something like this happens.

In ...

one day left until the quiz

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:05:00 EST

As of tomorrow I have to take my quiz on the chapters I have read. Well I have to study and workout. so I will close.

Day 6 = Flagging Motivation

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:04:56 EST

I'm hitting the day 6 wall. I've lost 2 lbs., worked out 5 days in a row, stayed successfully in my ranges every day (except one day when I was under.) Now all I want to do is eat. I'm sick of this diet that I was so excited about 6 days ago. And I know I should take the day off of exercise becau...

still a butt head

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:03:48 EST

the title has nothing to do w/ my weight lost journey and EVERYTHING to do w/ my spiritual journey.

i've been butting heads with God. He's calling me to do something and i've sat my (un)happy booty down, apparently determined that i'm not ready to grow. 39 yesterday morning,...

Day #19 - On Vacation

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:01:01 EST

I've been on vacation now for 3 days. I still have bronchitis but I'm doing better. I have not had a smoothie since I left. However, I did make a grocery run today and brought everything that I need to keep me on track during this training week. I took a drive over to where the training will ...

picnic

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:00:57 EST

Lovely day for a picnic. The family is outside on the deck, having a good time. Me I am inside with all of you.

I got up and took a walk, then raked the back yard, then gave Sassy, our dog, a bath. She just loves getting baths. Especially in this heat. Tomorrow, when everyone go...

The good, the bad and the awesome.

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:00:22 EST

39 Ugh. So today has been a lazy day. A lazier day then I have had in a long Long LONG time. I have quite literally sat and ate food and sat and sat some more.

39 I woke up with a headache which just sucks considering this was the first good nights sleep I have had...

In It to WIN It 5K to support marriage and families

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:59:30 EST

Saturday, May 19, 2012

This turned out to be a real fun event. My husband joined me for our first 5K together.

A couple ladies from my BGR running group also joined me. They won 1st and 2nd place for the ladies. The lady who came in 2nd place also won a medal for running th...

End of week 1

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:58:03 EST

We have finished our first week of exercising as a family. On Thursday I decided that I would give P90X a try. Now we have a joke going that I am doing P85X. My first day was Kenpo and it was a killer. We went camping for a few days. Glad that Saturday is the rest day. Now we are all start...

Is it a Healthy NEED or an Unhealthy WANT?

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:57:03 EST

Healthy wants become unhealthy when we turn them into needs.
Our desires were intended to supplement our life experiences.
When we turn theses desires into a "need to sustain our life",
we have crossed over into a place that can possibly put us into bondage and or addiction. ...

BLC 14 Midway Reflections and Goal Evaluations.

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:56:00 EST

So I'm at the midway point of the BLC 14 challenge that I'm doing, and it's about time that I reevaluate things a bit.

I started with 3 goals:

1. Complete Training for my first 5k (half done, but set back a week due to incomplete training this last week)

2. Fit ...

Weekly Update Blog: 5/13-5/19

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:54:59 EST

While my stats look better this week at first glance, I really had a rough week. I slept a lot and just couldn't seem to get myself out of bed in the mornings. I think I just really needed a break. I have vacation this coming week, so hopefully that will help me recharge and get out of this fu...

Best laid plans....

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:54:46 EST

So today is a bust. We were supposed to go buy a van then go to a birthday party for my daughter's friend. We ended up doing neither. My husband has been sick for a week now and today his fever spiked suddenly and he passed out. I found him after trying to figure out why my daughter kept bringing...

nom nom nom

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:53:54 EST

I guess I should clear up a few things before I go on a tangent about what I ate. I enlisted in the Army and I leave in July. So for me, this is not a dreaded "d" word. This is about me getting the crap out of my body...I dont think they give us twizzlers in basic..do they? If they do I may be th...

5/20/12

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:53:26 EST

Always cherish what you have today...you don't know what tomorrow will bring!!

Recap of Rockford Half Marathon

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:52:24 EST

Today was the big day! Woke up at 5:00am for my long-run ritual: black coffee, peanut butter toast, and a few mins of yoga.

Before the race started, I stood in line to use the bathroom. Before I exited the porta potty, I rubbed my eye... and my left contact popped out. Soft contact...

Day 136 50 Pounds (with Pictures)

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:51:26 EST

Jan 3, 2012--132 days ago--I began this journey. With the help of SparkPeople, I set my initial weight loss goal to lose 55 pounds by July 1. That gave my 6 months to see if I was going to be able to make this thing work. Encouraged by other member's blogs, members who had lost 50, 60, 100, 20...

80 Day Weightloss Challenge (DWC) Day 1

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:49:29 EST

Thanks to a friend on here who just happened to share this challenge, I am trying it. I will be doing a blog everyday for the next 12 weeks as I have a question to answer each day.

Week 1 Day 1

-Write your current stats; height, current weight, goal weight. Why are you losi...

Slow and steady

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:48:39 EST

Sometimes I really want the changes on the outside to match the changes on my inside. It can be very...frustrating... to not have a more obvious manifestation of the work I am doing. But, I know it will come with time.
I would really like my scales especially to show the difference but it s...

"Gut Check" Contest - Day 14

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:46:18 EST

So, I am two thirds of the way through the Y108 Gut Check contest. I think things are going really well. I am following their nutritional plan, and I am getting quite used to eating a small meal every 3 to 4 hours. And I am loving the circuit training classes. They are so tough, but by the en...

Mixed emotions: Going on Nutrisystem

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:44:15 EST

My mom is on Nutrisystem and she and I have both agreed that I have a very healthy idea of how to eat. I eat mostly clean and vegetarian. But my mom has several things on Nutrisystem that she doesn't care for and she has given them to me... it's not too bad! I was pleasantly surprised.
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Your fat intake is too high!

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:42:50 EST

Seems that my fat intake is always high... Protein and especially Carbs are almost always low. And my calories over all are fair (some days a little low, usually never very high). I need to figure out how to eat more straight up carbs without adding any additional fat. I'm good on veggies and suc...

Words That Mean The World To Me

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:42:24 EST

How many times have you noticed yourself or other people saying "I have to do a diet to loose weight?" Talking about myself, I can say that I said that at least once a week, but it never worked out and that is why I am here. There were so many times I gave up and failed to achieve my goal of loos...

