I ask the store associates where the large size's were guess what they told me??

Thursday, June 28, 2012

I had gone to a store to buy some tops & was not familiar where they were . I ask the one associate where the large sizes were she pointed to where they were & then she said.' the plus sizes are down the other isle.' I thought gee I must look bigger than I thought I was. Then after some time I ask another associate if there was a section where there were other large tops she said.' the plus sizes are over there. ' I was so upset I left the store. I stopped at another store & I tried on so many tops in a large sizes, Guess what I had to go to an extra large. I was so upset with myself NEVER have I wore an extra large. So just for the heck of it I tried on some plus sizes. I was happy then because they just hung on me!!!! You see if I did not I would have been so depressed what the associates said to me about going to a plus size. I am disappointed in going to an extra large, but I now have to really work on this body of mine. My tops were snug since last year, so I new I had put weight on that is why I had to go for new ones.So I will let it ring in my thoughts what they said as a lesson that I better get on the move or I will be at a plus size. maybe this is what I needed to here from the associates even though it mad me mad !!!

  

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MEXGAL1 6/29/2012 12:16PM

Come on, you can do it girlfriend......"step away from the plus sizes"....life is just too darn short to put junk in your mouth that will take you into plus sizes. You just don't need it. Remember my best tip ever is to tell yourself you can have anything but first you must eat something substantial and nutritious. Usually by the time you do this you won't want the junk. It takes several days to get the junk out of your system and the cravings but once you do you honestly will crave good nutritious foods. Ask yourself this question before putting it in your mouth..."is this food have any good vitamins or nutrients?".....if not, skip it! Report Inappropriate Comment

PURPLELVR7 6/29/2012 7:28AM

you are looking at this the right way. Report Inappropriate Comment

NYARAMULA 6/29/2012 3:22AM

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TAICHIDANCER 6/28/2012 11:32PM

And soon the x-lg will just hang off you too. Way to go. Report Inappropriate Comment

GAKCARTER 6/28/2012 10:20PM

I agree you can only look at this in a positive way! They were negative you weren't and so you can turn this around and be a positive! Take care Judy! Kelly Report Inappropriate Comment

GRACEISENUF 6/28/2012 10:14PM

You are going to take that negative and turn it around for positive progress. Report Inappropriate Comment

I did NOT want to do this tonight!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

I did something I had not done since last year I walked on the treadmill what a time I had, took me 24 minutes to go one mile at speed of 2.5 miles per hour. I was perspiring so bad. I was not even half way through & I wanted to quit. However I kept thinking of all the people in sparks that are pushing themselves & I am complaining like I was!!! I trudged on. I want to each day do something different. I am so out of shape because of being a slug. I had to force myself tonight on the treadmill . I ached with my back for 9 & 1/2 hours at work had 3 hours sleep last night. I was cranky. I kept thinking of the tread mill, I was thinking of all the stories that are posted on the blogs how you all push yourselves when you do not want to work out. I thought I cannot whimp out I have to do this because so many of you are pushing onward when you also are tired & hurting, When I finished that mile I was so happy & felt satisfied because I did it I know it was only a mile but it is a start.
Judy

  

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BLKLILY 6/28/2012 12:11PM

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MEXGAL1 6/28/2012 10:38AM

Good for you to push through the pain. I bet you felt so much better when finished. Keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment

FIT2SWING 6/28/2012 9:12AM

Way to go! Report Inappropriate Comment

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HAPPY-ME 6/28/2012 2:40AM

Way to go Judy!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MSROZZIE 6/27/2012 10:33PM

You go girl! With your drive, determination and positive mental attitude you are already a success. Spark On! Report Inappropriate Comment

GOTTABEDONE 6/27/2012 10:17PM

I did my first mile walk about 3 weeks ago now. It's contagious I hate exercise I wont lie and say its great, but pushing myself to see how much I really can do is addictive. I signed up for the virtual 5k the week of July 29th. I am nervous and excited. Now it feels wrong not to do some kind of work out every day. I also joined the 10 minute a day work out group. It keeps me accountable. you pushed yourself and didn't fall over dead lol The first one is the hardest Report Inappropriate Comment

JEWELLE217 6/27/2012 10:14PM

Congratulations on beating your inner demons tonight! They didn't want you to walk; but, you overcame that and succeeded! You should be proud! We all have days we just don't want to exercise. Today was a tough one for me as well. I had planned on hitting the treadmill when I got up; but, I overslept. So I took my sneakers to work planning on walking prior to lunch as I've done all week; but, that fell apart. By the time I got home from work, I didn't want to do it at all. It took alot of self-lecturing to get me to actually get on the darn thing. Once I was done, I was proud of myself for not caving in. It's a good feeling! Keep up the good work! Deb Report Inappropriate Comment

OH what you can do with a CANE while waiting!!!!

