melt those pounds off...

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:05:08 EST

time to shake it up a bit...

brkf: whole grain bread, cheese, 4 cherry tomatoes, coffee
lunch: spinach salad (raw spinach leaves with thinly sliced mushrooms and carrots, bean sprouts, vinaigrette); fish and rice; yoghurt with fresh berries
dinner: chicken and zucchini

Universal Balance

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:55:44 EST

One of the fond memories I have of my trip for my Caribbean cruise was the flight to get to Florida. I left and it was gray and gloomy, but as the pla...

What's That Noise?

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:45:26 EST

Around three in the afternoon, I heard this rumble gurgle sound. Guess what? It was my stomach. I realized that I was "hungry."

Surprise! I hardly ever let myself "feel hunger." It wasn't painful. A little uncomfortable, but easily ignored until I had time to grab a snack. Lucki...

Faith

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:39:14 EST

I am so determined to lose this weight! I've been following an eating plan and exercising for nearly four weeks but I've only lost 2 lbs. I have to admit it's knocking me.

I am going to stick with this and I am going to do it. Just feeling a bit tearful. It's no fun when you're puttin...

My body is more tired than my mind...28 days to go

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:36:50 EST

I started my 30 day challenge from prepping food for the week to working out heavy. You might laugh but I finally bought a microwave. I went and joined planet fitness in my area. Day one I was not where I use to be with working out. I felt like I could not make it to five minutes. Yesterday I fel...

Day 22 - Learning sustaining behaviours

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:36:32 EST

The past week or so I've found that I'm less interested in spending time tracking every morsel. Measuring rice in paltry half-cups, thinking twice or three times before pouring that second glass of wine, cutting bagels in half and calling that breakfast; these things are positive challenges in th...

Spark Guy was right!

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:31:24 EST

I really do! I've had to bring my work day walks inside because of the hawk nesting at the office who continues on the attack when she feels threatened ... and simply walking by seems to threaten her. So, I've been wal...

Change coming....

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:29:35 EST

Today is a new day. A new day to start fresh and continue on a healthy journey. I want t do my best and workout and lose weight. I wish that this weight would just fall off. However I know its a progress. I am trying to make changes to lose 30 lbs in 90 days. I am making sure that I eat right, we...

2013 - 141

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:23:13 EST

Yesterday was one more step in the right direction, and that makes me happy.

Yesterday's Goals:
60 mins of cardio - 65 48
16 cups of water - 24 48
fast until dinner 48

Today's Goals:
40 mins of cardio
16 cups of wate...

Picnic

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:22:25 EST

Said good-bye to another crop of seniors yesterday with, of course, food. Our annual " Picnic" at another manager's house. It's our opportunity to use up anything left from the end of the semester, so the menu was salads, salsas and make your own wraps. What else can you do with 5 lbs. sweet po...

Only you can stop you!

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:18:38 EST

It takes movement. It takes dedication. It takes work.

Don't wait until tomorrow -- start today!

Buy a Musical Instrument Day

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:20:37 EST

276 Buy a Musical Instrument Day 335

When: Always on May 22nd

Isn't it obvious how to celebrate Buy a Musical Instrument Day? If you are a musician in need of a new instrument, today could be a very good day indeed! If you have been considering taking ...

Good Morning

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:18:19 EST

Day 21- Just one bite

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:17:19 EST

Do you find yourself "cheating" now and then or well, just eating one bite of something sometimes??? Surely one bit ain't no bad.... yet I was thinking about one bites today. I made an apple cake yesterday and I basically only tried ONE bite of it (didn't like it, so didn't eat more) but I realiz...

Day 21- Just one bite

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:17:15 EST

Trip to Denver!

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:13:12 EST

At the end of this month I am going to Denver CO for a three day bash to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of my Aunt Jean and Uncle Ed. My Uncle Ed said he is finding walking paths for me to explore, when I have the time! There are going to be over 80 people at the get together, about 60 adults a...

Estrogen DOES push you to eat junk and not do ST

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:10:58 EST

OK, I have been going thru some hormone imbalances, where I went to a hormone specialist Dr as thru some trail and error I realized I needed some testosterone regularly.

Well the Dr decided I needed estrogen also and I am sorry to say I buckled under their pushing me to get pellets put...

This Isn't A Sprint. It's A Marathon.

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:07:53 EST

To say it's been a rough month would be an understatement. To say my exercising hasn't slackened off or that my food choices haven't occasionally been unhealthy as a result would be a lie. But I haven't quit. I'm still getting back on the horse so-to-speak. And apparently I've done it often enoug...

Hello World!

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:55:04 EST

Well, here I am again... time after time I keep thinking 'This is it! I'm going to do it!' and then my friends will invite me out for beer and pizza, annnnd, I'm back at square one. Or... well... can squares go into the negatives? Sheesh, I'm really beating myself up about this aren't I?

OK, Hormone Drs don't necessarily know about hormones

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:51:06 EST

Well, I went to the Dr today, this was a real Dr (OD) not a nurse practitioner. And remember this clinic specializes in hormones.

First, I am in the waiting room before I even see a Dr and someone comes over with a form to sign saying you signed this before but we need to you sign it ...

Menu Plan 5-22

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:48:18 EST

First of all, I have to say, that I am still not used to living here in the mountains.... snow on May 21? Really? Granted it did not stick... but it is 35 outside and it was snowing earlier. Blech. Anyway, back to my menu planning.

Breakfast:
Granola with 1/2 cup organic milk
...

DVD Reviews + Links to Workouts

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:47:35 EST

Hi Everybody!

I just wrote a new post on my favorite trainers, with links to full online workouts! Feel free to check it out, enjoy the workouts, and tell me what you think!:
smartstylishsatisfied.wordpress.com/
2013/05/22/my-favorite-trainers-online
-workouts/

Here I Am ~ RIGHT NOW!

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:47:16 EST

This week's Aspire & Inspire BSG Challenge blog is to write "10 things you would like to tell your future self about yourself right now." I have been putting off writing this all week because the topic forces me to think about myself and the things I have (or haven't) been doing. Hopefully, wri...

Day 17

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:46:56 EST

I've been sitting outside doing schoolwork for the past two days. It's an odd combination of pleasing weather and torture by way of taking notes.

I am beginning to realize the extent to which my relationship with food is unhealthy. I want to eat when I'm happy, when I'm stressed, and...

Conflicting Proverbs

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:36:39 EST

Actions speak louder than words.
The pen is mightier than the sword.

Look before you leap.
He who hesitates is lost.

Many hands make light work.
Too many cooks spoil the broth.

A silent man is a wise one.
A man without words is a man without th...

Ugh!

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:36:37 EST

Hello spark pals. On Monday I just had another 12hour shift thus getting home Tuesdays morning. Was in so much pain from being on my feet and lifting and bending for 12 hours that I could not get to sleep (even with the help of tylenol PM and a sleeping pill until around 6pm tuesday night. I jus...

Eating

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:23:56 EST

As far as eating is concerned, I have reduced the amount of food intake. I haven't tackled a big change yet. I have been diagnosed with a disease called gastroparesis. It's when your stomach doesn't empty. The food you eat just sits just below your chest and your stomach swells up and out and it ...

What a Tuesday workout

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:20:52 EST

I finally got my lawn mower working today. Well, I got it working yesterday, but it stopped almost right away. Today I got it started again and we figured out the problem. So I spent the next three hours mowing the foot-high grass. My land isn't flat and that mower didn't want to go where I w...

10 things I would like to tell my future self about myself right now

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:20:02 EST

This week our blog assignment for the Aspire & Inspire team was to blog about 10 things you would like to tell your future self about yourself right now.

1. The injuries you’ve dealt with on this journey were just small stumbling blocks in your efforts to get healthy 282 <...

Help! Feeling bummed

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:19:23 EST

Ok, I've been around here long enough to know the scale doesn't tell you everything and we shouldn't obsess. But I am really frustrated!!!
I do weigh myself every day, first thing in the morning. I find it keeps me motivated to stick to my plans. In the past I've had good success doing this....