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Sun, 20 May 2012 16:42:09 EST

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Right Now.....here :

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Sundayevening

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:41:23 EST

Okey, so maybe I didn't do great today. I might have spent the entire day watching One Tree Hill. Well, except for the walk with the dogs. But at least I didn't fall into my old pattern of eating chocolate and drinking coke all day. I stuck to snacking on strawberries, blueberries and mango. And ...

Loosing motivation - eek.

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:41:23 EST

I am wondering if I am loosing my motivation. This past week my calories have crept up and my motivation has dropped. I am going to have a rough week ahead away with restaurant meals (OK to control but more than I would eat at home) and meals catered by others (visits, and 2 wedding events - u...

Three questions

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:38:08 EST

I saw these questions on the forum and would like to answer them...

1. When did your weight troubles start?
=> to my ealiest memories, it started when I was 8, when my parent divorced... I started eating my emotions. It really became an issue when I became adolescent, around age ...

Health Goals Blog Summary for Health Class

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:37:56 EST

This is my Health Goals Summary that I had to write for my health class that discusses how I felt about my quest to be healthy these past four months. I felt that I needed to blog it so that I will never forget it.

Physical Health Goal Summary: I started this class with the goal of los...

A New Start

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:37:52 EST

New week. New start. Met my goals last week. Time to continue to meet each new week with a positive attitude. To be honest I am tired. I am pushing myself daily to work out. So far I have kept on track. Hope I do this week too.

I AM SO LAZY (giggle giggle)

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:37:31 EST

I am so lazy today I won’t empty the trash in the computer recycle bin! 211

Here I go again!

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:36:01 EST

Well, I am holding on to the idea that failure is not denoted by falling but instead by one not getting back up. So I am getting back up. Due to all the crazy allergies that have invaded my life, I may have lost one of...

Understanding Insurance

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:35:59 EST

A man and his wife, moved back home to **Tennessee**, from ****Ohio**** .
> >
> > The husband had a wooden leg, and to insure it in ****Ohio**** cost them
> > $2000 per year!
> >
> > When they arrived in ****Tennessee****, they went to an insurance agency to
> > se...

5K and the Body Detox...

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:35:57 EST

Yes, the 5K to Cure Cystic Fibrosis is over and we had an absolute ball! DH's family was there and we walked 3.1 miles - which equaled 300 burned calories for me. Woo hoo!

On the lucky side, my body waited un...

Day 2!

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:34:50 EST

Second day on the 17 day diet.. 15 days to go!!

Havent been hungry at allll.. or craved anything... What I realized is that its more of a habit.. grabbing a snack. Picking up some chocolate at the supermarket.. all those little things that add up and are probably more difficult to ove...

30-Day Juice Journey -- Weekend Edition

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:33:11 EST

Just a quick note to say that I decided to do a 5-day a week fast for a month rather than 30 days straight. I've been hearing so much about the 'bounce-back effect' where people put on weight after juice fasts because they've been deprived for so long. So, we're taking it easy on the weekends, an...

The Nastiest Inspirational Pic

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:31:18 EST

So here's a nasty picture to get me back on track for the week! If you can't read it, it shows 5 pounds of fat on the left and 5 pounds of muscle on the right.

I gave myself an indulgence weekend (mmmmmm Melting ...

once a diabetic, always a diabetic

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:31:05 EST

I had trouble dealing with the news of being diabetic, even though I had been diagnosed as having being "borderline diabetic" about 30 years ago. I don't think they even tell people that anymore, but it is possible that some do.

I didn't worry about it much because, back then, my doct...

Daily inspiration and Birth verse for May 20:

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:30:45 EST

Daily inspiration: There is always something of beauty to be found if only you look for it. Lord, teach me to have a loving attitude toward life and people.

Daily Scripture & Reflection: Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before ...

San Francisco

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:27:25 EST

A three hour time change.

How do you plan for this?

Do you try to eat and sleep on your old time or new or somewhere in between.

Day one of this trip, travelling, was very good.

I worked out and I ate within my calorie range.

How does a pink ...

#4: Banana Mini-Muffins and Weakness.

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:27:19 EST

Yesterday, there was this smell following me around everywhere. It wasn't me; I even showered and the smell was still there. It was a strange sweaty smell, perhaps oniony even. I'm not entirely sure. All I know is that it was the strongest in the family room and the kitchen, but no matter what, I...

Pilates, or ways to find new muscles

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:26:21 EST

I have been finding new sore or tight places in pilates classes. Today I found a bundle of raw tension and steel tightness in my lower back in the sacral region. I think I was always able to use momentum to get through that tightness in my yoga classes. But yowza - I sure found it today. Off ...

Kayaking Adventure!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:25:06 EST

I did something this week that I've never done before--Kayaking!

I'm not gonna lie, I was a little bit nervous. I've been white water rafting but it was years ago when I was in a lot better shape. And kayaking is a lot different because you're all by yourself and it's really easy to fl...

You are getting sleepy...

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:24:45 EST

Who doesn't think of the old swinging watch in front of your eyes when you think of hypnosis?! I know I know, another "gimmick Tam?" Alas, no, it is in no way shape or form a gimmick! I have been giving hypnosis a try in it's intended form. To help supplement my willpower. I have been hearing the...

Party last night

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:24:36 EST

Our son invited us to a birthday party for the two children of his wife's employer. It was a hot dog/hamburger with all the trimmings, potato salad, green salad, baked beans, plus ice cream (three flavors) and cupcakes (two flavors). The children had fun with the treasure hunt, and our grandson...

Day 6-Playing hooky is considered a mental health day right?!?

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:24:29 EST

Today I was supposed to be up and at em at 4am so that I could get in a workout and then get ready for work. I was able to workout that was not an issue, but the thought of going to work...well I just couldn't do it today. I called in I know I felt bad for about a nano second before I looked ar...

1.5 hours of elliptical trainer....

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:23:50 EST

... at an average heart rate of 132bpm... Today it was raining a lot, and would have decided to skip the mountain bike trip even if my daughter's birthday celebration had not been scheduled for today. But it got cancelled because of rain too. Still, on the elliptical trainer I burned over 1200kCa...

