Are we, ""What we are""?

Thursday, August 18, 2011

""We are what we are""---- I heard that this morning---
You see, I have this alarm clock that talks.
It says, ""Good Morning Madame""----It changes what it says every morning, but always begins with the ""good morning"" thing--
I got it from Hammacher Schlemmer.
This morning it said, something about , ""I'm afraid to tell you that it's morning now--and ended up saying, "'We are what we are""--
Anyway, it made me put my legs over the side of the bed, with a grin on my face---But----Are we really, "'What we are""?
I'm trying like crazy to change what I am----to go from overweight to thinner and healthy---
Some days, it's not as easy as others--
Yesterday it was Ava's 4th Birthday party and Gamma and Gampa had to go---and there was pizza and cake---

So, I'm back AGAIN, counting calories--watching portions---drinking water--
OH, I WISH THERE WAS AN EASIER WAY!!

  

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ONEKIDSMOM 8/19/2011 8:11AM

Love that alarm clock, too! I know you... right back on track, and a few days, the party will just be a memory not a judgment! Report Inappropriate Comment

SEAGLASSQUEEN 8/19/2011 5:42AM

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JULESRINCON 8/18/2011 10:42PM

Parties are very hard on self- control. I feel it is so easy to just let go and eat. I guess it is all right as long as one gets right back on track the very next meal! And I say that sometimes we are also defined by what we aren't. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 8/18/2011 10:19AM

What a great alarm clock. We certainly are what we are and every day we are getting to be a better version of what we are one step at a time. Keep up the great work and have a Happy Day. Happy Birthday Ava. Hugs, Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

this 'n that!

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Last night , #2 son, the Pilot called-
He was leaving for the Toronto Airport, flying a plane full of people to Gander, Newfoundland-then turning around, and flying back to Toronto.
That ment he would be in the sky , all night.

He sent this picture, while sitting on the Tarmac out there.
It's hard to stay up all night--
Lotza people have to do it.
I remember, nursing, and having to work nights.
It made you feel terrible the next day.
Sometimes, when I can't sleep, I try to tell myself how lucky I am to be in my own bed and think of how awful it is, to be trying to sleep, as a passenger, in a plane--all curled up in a chair with the engines roaring around you---
Soon, son#2 the pilot will be back in TO---and will call on his way home--

So, right now, a gal must do what a gal must do-----get going here!

  

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SUNNY332 8/17/2011 10:02AM

Yes, I am very grateful for my own bed. I remember working nights too when I was first starting out in my Nursing Career. It was tough and even tougher trying to work a shift when I had problems sleeping during the day. Take care and have a wonderful wednesday. Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

ONEKIDSMOM 8/17/2011 7:22AM

Those photos are enough to do just what you said... make a body feel lucky to sleep in her own bed! Thanks. Report Inappropriate Comment

On the Bandwagon-

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

I am back on the fitness journey--finally!

I have been journaling for the past 3 days, and wow, does it ever affect what you put in your mouth!-- I just read ""MobyDick's"" blog, about how he is back on the fitness journey asnd how good he feels. I wonder how many of us, let life , just get in the way?--- You know--Birthday parties, MacDonald's fries, pizza--- and then, discouragement sets in , and we quit---
I haven't quit--- but, sometimes, I wonder why I wasn't putting what I learn on here into practice?--like--I was coasting-- Somehow, I knew that one day I would get my act together --- I also knew , that if I quit Sparkin', the scales would climb very high once again---
But------(the big ""but""!)------ I am journaling----I am exercising--- 30 min. treadmiling seems like a L_O-O-N-G time---- I am trying to get that water down my gullet--(that is a lot of water!)---- and I think---I THINK--I see the scales thinking about moving--down----
I have no choice---
If I don't do this now, my knee will begin to hurt once again----I will look like ""Limping Lena"" -----
So-----another day is starting--- the journal is on the table---- the treadmill is waiting , with Coal, my "" GSDog -coach""-- ready to climb on the sofa , waiting to get me back into shape--the ol' runners are by the door ready to walk down our long hot country road--
So Sparklers--Are you with me?--I am an old lady--
I need yoyu beside me--
Ready?
Here we go----
Another day has begun!
YAHOOOOOOOOOO!

  

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LISA-120 8/16/2011 12:09PM

You have put into words exactly what I am feeling. You go Girl! And I will go with you! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 8/16/2011 9:12AM

You are making great progress. Keep up the good work and that scale will be showing you results before long. Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

ONEKIDSMOM 8/16/2011 7:42AM

Pace yourself, take it easy so it can be consistent, and then "charge!" Report Inappropriate Comment

Short blog-but warm greetings-

Monday, August 15, 2011

It's Day #3 of the new "'Consistency"" time, in my program here!
Yesterday, I journaled ALL day---
I'm still having trouble getting in 8 glasses of water---have to work harder on that!
To-day I will add some weights and a walk---without the GSDOG--
It's Monday --a new week-----Ya gotta love that!--a new start--
But--right now a gal m ust do what a gal must do----
And that is get the washing out---grab some breakfast and take out the GSDOG--
Hava good Spark Day Sparklers!

Greetings from CANADA!

  

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1CRAZYDOG 8/15/2011 9:04PM

Good for you for journaling. That really is my salvation, too, for figuring out what I need to tweak or keep! Good luck. Up till these last couple of days, it has been so danged hot the water consumption has just naturaly increased! Have you tried adding rosemary & lemon to your water? Tastes good. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 8/15/2011 6:59PM

Do have a good day. I like fresh starts too. This week, I planned to work extra hard on strength training but came down with some bronchitis so doctor says rest for a few days. Take care and have a GREAT week. Sunny I posted a blog with some photos of our soldier boy. Check it out if you have time. Comment edited on: 8/15/2011 7:01:14 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

NUTRON3 8/15/2011 6:43AM

I love it! Report Inappropriate Comment

WALIDGAZALA 8/15/2011 6:41AM

Hi Good day. Where in Canada? Report Inappropriate Comment

Trying harder -Day#2

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Yesterday I decided to get this ""losing weright"" over with---
That ment, to stop fooling around and stick to my guns---
"'If you bite it-write it""!
The hardest part, was while driving to town. I reached into the glove compartment, for a candy-
I stopped ----
No, I couldn't eat the silly candy without charting it--and I wanted ""the perfect Spark""day---WITHOUT candies--Last night when I added up the calories, I was way up in the high end of my calorie count-1600
And this A.M., my weight is STILL down one pound--recycled however---
That means, losing, the same pound over and over--
What I really had a problem with yesterday, was drinking water---
To-day, I must stay on way less than 1600 calories---
Right now, a gal ust do what a gal must do----GET MOVING!
Hava good Spark Sunday Losers!

  

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SPARKCHANTAL 8/14/2011 8:00AM

shake it babe, you can do this Report Inappropriate Comment