Sunday, March 27, 2011

Sunday, March 27, 2011

I was away from Spark because of my trip to Calistoga, and now I find it hard to get back to it. I lost weight when I was sick for two weeks, but I see myself returning to my eating patterns. It is so simple to lose weight: eat less calories, that it!!!

So hard to do. So utterly hard. Especially when eating with other people.

I have lost my motivation. I need to keep thinking about my knees, and how happy they would be if I lost ten pounds. Somehow, it just all seems like so much damn work to do it!!!

  

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CT-FL-SNOWBIRD 3/27/2011 4:42PM

Jump back in here with us! We're here for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

VINGRAM 3/27/2011 3:01PM

Carolee......you might want to look at my pics.....they tell the whole story. Not only are my knees happier, but so are other parts of me. DO NOT GIVE UP! Hugs and encouragement..........vista Report Inappropriate Comment

LBZ_2DROP 3/27/2011 11:50AM

Carolee - just keep thinking about the happy knees. Yes, it's work, but I read somewhere to think of this as a job. Something you have to do every day. You CAN do it!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Spark Sparkler Addiction

Friday, March 18, 2011

I am becoming addicted to Spark! I think it is a healthy addiction. I just read their article on osteoarthritis. Now, "I know all that stuff", but I need continual reminders as motivation. The big three help prevent it: weight, exercise, and diet.

I already have arthritis. Getting up in the morning is hard, I know if I could lose even five pounds I would feel better. Why is it so hard to lose even one pound a week when I have been so religious about entering foods in the tracker?

  

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VINGRAM 3/18/2011 12:18PM

Ditto the addiction and the arthritis! And the addiction to Sparks I intend to keep.....the arthritis is SO MUCH BETTER after losing the weight! Back, hips, knees.........unbelievable!!!!!!!!! Keep doing what you are doing - it will work! vista Report Inappropriate Comment

thursday, 2/17/11- Food Showdown

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Well, I see the point of the points. It is almost 8pm, I only had 19, so I thought I would post a blog. I thought I already had, wow, so easy to forget. I am getting regular with tracking my food. And then doing the end of the day analysis. If I am low on certain vitamins, then I take a vitamin. I wonder why I always am under on protein?

  

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VINGRAM 3/18/2011 11:54AM

Protein, Vit K and Vit C are my downfalls almost every day! So I have added K and C and am working on the protein! Report Inappropriate Comment

Virus Attacks!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Well, it is the eleventh day of this virus, and I am getting pretty sick of it. Then I think of the people in Japan, and well, my little problem is so petty.

I have not been able to do all the things I normally do for my 93 year old mother. And sadly, it is such a relief!!! Being sick has been a reprieve. What does that mean? Whatever it means, it is not good.

  

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CT-FL-SNOWBIRD 3/27/2011 4:38PM

I hope your virus is gone by now! I know exactly how you feel about caregiving your 93 year old Mother. When we spend our 6 months in CT every year, it seems like my life completely revolves around my mentally handicapped 73 year old brother. He doesn't live with us but he spends every weekend and holiday with us and I take him to all his appointments. When I leave for FL for 6 months, I actually feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. And, of course, I always feel guilty for feeling relieved! We can't win, can we?! Report Inappropriate Comment

VINGRAM 3/16/2011 6:20PM

One thing it means is that probably as a care giver you are worn out! Do not be ashamed of this......my friend, Kay, spent the last 2-3 years with her mom who died at 93......and she was worn out for the entire time. It is NORMAL. You should be proud of what you have been doing and please take the time to get well before you resume your duties with your mom. Thinking of you and hope you feel better soon! vista Report Inappropriate Comment

ROSES4UN4ME 3/16/2011 4:52PM

THE FLU THIS year is really bad i was sick for 2 months i mean pneumonia,bronchitis,flu and cold hope you feelbetter HAPPY SPARKING Report Inappropriate Comment

CINDY1TWO3 3/16/2011 4:42PM

Well taking care of her probably lowered your resistance so you could get the virus in the first place. It means you need a break and need to recover. I am sure whoever is taking your place (hopefully someone stepped up) will really appreciate it when you recover. Don't push yourself. Report Inappropriate Comment

What is a waste of time?

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Being sick combined with daylight savings time has upset my biological clock. I woke up at 9am this morning. Now it is 10 a.m. already, after fiddling with the computer. I hear people say,"oh I wasted so much time on the computer" I do not feel like this is a waste of time because I enjoy it so much. Whether I am surfing the internet about a topic that interests me, or playing these point games on Spark, which influence me to eat less, which is a good thing, well, why would this be a waste of time anymore than playing golf or canasta???

What is a waste of time is when you do something mindless when you have important other things to do.

I feel that I have spent most of my time my entire life in a way that was not "wasted". But then, I do not watch television!!!

  

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ZEEDRA 3/15/2011 10:39PM

Yes. I don't often buy into what others think is a waste of time. It depends on your philosophy and your upbringing. If you were taught that reading, for instance, is "doing nothing", i.e., "Since you aren't doing anything, will you go to the store for me." (said to you while you are reading). Also, many cultures are far less driven to prove that they must account for every minute of their time and if not, they must have "wasted" it. I love a card I once saw that had a picture of a bear that said: "Sometimes I sits and thinks and sometimes I just sits." I've threatened to write a book to teach people how to relax and chill out: "How To Do Nothing With Rests In Between". I'm only half joking. What's the happy medium? Or is it: Who's the happy medium? :) Enjoy what you enjoy! Report Inappropriate Comment

VINGRAM 3/15/2011 8:47PM

Ditto - I have been gone all day and didn't do anything productive. I had fun.....but now I am back to what I consider to be important.....checking in on my friends on SP and reading my articles for the day. vista Report Inappropriate Comment

CHLOESUE 3/15/2011 2:31PM

I agree with you.I do not consider my time spent on the computer no matter if it is on SP or surfing the web or even e-mail is not a waste of my time.It is something that I really enjoy and keeps my mind busy.I had my days of raising my family and being busy with all of that.I feel that this time of my life is my time and I can use it how I please without feeling guilty that I should be doing something else more "productive" whatever that means..LOl. Report Inappropriate Comment