Sunday May 20

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:22:49 EST

A quick note – I am having internet issues, which is making it hard to get online, the slowness of the “fixed” internet hardly makes it worth going online. Friday afternoon the internet went out due to a break in a dsl line. At least that is what was put out. Saturday morning it was back on bu...

Making time to exercise

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:22:32 EST

It seems like every week is a busy week, but recently I have made exercise a part of my day. With a very stressful job, I have found that some good, sweaty cardio is my best relief (and helps my weight loss goal too!). But with a very busy week ahead, which involves 2 dinners out & a weddin...

So, you wanna GIVE UP do you?

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:22:06 EST

I recently read a Blog about someone wanting to give up.....Yep, I have been there too.....Yes, hard work and dedication...that is what it takes!

You know what steps you have to take to achieve it, imagine what it looks like, imagine what it feels like! It doesn't take wishing for it...

How Badly Do You Want It?

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:20:41 EST

The Word for Today
http://www.thewordfortoday.com.au/
Written by Bob and Debby Gass

'...You have great faith! Your request is granted.' Matthew 15:28 NIV

Matthew records: 'A Canaanite woman...came to Him, crying out, "Lord...my daughter is suffering...

I'm trying to eat healthy, leave me alone....

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:19:05 EST

So yesterday we went on a road trip. It was nice to see some new scenery and new faces and places. We went with friends so we went where they wanted to go and ate where they wanted to eat. Went to stores and looked around. Did a lot of walking, my pedometer said 6K steps, but I'm sure it was ...

Clean Eating Super Foods – The Avocado

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:17:53 EST

The avocado is one of my absolute favorite super foods. Who can resist an avocado and there was one time in my life, I stopped eating them as I thought they were not good for you -- much too fattening. That is until I began to eat clean and understand its nutritional value, but you do have to e...

Day 1 - I begin, again, for the nth time

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:17:04 EST

Okay, I have started again. I had a sparkpage before, but cannot locate it, so maybe it has been deleted from the system (due to disuse?). I am only a few pounds short of the highest weight of my life - 265 in 2003. Since then I have been as low as 218, but am now at 257. I so don't want to g...

The Circus World, to coin a phrase

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:16:44 EST

Good afternoon, food-lovers... what's on the menu today?? So far I've had 2 boiled eggs and a grilled chicken salad, plus some berries. I haven't decided what's for dinner yet, although I'm thinking 'stir-fry'!!!

So I was taking some advice from a friend when I was in town today... a...

Finding excuses!

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:12:58 EST

This is the first time in a LONG time that I have been making excuses. I guess I am getting a little tired and feel this will probably be my last round for a while. Went to camp this weekend and didnt "fit in!" Went with youngest DD and family. Her DH keeps no regular schedule for eating and ...

Two Days

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:12:39 EST

I cannot believe only two days of school remain. I have about 10 days worth of work to do, but somehow...I need to quit sparking now that my website is open for business. They shut the site down this weekend before school is out and I can't believe they would do that when everyone scrambles to ...

Training for my first 5K

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:11:36 EST

Since I began my weight loss plan twelve weeks ago, I have lost twenty pounds ( would have like it to be more), and can run four miles without a break! I am training to run my first 5K in July, 2012, and I am trying to build up my endurance so that maybe one day I can do a half-marathon, and even...

8 week tummy trim down results (w/pics)

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:10:25 EST

Well I completed the Spring 5% challenge and feel very good about my progress. I only lost 4 pounds but I toned up quite a bit and feel like I have my old body back! Still about 5 pounds to go, but I am so happy with the progress!

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May 20th

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:07:12 EST

Last week wasn't the greatest for me. I was sick and coughing. I didn't manage to workout like I should have. I did manage a nice walk yesterday. Now that my sinus infection is clearing, I'm hoping to jump back on it this week and work it hard. This weight isn't coming off by itself. Toward the e...

Beginning Week 2

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:05:31 EST

Hooray!! Starting week 2 on this fantastic journey 11 pounds lighter!! YAY!!! I am also quite proud of myself for facing a major phobia yesterday! I have this irrational fear of stairs I can see through. I am also very skittish without my glasses because without them I am legally blind. So, my fi...

Family Crisis

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:05:17 EST

I write this article with a grave concern upon my heart.

Yesterday afternoon, I received a call from my one and only sister. She was hysterical. Her husband had been involved in a motorcycle accident and had been air-lifted to the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis,...

Tomorrow I Will Meet My Second Grand-daughter.........

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:02:56 EST

At 9:45 AM, my DIL will deliver my second grand-daughter by C-Section. She wanted so badly to deliver what she calls "Normally", but it just wasn't meant to be. When she was in labor with Elizabeth it lasted way too long; the doctor gave her Pitosin to increase the strength of the contractions;...

Day Four

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:22 EST

I didn't post yesterday but am happy to report I am still caffeine free. I am even noticing the headaches to be less intense but the muscle pains are much worse. I don't feel as groggy today and I haven't napped.

I have kept to my promise of eating breakfast. I have also been eating...

Wonderful time at the Ladies Banquet

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:01 EST

Last night was our ladies banquet. We really don't call it a Mother/Daughter Banquet anymore which I am glad. Ladies who had sons felt left out...I only have one child being a son...I still went. It only made sense to change the name after all one is still a mom whether you have a son or daughter...

Not too good a week...

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:58:56 EST

I've been knocked for a loop for the past few days. No exercise due to dizziness and unpredictable stomach issues. I have done my Wii Body Test each day anyway. I've made sure I have had enough fluids. I've not eaten a lot so as to not make stomach matters worse... And the scale is UP 4 pounds......

May 20, 2012 My family went running together for the 1st time !!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:58:01 EST

I completed Couch to 5 K with my very first 5 K on May 6, 2012 time 42.51.

Today I am SO PROUD My whole family just came back from our first Run Week 1 using the Couch to 5 K!
I am so happy and excited that they tried it. :)
My family includes:
My son who is age 17 ...

May 20, 2012 My family went running together for the 1st time !!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:58:01 EST

I completed Couch to 5 K with my very first 5 K on May 6, 2012.

