Wedding dress challenge ?

Friday, January 20, 2012

On March 20th we will celebrate our 25th anniversary and I had been thinking about my wedding dress. It was also my mom's wedding dress and I have kept it in case my DD want to wear it some day.
I thought it might be a challenge to try and get to my wedding weight of 132 and lo nad behold this week there is a new spark challenge called the Wedding dress challenge... how timely...

In the summer of 2006 I came within 2 pounds of my wedding weight and actually tried on my dress, it almost zipped up - the last 3 inches wouldn't go. I guess some of my extra weight was in the bust and back area (having kids might have something to do with that!) Still I felt really good about how far I had come. Unfortunately some of the weight I'd lost has crept back on and I'm a little over 10 pounds heavier now and need to lose 14 pounds to get to my wedding weight - that seems a lot to lose in 2 months! Still any pound lost is another one gone, right? So I'll give it a shot and see where I end up on my anniversary

  

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HDHAWK 1/21/2012 3:01PM

You can do this! Good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

MELTEAGUE 1/21/2012 1:07PM

What a great idea.... Go for it!!!! Then you will have to post a pic of you wearing it:-) Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDA! 1/20/2012 6:53PM

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COMFYGLAMDIVA 1/20/2012 2:22PM

I heard of that challenge too. I think it's a great one for you to strive to. Good luck. Comment edited on: 1/20/2012 2:22:55 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

Shrimp salad

Monday, January 16, 2012

Love those leftover shrimp!

  

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MELTEAGUE 1/17/2012 2:37PM

I had a salmon salad today! :-) I love the colours of all the variety you can put in salads! Report Inappropriate Comment

COMFYGLAMDIVA 1/17/2012 1:22AM

I'm so wanting shrimp now, looks yummy! Report Inappropriate Comment

TMPERRY1981 1/16/2012 12:07PM

That looks delish! Report Inappropriate Comment

PRAIRIE_MUM 1/16/2012 11:08AM

Lovely! You've inspired me to make a pretty salad for lunch today! Report Inappropriate Comment

MEXGAL1 1/16/2012 10:23AM

beautiful! Report Inappropriate Comment

Mexican fiesta (lots of pics)

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Last night was the big fund raiser for the local food bank with entertainment from dance troupes and the Sonoran Ballet. It was fun to meet up with friends and watch the colorful and energetic performances.

Local church teenagers



Yaqui indian deer dancers



Hidalgo dance



Mar de Cortez mariachi band



Yucatan dance



Central Mexico dance



Sonora dance



Sonoran Ballet

  

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MELTEAGUE 1/17/2012 2:39PM

Oh !Wow, Lis what a wonderful opportunity! How beautiful! I would love to have been there! Report Inappropriate Comment

D-ABBY 1/15/2012 8:39PM

Looks like fun, and sounds like a good cause. Report Inappropriate Comment

COMFYGLAMDIVA 1/15/2012 2:58PM

How wonderful! Wish I was there with ya! Report Inappropriate Comment

DGOJOAN 1/15/2012 2:34PM

That looks like fun! Report Inappropriate Comment

MEXGAL1 1/15/2012 11:09AM

Sure looks like home. We have often gone to events with dancers and such. Have a great Sunday. Sallie Report Inappropriate Comment

Shrimp spaghetti

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Yesterday I grilled a kilo of shrimp - lots of leftovers :) and made a spaghetti sauce from scratch: garlic, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and a generous splash of red wine.
Tri-color spaghetti and some steamed broccoli and we had a lovely lunch with a small glass of red wine on the side.



The leftover shrimp will be great with the curry from the other day and in a salad. Yum!

  

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MELTEAGUE 1/17/2012 2:45PM

yum!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

COMFYGLAMDIVA 1/14/2012 1:34PM

Oh YUM! That looks so good and healthy for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

MEXGAL1 1/14/2012 10:44AM

simply yum! Report Inappropriate Comment

4 years

Friday, January 13, 2012

Yesterday was my 4 year sparkiversary - thank you Donna for reminding me :)
Over the last 4 years I haven't made much progress with my weight, probably because I'm at a weight that's good for my height and life style (5'8' - 142-146 pounds) - that doesn't mean I stop trying to get back to 140 or below!
On the exercise front I've made big improvements. For years now I do a 25 minute yoga session an average of 4-5 times a week, the last couple of months I have added 30 min to an hour brisk walks at least 3 times a week and this week I've done my first Bow Flex session - more to follow!

The biggest gain from being here has been the wonderful spark friends I've found!
Thank you to everyone for your support, encouragement and friendship

  

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MELTEAGUE 1/17/2012 2:45PM

4 years! Happy Sparkaversary! Report Inappropriate Comment

JIBBIE49 1/14/2012 8:44AM

Remember, most people who join Sparks QUIT, so you are a winner just for staying with this for four years. I'm not at my goal after 4 years, but I know if I had quit I'd be about 314# now rather than where I'm at. I've never been over the 214# that I was the day I joined, so I think that is a great accomplishment. It is easy to gain more each and every year once your already fat. Report Inappropriate Comment

COMFYGLAMDIVA 1/13/2012 7:42PM

Congrats on your spark anniversary! You've done an amazing job! I'm so glad to have you as part of my friends here. Report Inappropriate Comment

MEXGAL1 1/13/2012 5:59PM

congrats to you for 4 years with sparks. I think you have made much progress. Through Sparks you are more aware of eating healthy and exercise. who knows where you would be if you didn't have the support and community here. We will all continue on this journey together and continue to support each other. Here's to another good focused year for us! Sallie Report Inappropriate Comment

D-ABBY 1/13/2012 12:23PM

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DGOJOAN 1/13/2012 12:06PM

Congratulations on your sparkiversary! It sounds like you have gained valuable insights into your health and fitness during that time. I always appreciate your kind and encouraging comments. Thank you for being part of my journey as well, Report Inappropriate Comment