"I give up -- What now?"

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

New team, new outlook. I'm going to stop beating myself up. I have a new team and new ideas. No diet yet, but thinking about it. Can't believe how often I fall off the wagon and have to start again. Why let this go on?

  

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JANRTEACH 5/21/2013 2:25PM

The more I think about it the more realize that it is just like being an alcoholic -- the lure of the taste and texture is worth the trouble. You have to eat to live and I just haven't found the magic combination yet. Report Inappropriate Comment

MORTICIAADDAMS 5/21/2013 12:33PM

It's hard. I get up every day determined to do right and at some point I end up messing up. I have started to be thankful for the time I don't mess up and hope there is less failure all the time. Good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

Plan for today --

Monday, May 13, 2013

Smaller portions, healthier foods, less sugar.

  

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NORASPAT 5/13/2013 9:52PM

Measure your portions, healthier foods and always HALF the sugar. It amazes me how much sugar is used. I love to bake but I always halve the sugar. I also use canola oil instead of butter or oleo of any kind. Healthier too. HUGS Pat in Maine. PS did you foot leg heal with no residual pain? Report Inappropriate Comment

MORTICIAADDAMS 5/13/2013 8:57AM

Yep, it's exactly what I want to do, plus move more. I have to. Report Inappropriate Comment

AZMOMXTWO 5/13/2013 7:55AM

good plan you can do it Report Inappropriate Comment

New spark team -- I Give Up -- What now?

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Hello -- I have started a new Spark team. It's called "I give up -- What now?" I am so tired of people getting back on track , etc. I am tracking al my food right now trying to see what's going wrong. My dieting is helping me gain weight. It needs to stop now. All are welcome with any suggestions.

  

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BETHGILLIGAN 5/13/2013 8:02AM

I just blogged the very same thing. Now what for me is staying on track with food, staying on track with exercise, learning to love myself as I am, and not gain weight. I am focusing on being healthy and enjoying my life. I'm weary of always looking at the scale and being frustrated/angry/sad. This site is supposed to be about healthy living so that is what I will focus on. Having said that, know that I have said that before and fell back into the lose weight mentality. Hopefully, not this time--it does not make me happy or enjoy my life. When I posted my blog I was surprised at how many responses I received from people at the same place in their journey! Good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

JANRTEACH 5/13/2013 12:32AM

Nora -- Your blog is what got me thinking about it. :) Report Inappropriate Comment

NORASPAT 5/12/2013 10:00PM

I feel exactly the same way. I refuse to weigh myself till the next two weeks i might need to do it. I do not track weight li left me very frustrated/ I have had a plateau for about 2 years at 176.6 I used to wear 20/22 now 16's are good at a suggestion from a friend I measured my waist. No change there either now that is weird. I was asked to buy and give away some Spark solution books. I bought one at the beginning but it just arrived friday. I paid for mine but I did get DVDs of coach nicole and I was very happy. I only wanted to read it and do it for 2 weeks I will do everything by the book. I blogged about this about a week ago. Once I got feedback that others are struggling I decided I was stressing myself out. \Now I call this my healthy website not a diet. I feel so much less stress.Using Spark my medical issues are resolved to the point of not needing medications but i do carefully test my FBS I will keep up with exercise and see how it goes. If you look good and feel great and feel healthy. That works for me. i do not want to be thin i want to be healthy. HUGS Pat in Maine. is Health is WEALTH Report Inappropriate Comment

MORTICIAADDAMS 5/12/2013 9:28PM

I am eating way too much and not exercising enough. I am reaping what I have sown unfortunately. Report Inappropriate Comment

Welcome to my life

Monday, April 29, 2013

One flawed jump on the bed, one ER visit and six stitches later.

  

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JANRTEACH 4/29/2013 7:44PM

He will be six in June. I think he was in shock. haha The ankle is fine -- now I'm battling with the 15 pounds I put on trying to get it to heal! Good to talk to you guys. Comment edited on: 4/29/2013 7:44:57 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

NORASPAT 4/29/2013 7:41PM

Poor guy, he looks like he is handling it just fine. I also love his eyes. He certainly looks like a happy boy. How old is he? Maybe you should have a contest to see who is right. I will guess 6 years old. I am happy to be in touch again. Is your ankle 100% by now I hope so. Do you have any problem with range of motion ot pain. I hope all is totally well. HUGS Pat in Maine. Report Inappropriate Comment

MORTICIAADDAMS 4/29/2013 4:56PM

Sounds like quite a handful but he is soooooooooooooooooooooo cute!! LOL. I love his eyes!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Back in the groove

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Attempting to shed the 15 pounds I gained with a broken ankle. :) down a few and HAPPY!!!!!! Carbohydrate Addicts is the answer for me.

  

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MORTICIAADDAMS 4/15/2013 10:25AM

I need to peel some pounds off as well! Congrats on the weight loss! Report Inappropriate Comment

JANRTEACH 4/14/2013 10:04AM

Thanks for all the encouragement. I'm finally back in the groove and it is great! Report Inappropriate Comment

NORASPAT 4/14/2013 9:44AM

Hi I lost my subs to your blogs. So sorry . I am happy your ankle is well enough to really get going again. Spring will be here some time for most of us. Get back in the groove it is SOOOOOOOOOOOO worth it. Report Inappropriate Comment

EGRAMMY 4/13/2013 7:07PM

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AZMOMXTWO 4/13/2013 1:13PM

you can do it one step at a time I have lost 50 pounds just walking Report Inappropriate Comment

MYBULLDOGS 4/13/2013 1:11PM

My sister lost 105 pounds walking 15000 steps a day at age 63. I lost 44 pounds giving up grains and sugar products at age 61 have not gained a pound back in over a year. Report Inappropriate Comment