Today I am SO PROUD My whole family just came back from our first Run Week 1 using the Couch to 5 K!
I am so happy and excited that they tried it. :)
My family includes:
My son who is age 17 .
My d...

Dog Days of Training

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:57:55 EST

My later blogs have dealt with my prep and completion of my first run-all-the-way 5K. If you’ve read them -- and I’m not saying you’re missing one fat woman’s version of Eat (Too Much), Pray (for Strength), Love (the End of the Workout) if not, but if you did -- then you also know of my son, who ...

Day 3 with Medifast!

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:57:00 EST

So day 3 with medifast and so far I cant say its been perfect but it seems more doable as i go along. The first day was terrible! I was hungry the whole time and after trying the oatmeal I thought (for a very short time) that I would never survive. I did though! The 2nd day was easier i added an ...

What?

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:56:34 EST

Do you ever feel like you are working hard, doing your best, getting in your workouts and nothing happens?! I don't lose pounds. I don't lose inches. I need someone to kick my butt or just have my mouth wired shut.
Sorry if my blogs aren't upbeat and motivational like others. I am no where n...

No progress!!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:54:27 EST

I have done everything I've set out to do. I have changed my diet. I eat hardly any bad carbs. I eat no sugar. I don't drink coffee. I've been exercising. Maybe not to the point that I could be, but from no exercise to exercising everyday is a big leap. I strength train, I do cardio. I work at a ...

Saturday evening hike at Gomez Peak

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:51:24 EST

There is a series of trails in an area 15 minutes from where I live called the Gomez Peak trails. There are trails that can to up to the top of a couple of different peaks close together and other trails that wind around or go th...

Thrown to the Lions

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:50:12 EST

Yesterday, I had my orientation at Home Depot from 9 am to 3:30 pm. I had such a hard time waking up; I thoght maybe I was coming down with something. Sitting there watching videos and listening to someone talk for that long a time didn't help any. Then I got my schedule...

My first...

The Healing Sun

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:48:50 EST

The Celts celebrated the energy-giving sun and its healing poweres on the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice. Mark the actual day by watching the sunrise, ideally from a hilltop with a good view over city or countryside. Enjoy the ritual, a symbolic moment of unparalleled brilliance.

Pictures: my food and a Japanese restaurant

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:44:51 EST

Good evening SparkFriends!

Since I've been eating more and more raw foods, I need to make more frequent trips to our fabulous shop nearby but it's getting quite pricey. So I decided to go to the open market last Wednesday.

Here's what I came back with:

day 6

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:33:56 EST

Almost done with fast...soon to start the vegatarin lifestyle change. I am ready for it....all these changes are great and not too bad because I am adding a little at a time, changeing one step and choice at a time. I am seeing the results on the scale as well (but of course you will if you do wh...

Field Dedication

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:32:49 EST

I really wanted to share this with everyone. I'm not going to go crazy with the pictures but the ceremony today was wonderful. I just stood there and cried when I saw all the girls. A league that had nothing when we joined and maybe 30 girls has grown-up into well over 200 girls, 29 teams, and...

Who is Doing it at The Bridge To Nowhere?

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:31:28 EST

I love reading Indy Girl's fabulous blogs including the most recent "Be Brave"
www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=be_
brave

Beth hit a home run as she inspired me to take Murphy Hiker on one of the toughest hikes with 8 river crossings.

If you watc...

Understanding Cholesterol

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:31:07 EST

People keep talking about how awful cholesterol is. For years, we've been told to lower it, lower it, lower it...

But did you know that cholesterol is something we NEED in order for our bodies to work properly? It's part of every cell membrane. It's part of our brain functioning (too ...

What a great weekend.

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:29:09 EST

I was hoping to run/walk 6 miles today. And, since my grandson has a soccer game tonight, I had to go in the morning. Now, I HATE running in the morning - just doesn't happen. So, after my first 1-1/2 miles, I ended up walking the rest. However, I was out there doing SOMETHING, not sitting on...

8 Pounds Down!

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:24:23 EST

I used to wish I was one of those "weird" people who was addicted to exercise... and I think I am well on my way. I changed my goal from working out 3 days a week to 4, although from the ticks on the calendar, I've already been doing 4-5 for the past 2-3 weeks. Feel better than I have in YEARS. ...

Beautiful prayer of St. Paul

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:24:01 EST

"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His g...

Food Photo Diary Day 30 (recipe: dark chocolate protein candy bar?!)

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:20:10 EST

Breakfast - pumpkin pie smoothie!!

Lunch. 2 overeasy eggs and steak. One of my favorite meals of ALL time. I am a breakfast fanatic lol!! ...

Challenge dedicated to a SP user

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:14:11 EST

A Sparkfriend, I don't know if she would be okay with me naming her, so I will stick to 'her' for now. I am sure she will read it, recognize herself and decide for herself if she wants her name mentioned, made a blog post that really hit home. She wrote about stopping being negative to yourself. ...

I'm soooooo busy

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:13:52 EST

Sorry folk. I haven't been here in a few days. I'll be back on Tuesday and will start back tracking, etc. I'm helpng my son with his senior project and the presentation is Monday. We have a lot of work to refine for the final product. I'll see everyone on Tuesday.

May 20, 2012 - Reflection Lime Blog

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:11:46 EST

To reflect back, the Limes is basically the only team I participate. I love being a lime. I may not always be the best, I may not be losing the weight, but I don't give up. This spring has been a good one. The weather has been decent. I have made some major choices and challenges and I have ...

Made up for the rough start yesterday

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:11:33 EST

So my day didn't start out well yesterday- got woken up a good hour earlier than I had hoped, had to clean egg off of my van, tried to go for a bike ride but found that we were under a wind advisory once again with 30 mph crosswinds on my route I had planned to take... But- it did get better!

What a Weekend!

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:10:39 EST

We weighed in on Friday, a day early. I lost another pound (13lb lost now, about 9 more to go), hubby annoyingly lost another 3lb, how does he keep doing it?! He still has at least 15lb to go though. Yes, I know that men lose weight easier than women & I know that he has more to lose than me, ...

meh

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:10:04 EST

I cant get myself motivated today. I am trying to get myself to clean or work out or work on wedding stuff, just do something. I cant get myself to do anything. All I want to do is lay on the couch and watch movies. I hate days like this. I know I'm supposed to rest every now and then but I just ...