Perspective

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:14:55 EST

This is a picture of the hail at my brothers house. It broke their skylight, damaged their greenhouse and their truck, but once again, they were lucky. It certainly put things into perspective. I sometimes whine (b*tch) about thi...

Norwegian Wood Demo -- oh, you are going to love this

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:09:44 EST

Jimdab, this is for you!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=woAXMuoqrII&
feature=youtu.be

Exercise

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:06:55 EST

I started walking. I haven't exercised for a good while. I did walk several weeks ago once but then nothing. So, I started back this week. I belong to a health club and there is an indoor track so I like walking there. I would prefer walking outdoors on cool days but there is no room on my road t...

Shred week 2, day 2

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:01:06 EST

It's the witching hour (10pm), which means I want to snack. I think I will drink a glass of water and go to bed. Gotta be good so I can not feel guilty if I lose a little control at Bunco tomorrow night. Eating until you're sick is just part of the BUNCO fun, right?

Hmmm gotta make tim...

Whoops..missed yesterday's blog...

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:57:09 EST

Hi..was busy for the holiday Monday...checked the cows, worked up the garden, watered the moved trees and cleaned up some other tree groves of old and dead branches..by the end of the day I had a sore wrist and not sure which activity made it sore??

Then this morning I woke up with an ...

100 Something

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:54:17 EST

While working with children, we teach them how to view numbers in a practical way.

If I asked you to picture 100 of something, what would you picture?

Personally, I had to search google to find pictures to grasp what 100 of something would look like.

...

Day -1

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:53:26 EST

Ok, so I am going to start my blog prior to starting anything. Although, I guess this IS starting something right?It is almost 1am here and I cant sleep, I am feeling over whelmed about everything..my health, my kids health, my hubby's health, and I know I need to do something. y kids (especially...

My Joy Is Full!

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:53:16 EST

What in the world does Christ have to do with losing weight? He has everything to do with losing weight because He, and He alone, can help us get rid of the lies that keep us bound to our self defeating behavior of eating wrong and too much.

The spirit told me years ago, "Get rid of ...

Stunned and confused or the ugly side of life

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:51:09 EST

The absolute weirdest and most disconcerting thing happened to me yesterday at work. A little background: I teach at a small college in the Western US. I have been overweight for about 18 years now and 15 of those years I've been teaching here. We have a secretary for our department who is heavy...

Ugly

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:51:07 EST

I found this photo, thought it was cute to share.

Killer Karate Warm Up - heh heh heh

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:47:08 EST

I led the warm up in karate class this evening. The instructor said, "make 'em sweat!", so I did - hee hee hee! I'm still a little giddy about it because there was the class of 25+ kids, all teenagers and below, and me, the 46 year old is tasked with making them sweat! Hahahaha!

Warm u...

Much Better

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:44:31 EST

doesthisscalemakemelookfat.blogspot.
com/2013/05/much-better.html

week 2 day 2 diabetes challenge

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:40:38 EST

Today was o.k.
I was disapointed when I got an iced coffee from MCD that it had sugar and cream? in it already! I thought it would be plain. The happy ending was I just drank half and saved half for tomorrow. Then I tried making my own with coffee from home and a Tb of cream. Pretty good, c...

Day 141: Keep It Simple

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:37:23 EST

Quote of the Day: "Belief in oneself is one of the most important bricks in building any successful venture." (Lydia M. Child)

All month long I've been cleaning the house big time, going room to room ...

Thyroid Disease...

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:35:18 EST

I just found out that I have Thyroid Disease.. and it is due to Hypothyroidism. That is where your Thyroid is "under active". I know that this is not a real BIG deal and that people live great lives with this disease. I guess it was just the word DISEASE that I heard and immediatly wanted to cry....

Blessed

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:35:16 EST

Although I should feel overwhelmed by everything that is going on in my life, I have let it go and given it to God and trust in his purpose for my life.

Dr appt

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:33:34 EST

This afternoon. Hoping he lets me ditch the walker and get this show on the road!!!

5/22/13 Saint Quote of the Day

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:32:58 EST

To the one who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished and exultant, in the presence of His Glory, to the only God, Our Savior, through Jesus Christ Our Lord be glory, majesty, power, and authority from ages past, now, and for ages to come. Amen.

-- Saint Jude...

I WILL NOT QUIT!

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:25:56 EST

Have you ever gotten discouraged or given up ON LOSING WEIGHT because someone else did? Or have you ever QUIT because someone else reached goal and you still had a 100 lbs to GO? 192 I've done that in the past [especially, when dieting with my Mom] it would discourage me that she had...

Important Lessons

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:25:37 EST

I have learned some very important lessons today.

Don't go to the grocery store hungry
Don't eat the second nutter butter, that will make you sick
Don't drink before five
Don't forget that pesky time difference thing when you have to call someone

And most imp...

Hump Day

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:23:05 EST

So happythis is a hard week so hard I want to leave my job enjoy your week hugz

Wind now rain!

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:22:06 EST

We've had a lot of wind the last few days now rain but the sheds almost done. Dan and I (if I can) will work on it some tomorrow and Jeanne, Jay, and Damian will be back on Thursday to help finish it.
Work tomorrow off Thursday. Day went okay. Hope the rest of the week goes well.
Have a...

Side by side Pic... One year difference

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:21:32 EST

On the left: me at my brother's 30th birthday party last may.
On the right: tonight at a graduation party.

Just when I'm feeling down and I am feeling like I haven't made any progress, I remembered that I took pictures in the same shirt a year ago. I love seeing it in a side by ...

Week 1 of My Year Journey to Summer 2014

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:21:07 EST

I actually got this idea from a web search that didn't have much to do with this and because the "Getting Ready for Summer 2013" team is coming to an end. I do not want the fact that I didn't reach my goals to get me down. I've had many setbacks and need to get on track. For the next year I want ...

Week 2 Day 1

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:19:08 EST

Week 2 Day 1 of C25K. Had a rough day at work, came home and ran out my frustrations on the treadmill. It was a hard workout, I raced the clock the whole time and ended up even running during my cooldown period, which probably wasn't the smartest thing but I wanted to get 2 miles in and I was a l...

Decrease

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:14:38 EST

(John 3:30 NKJV) "He must increase, but I must decrease.

This single verse is the key to a thriving relationship with our Creator.

We can't have a strong relationship with God until we learn to put Him first...

Tired

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:10:04 EST

To sleep. Perchance to dream.

In the original Klingon.

141 Down ~ 224 to go

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:08:56 EST

Another day down...today wasn't too bad...Residuals from my migraine yesterday but all in all not too bad.

Working again tomorrow. It's going to be a good day! I just know it!

Have a great one!

247
Tami

Utube share. Designed to keep you hungry.

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:08:38 EST

Okay. Now this is what he should have shared with me.
I get this and I agree with this 100% please watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL_C
msPZ7Qk

Stunned at the Devastation

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:06:55 EST

Photos of the destruction from the tornadoes in the last week leave us with our mouths open in horror...

And it is hard to imagine how hard it has been for the survivors,

So I've gained a fresh appreciation for my own life even with its hardships, and am counting my blessing...

100 BONUS POINT SPARK SOLUTION BLOG

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:04:36 EST

• What made you decide to try The Spark Solution Program?
Wanted the positive input and new ideas. Needed a bit of a kick start.

• Have you seen or felt any results in this first week?
I have a lot more energy . My pants are fitting looser. My weight in is tomorrow. Can't wai...

Bummer shopping trip, then...

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:04:06 EST

After losing almost ten pounds recently and two inches in my waist and three on my hips, I was looking forward to going shopping. All of my pants are sagging and I really needed a dress. I wanted a new dress to wear to my school's graduation but that I could also take traveling this summer. I'...

Changing your fat set point.

