LOVING THIS HONESTY..... 1ST SPARK ANNIVERSARY

Thursday, April 07, 2011

Another day over....it has been a really good one and I have stuck to my fast and not deviated....YAY.....
Is amazing at the things that have been revealed throught this even though it is only day 4.....

Breakfast.....freash fruit salad, banana, berries and LSA

Lunch....salad tortilla wrap....

Dinner.....kidney beans....stirfry veg and rice......banana

Water 4 litres....

Exercise....6k's...60 mins....

Am really enjoying it all and am finding it so very easy as well.....

I also forgot to share yesterday that it was my 1 st anniversary with Spark....yay....
When I look back over the year OI see that i could have got myself together and achieved so much more in a much shorter.time however that is ok......I have enjoyed the journey and all the people that i have met along the way and all the things I have learned over the year.....
\And at the end of the day it is my journey and we all learn at a different pace....

Blessings....

  

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ZAHNASGRANDMA 4/10/2011 6:07AM

Way to go! Report Inappropriate Comment

CHUBRUB3 4/7/2011 2:32PM

Your doing great! Thanks for letting me know about the LSA. Hugs, Angela Report Inappropriate Comment

PAMAPPLE 4/7/2011 12:01PM

Lyn, how amazing that we joined SP at the same time and never knew each other until recently! I am so glad that you are a friend here... you have motivated me so much to stay true to my healthy lifestyle! Many blessings, my friend!! Report Inappropriate Comment

HUNNNYBEE 4/7/2011 6:37AM

Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary with Spark! You have done so well! Sometimes I wish I could learn good things quickly and efficiently too! I try to remind myself that the lessons I've learned in life that are most important....have never been learned the 'easy' way! But they are the ones that have stayed with me...the ones that have lasted. I am so glad that we met on this path through our lives! You have motivated and encouraged me, and I knew that you were always at my side! Report Inappropriate Comment

XANADUREALM 4/7/2011 6:26AM

Happy Anniversary! Have a great day, today! Report Inappropriate Comment

HONESTY IS WORKING WELL.....

Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Just completed day 3 of a new level of honesty.....
I am feeling so much better....my mind is much sharper and I am totally more effective in everything i am doing.....
It is hard to believe the difference that measuring food and not having extra bits really makes...sadly i had to experience it for myself as opposed to learning form someone else....but that's all good....
Today's menu....
Breakfast...fresh fruit salad, banana, berries and LSA

Lunch...( had this out today)..roast vege salad....

Dinner....Rice, stirfry veg & kindmey beans......

Water 3.2 litres....

Exercise....walked 7k's.....
Actually got my walk this morning before the rain came....
\Plan on going tomorrow around the same time and hopefully i will be able to dodge the forcasted rain.....



Blessings....

  

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CHUBRUB3 4/6/2011 5:29PM

Fantastic Lyn! You are an inspiration for sure. Question: What is LSA? Can't remember. Hugs, Angela Report Inappropriate Comment

PAMAPPLE 4/6/2011 1:06PM

Lyn, I just renewed my commitment today to eat healthy and allow the Holy Spirit to guide my eating and exercise since this is my one year Sparkversary. You can check out my commitment in my last 2 blogs today. You are doing absolutely amazing and your clarity of mind is a great side effect of giving your appetite over to the Lord! Report Inappropriate Comment

GOOSE6510 4/6/2011 12:38PM

Sounds like you are on plan! It is really amazing how easy it is to just throw a few extras in here and there. You are doing great getting that honesty in check! Report Inappropriate Comment

HUNNNYBEE 4/6/2011 6:01AM

You're doing great!!! Keep it up! :) Report Inappropriate Comment

SHERYLEL 4/6/2011 5:08AM

Well done, keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment

HONESTLY COMMITTED.....

Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Really enjoyed my day today although it was a bit out of kelter....didn't get my lunch till 3.30pm so just had a small amount and will have dinner as soon as I finish this....

My eating today has been right on target....

breakfast....fresh fruit salad, banana, berries....

late lunch....3 pieces sushi...

Dinner.... 5 pieces sushi, salad, kidney bean......

water....4 litres......

Am really stoked at sticking to what I pledged.....

I wnet to a fashiobn show fundraiser last night.....the lady that presented it was superb and I don't thuink I have laughed so so much in a long time....my daughter and I went and it was awesome....
I went to the show that she was at today and ended up buying myself 2 outfits....they look drop dead gorgous on and I feel so amazing in them....
One is a dress and a jacket....something i never wear but it is awesome with tights under it and the other is a long top......
I don't think I have ever spent that amount on clothes in one go however i love them both and am so looking foreward to wearing them.....
Last night really changed the way oi look at clothes for me....I am not going to buy stuff just cause it is cheap....mainly because when I get it home I don't wear it anyway and it ends up going to the op shop.....
I have just cleaned out my wardrobe and got rid ov everything I haven't worn in the last 2 years....it's gone.....
When I buy now it will be what i really like and what makes me feel good wearing it.....

So...my day today has been a different one however it has been an awesome one......

Very encouraging when I see my purchases and how good they look......
and even more encouraging the sizes.....our sizing is different to america .....size 8 & 10 is what i bought today....I think that is about your size 3 & 4....
WooHoo....

