This race seemed to be jinxed from the start.
I signed up for this race because, even though it was a 70 mile drive from my house, it offered rac... Read more
My BF and I have decided to get ourselves into a little healthy competition with exercise. He's overweight and he's recently been diagnosed with high... Read more
So the first day of my challenge went pretty well.
I completed the the first set of exercises. Well I did not do the bicycle crunches. I did do and... Read more
Feeling really anxious today due to personal issues going on. Hate this feeling, thankfully, it doesn't make me want to eat, problem is, I lose my app... Read more
Today is my third fast day for my 5:2 Diet. So far so good, but it's barely past lunch time. Today's food plan is to just have one of our "normal" din... Read more
It's probably an app that everybody already had but I just got it yesterday. It is a highly rated app that maps your walk when you're walking and give... Read more
So for the last month or so my bra's have not been offering the support I need 334 Since I am in need a fresh white bra to go under the white shirt I... Read more
Today is my first day on Spark People. I have been in a rut for about a month and a half now and am desperately needing to get out! I am starting to f... Read more
I am typing from my new living room :-)
We got the keys on the Wednesday, as planned but we haven't decorated as we couldn't get the paint for a... Read more
I've got a new shrink. I'm just going to use the short term because the other term is too long.
She's got me on a new med combo. The only thing th... Read more
Pet Peeve of the day.
Recipes posted on Spark People which state the nutrition values by serving "BUT" neglect to state a measurable serving size... Read more
I ate more than I should have yesterday, but I still burned 500 more calories than i took in. I AM planning on working out today A LOT. Soon as my 3... Read more
Things I am proud of in 2013
*I have been very regular in my workouts. I have gone to gym 5 days of the week without fail. Also ran one 5K race.... Read more
My Goals:
1. I will be efficient in cardo by decreasing my time to 85 min (instead of 100-120) with 1000 calories burned by 7/10/13.
I erred on... Read more
Amazing how quickly 10 weeks can fly by! But time always does seem to slip away doesn't it?! Well 10 weeks ago I wrote down my goals for the Spring BL... Read more
Since I was born I believe I always LOVED to sing. I can remember singing "TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME"..when I was just 3 or more years old. I loved... Read more
I GOT A WONDERFUL SURPRISE FRIDAY NIGHT!! MY AUNT CALLED AND SAID WANT TO MEET FOR COFFEE TOMORROW? I ASK WHERE ARE YOU AND SHE SAID NEAR VETERANS (A... Read more
Today I woke the tiniest bit better. I stayed home from work today to get more rest. When I got out of bed today my motivation was low. I started s... Read more
The positives in my morning today:
1. I slept deeply due to the muscle relaxant I took.
2. I woke up feeling refreshed.
3. I can feel that... Read more
I assume I am not fighting any bug or major illness other than perimenopause. I am the right age - almost 48 - and have just passed a gargantuan pre-... Read more
Today the children and I are going to make homemade granola. We'll be using oats, honey, almonds, coconut, and dark chocolate. Peanut butter is sti... Read more
I am just not ready for this!!
Last Tuesday, we went to an awards banquet for baseball that my middle son was involved with (he's 15, freshman in... Read more
Anyone remember that book? You give the mouse the cookie, which leads to a glass of milk, and a whole host of other things... That has been my week... Read more
Im still hanging in there on this way of eating.
So far Ive been on it every day this month. I can tell Ive done some reverse to the weight damag... Read more
Today was my 3 month visit. He said I'm not ready for the main event. The aneurysm hasn't grown. My valve is stable. My stenois is mild. He was v... Read more
Last week was a bad one for me. I lost my job in February and had interviewed for a position. Thought I did well, I know my resume was good for the... Read more
They say the hardest part of a healthy lifestyle is when you are away from home. My husband and I went to Texas for the past 4 days for my brother's... Read more
Ok. I dont drink coffee, usually. Today, i had a cup. a small cup. and i feel like i just took a diet pill. WTF?! Im jittery, nausiated, and my s... Read more
I can't make myself care when I don't. Just doesn't seem to be in my power- but I can check in fully every time I DO care and do my best to make it st... Read more
Today was my weekly weigh-in, and I was pleased to have the scale stay the same after being away for a conference from last Thursday night through lat... Read more
I used to have so many doubts about myself and my abilities. When I first started trying to change my life (March 1, 2012) I thought I was to... Read more
Once again I had left sparkpeople, and then came back. I was embarrassed to say it was me again so I was going to use the username my son's frie... Read more
Happy Tuesday! I have to say I really love the "atmosphere" here at Sparks! The support, encouragement and inspiration is just amazing. So many peopl... Read more
Although its the middle of May, my middle has shrunk! I am so excited to have lost a few pounds just in time for the Holiday weekend, since I will be... Read more
Dear friend,
Spent the weekend in Missouri with my family. My sister said my arms looked really strong, so that was nice. Overall, I ate wayyy... 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.