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:03:20 EST

Just watch. I don't know why Mar' Jay shared this with me, but he I watched it.
I just didn't like listening to her.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT5o
_WOt5js
Enjoy if you can.

Peace & Blessings
Lynn-Loves-Life

50 minutes of exercise a day?

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:40 EST

Wow. I just read the blog post that most obese individuals need 250 minutes/week or 50 minutes/day of moderately intense exercise. I thought getting 30 minutes of exercise/day in (or most days anyway) was quite an accomplishment, however, now I know I must program in more time. As with most th...

Day 571

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:59:53 EST

I got outside this afternoon for a 20 minute walk. It was a little cool outside so I had to wear a jacket and that felt kind of good. I'm SO not ready for summer weather so this cool spell feels great. I didn't sleep very good so after I got home and made supper for everyone I went back to bed...

Simple challenge

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:58:04 EST

I am fairly certain that if I cut out dessert for a month that I would lose 5 lbs easily. I eat a lot of dessert. I like sweets. That is why I gained weight. This is a really simple fix that would leave me with hardly anything to think about. I'm going to try it starting today.

I...

THE GHOST ARMY

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:57:46 EST

PBS is airing a documentary called THE GHOST ARMY.
YOU REALLY SHOULD CHECK IT OUT. SO INTERESTING.

Good food day...

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:57:08 EST

Nothing particularly special happened today... But I did manage to be mindful with eating. Funny how some days are easier than others. Today was one of those easier days with no food issues. I'm hoping tonight will be the same in regards to the night time snacking. I feel confident that this...

After Work Walk

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:55:52 EST

My husband and I walked after work, 2 miles. I text him at work and told him we should walk. I forgot he needed to stop somewhere on our way home from work. We also went into a grocery store and walked around a bit. I thought since we made these stops and he wanted to see his favorite news sh...

Day 1

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:55:03 EST

249 My first day using Spark People...
What a revelation it has been to force myself to do something I've always hated...keeping a food journal! Just when I thought I was doing good by getting into the green smoothie thing, I'm still consuming a lot more calories than I need and...

Today

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:53:21 EST

Doesn't that make it a great day then no matter what the day may look like?
I live by this quote every day! Today was a great day even though I had to get up several hours earlier than usual so that we coul...

Day 11, beginning of workout 2

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:52:35 EST

Breakfast: Chai from Speedway and a apple with peanut butter
Snack: Nature Valley dark chocolate/peanut butter granola, V8 V-Fusion
Lunch: Grande non-fat green tea frap w/o syrup or whipped cream from Starbucks and a blueberry oatmeal w/o nuts and a coup,e bites of grilled chicken and b...

funny Dog pictures - dogs at work

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:52:15 EST

I got this in an email today and just had to pass it along.

dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/34505132
/dogs%20good.pdf

The Little Things

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:50:34 EST

So I'm back on the horse once again, after some major life changes that lead me back down the emotional eating spiral. But things are looking up, and I'm feeling better than ever with a healthy diet and exercise regimen. I'm pretty proud of myself - I've only been tracking and working out for a...

Sometimes, I am so gross

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:49:12 EST

I ate oatmeal off the floor of my car this morning.

I was running late for work, so I took my big soup mug of cinnamon raisin oatmeal that I'd made and put it on the passenger seat. Then I sort of forgot about it as I was going around a corner in my neighborhood, and whoops, the thin...

Day 21

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:46:59 EST

Two hours in my flower bed around the arbor using the hand cultivator . . . raging war on the dandelions . . . and winning!

I thought the frost had killed my Trumpeter vines . . but I found three shoots starting to come up in three different locations!

I am putting in 75 mi...

I Clean House For Fun

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:46:13 EST

What do I do on my day off? I spent the whole day working on household chores and loving every minute of it! The Oklahoma tornado from yesterday was scheduled to hit here this afternoon so what did I do? Everything ...

Get set

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:45:25 EST

Got up at 6. Got girls dressed for school Sam up and ready. Picked up SAMs friend took them to school dropped them off at 7 30 School had 2 nice charter buses ready for SAMs class to go to Cedar Point for the day it's a huge amusement park in Sandusky. Then dropped off the little irks at schoo...

I Will Not Allow...

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:44:41 EST

I need to print this out and post it everywhere...

ucdeufobal..... updates and good news. :D

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:43:54 EST

This month has been ups and downs like crazy. It's been storming a lot lately! D= I have not been eating as well as I would like to. There's been a lot of stress here. Also, my motivation for working out has been next to none. I really have no idea what's going on with me. I want to lose weight...

After a long day with my Spark friend I left no time to blog.

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:41:27 EST

I took pictures from the garden, it was a really good day. A girls only day and it was an excellent choice. We spent the entire day just cruising around in the rain seeing the sights of Maine. It was so nice to have such a long conversation and day.
My friend will be gone tomorrow but today...

Update

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:40:27 EST

All going well busy studying. Will be back on track after June 1st test.

More about George

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:37:52 EST

Thanks to everyone who commented on my blog. So, so appreciated.

It seems like he has actually improved since I wrote the blog. I am not going to delude myself to think that he is "all better". I know he is only going to get worse. But since I wrote, he has been getting up the st...

Visualizing the Future

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:37:07 EST

Today's blog entry is supposed to be about picturing my life in ten years. The interesting part of Coach Nicole's visualization exercise is that not much changes in my vision. However, I don't see this as stagnation. Rather, it's a moment to appreciate how fortunate I am that I am so happy wit...

Very painful day for me with this wacky weather

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:36:58 EST

God it got so hot and I thought I was going to pass out and was in so much pain I wasn't sure what the heck was going on till we had severe thunderstorms/ lightening and the temp dropped 30 degrees within hours and my body was SCREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm not as bad as I was if ...

Excited about life!

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:35:36 EST

Hey everyone! So here's what's been going on. If you've been wondering what I've been up to (besides working out! LOL!) I've about finished with helping my Mom clean out her house. While she was gone for months in Seattle with me, parts of her house became infested with mice! My Mom was a minor h...

Tenderhearted Tuesday

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:32:05 EST

I spent a lot of time crying at our OA meeting tonight. I really needed the meeting and felt much better after having been. Between the OA meetings & my "serious sisters" I have found solace & a life-line for when I am feeling whiny, depressed, and frustrated.

I am thinking about cal...

Life style changes

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:32:00 EST

So I can confess I have an addiction... my personal addiction is sweets, chocolate in particular. I wouldn't need much food, in fact, I don't eat much of it, but sweets are my downfall. I am tired of starting over, and I cant afford to quit! I look back at pictures of myself when others used to t...

God bless the Heroes & Heroic teachers & rescuers of Ok.

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:31:41 EST

God Bless Oklahoma 652

cooking?

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:30:50 EST

Today's Spark Coach video was about cooking, and how we need to learn to plan and cook to be successful. I am guilty of not cooking as much as I could. I usually microwave a frozen meal or make something like a baked potato or a sandwich.

So I am adding a goal to plan and cook one rea...

Here's to what may come.

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:29:28 EST

I'm going to start writing this at least weekly, if not more. I need to write down my feelings, goals, accomplishments to help keep me on track. For myself, so I apologize for anyone reading my random thoughts.
I'm going to try to go to Zumba Tuesday, Thursdays and whenever possible Fri, Sa...

Slippery slope

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:28:51 EST

I can feel it... that slippery slope that leads to bad eating and living habits. It happens to me when things get overwhelming and I have so much going on that I cant find or make time to make a proper lunch or go to the gym. It's been weeks and weeks that I have been sliding on this slope... and...

Boosted my confidence

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:24:45 EST

It was so nice today. I was walking down the hall and one of the 2nd grade teachers stopped me and told me I looked great. Then she asked me how much I had lost so far and said that she could really tell. Then I was out doing crossing guard duty after school and one of the parents drove up and...

Another new thing...