  

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CHUBRUB3 4/5/2011 11:22AM

Wowzer!! You are sure to be and are smoking hot! Way to go Lyn! You will have to post a picture of you and your new clothes. Hugs, Angela Report Inappropriate Comment

LILYGAL 4/5/2011 7:26AM

I agree with you about the clothes. I clean my closet every year and what I don't wear, I give to St. Vincent De Paul. I also have quit buying cheap outfits and shoes!! We deserve to have nice things that look good on us!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

HUNNNYBEE 4/5/2011 7:05AM

WooHOO! Lyn....what a great feeling...to buy clothes that look nice and make you feel good! I'm so proud of you!!! Great progress, my friend! Report Inappropriate Comment

HIGHER LEVEL OF HONESTY REQUIRED....

Sunday, April 03, 2011

Well...having completed a week of being honest it is obvious to me by the 100grm weight increase this last week that i need to be even MORE honest...taking it to a higher level....

I need to measure specificly what i eat because like a secret said that oi read recently we can't trust our eye for protions.....
So...in the light of that as of today i am going to be even more ruthless....

Am also embarking on a fast till eater as well....I won't not be eating however will be restricting what I eat....

3 meals a day and water...and each day will be pretty much the same till 21st April.....set my program this morning and decided how I was going to do it.....
It is more about a specific mission as opposed to focusing on weight loss however i am hoping that weight loss will be an added bonus.....

Breakfast this morning....2 slices toast and peanut butter...
My breakfasts for the next 17 days will be....
Fresh fruit salad, banana, berries and LSA....

Lunch.....salad wrap....OR... rice and veg...OR...salad & veg.....

Dinner.....Kidney beans.....salad or veg & rice.....

Water ...
And of course still doing my walking to reach at least 400 minutes a week.....

Thats me till easter....
Will blog each to keep me honest and see that i am achieveing the goals set....
I am also not weighing in again till April 22nd.....
I need to be held to this and will promise to tell you all if I slip up with any of it....
No nuts, chips bread, dairy or of course meat....i gave the 2 latter up s few months ago anyway however i do notice that the dairy can creep in especially eating out.....
have to be more diligent for the next 17 days....

Thanks for reading this.....

  

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CHUBRUB3 4/4/2011 9:19PM

You are doing great Lyn. Don't worry about the slight increase it will come off plus more. Sure are right about the measuring though, amazing how quick our portions can change. Hugs, Angela Report Inappropriate Comment

SMILE2HAPPINESS 4/4/2011 9:26AM

Great idea! Report Inappropriate Comment

HUNNNYBEE 4/4/2011 5:36AM

Measuring helps me too! I was WAY over-estimating portion sizes. Measuring takes the guess-work out! Report Inappropriate Comment

PAMAPPLE 4/4/2011 12:30AM

Tomorrow you can make that commitment, especially when you are not eating out or out of your routine. I think you are still doing an amazing job! Report Inappropriate Comment

7TH DAY OF HONESTY.....

Saturday, April 02, 2011

End of my 1st week of being honest with myself .....it hasn't been too horrendous....in fact it has actually been very helpful....
Has shown up a lot of things for me and also helped me make some changes which are leading to more honesty.....

Today has been a different kind of day in the fact that it has run differently therefore I have eaten differently than i normally would have and i am not 100% certain that i was fully focused at all times....

Breakfast....2 slices whole wheat toast with peanut butter....

Lunch....
Salad....lettuce, carrot, cucumber, tomato & beetroot.....(.we decided to stop for lunch on our way back from our little church and there was nothing vegan to choose from.....salad was yummy though.....)

Dinner.....have a function tonight which will be wine and nibbles so this may end up being dinner....maybe not the healthiest however this is more about honesty.....

Snacks.....vegan brownie.....nuts & fruit.....more serves of these that i am supposed to have....

Water.....3 litres already today...

exercise....had a break again today....back into it tomorrow.....

Thats day 7 for me and the end of my first week....
I am believeing that next week will be a better week for me where I will fine tune my food and will see the pounds dropping off to my easter goal.....

Thanks for stopping by to read this,.....
blessings....

  

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CHUBRUB3 4/3/2011 1:03PM

Lyn, your doing really well. Keep up the great work. A minor slip of more fruit or nuts is not a bad thing, just keep persevering. Hugs, Angela Report Inappropriate Comment

JILLZEEE 4/3/2011 12:18AM

New to this but feel compelled to ask you if you are having any success at losing any weight? I ask only because I have been where you are before. Seemed like I was starving most of the time yes I lost weight but only to gain it back plus a bit of it's friends. I now take the slower more steady rout. since I started two weeks ago, I have lost 9 lbs in the last week it seems as if I am dropping at least 1 lb a day. It appears that my CHEAT DAYS are working to keep my metabolism working hard for me. I wish you the best.. Please feel free to write me if you ever feel so moved. Jill Report Inappropriate Comment

WALLAHALLA 4/3/2011 12:14AM

Believe and achieve! You can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

HOLLYDAZZE 4/3/2011 12:09AM

Good luck to you! Keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment