The Scale May Not Reflect it but 2010 was a Great Year!

Friday, December 31, 2010

I see that many of my fellow sparkers are posting their year end blogs with photos and great stats. I am so for them. They have shown great perseverance, control, willpower, and strength.
I have had a good year myself, although the scale only shows a loss of 5-10 pounds (depending if you use the pre- or post-holidays weight).

But what about all those non-scale victories? Here's10 things that I've noticed:

1. I have more energy.
2. My back feels great.
3. I am strong. Heck this summer I helped my husband lift & move our grill to the deck.
4. I have great posture.
5. I walk FAST!
6. I crave fruit.
7. I LOVE working out.
8. I have muscles that you can see
9. I like the way I look.
10. I sleep well.

So when I get upset because the scale isn't giving me what I want I am going to refer to this blog and say #$%# mr. scale. I can do this without your help.

  

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LASARRE 1/3/2011 8:21PM

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KELLEEH 1/2/2011 7:23PM

Love it! You are doing GREAT! Here's to starting out the new year strong, fit, and healthy! Report Inappropriate Comment

-FEMALE- 1/1/2011 1:20PM

WTG!! You have done awesome!!! And #$%# the scale!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

COMPUCATHY 1/1/2011 8:42AM

Sweet!!! I LOVE your victories! Feeling strong and healthy! Woo hoo! At the end of the day, that's what it's ALL about! Congratulations! Yay for 2010! And Yay for 2011! Let's have a great one! Spark on! Report Inappropriate Comment

DARINGR8LY 1/1/2011 1:04AM

You have rocked 2010. Let's make 2011 an even longer list of things to be proud of! Report Inappropriate Comment

SIMPLELIFE4REAL 12/31/2010 10:39PM

Happy New Year to you! Report Inappropriate Comment

CHEEKYMONKEYS75 12/31/2010 7:54PM

Gotta love the 'having muscles you can see' one. - very sexy. Great Job on ALL your accomplishments. Happy New Year. Report Inappropriate Comment

CMB2048 12/31/2010 6:05PM

Good for you! Sounds like a great year. Here's to another one ahead! Report Inappropriate Comment

BARNABABY1 12/31/2010 5:04PM

You've got such a great attitude!!! Good luck with your progress in 2011!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Getting Down to Business: Day 2

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Yesterday I blogged about my new plan for getting down to the business of losing the rest of my weight (including the extra from the holidays). Here's my two day tally:

My plan:
1. Eat in range EVERY day. If I do get carried away, add extra fitness to negate the booboo. - Did it both days!

2. Keep sodium within range (preferably at low end of range) - One day good, the other day close but no cigar... as they say.

3. Continue fitness - 60 mins of cardio a day and 4 days of ST a week. -Over an hour each day plus strength training yesterday (upper), today (lower)

4. Track everything (even when not pretty). Post in Daily Calorie Differential Challenge thread (By the Numbers team) Have tracked everything including my gumdrops.

5. Spread out my treats that Santa gave me. Had a little bit of chocolate yesterday and a few gumdrops today. Refer to #4.

Two days down and I am rolling. Except for the sodium I have been, dare I say, perfect. The sodium snuck up on me and I'm going to have to pay closer attention.

I will keep you posted as time goes on, probably weekly.

  

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DEBBIE1414 12/30/2010 6:37PM

Great plan, keep up the good work!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SPARKLINDEB 12/29/2010 8:02PM

Awesome! Report Inappropriate Comment

SIMPLELIFE4REAL 12/29/2010 7:18PM

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CMB2048 12/29/2010 10:34AM

Sounds like you are doing great and are off to a wonderful and healthy New Year! Report Inappropriate Comment

TOTHEFUTURE1 12/28/2010 11:10PM

Well done way to go Report Inappropriate Comment

KELLEEH 12/28/2010 9:34PM

Good job! It's great how you are holding yourself accountable and sticking to your plan! Report Inappropriate Comment

VICD25 12/28/2010 9:24PM

WTG! great way to itemize your goals and keep on it! You are a winner! Report Inappropriate Comment

LASARRE 12/28/2010 8:19PM

I know you will do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

ASTORRES1 12/28/2010 7:44PM

WOOHOO Diane!!! This dark gray cold weather has me in a funk...I just want to come home after work and go to bed....I will work hard to kick it to the curb....sooon Report Inappropriate Comment

BARNABABY1 12/28/2010 7:36PM

That is so Awesome!!! Keep up the great work! Report Inappropriate Comment

Getting Down to Business

Monday, December 27, 2010

Today I stepped up (and onto) to the scale. It wasn't pretty. I knew that I was up but some how managed to gain about 5 lbs from Thanksgiving to Christmas. I'm sure with some effort and control I can get rid of this weight quickly.

My plan:
1. Eat in range EVERY day. If I do get carried away, add extra fitness to negate the booboo.
2. Keep sodium within range (preferably at low end of range)
3. Continue fitness - 60 mins of cardio a day and 4 days of ST a week.
4. Track everything (even when not pretty). Post in Daily Calorie Differential Challenge thread (By the Numbers team)
5. Spread out my treats that Santa gave me.


The old me would have waited to January 1 to get back into it but the new me insists on action today!

  

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KELLEEH 12/28/2010 9:32PM

Excellent plan! And I know you can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

TEENY_BIKINI 12/28/2010 4:44PM

I love your plan of action. I hope you had a fab holiday. Hugs. Report Inappropriate Comment

CMB2048 12/28/2010 1:15PM

I so admire you! I wish I could do that 60 minutes of cardio every day and 4 days of strength training a week! I'll be happy to do just 30 minutes of cardio 3 days a week and 2 days of strength training to get started again! Sounds like a good plan and I'm sure you'll drop those 5 pounds! Report Inappropriate Comment

JLWOF1 12/27/2010 7:52PM

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LASARRE 12/27/2010 7:23PM

and I know you will! Report Inappropriate Comment

BARNABABY1 12/27/2010 5:51PM

You can do it! Good for you starting today instead of after the Holidays!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BARBARASDIET 12/27/2010 5:12PM

A positive step already! Report Inappropriate Comment

SIMPLELIFE4REAL 12/27/2010 4:21PM

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MHUTTON 12/27/2010 2:09PM

You can do it!! I'm with you with finding a few pounds that were lost at one point. We can do it - Let's get movin!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAREN42BOYS 12/27/2010 1:12PM

Good plan, go make it happen! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHEENADEE 12/27/2010 12:25PM

You've got a great plan and I know you can stick with it. I'm going to borrow part of your list and start some improvement in my life today too. Thanks & Good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

RSWIFE 12/27/2010 11:16AM

That is a great plan! I must get on the scale to see the damage that I have done with the Christmas goodies. Like you, I am right back on track. No waiting until the first! We can do it!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JONESISHERE 12/27/2010 9:23AM

I am with you on this! I started tracking all my food again today. From Christmas day through yesterday my mouth had a great big party. However, the rest of me didn't feel so good. Way to much sugar, etc. Thanks for sharing your plan. It encourages me to stick to mine! Report Inappropriate Comment

MONTANA_ED 12/27/2010 9:19AM

There you go! I like your last line. The NEW you wants action today! That is the best thing ever! I'm right there with you - getting back into that groove. We are going to do this! Woo Hoo! Onwards... Report Inappropriate Comment

ASTORRES1 12/27/2010 9:06AM

I know you can do it!!! Good luck with your new plan!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Christmas Eve - Check!

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Had a good day yesterday. Ate my regular food for breakfast and lunch and fit in a workout.
Had a great time with my BIL's family - even though my niece (7) was going crazy waiting for Santa.
Off to fit in some Wii time before hubby gets up to open presents.

  

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LALMEIDA 12/25/2010 11:19PM

Merry Christmas! Report Inappropriate Comment

COTTRELL11 12/25/2010 11:04PM

Glad to read how well your Christmas Eve was. I hope your day today went just as well! Merry Christmas! Report Inappropriate Comment

BARNABABY1 12/25/2010 10:56AM

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Report Inappropriate Comment

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Christmas Eve

Friday, December 24, 2010

Today will be a leisurely day. No work, all the presents are wrapped. Have one appetizer to prepare and one errand to run.
Plan to watch some Christmas shows on TV and workout. Nothing more.

Off to my BIL's house tonight for Christmas Eve with my niece and nephew. Should be a fun day/night.

Hope everyone has a great day/evening!!

  

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COMPUCATHY 12/24/2010 5:53PM

Sounds like a PERFECT day! Your life sounds like it is really in balance. ...So happy for you... Hope you have the best Christmas! Enjoy your home, your family, and your friends! Think lots of positive thoughts! And Spark On! Report Inappropriate Comment

BARNABABY1 12/24/2010 4:20PM

Sounds like a great day! Have a wonderful time! Report Inappropriate Comment

SLIMTHICK2 12/24/2010 10:03AM

I have a lot more to do , I envy you Enjoy every minute of your day. All the best. Report Inappropriate Comment

LMATTHEWS76 12/24/2010 6:37AM

You are WAY ahead of me! But, I've always been a procrastinate till the last minute sort of gal anyway... Report Inappropriate Comment