Small Victories!

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:08:14 EST

This weekend has been unusually busy and it isn't over yet!

Friday:
We went to Cheesecake Factory (against my better judgement). I was worried about calories, but I didn't want to feel deprived because that usually leads to not so good choices. I mapped out what I wanted and how ...

They`re Skinny but they think I am lucky...

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:07:42 EST

Surprising title no? ...But apparently it`s true.

For those of you who do not visit my page or my situation what you need to know is that I am American (ethnically half German and half Native American to be precise) but I live in Russia where I work as one busy Kindergarten teacher. Ov...

I want to be thin..

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:06:03 EST

Have you ever wanted something so badly that it over-rules your common sense and reason? Well, I have; I do. I really want to be thin. I want to be proud of how I look and not feel like I should cover up where-ever I am. I want to be able to sit on the beach in a bikini and not draw negative ...

Met with the dietitian

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:02:30 EST

Friday, I met with the dietitian. Thanks to SP, I already had excellent information about what I need to be doing as a prediabetic, so it's good to know I'm on the right track. Keep in mind, the tips below were provided to me in the context of my desire to lose weight, incorporate more fruits an...

It's a beautiful day!

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:00:18 EST

Beautiful, summer-like day today. Went to church with my mom this this morning. During the service today, they recognized the high school graduates in the congregation. Was thinking back to my own graduation, can't believe it's been 30 years ago already. The years go by fast.

It's up t...

2 weeks into Crossfit and some things I need to get off my chest

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:00:09 EST

I am still loving it!!!! Every class I have my doubts but by the end I am tired, happy.

Last Saturday was the second class and to be honest I wanted to run out of there. As the people started showing up I looked around and thought to myself "I do not belong here"
All of the girl...

I Shall Not Mourn

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:59:26 EST

Okay, so I have literally squealed on this beautiful day. I was hoping, hoping, HOPING that I lost all the weight from the last Sunday's unfortunate events. Last Sunday, I registered at 187 lbs. The next morning, my scale growled at me (if only in my head) when 191.8 was glaring up at me.
...

I'm still here, and this is where I'll stay- no matter what!

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:58:46 EST

I have been slacking off in many areas. Certainly not exercise, thankfully. But I am not tracking my food because I was getting so addicted to Spark points-Lol. I needed to get away from my computer a bit- my Facebooking, Pogo, Sparkpeople.

But I'm still doing what I need to be doing....

Progress!!! (and pictures!)

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:58:22 EST

Two and a half months of tracking what I eat and making efforts to be more active on a regular basis, I am feeling great!

When I started, I felt tired, heavy and somewhat depressed. It was difficult for me to get...

kitten

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:57:27 EST

got my kitten today. training a rescue to not scratch is hard but worth it for the cause.

Truth or Dare StrongEnd Blog

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:54:35 EST

As part of the StrongEnd challenge, I wrote down a few things that were in our team's 'Bingo Board'. Thanks for reading if you make it to the end, it's kind of long!

Truth: Changes I have made so far that are helping in my journey

I have changed the way I look at food. I do...

Mad, thrilled and concerned.

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:53:56 EST

I weighed myself today. You may now realize why the title of this blog begins with "mad."

You have got to be kidding me? I have gained back almost every pound I had lost. I'm so mad at myself. I'm glad I started yesterday, otherwise this news might have thrown me into an emotional refr...

Sparktacular Blog on Thinking Changes (& Beck wb ch1)

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:52:19 EST

445 Wow? ever read something that just rings a bell with you?

waves hand ~ i stumbled onto a series of blogs and reading them was like hearing the village church bells peale through the air, in harmony...

Regarding the process of change and thinking On2Victory ...

May 20th (I'm going to RUN!)

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:51:32 EST

I'm going to start training for a 5k. My big goal is to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon in February. Does anyone have any helpful hints? I know I need some shoes and a good pedometer. I've found quite a few races for this year in my area. I'm going to do a 5k, then a 10k, and then a half m...

Changes

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:50:11 EST

Just an update on my past few weeks. Not the best but looking at all the positive!!

Monday

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:49:41 EST

We are in for some bad weather, my Hubby want's to take me away some where for my birthday as I turn 70 on friday so I am hoping the weather improves by then.

MY EXERCISES

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:48:41 EST

Here are my exercises I do everyday...3x a day.

"Bed Exercises"

1. Leg Lifts-each leg

2. Arm Circle-each arm

3. Chin Raises

4. Crunches

5. Side Le...

Coffee

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:48:18 EST

I think I have become addicted. Is that possible!??!

I am 42 years old and never got into drinking coffee but for some reason over the last 2 weeks I have craved it. I like the Skinny Vanilla Latte. I get the Grande which is 120 calories.

UGH!!!

Reevaluating my life

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:44:10 EST

Yesterday I looked at myself in the mirror and I didn't like what I saw. I fell off the bandwagon big time. Every day, I'd say that I would restart my diet on the same day. Tomorrow. Well, enough is enough...except I unfortunately have to start it tomorrow because I need to go grocery shopping to...

Diabetes-- A Blessing in Disguise?

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:43:34 EST

My husband just found out recently that he is diabetic. As distressing as the diagnosis is, it seems like a blessing in disguise. It is forcing him to really be serious about his dietary choices and encouraging him to add more exercise to his life. Those changes are affecting me, and our family, ...

Im just gonna throw it all out there...

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:43:13 EST

I will start with the pleasant news first.

Although I haven't tracked in 2 days, maybe 2.5, I was still on decent track, and suprisingly I lost weight. I dont recommend not tracking, it's a danger zone if you would like to continue to be healthy. I am down a total of 48lbs. i weighed i...

More Recovering Grace Plugs!

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:42:54 EST

LOL... Hey! New kitties and book reviews up for the weekend...

recoveringgraceblog.blogspot.com/201
2/05/sunday-brunch-brave-new-world.html

Be well!

Lala

The red dress - UPDATE!

