After taking a 3 day break from ZCUT, I'm back at it! (as of yesterday)
Why did I take a three day break you ask? Because... life and poor planni... Read more
Well I had my Biggest Loser workout again today. We used the steps from step aerobics. We had to use at least one extra corner support to raise it m... Read more
So, work changed a lot of things starting in January, and SparkPeople was blocked for months. It just opened back up, so I'm tentatively back. I have... Read more
I had to think a couple of days about this blog. Since I hope to have reached my goal of 135lbs bu tje tIme I have this conversation with my future s... Read more
I slept so good last night and feel terrific today. I am loving life feeling healthy.
I even started thinking about what to pack for the Florida tr... Read more
I managed to eat a full sized meal last night, Spam Lite (hey, at least it's not regular Spam), peas and brown rice.
I believe that I am feelin... Read more
I was tempted to go food shopping without wearing the knee brace. Betcha you were thinking about something else when you saw that title!
Normally... Read more
I have been slipping up again and think and feel this would be a good time to look again at my goals and write them down. I need to break them down no... Read more
Today I am going to visit a dear friend - someone who has been adopted into my official family years ago. I love her with all my heart - so... Read more
On friday night I injured my knee and now I am still not 100%.
Ok I've only given it like 3 Days but still, I am longing to get back to my exerc... Read more
Today, I was determined to get through part of the SQL language book I had begun the day before. I did my morning sparking, and only was able to do 15... Read more
I try to do at least 30 minutes everyday on the stationary bike. Yesterday I moved it back inside so I could ride in the air conditioning and as I mo... Read more
Well, I have been hoeing in the garden and riding my bicycle ...I find that I can do some real soul searching when out in nature. I think that I got i... Read more
Happy Tuesday! I finally did Zumba last night! It was great. My shoulders and arms are a bit sore today though - but it is totally worth it =) After d... Read more
No wiggle room month is totally worth it. I am somewhat surprised by how much I miss my random cocktails and hard ciders, but I am still having a bla... Read more
The aftermath of the destruction from yesterday is terrible and heartbreaking. I had to just hug my kids and call my family and make sure everyone wa... Read more
Hello everyone. I am so excited to join Spark People and to finally lose weight. I am not only trying to lose the weight but I would really like to... Read more
...but I'm still at it. Been so busy since Mom passed away that I haven't gotten on here. Still following the program and making progress, slowly.... Read more
Well, the long weekend here is over. It was nice weather but my legs hurt so much that I didn't do anything outside. Besides, we need to relandscape... Read more
My word for the day is irony: an incongruity between the actual result of a sequence of events and the normal or expected result.
I was in the g... Read more
This house puts me into the same symptoms that I had in a High School I attended two years--after re-zoning to a formerly Black-dominated High School.... Read more
Maw-maw use to always say believe it til you achieve it or fake it til you make it! In other words keep positive!
I do hope everyone is having a bea... Read more
My MIL left this morning, this was actually a very nice visit. I usually plan my trips when she comes but DH asked me to stay home. In the past she... Read more
I am surprised and grateful for those who have left me messages, I don't feel so all alone in this journey. I expected information and help with trac... Read more
So, first things first. My final grades are in and.... *drum roll*... I got a 4.0 for the semester!!!
104 100 224
Here's the other thing: A... Read more
Hello!!! It is going to be pretty hot today and tomorrow. I have to say I HATE the heat... unless I'm on the beach, then it's okay :-P
I realize... Read more
I have decided to juice just for the week, so far the scale has dropped 8 lbs. I watch Fat, Sick and Nearly dying a while back and I was like, wow.... Read more
"Things fall apart; the center cannot hold."
--William Butler Yeats
Whether you are conscious of it or not, your life, much like your home, res... Read more
Actions have consequences. Not all good, not all bad. . .
Yesterday, I had a normal (albeit very late, 10am) breakfast of protein/fiber cereal, m... Read more
late start today. didn't get home from work till 3:30. my wife let me oversleep which is awesome but it throws a wrench in the workout plans. no wa... Read more
For the past several weeks, I've been helping my family plan a benefit for my cousin's husband. He was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemi... Read more
Due to popular request, here it is: compliments of Adzy86. She'd like any other low carb recipes, anyone might have to share.
Grate 1 cup of cau... Read more
Hey, just a quick one! So far the plan has been working! Weighing myself every day has been a great motivator, especially since I'm seeing such good r... Read more
Yesterday the Dr. told me that I had pulled my Right knee's medial collateral ligament. I needed to wear a brace but the brace that she and I found wa... Read more
So, on Mother's Day, I got my booty kicked back into gear. Since I began my weight loss journey last August, I have lost just shy of 50 pounds. I wi... Read more
So far, so good this week. Despite another work blow on Sunday night (I know, I should really not check work emails from home) but either way, I did... Read more
The second year we went camping to Killbear Provincial Park a bear visited our site! He was big! ( and he was the baby of the three)
This year h... 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.