Friday, June 22, 2012

One morning as I was getting the coffee ready to perk I glanced over at the cane propped in the corner ( it is over a 100 years old belonged to my Step Dad's Dad. ) As the coffee was brewing away I picked it up & put it behind my neck & did 50 turns from side to side with only moving the upper body ( not your hips ) then I put both arms out to the side & did 50 sweeping circles forward & backward it helps with pumping the blood to the heart ( my mother in law's heart Dr. told her to do them every morning ) then as a finish up I took both arms with fist clenched & punched the air as if boxing 50 times. I started doing this every morning since last Monday. Makes me feel real good I perk right along with my coffee!!!!!
Judy

  

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JOYCECAIN 6/22/2012 11:09AM

I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT, BUT I WALK WITH MY CANE. BUT YOU DID GIVE ME SOME IDES. THANK YOU. Report Inappropriate Comment

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How creative! Report Inappropriate Comment

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Good for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

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Heat & lack of sleep but also so blessed!!!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Today I had off work as I work the weekend. We went to pick out our camper paneling this early morning. The heat is exhausting, plus I only had 3 hours sleep I am now feeling sick because of the heat & lack of sleep. I had plans to clean all windows today here at home,but I must put off as I am so not feeling well. There is always another day as I am blessed that is all I have wrong with me heat exhaustion & lack of sleep. I think of my beloved brother having the fight of his life & other spark folks going through severe illness & other issues. Take care everyone
Judy

  

Doing what you do not want to & end up doing the opposite & feeling good

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Today was in the high 90's & very very humid!!!! I had already made my mind up as I was walking out of work after 9 & 1/2 hours that I was coming home & just sitting in the air conditioned house as I was wiped out.
I came home & made an egg salad sandwich that was so loaded with garden red lettuce you could not even see the bread on the sides. Yum Yum !!!
I then went out & watered all the flower beds, I cleaned the bathroom & hall closet, & cleaned out the freezer & refrigerator I put in the wash & was outside hanging clothes in the dark at 9:30 pm. I went through the cupboards & got rid of excess items to take to the center. It was 11:00 pm when I finally sat down!!! Gee what happened to my evening of just sitting in the air conditioned house??? I must add I feel real good of getting this house work done especially when I had my mind made up to not do anything!!!! So I was thinking as I was doing my house work it is no big deal to do this house work it is something that must be done, but what I was thinking here was my mind was made up earlier not to, anything, but I had thought to my self yes I am tired but how would I feel if I reversed that & did something about it. I feel more energized as I kept doing my work & my mind was winding done from the day's work. So instead of doing nothing when I feel lax I will at least do something productive. I sure worked some calories off & have a healthier mind thought!!!

  

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GAKCARTER 6/25/2012 11:28PM

Nice Job! Anything is better than nothing and it sounded like you needed to do that for yourself! It helped you relax as you continued through the night! Great job! Take care! Kelly ((hugs)) Report Inappropriate Comment

MEXGAL1 6/21/2012 1:44PM

Good for you! I find when I am tired and just want to nap or sit still if I get up and move around I feel so much better. Great plan. Have a terrific day. Sallie Report Inappropriate Comment

FANGFACEKITTY 6/21/2012 12:55PM

And waking up to a clean & organized house probably felt great too! Report Inappropriate Comment

BIGLITTLEWOMAN 6/21/2012 10:12AM

So often we fail to recognize the exercise in housework, it definitely has a value. It is a win/win was we feel such grand satisfaction in putting our house in order. Good for you busy lady. Report Inappropriate Comment

JILLITA55 6/21/2012 12:17AM

It's done! You're energized. Go have some fun! You deserve it Report Inappropriate Comment