Good day

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

It was warm here today and we had fun. Went to pet therapy, and the library at work. We just enjoyed the puppies so much.I would love to bring them home with me, well until it was time to clean up the back yard. if you know what I mean

I also was given a Magazine by one of the ladies, It was so nice, she wanted to share some styles that she thought i would like...I always comment on her clothes, we have similar taste....but she is 20 years younger than me......any way i did find 2 nice blouses I'm going to order and a really nice pair of slack and see how they fit.....it was fun talking to someone about clothes and not worry if any thing will fit..
well have healthy tomorrow, I'm going to watch American idol.


Kitt

  

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SHANTODD420 3/4/2010 7:26PM

Shopping is always fun no matter if it is in a store. Or in a magazine. Glad you are able to talk with others about clothes. I do that with my mother in law. HAve a healthy day Kitt Report Inappropriate Comment

PENNYAN45 3/3/2010 11:05PM

I'm glad you had a good day. Discussing clothing is something I always avoid. Great for you that you have arrived - and can enjoy all that now. You are an inspiration for all of us! I'm so glad to be your SP Friend! Report Inappropriate Comment

HAPPYSOUL91 3/3/2010 10:00AM

How nice of her to think of you, it really make your day. Report Inappropriate Comment

BETHDISCOUNT 3/3/2010 8:39AM

new clothes sound great you deserve to reward yourself Report Inappropriate Comment

CELEST 3/3/2010 8:00AM

Oh I am sooo jealous of yr watching American Idols. We have nothing on in the music line at the moment. I had to cut my DSTV which is where the music is shown on and *sigh* I miss it. Report Inappropriate Comment

RAINBOWMF 3/3/2010 12:43AM

Nice to see you relax and enjoy yourself. Hugs Report Inappropriate Comment

POSITIVELY_EB 3/2/2010 11:18PM

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LAINIESNEWLIFE 3/2/2010 9:57PM

Sounds like a great day, Kitt! I would want to take home the puppies too. Enjoy your evening!! Hugs, Laini e Report Inappropriate Comment

SOCKITTOME 3/2/2010 9:07PM

How cool that you're ordering new clothes, and better yet that you're comfortable talking to someone about them. Cool!!!!! You are doing so well, Kitt -- I'm still very excited for you! Glad to hear you had a good day...hope tomorrow is good as well! Report Inappropriate Comment

the Question of the day

Monday, March 01, 2010

How funny my day was...at work 2 ladies asked me if I thought Sparkpeople really helped me loose weight. They both joined but never really got in to the program...
then one of the teams I belong asked that same question?

I wish I was better at expressing myself.....but my answer to all of them and others who have asked me over the years... YES, YES YES Sparkpeople gave me the tools, the knowledge and the encouragement to loose the weight....it showed me through healthy eating and regular exercise it can be done....yes it takes time , consistency, courage and hard work but you can reach your goals.


I admit it took me longer than I planned, like most everyone I wanted to loose it over night.. It took planning and learning and believing in myself but i did.

A beading friend told me her niece had gastric by pass surgery and did not loose as much weight as I have, and I have several friends tell me the same thing....I told them all to join Sparkpeople and give it a try, it won't happen over night , it takes work, it takes planning, it takes exercise but you can get to your happy healthy weight... but like everything, you have to start, you have to commit to a plan and then stick with it.....changing as you go, if something is not working then try something new, I can't say it enough just keep trying till it works....


In 60 days I will be with SparkPeople for 4 years, I think back to when I started I wanted to loose 20 pounds, I though t"oh Lord help me drop 20 pounds" "I know I'll never be skinny but I want to live"
I'm not exactly sure why sparkpeople worked for me, and it doesn't for some, I can say I'm just as excited about the program nearly 4 years later, even thought I'm loosing very slow, 1 pound these last 3 month....but I reached my goal weight and now below that a couple of pounds, how cool is that.....but it did work and I thank my special Sparkfriends, the coaches and of course Sparkguy....maybe it was just my time ...I don't really care the reason just that it did work and it gives me hope each day that I'll keep the weight off, as long as I stick to my plan and not go back to my old habit......and I believe in myself.......


Thanks once again for letting me blog my thoughts and feelings.....

Have a healthy March and reach for the stars,

You deserve the best.......