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:21:27 EST

Until a few years ago I never went outside my comfort zone. I may seem talkative and outgoing but I am actually a private person. I don't like to stand out and be noticed and I don't like or do well with change. So joining this community is one of the most difficult things I have done. I have...

Aspire to Inspire BSG Week 3 - Hyacinths -

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:19:03 EST

This week's blog assignment for the Aspire to Inspire BSG challenge is to list 10 things I will tell my future self. So, here is my list to my future self who has achieved her goal weight of 125:

1. See, I told you to aim high, stay focused, and you would reach your goals. Way to go! <...

Quote 4 the Day

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:17:27 EST

Progress in every age results only from the fact that there are some
men and women who refuse to believe that what they know to be right
cannot be done.

-- Russell W. Davenport () American Editor, Fortune Magazine

Tying up loose ends...

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:15:50 EST

It seems like I got bum rushed all of a sudden...

I just sent out my e-vites for my party in 2 weeks. I'm gonna talk with a friend about my cake and cupcakes for the party...

I have to deal with the school about my summer classes.

I need to clean house and buy ...

Changing my goals

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:15:32 EST

I changed my goals to a more attainable goal to start with. Right now, at 5'4" and weighing 203 lbs, I am officially obese. My new goal is to become overweight. To do that I have to hit less than 174 lbs. So...170 is my target for now :) In order to keep my head in the game, I am going to se...

Harder than it looks....

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:12:58 EST

I lost 7.4 my first week. I'm thinking this week isn't going so well so far. I went to the cities last weekend and walked the Mall of America....I know I walked for two hours. I didn't even go in any shops. I just walked. DH and our kids were at the Twins game. I didn't want to squish into ...

Oklahoma Proud!

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:12:54 EST

No this isn't about food, exercise or losing weight but today it is important to me.

Yes I'm from Oklahoma. I was one of the blessed that was not in the storm. But yet my heart is broken. Death and destr...

Still don't have very much energy.

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:12:08 EST

It is hot her again today & I have had another bad MIGRAINE HEADACHE day. 198 so I don't have a lot of energy again today. I did a little work on the baby afghan that I am knitting & the baby quilt that I am embroidering. I did a lot of reading on my kindle when my head was not hurting...

I am So Angry & HUGE!!!! I May Have to Quit Spark!!!

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:09:35 EST

I am as big as a house!!! SERIOUSLY!!! My stomach is out of control!!! I had to wear a skirt to my Dr's appointment today because ALL of my jeans gave me a HUGE muffin top!!! Part of it is TOM. I can easily gain 7-8 lbs in those couple of days leading up.

I had to see my GI Speci...

Still here...

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:09:11 EST

Still haven't lost any weight but I am still exercising every night after the kids go to bed. I hope things will eventually start going.

A Sobering Realization

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:08:43 EST

Today i watched, through pictures, as a good friend of mine gave birth to her first child - a child she waited 4 years through fertility treatments, little hope, helplessness, desparation, month after month of let downs until finally all of her praying, all of her tenacity, all of her drive paid ...

Feeding Sharks, A Horizontal Waterfall, and PEARLS, Oh My!!

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:08:25 EST

I am not sure when or why "Swimming With Sharks" became a Dream of mine. But somehow it did, and when Ann told me that there would be Shark Feeding and Swimming on this Trek, she couldn't have kept me away with a whol...

Bold, and Beautiful Boobies

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:07:33 EST

I texted one of my girlfriends tonight and told her I was feeling bold. I was cleaning my room. Yes, with my organizational skills cleaning my room requires boldness in itself...but that's not where the boldness comes in.

Just two weeks ago I was in a size 14. I know women usually...

50 slacking.....

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:07:05 EST

Yesterday my fitbit steps were 4835. I figured with all the driving and the hockey game they would be lower than normal, but I was hoping I would have broke 5,000. Positive - I had 23 flights of stairs!

Today I had 6,039 steps and 22 flights of stairs. I left work, got my hair cut a...

Lazy due to Heat

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:06:00 EST

Other than chair exercises and walking, I have chosen to listen to my body.
With all the times I had to get into an overheated car between patients, I am aware that it is more important to get extra hydration. So, I am pushing fluids rather than doing the strength training that is usually a ...

For our Oklahoma Friends

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:04:15 EST

And on the 9th day, God looked down on his planed paradise and said, "I need someone to live where the red dirt is settled." So God made Okies. He said "I need someone who can handle the blistering summers and the freezing winters." So God made Okies. "I need someone who can wake up in the mornin...

Still soggy in Mn

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:03:17 EST

More rain today. Computers issues at work with an upgrade that didn't work so great. Wasted time having to figure out getting everything up and running. KVM switches are great, but not when they are hidden behind file cabinets or on top of computers on top of the safe.
I can only rea...

Super Tired...

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:03:16 EST

Boxing class...everyone was "tired" it seemed but I still managed to eek out 750 calories burned, LOL....we did chest/abs today and I will definitely feel it later....about to shower, eat and get to bed so I can get up in the morning...hope you had a good one!!

Day Two...back on the wagon!

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:03:05 EST

It feels good to be back on track again.
My calories yesterday were good and got some movement in.
Today, so far, I'm within my allowance and I've made healthy choices. When I got home tonight I took Lucy for a nice long walk...despite the weather. We found a new route. It felt good to...

Thank You SparkPeople For The Honor Of Being Featured

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:01:21 EST

I had the honor recently of being featured in a SparkPeople article. The support from everyone was almost overwhelming. I want to take this opportunity to thank SparkPeople and all of you who continue to support me!

Here is a link to the article:

www.sparkpeople.co...

Running 5/21/2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:56 EST

I finally got my run in, and it was awesome. Like me.

It was for 2.5 miles. I went out a little fast (11:30/mile the first mile), so I was forced to take a two minute walk break after the first mile and then another half minute to a minute walk break later in the run. I made up for ...

May 21 - Grandson

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:34 EST

So my Mom turned 91 on Sunday - and she's still sharp as a tack!!! Being a teacher probably helped a lot with that.

My daughter, SIL and grandson are on their way home (to Texas) from South Carolina. I probably won't get to see them before my next day off, which is Friday. They were...

Just a day.

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:59:35 EST

Just kind of a a-typical day. Work, dog training, walking the girls. Now I'm snarfing dinner and heading for bed. I'm in calorie range and got my steps in so it was a good day.

Day 9

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:59:16 EST

Still at it...day 9. I feel good and I'm proud of myself, too. Let's see how many days in a row I can keep it up! :)

Trail Days

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:58:21 EST

Recently returned from a three day (two night) camp out at Trail Days, the annual blow out celebration for Appalachian Trail hikers in Damascus, VA, right on the Appalachian Trail. Went down with some folks in a Meetup group in the DC area.

Great fun. Met nice folks who could become s...

So very tempted...

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:58:00 EST

Made it thru the first banquet... Stayed on plan as close as I could with what was on the buffet... Large salad and heaping pile of carrots. I had these fears that someone would comment about the lack of pasta ony plate. But no one even seemed to notice. And I want hungry after or anything. But w...

So very tempted...

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:57:46 EST

My sister in law is nuts...

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:56:33 EST

Just venting here for a moment. My sister in law calls her unborn baby, "Mr. Fetus". I find this a tad disturbing. Am I alone here or have we become so insensitive to life that our children are called fetuses until they are born?
If you have ever lost a child, would you say you lost a f...

terrible tuesday- well sorta

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:56:24 EST

we had some changes at work dropped on us like a bomb. Or so it would seem with all the grumbling going on. I decided I had enough of all the grumbling and did not want to be brought down out of my good mood. I went around to each person in the unit and explained the change was going to be ok....

Sisters' time ahead: Day 41

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:55:50 EST

It's been an exciting week, my sister is in from Denver for work, and my sister from Chicago will be coming here tomorrow...then all three of us will be leaving on Thursday for Denver.

Time to celebrate. My middle sister will have a big birthday with a zero at the end. So the three gi...

