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

2/6/2015 4:04:50 PM, by _LINDA

The results of my X-Ray of the spinal column were worse than I thought.... Read more

2/4/2015 9:32:14 AM, by JANNY316

I am so sick of being sick. Once again, I am back on antibiotics for a sinus and ear infection and off my RA meds until I get through this round... Read more

2/4/2015 8:17:19 AM, by BEACHWEAR

Today unfortunately is the 11th anniversary of losing my mother. Although time heals the pain never really goes away. I struggle with this loss... Read more

2/4/2015 4:23:45 AM, by MIAMIRN

Yes, we're going on a trek to beautiful South Africa. it's a virtual challenge anyone can join. Will you join with me? There's plenty of roo... Read more

2/2/2015 4:50:42 AM, by DEDICATED2HIM

It took me quite by surprise to find that my blog was featured in the Community Highlight this week. I've gotten to meet a lot of Sparkers as a ... Read more

2/1/2015 6:14:06 PM, by NYKIMMIE

I went hiking this morning. The falls were frozen. ... Read more

2/1/2015 4:33:50 PM, by _LINDA

As I am in a senior Globe Walk to the Moon challenge, for the first time I am tracking my steps and mileage in a month. I averaged 19051.... Read more

2/1/2015 3:41:03 PM, by LISALOSING52

Here it is February already. I am part of Pixie's 90 Day Challenge. Part of that challenge is to take pictures or measurements of yourself ever... Read more

2/1/2015 1:42:55 AM, by ESHARA43

I hate to say this but here it goes, I had one heck of a major set back this past 9 months and it has thrown me off track big time. I lost c... Read more

1/31/2015 6:20:38 PM, by DONNA_W

Streaks Login to SP everyday - 70 day streak Exercise at least 90 min a week - 10 week streak Consume at least 8 cups of water per day. - 7... Read more

1/31/2015 5:55:19 PM, by _LINDA

There were two locations holding winter festivals on this bitterly cold day. One was at the Farmer's Market. They had a petting zoo: ... Read more

1/31/2015 4:05:26 AM, by DEDICATED2HIM

I had a stomach virus about a week or two ago....and I lost 6 lbs in short order. ...And then I gained them back and then some. It... Read more

1/30/2015 11:42:06 PM, by _LINDA

As I do more and frequent workouts daily and track them in the Fitness Tracker, naturally the calorie range on my Nutrition Tracker rises, someti... Read more

1/30/2015 10:46:54 PM, by SBECKER526

Bob and I wish to remain in our home. A retirement community is not what we want at this time. We analyzed our home and where we wanted peace o... Read more

1/30/2015 11:22:50 AM, by FABGRAMMA

Well had been on a good streak with checking into spark people, then had to go out of town for meetings. One day travel, drive 4 hours to catch a... Read more

1/30/2015 8:36:21 AM, by BEACHWEAR

This RA thing has had me down for a few months now because I was unable to do so many of the things I enjoyed doing before such as my kickboxing ... Read more

1/29/2015 10:18:49 PM, by SBECKER526

I am so happy. My surgeon felt I'm progressing well. I may return to the gym with modifications in exercises for 4 weeks. I may return to swim... Read more

1/28/2015 10:29:40 PM, by DONNA_W

The scale is a tool we all use to measure our progress. I let it get to me. If I loose weight, I am gleeful, if I gain weight, I get down and l... Read more

1/28/2015 8:56:44 PM, by FUZZYBEEZ

Well I haven't been here for a while. I've been busy with personal issues. Also busy because I received a wonderful birthday gift this year....... Read more

1/28/2015 8:37:22 PM, by _LINDA

My first plan is to stop procrastinating and get busy booking a trip or two. Mom suggested going to Las Vegas with my brother and his son. His... Read more

1/28/2015 8:27:35 PM, by SBECKER526

Today I resolved to get to my computer. I have a report to my friends on the Board of Directors due Friday. I got most of my information today.... Read more

1/28/2015 2:04:07 PM, by ANGRITTER

And about 40 pounds away from my goal as well. I looked at my weight tracker & it says I should be 212 today. I think I'm gonna erase that suck... Read more

1/27/2015 8:58:30 PM, by SBECKER526

Today almost overwhelmed me with kindness. The caring and compassion of two friends really touched my heart. One friend offered... Read more

1/27/2015 7:43:51 AM, by BEACHWEAR

So I thought I would step on the scale this morning again just to see what is going on. Down 2 pounds. I should be estatic but in reality I'm t... Read more

1/26/2015 11:34:09 AM, by SBECKER526

I am watching the storm along with Snaggles, the cat. We like the front window to see people, birds, and animals. Yesterday Snaggles had a cat ... Read more

1/26/2015 8:01:27 AM, by BEACHWEAR

A new week and still the same weight. I think the medication that I started on is not allowing me to lose any weight. I can step on the scale 3... Read more

1/26/2015 12:46:25 AM, by _LINDA

Started out my morning with my favorite activity, working out, decided to push on the elliptical with intervals. Was 40 minutes along when*SNAP... Read more

1/25/2015 10:50:06 AM, by SBECKER526

It is often difficult to be a caregiver when I am recovering from surgery. I must really set priorities. I can take care of my husband's meds, ... Read more

1/25/2015 9:07:26 AM, by GRATEFUL_MOM_3

Today is actually my 31st day tracking my food, water and exercise. It just occurred to me that I would like to check in and reflect every 30 da... Read more

1/24/2015 7:53:16 PM, by _LINDA

It was time I started organizing in ernest the transfer of materials to the new club manager. I had accumulated a lot of outdated material and a... Read more

1/24/2015 12:42:42 PM, by --MAY--

Hello all, Today. I have rebounded 15 minutes!, I love the. Interval Timer on my IPAD And Hula-Hooped 15 minutes, and one minute in the oppo... Read more

1/22/2015 9:17:47 PM, by _LINDA

Its official. February 1st there is a new club manager to take over my position! I have to fully train him first of course, before he can actua... Read more

1/22/2015 9:06:45 AM, by JANNY316

It has been such an inspiration to be on this site and with the teams that I am involved in. It is hard when you do feel alone and are strugglin... Read more

1/21/2015 4:26:20 PM, by _LINDA

I started off my morning with my favorite routine, exercise. I enjoyed a low impact 35 min DVD, then switched to online videos. I discovered a ... Read more

1/21/2015 10:29:13 AM, by SBECKER526

I'm looking in the mirror and wondering how things happened so fast! I was preparing for my CT scan and taking those wonderful drugs... Read more

1/21/2015 9:58:31 AM, by ANGRITTER

After walking the past two days, today is a big fat question mark (?)! I may have bit off more than I can chew by starting to shave Jacko. His ... Read more

1/21/2015 9:39:04 AM, by DONNA_W

Today I noticed that I have 60 day streak of logging in and tracking food and exercise. Also a 60 day streak of exercising at least 10 min a day... Read more

1/21/2015 9:15:11 AM, by BKWERM

Downer - The Linkin Park/Rise Against concert that I was looking forward to going to and for which I've had tickets since November has been cance... Read more

1/20/2015 2:44:18 PM, by SEATTLE58

Hello everyone and here I am, still plugging along and not giving up, just as my motto says. I had my total knee replacement on Dec. 15th, and a... Read more

1/20/2015 12:06:26 PM, by JANNY316

I am trying very hard to stay positive and pick myself up right now. My RA is not letting this be an easy process. But, with all the kind words... Read more