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:38:52 EST

Two weeks ago I blogged about hitting my goal weight. And I talked about how one of my biggest motivating factors to maintain is to be able to fit into this red dress, which is my favorite dress:

Nove...

first entry

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:38:10 EST

here we go. I'm not a good blogger, I've tried multiple times for other things, then I started losing interest in it. Anyway, maybe it'll be a good way to keep up with my weight loss journey.

My name is Amanda, I'm 28 years old and live in WI. I have a 3 yr old daughter, and a 3 week ...

Morale Bust

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:35:45 EST

Hi,

My apologies to any men who may be embarrassed by this blog. I have to write it because I need to get my frustration out. Think of inflated pecs rather than breasts and it might make it a little less painful to read.

In Canada we have a department store called the Bay. I...

The Business Meeting

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:35:38 EST

A business woman named Cindy was in the airport VIP lounge on her way to Los Angeles. While in the VIP lounge, she noticed Donald Trump sitting on the sofa enjoying a brandy. As luck would have it, Cindy was meeting with a very important client who was running somewhat late.

Being a b...

New week... new plan

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:35:38 EST

Once again, I've made a weekly meal plan but took it a step farther. Planned breakfasts, lunches, and snacks as well :) All within my daily target ranges.

Plan on adding a bit of excercise as well in the form of an excercise bike. Half hour each day.

Striving to add more...

Holiday Weekend with Grandkids...

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:34:48 EST

Good Morning All,

Today I get my granddaughter who is coming to spend today and the holiday Monday with me. I have a lot of crafts and other games and an outdoor activity planned. I bought My Little Pony and accessories from the garage sale yesterday and twin babies, a boy and girl com...

Laugh For Sunday

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:34:32 EST

RickWarren: Man to Christian musician;"You were good!" Humble response:"It was all Jesus" Reply;"It wasnt THAT good!"

Mid-Point Evaluation

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:34:20 EST

Well, I'm not where I want to be and the fact that I keep switching scales because of my living situation this summer means I don't really know what I'm weighing. Being at home was not good for my weight, but I've eaten very healthy since arriving in Texas. My goals for the rest of the BLC compet...

Reminder of the days when running was wasn't a workout for losing weight

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:33:19 EST

Today I went for my first run. I found myself a perfect personal trainer - my little 9 year old cousin. In the morning I told her, that we would go for a run in the evening. The whole day she reminded me that we are going and asking what to wear and stuff like that. It was a constant reminder, so...

Proud

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:33:03 EST

I'm having a great day today so far! I did 90 minutes of the Ultimate Tae Bo workout. I've never done that much at one time before. It's more than twice my usual 40 minute workout!

I took the dog on a very short, lame walk, and I ate healthy.

I got 25 SparkPoints on the log ...

Laughing at myself... :)

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:31:21 EST

So, I was putting laundry away and there was a pair of jeans in my drawer that looked like my size 16s. I decided to see if they were any closer to fitting then the last time I tried them on. Got them on, they fit awesome! Zipped and buttoned with no problem. I was elated- then, I checked the tag...

Week 1

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:28:26 EST

Last Week I Set Up My Spark People Account, So Far I Have Managed To Track My Food Intake and Am Staring Exercise More. I Really Do Hope I Can Keep Up The Hard Work And Loose The Weight I Want To! My Fiance, Myself and Our Son Have Been Invited to 2 Weddings This Summer So My Challenge To Loose T...

Week 1

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:28:26 EST

My fitness buddy

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:28:17 EST

My youngest daughterSierra, is 19, and one of the most amazing people I know. She is one of my partners on this journey and has joined me in my effort to eat healthier. She even downloaded the app for her phone and we track our food together, which helps me remember because I feel like I am helpi...

Yes it's Working!!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:27:54 EST

I'm kicking it up a notch and I'm getting stronger and healthier!! All my spark brothers and sisters lets make this work!!! All of you get that extra step, extra rep, whatever it is extra minute today. We can and will do this!!! 224 104 244

Daily Devotions with Heartlight

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:27:22 EST

May 20

Romans 15:5-6

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Thoughts on today's vers...

Long weekends not condusive to tracking!

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:26:34 EST

Well, despite all my intentions to track all weekend, I have given that up!
You can't track when you get invited out for dinner and lunch!
Friday morning DH and I went for breakfast and I had oatmeal! Delicious! ( also spur of the moment!)

I didn't have these plans to start...

Back to pounding the pavement!

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:26:08 EST

I completed Day 1 of the c25k training this morning! It felt so good to get started again. if you remember, I completed this program a month before I got pregnant. I was signed up to run a couple of 5ks but had to back out because of the pregnancy. This time, there is nothing holding me back (unl...

" . . . . that skinny man!"

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:25:57 EST

That would be my own description of my DH, who started SP March 4, 2012. TUFFMUFFIN weighed in today at 171 -- down from 183!! He's comfortably wearing his 34" waist paints, he's carrying his golf clubs . . . and he certainly looks (even more) terrific!

And I was at 141 yesterday, wh...

Gardening in May

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:25:42 EST

I have planted marigolds and blanket flowers and zinnias this spring. I have also planted a bed of scallions. 67

Blog: Custard vs. Ice Cream

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:24:34 EST

Blog Update:

healthyhabitgal.blogspot.com/2012/05
/day-14-custard-vs-ice-cream.html

Frog Day

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:23:42 EST

Yesterday was a lovely sunny day, and a local conservation area had a "frog search" day, so I took my two youngest grandkids with me, and we went on a frog scavenger hunt at the park. It was great fun.

There ...

Little garden friends

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:22:16 EST

Many of you know I have a little gnome garden. Besides this one area, I have little garden friends hidden out around other places of the garden. Some are gnomes and some are just other little creatures. The grand daughters l...

Wasn't This US??

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:19:19 EST

HEY, WASN'T THIS US ?

A little house with three bedrooms,

one bathroom and one car on the street.

A mower that you had to push

to make the grass look neat.

In the kitchen on the wall
...

Too swamped to succeed...

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:18:40 EST

First I didn't have time to write down what i was eating, then I didn't have time to exercise. Now I find myself having gained back what I had lost! Well... I'm just too swamped to succeed. My progress has eroded along with my good habits. Circumstances have taken over my life, and I have been sw...