Kitt

  

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GINILEE4 3/2/2010 5:00PM

Thanks for the pep talk Kitt. It always helps when someone , who has reached her goals, stands up and tells the world this is what I did and you can do it too. You continue to inspire, my friend, Gini Report Inappropriate Comment

LOLAJO54 3/2/2010 11:42AM

Kitt so agree... I also think you need a good team you click with and are there to give you the inspiration motivation and once in awhile a true kick to get you back were you need to be when you stray.... You are my motivation --thanks Jo Report Inappropriate Comment

HAPPYSOUL91 3/2/2010 10:15AM

Kitt you are amazing, I wish I could bottle up your determination and drive and mail it to myself. I admire you very much and reading your blogs has been a privilege Report Inappropriate Comment

RAINBOWMF 3/2/2010 8:47AM

Spark sets everything up to help us reach our goals, we just have to learn to use them. Being patient is a hard one but you proved it can be done! It is so wonderful to have you come here to share your knowledge and wisdom with others. you are Report Inappropriate Comment

NEWSTART123 3/2/2010 5:39AM

Very well said Kitt! Spark gives us all the necessary tools, but it's up to us to use them and create our experience. You're an inspiration! Report Inappropriate Comment

BETHDISCOUNT 3/2/2010 5:16AM

one of the secerts of spark people i think is being involve in teams. I know the fact i am still posting on the bootcamp page motivates me actually to do my videos. Report Inappropriate Comment

WVROSE1 3/1/2010 11:22PM

You have been an inspiration to me! post! Report Inappropriate Comment

BADMAMMAJAMMA1 3/1/2010 10:37PM

You are a Miracle!! I am so proud of you. Report Inappropriate Comment

LAINIESNEWLIFE 3/1/2010 10:28PM

Wonderful, Kitt!!!! It definitely works. Hugs, Lainie Report Inappropriate Comment

SOCKITTOME 3/1/2010 10:17PM

I can attest that Spark works because it's working for me. And you absolutely hit the nail on the head in that WE have to do the work. There is no magic involved in losing weight or becoming healthy. It takes work, commitment to oneself, and the desire to really make a change. I think too many people are looking for a golden parachute, to just wake up skinny one morning and not have to do anything. Oh, if life were that easy! You have done a fabulous job, Kitt! You blazed a wonderful trail for me, and I'm following up behind you! Report Inappropriate Comment

PENNYAN45 3/1/2010 10:13PM

You are right. SparkPeople does help. It helps you HELP YOURSELF! This is a website with all the tools anyone needs for losing weight. But each individual has to do his/her own work to make it happen. And, the biggest and most important part of SP is the community of warm, supportive people who cheer you on while you are losing, who provide models for success, and who seem to really CARE! In that way - SP also builds in accountability. You want to remain a part of that winning (and losing) community. Report Inappropriate Comment

POSITIVELY_EB 3/1/2010 9:53PM

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BARBARAROSE54 3/1/2010 9:29PM

Sparks has everything to help us reach our goals, but if we aren't willing to use those tools then it's not Sparks' fault. You have done a wonderful job and am happy to see that you share your knowledge and wisdom with others. Comment edited on: 3/1/2010 9:29:53 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

HIKERSAN 3/1/2010 9:29PM

Great blog. I hope you will submit your after photos in the contest! You are so right, that it takes time, work, commitment. SparkPeople provides all the tools we need. You have set a wonderful example. Report Inappropriate Comment

Look out .....here comes March

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Can you believe it's going to be March 1st. tomorrow...
Wow the third month already.....Where does the time go..

My goals for March:

eat healthy ..plan all meals and snacks
exercise each day..find new and fun ways to burn calories
find new ways to reward myself.
be kind to myself and be proud of myself.....

I was watching Carnie Wilson today, she too has a show about your struggles with weight and alcohol...one thing I noticed in the few times I watch, she has a lot of excuses why she does what she does.....she feels entitled to not follow her Doctors advice, or even Dr. Oz.
I wonder how many of us feel that way.....thinking I had a rough life, bad things happen to me so I need food or drink or drugs to help me forget my pain.....but one thing she said that stuck a nerve with me was she was 300 pounds and lost down to 150, but gain back to 216 or 218 ..she is frustrated with the news media for making fun of her...she says I'm way better off then when I was 300 pounds.....I agree...


then it hit me...gee I was 347 at my highest and now holding at about 144......and i sometimes feel that is still not good enough...but it is.....I'm not in the new media, I'm not a singer or on TV. But it made me think twice about how proud of myself I should be.....

we all need to remind our selves of where were and how far we have come....it might not be exactly where we want to be but we are still working.....

