Gearing up for another float party

Friday, May 20, 2011

Tomorrow friends and neighbors are coming over again to float in the pool. The warm weather makes us all just want to float away. I will be grilling chicken and putting out some snacks and the other ladies will be bringing stuff to go with it. I have been doing so well eating right the last several days and of course not drinking. Since I am feeling so good I am really going to try and stick to not drinking and eating right. Not too many snacks for me and lots of ice water! I can do it, I know I can and then I will still feel good on Sunday. Wish me well.
Hope you all are doing terrific!
Sallie

  

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MISS_VIV 5/21/2011 11:48AM

Pomegranate juice and sparkling soda.. just like a wine cooler, but SO GOOD FOR YOU...............Enjoy the FLOATING. Report Inappropriate Comment

GOANNA2 5/21/2011 7:01AM

Sorry to hear you are not feeling too good. Hopefully by Sunday you will be up to having your visitors. It will be a fun day. It is great that you are back on track. Report Inappropriate Comment

FROSTIERACES 5/20/2011 9:56PM

Hi Sallie! I have been mia from Spark lately however..I'm back and am catching up on blogs and friends here! Your float party blog looked absolutely fun!! You have sucha great life..I am way jealous! :) Have a wonderful weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUSIEMT 5/20/2011 8:20PM

I know you can do it. Who wants to feel crummy on Sunday morning. Enjoy that ice wate! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 5/20/2011 1:10PM

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CRAZYDOGLADYBO 5/20/2011 12:30PM

Sounds wonderful! Have a great time with friends! Report Inappropriate Comment

LIS193 5/20/2011 12:30PM

Sounds like a blast! Have fun. ps - check my Friday blog for my favorite summer salsa :) Report Inappropriate Comment

MEADSBAY 5/20/2011 12:25PM

That's it. I'm booking a flight down there right now! Report Inappropriate Comment

LIBBYFITZ 5/20/2011 10:45AM

Put some pieces of lemon in the water, it looks like a cocktail! Report Inappropriate Comment

SEPTEMBERSPIRIT 5/20/2011 10:18AM

I find the nice weather makes it tough to not drink but you have a good plan and you are feeling good. I'm sure you will do great! Report Inappropriate Comment

Back on track and feeling good.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Been eating right now again for a couple of days and I must say I am feeling good. It's just so nice when you are in control. Makes your body feel good but your mind feel even better. As I watched Biggest Loser this week I was identifying with the attitude change the last contestants had. I think they really get it now and never want to go back to the old ways. It is so telling when they show the videos of when they were heavier. And it's wonderful to see the transformations. So inspiring. I hope the show can help others in need and inspire them to get healthy.
Hope all my sparks buddies are going fabulous!
Sallie

  

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GOANNA2 6/2/2011 8:36AM

You always do so well to get straight back on track. Report Inappropriate Comment

LIS193 5/20/2011 12:30PM

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LIBBYFITZ 5/20/2011 4:16AM

Well done on getting back on track! Report Inappropriate Comment

BECWHEELS 5/19/2011 10:08PM

Keep up the great work Sallie. Now how do I get back on board with you???? I think I need a swift kick in the ass. Report Inappropriate Comment

WORKTHEGOAL 5/19/2011 7:48PM

Excellent progress, well done on enjoying a healthier food intake - your mind and body will appreciate its goodness! If you feel this good in just a couple of days, imagine how much better after a few more - keep it going! Mandy 10k steps a day Report Inappropriate Comment

KRISKECK 5/19/2011 3:07PM

Hurray! It does feel good, doesn't it? I have been struggling with so much stress lately, and trying so hard to deal with it in healthy ways, rather than eating and imbibing too much...so, here's to staying healthy! Report Inappropriate Comment

KIMBANN 5/19/2011 2:48PM

I know exactly how you feel - it always makes me wonder what I was thinking when I got myself off track. I am glad things are going well! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 5/19/2011 2:47PM

I love the way it makes me feel! Report Inappropriate Comment

SEPTEMBERSPIRIT 5/19/2011 2:38PM

It does feel good to feel good - inside and out! Cheers to doing so well! Report Inappropriate Comment

CRAZYDOGLADYBO 5/19/2011 2:02PM

Glad you are feeling better! I agree with you about the latest episode of The Biggest Loser. I started watching The Biggest Loser after joining SP and I have gained a ton of motivation from the show. Report Inappropriate Comment

IRP1114 5/19/2011 1:45PM

Glad you are feeling better. I am on the same page as you! Made big improvements this week. And I am also watching biggest looser!!! I watch on the treadmill during my runs using my laptop. Their stories are motivating. Report Inappropriate Comment

Always sad when old family friends die.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