TF Prep Week 4 Schedule

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:18:25 EST

Here is my schedule for week 4:

Monday - Low HIIT 25, Fire 30
Tuesday - Tone 30, Core 20
Wednesday - Fire 30, Stretch 10
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Fire 45 EZ, Core 20
Saturday - Low HIIT 20, Fire Starter
Sunday - Core 20, Stretch 40

Things to wor...

5/20 Measurement Day

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:17:10 EST

Well, today is the day that I take my measurements. It's been 4 weeks since the last time.

Waist - Down 2.75 inches
Hips - Down .75 inches
Thigh -Down .75 inches
Upper Arm - Down 1.5 inches

My workouts this week were practically non-existent. I had a work tr...

And that's how I feel about that (in emoticons)

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:16:55 EST

Me before my walk: 102 101 29

Me during my walk: 100 213 198

Me after my walk: 91 334 224

Empowerment!

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:16:39 EST

I'm excited about getting back on track again....LORD knows I need to! Tracking and sparking should help make that difficult task at least a little easier. Good luck to all you Sparkers who are in the same boat! One for all and all for one!
Have an incredible day.
Roz 104

Perspective (Pics included)

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:15:03 EST

A friend of mine sent me this picture from our junior year. I was probably around 125 pounds with a waist measurement of 26 and was convinced that I needed to lose weight. LOL on that one!

When I first recorded my wai...

Finally back on track!

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:14:42 EST

As I mentioned in my previous blogpost, I had a major setback due to my health. I started feeling better yesterday, actually, but today I actually feel GOOD, which is a huge difference. I was in so much pain and misery I wasn't eating particularly well (i ate only what appealed to me, which wasn'...

Lionlight Lives

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:14:29 EST

It's time to start focussing on my health again .... The five months since I last posted have been a whirlwind. Dorothy has been to Kanvas and is back home again, with a mind much more open than at the turn of the year!

It's been a hectic time, but overall I have been in good health a...

Challenges?

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:13:16 EST

WOw! I think I missed/messed this one. Although I didn't do as well as I could have I did participate more than I thought, does that make sense? OK I am challenged to do even better for the summer BLC Sapphire team.
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I did get my blood sugars down, that is a very go...

TF Prep Week 3 Summary

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:13:13 EST

I have mixed emotions on how this week went. On one hand I've gotten lazy. I'm not consistantly getting up before work to workout and some nights I'm just too busy to make up for it. On the other hand I lost 2.6 lbs. I'm so happy about the weight but I wish it happened last week when I worked my ...

Spark Meal Plans

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:12:21 EST

Have you been tracking your food? I always find I do best when I track food. Recently I discovered the Spark Meal plan, so today I added it to my shopping list routine. I planned and substituted meal plan options for the entire week, deciding early on which meal plans I would skip in favor of ...

Big Score, and Now, we wait~grrrr!

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:09:40 EST

The bad news first: my VW bug needs some attention before we can take a short trip to Crater Lake. The catalytic converter light came on mid morning but not after scoring some major yard sale finds. Hopefully, by the end of the week the car will be in tip top shape and ready to drive up to Crater...

Scenes from Altoona

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:09:00 EST

Tom E. and myself attended Mayfest presented by the Almrausch Schuhiplattlers
on saturday

some of their music is different than ours and some songs are the same with slight variations. I don't know if it is because they represent a slightly different area of Germany or that is h...

Juicy Peach Melba

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:08:52 EST

This is a simple classic but also a tasty & healthy dessert recipe. I prefer to eat it on a warm summer's day (so just waiting for that English summer now... hopefully it will be along some day soon ;o)

Ingredients:

4 ripe peaches
170g/6oz raspberries
1 level t...

Cannot wait until my tomatos start producing

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:08:28 EST

fruit. There is absolutely nothing more tasty than a vine rippened tomato from your own garden. Peppers taste so vibrant. The produce we get in the supermarkets tend to taste phoney after you have eaten your own veggies from your own garden. Nothing like walking out to the garden with your co...

Back in Game of Life

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:06:58 EST

I played volleyball for the first time in 3 years yesterday. It was so much fun! This last surgery is allowing me to enjoy and participate in life again. I wore a brace to be safe, but that's a small price to pay for fun I had!!!

not good weigh in

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:06:29 EST

40 46 well i gain a pound not so good.i guess better try little harder this week.it very hot today going outside and sit and read my magazines.see if i can find some shade.take care have a good day.

First day with SparkPeople

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:06:06 EST

I discovered SparkPeople through another on-line fascination...Pinterest. I decided to check it out and I am looking forward to being part of a community that helps me continue to achieve my goals. Healthy & fit...first and foremost...okay I like the results in the mirror as well (a little vani...

Top 24 Reasons to Lose Weight

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:03:13 EST

At the recommendation of a friend, I've started reading "The Beck Diet Solution" (I think that's the name). It applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy elements to dieting. I love the elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as they helped me a lot with handling my bipolar so I'm looking forward to a...

Coastal tour 2

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:02:10 EST

Thank you for the comments. A slow start, but that's not a problem, I've plenty of time. I have been ill and have had to stay in Bournemouth for a few days. I'm better now and will be on the move again tomorrow morning heading towards Swanage, Lulworth and Weymouth.

John

Tired

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:01:36 EST

What a blah day - it's the first day of that TOM - splitting headache and cravings galore - just have to keep all this in check 39

Just Moving Along

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:00:42 EST

The ankles are now normal. It's taken over a month to get everything back running smoothly again. My ring is actually loose & my belly isn't touching the steering wheel in the van anymore. I'm actually eating a lot of fruit, veggies & whole grains but no eggs, small amounts of meat(chicken, turk...

Measurements

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:00:04 EST

So, I got my measurements yesterday. I am down over 47 inches total since beginning this journey 3 months ago. Makes me feel so good,

Today has been a horrible day...the kids are driving me nuts. Can't wait til they go away tomorrow.

80 Day Weightloss Tumblr Challenge - Day 3

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:59:49 EST

3. Is your UGW in an "unhealthy" range of BMI?
Nope, my UGW is *just* inside of a "normal weight" BMI. The normal range is from 18.5-24.9 & the BMI for my UGW is 24.8. haha Maybe once I reach that weight I'll consider trying to maybe go 5lbs lower, but I would be super pumped just to get to ...

I am capable of more than I give myself credit for....

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:58:03 EST

....and I need to start acknowledging that fact!

Today I participated in a "50 round" kickboxing challenge. Kind of got suckered into it by my bootcamp instructor. Basically 50 1-min rounds of various kickboxing exercises with 1 min of "rest" in between (staying moving the whole ti...

Sunday Happenings

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:57:58 EST

Well, I have good news to report in the "exercise" realm! I've walked nearly every day this week and most days were 40-45 minutes with today being 70 with my husband. I have not felt fatigued, have not needed to take a nap...it's all good. It appears I have rounded a corner. I only had one da...

My little sacrifices yesterday paid off today ......

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:57:56 EST

I feel so validated today. Yesterday I made conscious choices:

1) To do my workout first and all the chores later. It is important to note everything still got done.
2) To not take wine to the potluck party and slug it back all night. Instead I took a low cal cran-pomegranate with...

Anxiety

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:55:45 EST

Thank you, everyone, for all the comments on my recent blogs. We ended up with 2 five-hour days of cleaning the new apartment on Friday and Saturday. We have a 3-day weekend next Fri, Sat, Sun to finish the cleaning -- (...my husband will be working on Memorial Day evening -- his holiday schedu...

Lunch time/Pic included

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:54:47 EST

Here's what I had for lunch today. Let me tell you that this was EXTREMELY FILLING. SN: The aluminum foil for easy clean up. 334

The tortilla its...

Times are a changing

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:53:56 EST

Just lost my first 5 pounds and I am super excited. Now I know I can do this, I was tossing back and forth between getting lap band surgery. But I decided against it for the fact of all the restrictions I cant think of never eating shrimp, asparagus or citrus fruit again. I am good with that....

Day 12

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:52:52 EST

This is for Saturday, May 19th.
270 11 days!
Today we had Chicken Crusted Pizza for lunch again, it is sooo good, we have been eating the crap out of it haha. I had pop with it again, need to get out of that habit I suppose. For a snack I had a Almond Flax seed granola bar. ...

Change the focus from food to living!

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:51:47 EST

Yup! Now I know I'm normal -- just like every one else. I made a commitment to my health, to reclaim my identity and the only thing I claimed yesterday was an extra snack and an extra scoop of rice for dinner! Tsk, Tsk!

So, I woke up today with a renewed commitment to my health. I've ...

Sparks Full Body Dumbbell Challenge

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:51:22 EST

WOW! I'm really weak... again! I was only able to get though one set of each workout with approximately 12 to 15 reps each. Now I feel so weak and sore only minutes after the workout. This is a lot harder than I remember.
I plan to do this challenge three times a week. I can only hope that ...

Motivation 5/20/2012

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:49:51 EST

My first Marathon!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:45:52 EST

No Woo Hoo's, I did not run it or even walk it. I volunteered at it and got to see a whole different perspective. This is the first year for this particular event. I've ALWAYS appreciated the race volunteers and felt this was my chance to give back.

I was a bit nervous at first. I...

Introduction & Pre-Planning

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:45:29 EST

Hi Everyone,

My name is Andrea - I am a 22 year old girl who lives in Canada. I have no idea who, if anyone, will read this - but that is not the important part to me. This blog is for me to document and write through my journey to a healthier, happier, and lighter Andrea. I am hoping...

05.20.2012

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:44:35 EST

I did make it to the gym yesterday. Yay! Today on the other hand.... Thinking I'll do some yoga/Pilates and a full body strength workout

May 20 ? solutions

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:43:35 EST

I am not sure what inspires or motivates me, most of the time my mind is willing and full of ideas how ever my body is in a different place or state all together. I might read something and say I can do that, yet when I start, my body says are you serious?! then just stops moving and starts laug...

Day 11

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:43:02 EST

This is for Friday, May 18th
244 194 I had 15 cups of water today!
270 STILL NO CIGARETTES!
Today I had lunch with a friend and decided to get what I wanted and treat myself. I had chicken salad on croissant and french fries. It ended up not bein...

Funny gluten-free tumblr

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:42:33 EST

You know I'm always up for a laugh. I hope you have a gluten-free funny bone in your body!

bit.ly/JIklEY

Mid-challenge reflection of goals. VERY pleased!

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:41:26 EST

Today marks the start of Week 5 of my current BLC #14 (GO BLUE OR GO HOME!!!)

4 weeks ago I wrote myself a starting blog. I was stuck in a 2 month plateau with no signs of busting out of it any time soon. I'd set myself some smallish goals with that in mind -- 5 inches, 5 pounds.
...

hoping for a better day

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:41:24 EST

Was hoping today was going to be better than yesterday. The jury is still out! 20

My plans for the coming week

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:39:33 EST

Ah, Sunday again. Supposed to be a day of rest, and I plan on doing just that today.
Last night, I went with some friends to walk for the American Cancer Societies Relay for Life. www.relayforlife.org/
A business associate of one of my friends was desperate to get mo...

And Another Veggie Recipe!

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:36:06 EST

Okay, up until a short while ago I thought I hated sweet potatoes (turns out I don't like them cooked with extra sweet added--like maple sugar or brown sugar--but I love them if they are in a savory recipe), I always hated Brussel Sprouts, and Asparagus I only really like if it's roasted and not ...

Cauliflower Cheese Bake (Low Calorie)

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:35:58 EST

Ingredients:

1 small cauliflower
1 egg, beaten
200g fat-free natural yogurt
1 Tbsp dried onions
2 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley
30g reduced fat cheddar cheese, grated
pinch of mustard powder
60ml/4 tbsp skimmed milk
black pepper & salt to taste

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!

198

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

67 298 462 464 67 464 462 298 67

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

We made it successfully through the first two weeks of the DIY Challenge!
...

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 BEWARE)....this happens about 5x's a day. I keep just shrugging! I'm not really sure how to answer ...

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.