I do think it's non productive to make excuses ...as I said last night, only YOU can change your attitude and perspective to match your personal reality.....

do you think most people make excuses why they can't or won't reach there goals??


One last thing, today I was 143 on the scale....but it won't let me post that, I have to change my goal weight , which I'm not ready to do...
I'm working on a new plan...I'm having a hard time expressing what it is I want to do...but as soon as I can get it down in words I'll blog...

I'm looking for people who have reached there goal weight but then started a new plan....anyone out there like that???
I think it would be nice if they had a sliding ticker for those of us who are trying to maintain. you know have 5 pound range or 3 pounds....okay I'm babbling now....
I'm going to get ready to watch Ruby on the Style network....

Have a healthy week

Kitt

  

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BARBARAROSE54 3/1/2010 1:10PM

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HAPPYSOUL91 3/1/2010 10:49AM

Kitt, I really like your goals and that is something I have let slide since the 1st of the year. Thx for the reminder. In addition...where ever our head goes, the body follows. I have heard her make all the excuses and I am thinking that is what it really is....excuses. Simple but not easy! Report Inappropriate Comment

BETHDISCOUNT 3/1/2010 7:11AM

well today the first day of march. Good goals kitt i hope you are felling better. I like the part about finding fun ways to burn more calories i will have to think about ways i can do that too. Report Inappropriate Comment

SOCKITTOME 3/1/2010 1:08AM

Kitt, you are awesome and this was an awesome blog tonight. I'm glad you're taking some time to become comfortable with the new you -- get to know you as you are now and, and figure out more of what you want to do. And it's awesome that you've lost another pound! Don't make that your focus, however. Learn the lay of the land where you are at the moment. It will give you an idea of where you'd like to go exploring first. Hugs to ya! Report Inappropriate Comment

RAINBOWMF 3/1/2010 12:30AM

Great blog Kitt. I so agree with you too! Great plans for March. I am going to blg to morrow about my plans for March! Report Inappropriate Comment

LOLAJO54 3/1/2010 12:25AM

March first here we come... hugs JO Report Inappropriate Comment

WVROSE1 3/1/2010 12:15AM

I love to read your blogs. You are such an inspiration to me! I'm ready for March, bring it on!! Report Inappropriate Comment

PKSBELIEVEINME 3/1/2010 12:00AM

Yes, we are closer to Spring!!! Loving it! Report Inappropriate Comment

LAINIESNEWLIFE 2/28/2010 9:35PM

I know I can't believe that it's going to be the 1st of March. I hope you have a great month. Report Inappropriate Comment

POSITIVELY_EB 2/28/2010 9:33PM

Excuse making seems to be a big thing in weightloss! We can come up with so many of them! Me especially! Hence the change in name this year!! You are doing fantastic, Kitt! Keep it going! Hugs! Beverly Report Inappropriate Comment

SPARKPIXIE 2/28/2010 8:30PM

I'm ready for March! Report Inappropriate Comment

Words from Coach Dean

Saturday, February 27, 2010

I was reading one of Coach Dean's articles and this statement really spoke to me...
"You're the only one who can decide what's right for you, only You can change your attitude and perspective to match your personal reality"

He is such a smart guy, I just love reading his articles ..it's usually so easy to understand and gives me so much insight to help me stay on my best healthy lifestyle no matter what.


I add no matter what never ever give up, find a way to fit eating healthy and exercise in to your life....make it YOUR paradise no one Else's, wake up each day and ask yourself " how can I be good to myself today" "what can I do to help myself reach my goals" then do it....

Have a healthy week end.