I hate headaches...

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:55:04 EST

So I had such a nasty headache last night! Every time I closed my eyes I could feel my pulse in my eyeballs...Yuck! So I stayed home from work and vegged out. I did eat well and track so I was happy about that. Yesterday I did 45 minutes at the gym - I was going to go for the hour but I amped up ...

Sidney is safe!

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:54:56 EST

A private investigator found my niece's daughter, Sidney, and says she is safe. I do not think she is home yet, unless she arrived since receiving the word that she is safe, but she should be home soon. Thank you all for praying.
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MAY 21 DEVOTION

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:52:51 EST

A GOOD NAME IS TO BE CHOSEN RATHER THAN GREAT RICHES, AND FAVOR IS BETTER THAN SILVER OR GOLD. PROVERBS 22:1

HOW WILL MY FAMILY REMEMBER ME MANY YEARS FROM NOW, DEAR LORD? WHAT KIND OF A PERSON WILL THEY SAY i WAS? HOW WILL THEY DESCRIBE MY RELATIONSHIPS? WHAT WILL THEY SAY ABO...

Done for today

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:52:27 EST

Firm it Up is finished. Can do it much easier now.

Supercharging Your Summer Efficiency

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:51:40 EST

Use this checklist to plan your schedule and write a daily to-do list. Revisiting it
throughout the day will help you keep focused, motivated, and on track.

Create specific, measurable goals with clear end results

Schedule important work for the hours you feel most ener...

Bad Streak Continues

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:46:01 EST

Well my bad streak continues, I seem to have fallen back into some of my old habits. I have a million excuses of why, I haven't had time to grocery shop, what food I do have requires cooking which I detest and with my work stress has made me even less willing to do so. However, I'm sick of excu...

Random Thoughts

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:42:46 EST

There's not a lot to report today. I walked to an old Leslie Sansome this morning.

As the school year draws to a close, the teaching gets easier. Seniors are taking their exams this week. Their graduation is next week.

I went to RIPPED this evening and taught a piano ...

Another day down, 1 day to go...

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:42:23 EST

Well I am for sure feeling my strength training today! But that didn't stop me, i still powered through a 30 minute strength training session. For some reason today, I seemed hungrier than usual. I had a breakfast protein shake, apples and pb for a snack, a half cup of bean with bacon soup for...

meditation

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:41:10 EST

I just completed a 21 day meditation challenge! One day I was super busy and forgot; a few days I fell asleep during the meditation--more than once one day--; and I got my spouse to do one with me on the final day and he liked it. I feel like I can calm myself down and center my thoughts when I d...

Tuesday, May 21

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:39:29 EST

It's been a solid day. Yay!

Exercise today:

32 min treadmill--C25K. Slow and steady.
60 min Zumba
2 sets 15 Reps compound row 80 lbs

Food:

Within calorie range AND healthy, home prepared meals. (Yes, food is being cooked in my kitchen, by me...

Pre-Admission appointment and protein shake update.

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:39:28 EST

I had my pre-admin appt today...boring, nothing interesting..answered a lot of questions that I answered before, again...and then again. Had some blood drawn....again. Got weight....again...lol down officially 12 pounds from the beginning in February (first weigh in.) Nothing overly exciting ...

Shoes, Glorious Shoes

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:38:02 EST

Of all the things I like about losing weight, it's the smallest things that are the most gratifying.

What small things? Two things: 1.) the ability to remove my rings again; and 2.) I can wear size 5 shoes again!

In shoes, I was up to size 6.5, sometimes 7, just to get a co...

Had an awesome night

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:37:33 EST

My friend and I went to a painting studio tonight. My mom loves butterflies, and that was the painting for the night. So I recruited a friend and we went and painted butterflies. My mom is going to LOVE her birthday present. I had a lot of fun. It was very freeing. I was worried that I woul...

So very tempted...

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:35:44 EST

Surfacing again on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:34:47 EST

Some days I feel like 48 hours occurs in 24 or vice versa...this is the end of a second workday and with call ins and heavy workloads I am thankful to have my recovery time. I know I am missed when I am gone because the voice in my head quips off..."Are you Kidding???"when I am doing major multi ...

On the coast again today...

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:34:25 EST

I had a meeting on the coast today so was not at my desk all day.

Molly and I walked this am; the only dry weather all day long!

Week 2

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:29:46 EST

The results for week one are in. I lost 1.5 pounds and my jeans are now noticeably loose. I have to wear a belt now. I am loving how I feel after I complete the workouts and I can already see progress from when I struggled to complete certain moves in week one.

Pleasantly exhausted tonight

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:29:07 EST

The heat is like living in an oven by the time I get home. Our home is a double-wide and sits in a clear spot so there isn't any shade. During the day it is cooler but at night it seems to hold onto all the heat from the day - sweat is pouring off both Ed and me and we have fans blowing on us ...

Day 34

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:29:02 EST

It's after 10:00 PM. I just got back from seeing the new Star Trek movie. It was fun to go with friends on a Tuesday night. Unusual for us, that's for sure. My friends all munched on popcorn and other goodies. I didn't have anything except for two cough drops. I did great again with food. ...

Wonderful day!!!

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:27:04 EST

Went on a field trip today with my grandson! It was raining and blowing like crazy on the drive to our destination but after we got there it was actually a beautiful day!

When I got to Cascade Locks I waited...

5/21/13

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:26:55 EST

Today has been such an awful day and I stress ate like woah. I did get out for a walk with the family, so that's a plus, but right now I feel so down about myself. I've been completely rejected by my husband and son, and I just don't know how to deal with it. I'm trying really hard to not reach f...

5K

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:26:52 EST

5 K is coming June 1st I am nervous about actually trying to run this race. Im both excited and nervous so I think I will take the pressure off myself and do a run/ walk part of the way. I think I will continue to incorporate jogging into my routine over the summer, and steadily keep at it, t...

NEVER compare to everyone's highlight reels!

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:26:38 EST

This picture talks about it all... I can not add any more to this...

Have an awesome night Sparkies!

Entry #2 - Frustrated in St. Louis

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:25:22 EST

Hi SparkPeople Community.

I know I'm not the only one experiencing personal pain right now. When my divorce hearing was way off in the future, I could block it out, and could stick with my eating and exercising program more days than not. As the date gets closer, this event I didn't ...

SYTYCD, DWTS, and GRIMM

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:24:09 EST

My tv cup overlflows.....thank goodness for On Demand....

Good day, Elmo did well at the vet, my mom is in good spirits, the teachers' luncheon was nice and I only ate half my food!!!, and best of all, I got in a LONG nap!!

Happy Tuesday, keep Oklahoma in your prayers. ...

Day 23

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:23:58 EST
Well I am on day 23. So far I have lost 13.2 pounds! I am overjoyed. I never thought that I could do it. The old me would have given up on the first or second day but I have learned so much about myself-my strengths and weaknesses. I have not been doing so well this week because I was so busy thi...

It doesn't stop

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:23:50 EST
Today was another full day of what a terrible employee I am. Then the traffic home was so ghastly it took me until almost 7PM when it normally only takes until 6. I know there's no point worrying about traffic because it's always going to be there, but in the mood I was in to begin with, it didn'...

Day 513 - M

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:22:54 EST
" Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise saves it and preserves it."

– Plato

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It sounds like exercise benefits have been well ...

A Light Bulb Moment Yes The light Was Switched On Today

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:22:40 EST
189 went off for me today. I have been living down here in Florida since 1997 but I still do not consider Florida as home. I had an "Ah Moment" 3 I do believe I figured out why after all these years Florida is still not home

Back home my real home I was invested ...

Another warm one

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:19:53 EST
It was in the 80s again today. Cooper really dislikes this weather. He would rather have snow. I still managed to walk him over 7 miles. I walked over 9 miles, as I took a quick walk along the lake between appointments. Speaking of appointments... I had my Wellness checkup with the doctor to...

