Spark Vloggers Team Challenge

Monday, March 28, 2011

Since I don't know how to Vlogg yet, here are my blog answers for this week's challenge.

1. I was introduced to SP by searching for weight loss programs. Found spark! It look overwhelming to me at first but I stuck with it to learn how to use Spark. Glad I did.
2. The final straw was when I took a picture of me to try to put on my facebook profile. I know I've aged, I'm 62 but didn't realize I had a double chin, too.
3. My psychological battle probably is accepted aging. I began seeing myself as old and and whatever shape I was in was due to aging. After meeting some spark women my age I realized I can get in shape and feel good about myself.
4. Vlogging appeals to me because I love watching live people's weight loss journey. It is so personal and since I live in a rural area, this is my socialization.
5. I think I left a couple of comments but need to do more.
6. I will try and learn how to link.

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March 15th

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Decided to write a little something today. It's almost 6pm and I just finished doing a 28-day boot camp challenge video for lower body. This is my second time around. I noticed I'm in stage 3 of spark. I'm so glad I was faithful everyday to spin the wheel, track food and do daily exercise. I don't think I could ever go back to not doing any exercise. I swim, walk, do video's and eat properly. I no longer crave sugar. The longer I go, the less I even think about desert. I head for the apples when I have a craving. I also like freezing fresh fruit or buy frozen fruit and eat that for a snack or make a smoothie with low-fat milk or almond milk with the frozen fruit. Yum, it's so good! I lost an inch off my hips and an inch off my bust. I haven't lost in my waist but noticed I am shaped better in the middle. Oh, and I make sure I drink plenty of water. My friends have noticed I've lost weight. I started in January 165lbs. and now I'm 154lbs. It has helped my arthritis and my ankles are no longer swollen!

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Walking

Sunday, February 27, 2011

I started walking yesterday for 15 minutes. Today, I was supposed to walk 1 mile. I finally got up the energy to do that. I have lived on this street for 9 years and have never walked that far. There is a little camp store at the end of the 1/2 mile mark and I always drive. It was great! The only thing is the weather was 64 degrees and damp, so the gnats got me. I live near a lake and the bugs start coming out early. By April the ticks will be out! I probably have to stop in April but I joined a gym so I can go there, which I intend to do tomorrow. Some old friends from 40 years ago found me on face book and that was so much fun. I didn't have my maiden name down but they searched and discovered me. I am having a great time with face book and spark people. I have lost 8 lbs. since January 21, when I joined spark. I was 165 and 5'3". Now I'm 157. I want to get to 135. Well, I hope you all meet your goals.

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28 Day Bootcamp Challenge

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

I am on Day 3 of the Challenge. Nicole's videos are so helpful. It's just enough for me to get started. Spark helps keep me on track so much. Also, the encouragement of my Spark Friends are invaluable!

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