BIG


Kitt

  

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BEBRENDA 2/28/2010 4:30PM

Kitt, This is good advice. Have a happy and healthy weekend! Take care! :) Brenda Report Inappropriate Comment

HAPPYSOUL91 2/28/2010 10:02AM

I haven't read anything from Coach Dean, but I sure will now. Thx for the information Report Inappropriate Comment

LOLAJO54 2/28/2010 7:37AM

Coach Dean is a great motivator as you are. thanks Jo Report Inappropriate Comment

WARMSPRINGDAY 2/28/2010 7:35AM

I like Coach Dean as well. He speaks to my core in many ways; I suspect it is partly because he once walked where I am walking. He once carried the extreme extra weight that I have and am carrying. And no one knows better than the person who has experienced it the struggles and challenges that one faces to lose a whole person. I am so proud of you! Report Inappropriate Comment

BETHDISCOUNT 2/28/2010 1:44AM

i enjoy many of his articles also Report Inappropriate Comment

SOCKITTOME 2/27/2010 10:59PM

I like Coach Dean, too -- very sensible guy. And he is absolutely right -- there are some things we cannot control, and there is a lot we CAN control. The trick is stepping up and doing what we can for ourselves, finding the right path for us and walking the walk. Thanks for sharing this post with us, Kitt! Report Inappropriate Comment

LAINIESNEWLIFE 2/27/2010 9:48PM

Thank you, Kitt!! Awesome post! I love Coach Dean's articles too. Hope you're having a great weekend!! Take care! Hugs, Lainie Report Inappropriate Comment

WVROSE1 2/27/2010 9:04PM

I agree! Great Post!!! Never, ever give up! Just believe!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUGSMIMI 2/27/2010 8:36PM

Thanks for this blog, Kitt. : ) You have a healthy weekend, too. Report Inappropriate Comment

what is your best tip or trick that keeps you on track

Friday, February 26, 2010

I was asked today what was my best tip or trick that keeps me on track....How do I stay motivated to keep going on day after day.....

I tell people it's not motivation it's planning....
and as I blog yesterday I keep fine tuning my plan all the time ...
so now I'm asking you to reply and add your favorite tip ......

Have a healthy Saturday


Kitt

  

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ANNANN63 2/28/2010 3:29PM

I have a list of things I do each day associated with my food and exercise plans and goals. I don't always do everything on my list but I do something every single day. I must stay focused on this because it is important. Report Inappropriate Comment

WYWIWOMAN 2/27/2010 6:35PM

I try to pay more attention to my very small body changes. Pants I've been wearing a while that are a little bigger in the waist or a little less tight in the thighs. Measuring is sometimes a pleasant surprise. I was told by a pal in Weight Watchers to measure my waist to see if I was losing fat in the most medically risky place to carry it. I am not obsessive about any of this any more, but it's nice to check myself out in my clothes and feel a bit better than to stand and criticize my bare body! LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

SUPREME5 2/27/2010 4:26PM

IVE BEEN HERE THERE AND EVRYWHERE AN I LIKE WHERE I AM AT JUST FINE AMONG FRIENDS AND TEAMATES Report Inappropriate Comment

WARMSPRINGDAY 2/27/2010 3:18PM

Looking where I've come from and where I can go if I stay on track. Report Inappropriate Comment

MOV4WARD 2/27/2010 1:00PM

Sparking! lifts me up when i'm feeling i can't go on... Report Inappropriate Comment

RAINBOWMF 2/27/2010 9:59AM

you do great, I will someday! Report Inappropriate Comment

CELEST 2/27/2010 9:13AM

My best tip is each thing I shouldn't eat, I look at it and decide....YOU'RE NOT WORTH IT. I'll eat you in 5 seconds flat and need a week to get you out of my system. I chose what goes into me with precision. I'm not wasting one more day. I can either do it now for this year, or spend another 10 yrs trying. I'm doing it! Report Inappropriate Comment

HAPPYSOUL91 2/27/2010 9:02AM

Right on, and that seems to be the one thing don't like to do. Report Inappropriate Comment

SOCKITTOME 2/26/2010 10:47PM

My best tips are planning, and writing down my goals and accountability (check box, record in blog, whatever -- showing that I'm meeting them). Between the two of them, I've been staying on track since starting in July. Totally amazes me, too. LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

PUGRAD1995 2/26/2010 9:13PM

journalling. Worked when I did the weight loss clinic and lost the 60+ pounds. Then I stopped and gained it back. It is helping now too. I log even when I know I did bad. Just to remind myself how I have to work to "undo" the extra calories. Report Inappropriate Comment

PLPEEP 2/26/2010 8:45PM

My best tip /trick is looking in the mirror each day. I hate to get on the scales but I have to gauge my success or failure some way so I look in my mirror. That is what brought me to this site and that is what has motivated me over the past months. The mirror does not lie. Plus use the tools on sparkpeople, they are wonderfully helpful. good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment