Hi all I'm a bit under the weather but I haven't forgotten about sparking.
Will stop by when I'm up and about. A cold has taken over but I'm fig... Read more
So, I am convinced that it is reasonable to try to lose 1% of my body weight per week. I wrote a blog post a year ago (on my second Spark Journey) whe... Read more
Jealousy - anger -stress. The drama has not fully ended yet - there was a spark of hope that one if not two of my kitchen helpers would had a chance t... Read more
Ok, so my last blog was a giant vent.
Apparently I should have done it sooner. I FINALLY have some resolution on my work issue and I think we are... Read more
Most mornings I get up and jump on the treadmill. The only days I miss are if I'm sick or need to get to work early. This morning I was running a litt... Read more
I’m home! And it’s a mess…
In case you missed it, I’ve moved home from school where I’ve been living 4-5 days a week while I got my Master... Read more
Dive right in. It is the American way.
Im afraid this approach took some time. I had to change 60 years of bad habits. Ive been on the diving board... Read more
2 pieces of background info for this blog:
a) when i was 20, i met one of my current best friends, who got cancer in her 20s. this changed me alm... Read more
I weighed myself this morning. Down another pound, which is great considering I'm probably holding on to extra water right now and haven't done anythi... Read more
I've been selling on Ebay for years. I tend to sell books and old paper goods. They are easy to photograph and easy to ship. Once in a while I'll pick... Read more
Yepper, I started Galloway's Speed Training this week.
It's going to take a looooooong time for me build up to any sort of respectable speed, tha... Read more
DH wanted some soup beans for lunch so i put some on . I would rather do them in the crock pot but it was 9 oclock this morning before i started the... Read more
I am starting to feel my body getting strong and fit again after the baby - it took a few weeks postpartum for hormones to even out but I feel I am th... Read more
Why is it that the major class project for my son's high school Spanish class involves more work for *me* than for him? He's got the bringing in food... Read more
I am getting a few things done at home today, since i am still without my computer at work. This is the fifth time that this thing has crashed in less... Read more
Wow, i am down 20 pounds! in 21 weeks (this year so far).
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It has been work, it's been a challenge, but I am WINNING this! I am winning not... Read more
I added a video blog with some short clips from yesterday's kayak trip on the Dan River, but wanted to tell a little more about the trip.
Yesterd... Read more
Yesterday was an "uh-oh" day for me. I got stressed and returned to my old habit of using food to ease the distress. Today has started as an "uh-oh" d... Read more
I haven't posted any costume photos in a while because most of what I've been doing has been finicky little detail stuff. Stuff that takes all aftern... Read more
I recently re-sparked my commitment to healthy living. Like life, there is a rhythm to everything, and SparkPeople went down to mezzo piano in my lif... Read more
I've been laying low, trying to stay the course.
I weighed myself this morning and noted a loss but I am afraid to plug it into Spark people fo... Read more
Chocolate Carmel Brownies today!!!
When she walked in with them I was like Seriously Sara- Tomorrow!! So I will save a small one for me to have t... Read more
Well, if you haven’t noticed – I updated my weight. I saw that number twice several days apart, and this morning was even lower, so I’m sticking with... Read more
As in no knee brace. I decided to give it a whirl because I haven't had pain the last 2 days.
Our walk is a gentle, slow 2-3 miles with plenty of... Read more
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get... Read more
Did my 60 minutes eliptical and plan to get some weight training in early evening. Had a truly filling breakfast under 300 calories - nummy spinach om... Read more
Howdy Spark Buddies,
I guess I should change the name of my blog this week as I am not weighing....
I am very tired this week and very happy... Read more
I made the mistake of stepping on the scale this morning. I promised myself I would only weigh myself weekly on Saturdays.
Well.... not only have... Read more
Pictures went well last night, it was crazy...wardrobe changes, kids everywhere, costumes thrown all over the place...makeup being applied, chatter, c... Read more
So, Monday evening my son's girlfriend asked me what I was doing on Tuesday. First off, I asked why. She said her babysitter had to take her mom to... Read more
Last week I started a new eating pattern, it consists of lots of green salads, vegetables galore, chicken and fish..I eat red meat on rare occa... Read more
I feel like I am beginning to struggle. Maybe, it's just the day. My back has been hurting after I get off the treadmill recently. It doesn't hurt... Read more
I thought another blog about it was appropriate because I got a lot of questions behind the meaning behind the tattoo itself. I've always liked stars... Read more
I dreamt last night, that no one showed up to my sisters wedding, except for my psychopathic ex boyfriend.
it sucked.
A couple of nights ago,... Read more
This week is the first full week of having the new car feel like my car. Losing my car to the flood was difficult for me: one hassle that I didn't ne... Read more
I weighed myself today and I must be doing something right since I am down another 1.5 lbs since Sunday but I'm really nervous. I am 1 lb off from whe... Read more
Chronic pain can make it difficult to get a good night's sleep but restful sleep helps with pain management. Here's how to break the vicious cycle of pain and sleep.