5 week challenge Week 1, Day 2:

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:19:06 EST
power walk:33 min workout that took me almost an hour to finish because of interruptions. 336 calores on the HRM: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4IH12Piuf4

Strong stretch: 36' 147 calories on the HRM: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbio4LOmYow

Day 64 Check In.../Feeling Blue

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:18:38 EST
Day 64 Check In...

192 - 188 Ugh! PMS struck at the wrong time! I know it is not true weight gain, but I am am very disappointed because I set a goal to lose 60 pounds by my 44th birthday on Thursday and now I am 3 pounds away! Last week, I was only 1 pound away! I thou...

scary...

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:18:18 EST
There are a lot of things about being a mom that are very scary. We have these little humans that are given to us to love, nuture, develop, educate, and protect... then without much warning they are no longer little and for the most part no longer need you. With that journey complete we can cal...

Calorie Fairies!

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:17:47 EST
The good ol' calories in vs. calories out. It is way easier said then done!

Have you ever dealt with someone who was lets say the calorie fairy? The bring their joy of high calorie foods for all to share. Well I have noticed that I have a few of them at work including my boss. I have...

again

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:17:02 EST
Today I actually got the idea to do weights before my walk. Yesterday the consistency really seemed like it was happening, and today I made my plan and just started in.

The "old me" would have found reasons why I should drag my feet. The "new me" has recognized that I feel better ...

10 things I want to tell future me

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:16:04 EST
30 Smile more because when I smile so do others

246 Laugh more often because it makes me feel better and relieves stress

91 Drink more water to keep my body hydrated

4 Eat healthy with more veggies and fruits and...

Eve of Destruction

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:14:44 EST
Fires, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods ... I think serial killer Earth is at it again.

Written by P. F. Sloan in 1965, best known for Barry McGuire's version in 65.

The eastern world it is explodin', violence flarin', bullets loadin'
You're old enough to kill but not for...

Changes I've seen...

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:14:22 EST
Nails are healthier.
Hair is healthy and shiny.
Complexion is clearer.
Clothes are looser.
Cholesterol 30 points lower.
More energy.
More confident.
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Pain and Hunger

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:12:06 EST
Has anybody ever gotten a 'fitness high'? I got one yesterday and I got one today working out. My body can't feel the pain of working out or when I need to breathe. But, oh Man...when I stop. I ache. Plus, I get massively hungry. Right now, I'm eating grapes, even though I really want to eat the ...

Back on track tomorrow....

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:11:58 EST
I feel lately as if with things so busy it has been a challenge to stick to my lifestyle that I choose to live. It all started with letting my exercise slip after a week long flare up of my rheumatoid arthritis and continued on down the slippery slope of hosting a very large hawaiin luau pig roas...

Food log #1268

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:07:14 EST
Breakfast: Multigrain Cheerios

Lunch: Chicken lo mein

Dinner: Slice of pizza

What a let down, thank goodness!

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:05:48 EST

Imaginary Crisis - they do exist - because your nervous system doesn't know the difference.

The cake was a total let down - I only had a taste and realised it wasn't something to lose your head over. It wa...

Wow...stormy last night!

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:05:40 EST
We had a stormy night, but were fortunate enough not to have the same outcomes as the folks in OK. Evidently, our storms were what was left of the OK. front coming through our area. Thankful that's all we had...Just came from a 'double header': Back to back Pilates & zumba classes... 102<...

Busy day

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:04:29 EST
Today I planned on walking this morning but Mom asked for some help with some clerical work. She is putting a history book together and was going around to various people that had photos and articles for her and needed someone to help type and crop the photos once they were scanned. It was a ti...

Day 6 of Reboot

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:03:48 EST
Today is Day 6 and its keeps looking up from here. Im feeling better daily and am so happy with the decision I made to start this. There really is nothing bad I can report about today's juicing. NO side effects and the juices taste better every day that I have them . I feel really refreshed in th...

bad storms tonight

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:01:45 EST
its not Oklahoma thank goodness, but its upstate NY not very far from where I live. Kind of an odd looking thing but a friend posted it on facebook and I borrowed it. I think it looks neat! I like it just the same. Todays been c...

Feeling mentally exhausted today

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:01:13 EST
Today has not been a good day and I'm left feeling sad, mentally exhausted and drained. It started off ok and very quickly went to hell in a hand basket. After an overly emotional afternoon, I'm left questioning so many things.

As I sit and wallow in my own sadness, CNN flashes foot...

Just a little garden

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:01:08 EST
Peas, beans, carrots, spinach, one tomato plant and the experiment of the year: ornamental blue corn. I love planting season and can't wait for my little plants to sprout. Come July, though, I lose interest.

Feeling down and fighting against that.

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:00:04 EST
So here I am. It's been a week since I started personal training and I have been exercising and eating well and YET...I have gained weight. I am tired and I had the joy of working with a trainee who I am again training for no reason because he wants to be a cop....not a dispatcher or a jailer b...

Experiencing Knee Pain

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:59:44 EST
The past couple of days my left knee has really been giving me a fit. Lots more pain then usual. It's usually not until it bothers me that I realize that walking more would actually help me feel better. Sometimes I feel like I'm a slow learner. For today, I did walk a little bit more then usual a...

Day Two - Salads are Awesome!

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:59:40 EST

So its the end of day two and I feel pretty good. I set a couple of goals, lets see how I did.

Goal one : Eat Breakfast 248

Goal two: Drink 194 I did, but I could do bett...

Sweet Dreams - SP :)

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:57:36 EST
Day 2 of training for my first 5k, so good so far! Tomorrow I cross train for 30-45mins and am looking for ideas since I cannot swim. It does suggest cycling but am not a fan of doing that but...I am open :) My mom arrives tomorrow and seeing her since last year will be refreshing!

An...

Tracking Exercises

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:56:56 EST
I have absolutely no idea how to track exercises. At least: not what I'm doing with the fitness challenge.

Everybody has to show up for fitness training at LEAST 3x a week. And it's a 45 minute workout in a group setting. And they work your butt off. One guy said the first week he puk...

Good day to log some miles!

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:56:14 EST
I skipped my lunch walk because of the weather. The workout clothes I had at the office were a pair of shorts and a sleeveless microfiber shirt. They were inadequate for the wind & rain that rolled through at lunch. I was fearful for the conditions I would face on my ride home.

The win...

broke 140

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:55:16 EST
imnow 138.6. this is day 5. of my return to getting fight. i also lost almost a whole inch from my waist. yup. im NOT playing!

Tues

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:54:17 EST
What a good day. SIL shared her craft works with me, and then I showed her our quilt collection. She wouldn't choose one..but maybe someday. They'll leave early morning tomorrow...I'll be with GS. DD met us at a local restaurant with GS and he was in a rare mood. He flirted with the waitress, ins...

One failure does not excuse another

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:53:56 EST
I just found out that I failed a writing test for a potential job situation. Ugh all I want to do is eat all the chocolate-filled junk food in the house. I haven't compromised yet, but it's tough.

Old habits die hard, I guess.

Did not realize how fragile my self-confidence ...

God Bless Oklahoma

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:53:28 EST
I have been sitting here this evening watching an NBC news special about the devastation in Oklahoma. I am completely humbled by watching and listening to what these people have to say. Just one day ago, their town for all intents and purposes was wiped off the face of this Earth. They have lost ...

day 22

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:53:24 EST
Exercise 31 minutes

Tracked my nutrition and my water

I did 7hours of homework today..... working towards a bachelor degree is hard work.

I went to see dad today. He is in good spirits but did not feel well today

It is hot in my upstairs office tonight....

I came up with a great blog tonight.

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:51:40 EST
I did a lot of walking today.

I went to the Y to do some strength training. Since it is only about a mile and a half, a thirty minute walk, I walked down, did my work, and walked back.

On the way home, the Pep Boys called to tell me the Jeep was ready. Brakes all around: pa...

