Blogs by Members of Living with Rheumatoid Autoimmune Disease(RAD)

8/10/2017 12:42:53 AM, by _LINDA

My Trip to BC was a spur of the moment decision by my sister to visit our elderly father. The plan was to drive back with him and visit her daug... Read more

8/7/2017 10:53:13 PM, by MERLECHRIS

The first picture was me ten years ago before I joined Spark People halfheartedly. The second picture is me today after loosing 30 pounds in six ... Read more

8/6/2017 11:30:01 AM, by U-CAN-DO-IT

I'm amazed to see how my weight has fluctuated since I started on sparkpeople. I am back on Prednisone again because of R.A. I know from past exp... Read more

8/5/2017 8:56:20 AM, by _LINDA

Today may be heavy overcast , cool with rain clouds, but I am feeling much better after yesterday. Getting packed, doing last minute cleaning. ... Read more

8/2/2017 7:34:01 PM, by 4CYNDI

Well, BLC 34 just ended. It was a short summer round (only 8 weeks) but it was successful for me. Most of this was written as part of a cha... Read more

8/1/2017 8:33:48 AM, by MERLECHRIS

The Tall ships were in town and we were out to see them twice. Hard to imagine they cross the ocean in these boats. Yikes. Read more

7/31/2017 7:09:09 PM, by BKWERM

Yesterday was a cardio day, my choice so I did Kelly Coffey-Meyer's 30 Minutes to Fitness - Cardio Quick Fix combined workouts. If you don't... Read more

7/29/2017 5:59:55 PM, by BKWERM

I have one workout left from the previous workout program I did (you can refer to this blog - www.sparkpeople.com/mypa
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7/29/2017 2:20:54 AM, by DEDICATED2HIM

I recently bought a microwave container with a vented lid to pop popcorn in the microwave, without oil. I dumped the lush whiteness into a bowl ... Read more

7/28/2017 10:26:51 AM, by BKWERM

Got my new teeth yesterday. The bottom ones aren't too bothersome; it's the top ones that hurt. I've decided it's more important for me to ... Read more

7/28/2017 9:46:29 AM, by _LINDA

Getting out in nature is so very important to me. Unfortunately, I don't have a car so can't travel out to the woods, an hour and a half away, b... Read more

7/24/2017 9:58:31 AM, by _LINDA

One of the many reasons I love to stay at my Mom's is her beautiful back yard over looking the river. She puts so much effort and hard work int... Read more

7/22/2017 5:39:14 AM, by DEDICATED2HIM

Yesterday I did well. I went to bed with a surplus of available calories which could be spent on the inevitable midnight snack. HOWEVER....at so... Read more

7/20/2017 10:30:55 PM, by _LINDA

It was a beautiful warm evening, perfect for a Sum theatre In the Park production. I arrived at the nice green park 20 minutes from home by scoo... Read more

7/20/2017 4:18:19 PM, by KELLY_SS

As of this morning I have lost 4 of the 6 lbs I had regained. I hope this means the plateau is busted and the weight will start moving down a... Read more

Video Blog

7/19/2017 6:44:35 PM, by _LINDA

Pa is busy eating while Ma goes exploring. The beaver only come out at dusk. The parents first than the kits come out. The parents are wary, ... Read more

7/18/2017 7:23:37 PM, by KIMMYWIZZIE1

This is not my usual type blog post on my Sparkpeople page, but it does speak to mental and emotional healing and the power of God. I really don'... Read more

7/18/2017 3:54:48 AM, by DEDICATED2HIM

I just had a whole blog written and it was boring even to me. No one wants to read an analysis of my eating and tracking issues. Suffice it to ... Read more

7/17/2017 1:06:55 PM, by KELLY_SS

I have been struggling for several weeks now. Floundering might be the correct word. No weight loss for a while so assumed it was a plateau ... Read more

7/15/2017 12:18:36 AM, by LOLLYLOOP

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7/14/2017 7:49:50 AM, by MERLECHRIS

How peaceful.... Read more

7/14/2017 3:04:29 AM, by LOLLYLOOP

So, after being keto for 12 days, I took my 13th dinner off, and I had a lovely meal with my family at Cheddar's. Now, instead of binge eating t... Read more

7/12/2017 1:05:42 AM, by LOLLYLOOP

I came on my account today because I have something to share...a story of defeat and triumph. A story of disappointment and hope. If you ... Read more

7/10/2017 5:55:52 AM, by DEDICATED2HIM

I last weighed myself a week ago. And today I weigh the same. While it could be a disappointment, it , however, was not. Because Saturday and ... Read more

7/8/2017 9:08:13 PM, by MERLECHRIS

So far so good... Read more

7/8/2017 7:22:52 PM, by TAMMYD45

Okay, it is time I start to take my health seriously. Yes I may need a powerchair, but there is still things I can do. And who knows, I may be ab... Read more

7/7/2017 2:59:06 PM, by 4CYNDI

Well, I am home from my vacation. I have come to realize it just wasn't long enough. We went to Virginia (just outside DC) to visit MIL and her... Read more

7/5/2017 8:50:09 AM, by PURPLE0906

Let's see, since Lilly has been out of school have had her here most of the time which is a Blessing. She keeps me going. Melissa told Pat again ... Read more

7/4/2017 11:51:08 PM, by MERLECHRIS

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7/4/2017 2:37:01 PM, by DEELYLAH

It's no secret that having to take prednisone can cause us to gain weight. And, it's bad for us medically, as well--causing a reducrion in bone d... Read more

7/4/2017 8:01:04 AM, by DEDICATED2HIM

Today is the crossing of the 50 day mark for both spinning the wheel and tracking my food. Well if you read my last blogpost you will know that ... Read more

7/3/2017 8:21:24 AM, by KARAOKECARRIE

So much has changed for me over the past Year. On July 5th I will be 1 year post weight loss surgery. In this year I have not only evicted ... Read more

6/30/2017 7:42:13 PM, by MERLECHRIS

I gained the same 1.4 pounds I lost last week I'm a member of TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly... Read more

6/29/2017 10:57:57 AM, by _LINDA

Each year on the 21st of June, National Aboriginal Day here in Canada. Mom and I like to make the trek to visit Wanuskewin. Entrance to the par... Read more

6/27/2017 1:28:52 PM, by MERLECHRIS

Tonight is weigh in time. I hear melodramatic music playing in the background for this posting. With the many hospital visits we ate out a lot t... Read more

6/27/2017 10:10:01 AM, by KARAOKECARRIE

What a Journey. It sure has had its ups and downs. This time a year ago I was preparing for surgery in just over a week. I was excited and... Read more

6/26/2017 2:54:57 PM, by MERLECHRIS

Hello I have been logging in for 75 days and have just reached level 9. I think I am doing great. ... Read more

6/26/2017 7:34:33 AM, by DEDICATED2HIM

It's been a while since I posted. Not too much to say. Except that the other day--after weighing 192 about 4 days prior....and being spot on my... Read more

6/26/2017 1:31:38 AM, by PURPLE0906

I thought I would share Tim's Eulogy- Thank you... Read more

6/25/2017 11:10:20 AM, by MERLECHRIS

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