One of my parent life long dear friends died. He was ill for a while and is now at peace but it is still sad to see. I know it must be even harder for my Mom since she keeps loosing friends. I can remember all the fun they all had as young parents. We always got together with a group of the same folks and all the children would run and play and the parents would laugh and sing around campfires and all. Great Memories. Anyway, God Bless Mr. Knauer, may you rest in Peace.
Hope all my sparks buddies are doing just great today.
Sallie

  

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FRANKLY5 5/19/2011 9:45PM

Thinking about you. So sorry to hear that your family lost a friend. Report Inappropriate Comment

GOANNA2 5/18/2011 6:14PM

It is sad but just think that you have good memories of the fun times together. I hope your mum copes with the loss. Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 5/18/2011 3:11PM

I am so sorry. Hugs Report Inappropriate Comment

LKWQUILTER 5/18/2011 1:54PM

I sure know what you mean. The only problem for us is that daddy is the last one around of the old family friends when my brother and I were little. They were all military friends and were closer than family. ((HUGS)) Report Inappropriate Comment

F8CONE8 5/18/2011 1:37PM

Yes it is sad. My DH and I have friends well into their 80's whom we met when we moved to Oregon. They are lovely people and it is sad to see their health changing. From very active people in their 60's to not being able to walk or hike or drive. Very painful to lose them. We've lost several members of our photo club but will never forget them. Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 5/18/2011 1:08PM

my Mom being 90 has outlived nearly ALL her friends and she looks in the obituaries every day sad Report Inappropriate Comment

LIBBYFITZ 5/18/2011 10:47AM

Yes it is hard to hear about all the friends your parents had pass away, very sad time! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBBIEOLMOS57 5/18/2011 9:50AM

so true but we all grow older each day and you just need to remember the fun times and live your life to the fullest Report Inappropriate Comment

Waking up to a new day

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

So the scale says once again I gained several pounds. Sure doesn't take much to do so. I am looking forward to getting back on track today and eatting right. I just feel so much better when I eat the right foods. Today I feel sluggish since I have been eating off program for the last couple of days. It is so amazing to me how much food effects how you feel. I have also noticed that sometimes when I eat too much veggies and fiber I feel tired as well. So it's important for me to pay attention to what I eat and how much.
So here's to today, a new start to getting back on track so that I feel good and perhaps get a couple pounds off before we leave and go back to Pennsylvania to visit the grand kids next week.
Hope all my sparks buddies are doing just great.
Sallie

  

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GOANNA2 5/17/2011 6:36PM

I am so glad that you are well enough to go on this trip. The couple of pounds will soon vanish I am sure. Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 5/17/2011 3:05PM

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BUTEAFULL 5/17/2011 12:11PM

oh I didn't know a trip was coming up soon, since your DH was just there for the funeral a short time ago, safe travels Report Inappropriate Comment

FRANNIEDID 5/17/2011 11:10AM

I find that some foods make me feel sluggish also. Getting and staying on track is not easy, as long as you are still working at it you are doing great! Report Inappropriate Comment

SEPTEMBERSPIRIT 5/17/2011 11:09AM

I hear you on this completely... the rapid weight gain and then the yuck feeling... Cheers to getting back on track! Report Inappropriate Comment

DOTTIEJANE1 5/17/2011 10:17AM

It can be surprising how food can make you feel .Good luck on your lifestyle change. Because Report Inappropriate Comment

MUMMYUK2 5/17/2011 10:15AM

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too much food today....so..

Monday, May 16, 2011

tomorrow it's back on track again! we had dinner at friends and I was good and didn't drink...but she served the plates piled high with chicken salad made with lots of mayo. oh and lots of chips and dips. so tomorrow I am really going to walk hard and eat light.
hope all my sparks buddies are doing great.
Sallie

  

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DUSTYGIRL25 5/17/2011 2:01AM

I know what your saying, but it all sounds so good! Report Inappropriate Comment

LIS193 5/17/2011 12:21AM

The odd splurge is ok as long a you go straight back to the program! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 5/17/2011 12:17AM

You will burn it off! Report Inappropriate Comment

LIBBYFITZ 5/16/2011 11:51PM

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BUTEAFULL 5/16/2011 10:45PM

you will cut those calories in no time with your exercise equipment, bowflex is it? Report Inappropriate Comment

BJUMPINGFORJOY 5/16/2011 10:38PM

That is what matters to keep on trying and one day you will be surprised. Report Inappropriate Comment

BECWHEELS 5/16/2011 10:25PM

You can do it Sallie!!!! You have great willpower. Report Inappropriate Comment

MEADSBAY 5/16/2011 10:07PM

I planned on a high calorie day today but when I finished tracking it was only 1200- well below my range- so I had a glass of milk and a few graham crackers with peanut butter. Bet you have a pretty low calorie range, Peanut! Report Inappropriate Comment

REKMOM 5/16/2011 9:56PM

Better luck tomorrow. Report Inappropriate Comment