Wonderful day

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:47:24 EST
I had a glorious day. I went to a meeting and luncheon held by the Reading Association of School Retirees. It was filled with energy and many, many good works. The meal was tasty, the fellowship was excellent, and the outreach to both members and the community were present.

Afterwar...

My 15 min of excersize

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:42:57 EST
Dancing with my kids :)

TUESDAY'S PROGRESS/WEEK 9

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:41:58 EST
The Exercise Challenge this week is do as many lunges as possible within one minute per day for 7 days in addition to regular workout program.

The Food Challenge is eat at least one cucumber per day. Try for a gallon a day, but drink at least 8 GLASSES of water per day.

60 M...

Learning Each Day

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:41:32 EST
Today was about pacing myself. I was quite tired from pushing hard for the previous 2 days starting from a sedentary lifestyle. So today, I took a slower pace and accomplished some personal things that needed doing including helping a friend. I will still be doing at least 10 minutes of exerci...

Staying focused on your goal

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:40:20 EST
I just spent over a week with my brother in the city which was so much fun. He however does not have a weight problem and loves to eat out and try new restaurants. It was great and in the beginning I made healthy choices. But I noticed as the days went by, I started to slide a bit. And I take ful...

Devil's Backbone Hike (photos)

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:40:16 EST
First hike of the season - oh thank heaven!
It was great! We took the pups, did a little over 4 miles, just a 900 foot elevation gain, and just a little rain right before we got back to the car!

The mai...

shin splints

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:33:14 EST
So, I'm struggling with shin splints. I think it was a combination of worn out shoes and doing too much speed work too fast. I think (read as "cautiously optimistic") that I'm on the road to recovery. I'm resting more than I would really like to, but still running 3-4 days a week. I'm taking ...

Phobias and Panic attacks

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:32:41 EST
I don't know if I ever blogged about it before, but I have some serious phobias that are increasingly putting limits on my life. To the point: A major fear of interstates, bridges, driving in the snow, and heights.
I have been commuting 60 miles to work each way since 2002. Most of the t...

Organization

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:32:25 EST
I feel a bit disorganized right now. I have a lot of things going on in my life/work. It's not a bad thing...just very busy!! Dance competition coming up this weekend...I think the nerves are not helping any.

I sent out all the changes for the gym this evening to the staff. It will...

Imaginary Me

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:31:23 EST
When I walked the dogs tonight, I had another imaginary conversation with 68-year-old me. Here's what I told myself:

Do me a favor. Focus on consistency. Log into Spark Coach every day. Walk the dogs every day. Log your food every day. Log your foods when you don't eat healthy--you con...

Tuesday, Happy First Spark Anniversary

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:27:49 EST

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A garden

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:27:35 EST
For the second time in my adult life, we planted a garden. Last year (our first attempt) was not super successful. We partnered with some friends and the 4 adults (and one little baby) shared the work and the spoils. Theoretically. But since it was in my backyard, I did almost all the watering an...

Health/Wellness coach, huh? How about Chinese Medicine and Essential Oils

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:26:21 EST
Well, she has briefly checked on me via email and one phone call. I did the ten day cleanse. I cannot tell any difference in anything other than I had a yeast infection (i think) erupt the 2nd day of the cleanse. It seems to be in retreat now. I gave away the energy drink stuff...though I did ...

They got me, did they fool you also?

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:25:37 EST
For a while now, I have been changing my diet to reflect a list released from the John Hopkins Institute. I even wrote a blog with a list of the changes. I have been punked and so has anyone else who believed this information.

www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cance
r_center...

Guilt don't live here anymore

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:25:00 EST
I tend to feel guilty a lot when it comes to my eating and exercise habits (or lack thereof). There's always something I did wrong in the course of the day, and no matter how many things I did right, I punish myself for the one thing that was wrong. It's a horrible cycle that starts with guilt, l...

Trying Trip 5/21/13

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:23:49 EST
39 Well we finally made it back to Michigan last night. It was good to be home but the whole journey was quite a trial.

We left on Thursday but only got 135 miles down the road before the motor home quit while going right down the road. Thank goodness my husband is a retir...

7 DECADES SERIES 2000 - 2001 CHF PART 25 C

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:20:43 EST

In December I woke up on a Monday in the middle of the night feeling very queasy and didn't feel good all that day. A million things went through my mind and I finally got to see the doctor Wednesday when he told me I had ...

Portland Rock n' Roll!

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:20:08 EST
This was by far the most well-organized event I have participated in to date. Not that the others weren't great, but this was a pocket of excellence. The expo was truly incredible. The sponsors offered a plethora of swag, and I was pleasantly surprised by Brooks offering anyone a free video-re...

May not get to post tomorrow

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:19:41 EST
Well I may not get to post or log tomorrow. My husband goes in to have is sleeve procedure done. We have to be at the hospital at 6 am so it looks like he is going to be one of the first ones in.
He's excited and nervous but knows he can do it.. I've been at it a month already and if I can ...

Beauty comes in tiny packages!

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:19:07 EST
Lilah Marie is here! She was born Sunday May 15th at 4:41 pm! She is 8 lbs 15 oz and 20-1/2 inches long! Big Healthy Beautiful baby! She has been the best baby so far and I never knew I could feel so much love! We came home today and so now we are just trying to rest up and recover. Here is a pho...

God Bless the dear people of Moore,Oklahoma

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:19:05 EST
I really hope & pray that there will be more Miraculous survival stories.
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Day#15 of Body Key

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:18:12 EST
Tonight I got, by e-mail, the results of my Body Key Genetics test. I am considered a fat trimmer. People with the genetic pattern like mine absorb more dietary fat into our bodies and have a slower metabolism. I have a greater tendency for weight gain. So for me I have to reduce the fat in ...

Yesterday was raging tomorrow, cowering.

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:16:17 EST
I do not want to put a negative blog out into the universe. I started a long and itemized blog yesterday about raging. Anger. Often misdirected.

Today I had simple goals, a few of which I met.

Tomorrow I have a couple of different, very challenging things. Places where I wi...

Week 3 of May 16-22 prices

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:16:08 EST
Day 15 –
Breakfast – Coconut Flour MIMs with butter, strawberries
Lunch – Broccoli Sausage Quiche with sour cream, lettuce with dressing
Supper – Maple Mustard Chicken, coleslaw

Day 16 –
Breakfast – sausage and eggs
Lunch – salad of tuna, egg, celery, mayo, sun...

Not Complaining

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:14:40 EST
It is important to focus on the positive. When things are not going well, more than ever it is time to remind ourselves of what we have accomplished and what we ARE capable of accomplishing.

Rather than complaining, I'm making serious efforts to divert my attention to what is possible,...

2 Surgeries in 48 hours

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:09:04 EST
I really need the prayers and support of my fellow sparkers. Monday I woke up at 3:30 am and we headed to Annapolis, MD for my mom-in-law's back surgery. I was there from 7am until 7pm. Mom Carol had a successful surgery. 100
Today I was back at the hospital until 3:30 pm wh...

The Doctor noticed my weight loss!

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:05:51 EST
I had to go to the dr. today to have a suspicious spot removed from my leg. He noticed my weight loss and commented on how he could tell my face was thinner! Yea!!!!

5/21/13 Tuesday

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:05:27 EST

5/21/13 Tuesday

Stats for today:

CALORIES ALLOWED 1300 – 1700 & CALORIES HAD: 1536
CARBS ALLOWED 163 – 213 & CARBS HAD: 214
FAT ALLOWED 43 – 57 & FAT HAD: 50
PROTEIN ALLOWED 65 – 85 & PROTEIN HAD 79...

Small Steps Forward

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:05:08 EST
Yesterday was day one in the Body for Life challenge that I started with my aunt.
So far so good I would say. The program comes with a journal for logging food and workouts. It's almost like a game. I'll be excited to see what the results are after the 12 weeks have been completed. My goal ...

Sail, Don't Drift

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:03:57 EST

God, give me strength, please.

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:03:13 EST
I feel awful.

Terrible.

Really, I'm not handling this well. Today, I was feeling rather depressed, so I slept in until 1:00PM. I was feeling bad because over the weekend, a few pretty nasty things happened. Though, this morning, the worst of them all happened... I got a le...

The End of a Long-Long Weekend

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:03:04 EST
Tomorrow is going to be hard... first day back to work since last Thursday. Hubby and I have been off work since then, taking a 5 day long weekend over Victoria Day.

We went LARPing this weekend, and I worked hard to track all my food the whole time, keeping track in a note book and ...

Changes

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:02:38 EST
I'm continuing to try new recipes.. Tonight we had an indian dish. My husband really liked it, yay. I should get some gloves before I cut jalapeno again though. :)
I'm learning to appreciate legumes, and how much nutrition is in them is pretty cool. I feel so much healthier and it's only bee...

Dear Mother-In-Law

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:01:28 EST

Oklahoma

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:52 EST
Nothing really to say. So much tragedy lately.

Poor Eating Leads To Weight Loss?

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:55:06 EST
After eating a really high calorie diet for a few days, and taking naps, my body initially went up in weight and is now dropping. It's not lower than my lowest this year yet but it's within 0.4 lbs. I'm still on a higher calorie diet. It's interesting, I'm burning less than Spark People says I sh...

Bad exercise day, great food day!

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:54:45 EST
I am a huge lover of good food.... and I like healthy food so I guess I am very lucky that way! I really dislike processed or convenience food and I think the majority of the reason I have gained so much weight is that its hard to find solid whole organic food in Arkansas ... enter... Azure Stand...

You didn't intimidate me today, buddy!

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:54:27 EST
Working out is one of my least favorite things to do. I can always come up with a gazillion reasons why sitting on the couch and vegging out sounds like a lot more fun that running on a treadmill, but I digress. It is a challenge but I am truly trying to stick to my personal goal of three days ...

Road Block!

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:53:49 EST
So I hit a road block in my TurboFire journey. Last Thursday, while doing Low HIIT 25 (which is brutal by the way) my lower back started to spasm. Ugh. I've been dealing with low back issues for about 10 years. I was a passenger in a car that was rear-ended and have had lower back issues ever sin...

DAY 2

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:52:55 EST
Today was a really good day, we even went to Chipolte and I stayed within my calorie count.

At last a successful day!

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:50:05 EST
Well finally I have made it through one day with good food choices and some exercise. The day could easily have gone to the dog as we had some family drama that could have given me an excuse not to go to the gym, also I arrived at the gym to find that my gym partner was not yet there again anoth...

Smile For Today~~~Tues.

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:41:51 EST
The middle aged man was visibly shaken when his Doctor advised that he had only 6 month's to live because of the terminal disease that was detected during a recent physical check-up.
The Doctor suggested that he should get his 'house in order' , make sure his Will was current and ensure all...

My (Somewhat) Daily Routine: Month One

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:39:28 EST
I don't follow this plan every day, mostly because I work a lot and some days I'm too tired or it's too late for me to go through everything; but also because sometimes I'm just too sore the next day. I know these are excuses and I need to stop making them in order to better myself, but sometimes...

Today's Exercise

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:39:09 EST
I did Leslie Sansone's 30 Minute Walk.

Today's been a very quiet gloomy day. It looked like it was going to rain all day. So I hung out with my Mom and read a book.

The REst of the Story

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:38:42 EST
Ok, I post the food that I eat, and I tell you all about it when I'm on track. But today, was not one of those days, so I'm going to 'fess up.

Breakfast - eggs, and toast
Lunch - veggie bag, homemade soup, grapefruit........ ok so far....

but......then...... here it ...

restful day

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:38:15 EST
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Tracking

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:37:48 EST
Hubby and I started using Myfitnesspal app to track food and exercise (it syncs with fitbit). Hubby has had great success and I've had some minor success with it.
I was good all day, made healthy choices and stayed within range. Really wanted something from the vending machine but ate the g...

Completed goal!

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:36:55 EST
I did it! I jogged a full 5K. Now to work on a faster time.

up and down and headaches.

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:59 EST
Yesterday, I ate. and ate and ate and ate. wound up at about 3000 calories, which is almost twice as much as I should be eating, esp trying to drop a few more pounds by this weekend.

Today, I am at 1610. I have had three bottles (24 oz each) of water, and gotten a lot of stuff done. I ...

Going Crazy in Kathy's world

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:31:17 EST
I got to SING today for the first time since I caught that stupid cold... Oh, it felt SOOOO good... LOL

Of course, I could only do two songs as opposed to the hour that I usually practice... but even so, it was wonderful!

Amigo has just a little scar now, but the hair they s...

Jodi Arias

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:23:57 EST
I have been paying attention to the Jodie Arias trial and the murder that she commited.

I pay attention to many crimes and murders.

But for the grace of God there go I.

Without Jesus living in me all those years I was left to my own devices and heeding the devil m...

AJ, great gramps, and great gram

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:21:51 EST
Here are a few pics of us over the weekend. There was so much going on that I didn't take that many pictures. Carla has some on her camera card she is going to send to me and I will add the Levi pics.

AJ flying with his cape.....lol....

Carrots, Eggs, or Coffee; "Which are you?"

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:02:31 EST

Grandmother says... Carrots, Eggs, or Coffee; "Which are you?"

A young woman went to her grandmother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was ...

How soon is too soon?

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:01:40 EST
Hello my fellow Sparklers! I realized just today that my eating habits are just terrible & so I decided to blog about that and to get a response about how soon is too soon to exercise after gallbladder surgery. I went to my Doctor's appointment yesterday, saw his nurse, "Monica", but forgot to as...

Week 3 of Insanity

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:00:31 EST
I am a couple days into week 4 of Insanity and I am still loving it.My results from Week 3 of Insanity are I was up 1.5 pounds on May 13th but this week I am down one pound, 1% of body fat and 3 inches! I get more satisfaction out of losing inches and body fat than pounds on the scale. Muscle is...

ABOUT ME!

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:00:16 EST
I started SparkPeople yesterday. I've been a Leslie Sansone fan since last March, when I was diagnosed with T2 Diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. At that time, I weighed 252 lbs. With the help of my health care team, including my nutritionist, I lost 101 lbs. Yesterday, I weighe...

JMBR Day 2

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:59:00 EST
So today was about how I expected it to be. HARDER. I am starting to feel the withdrawal in my body and I can tell it is making me moody. I also woke to DOMS and was afraid I wouldn't make it through workout 2. My other problem was lack of sleep due to having to pee! Someone please tell me this w...

Tracking and Tracking and tracking ................

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:58:24 EST
So dogs and cats and everyone else in the 5 % challenge, yes I'm actually tracking, I will have to make this a great habit, because it does hold you accountable.
For example right now, not sure if I'm hungry, or just need some food due to my mood, a bit lonely yes, I can almost convince mys...

Report Card for 500 Days - Third Quarter-Term

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:57:27 EST
This was a very mediocre interval. I did well on mindful eating and healthy eating behaviors. I had some off-track food choices, but mostly kept to my program. Thanks be to God for His mercy!

The big "I" for Incomplete for this term is Nutrition Tracking. Excuse alert.....We've sta...

Day Six...and Raw Food

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:57:22 EST
Ugh, Day Six! :) Honestly, I'm loving this juice cleanse. I'm feeling fabulous and it's doing wonderful things to my body. However, I love to cook and I enjoy actually eating food, as opposed to drinking food. I have been doing so much research about new recipes, raw foods in particular, that I a...

Today

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:56:12 EST
Today I decided to take care of myself. I got up early and worked out. I ate a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner. There were some stressful situations at work but I decided to maintain my healthy choices rather than going for the soda.
I walked to someone's desk rather than e-mailing or c...

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