Tomorrow's Number 50 Secret of Success!! How many of these are YOU DOING?

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Thought for FUN I'd post the titles of all 49 secrets of success here and tomorrow's a SPecial One
1-Strength Training vs Cardio~The 1st Month
2-Up the CARDIO,if you've Upped the Strength Training
3-Award REMINDERS!!
4-Use the TOOL!_SPARKRECIPES!!
5-My Toddler Keeps Me ACTIVE!
6- Can you OVEREAT on a SPecial Occasion & LOSE WEIGHT?
7-KEEP it OUT of the HOUSE!
8-Use the TOOL!-The Daily CALORIE DIFFERENTIAL REPORT!
9-Using The GARMIN HEART MONITOR ...
10-Just discovered ALMOND MILK!
11-Really using PORTION CONTROL ...
12-BREAK a PLATEAU~~ASK ADVICE from a SPARKER!
13-My Streaks MOTIVATE me!!!
14-TREAT Yourself when you LOSE WEIGHT {non-foods ONLY!}
15-CONSISTENCY~~MAKE it a NEW HEALTHY HABIT!!!
16-Taking my VITAMINS DAILY!
17-TAKE WATER with you EVERYWHERE!
18-KEEP your HANDS BUSY![new/old hobbies..}
19-STOKE your body's ENGINE! KEEP the METABOLISM BURNING!
20-JOIN a SPARKTEAM!
21-Morning MILE RUNS!
22-DON'T Underestimate the POWER of YOGA!
23-COUNT AHEAD!!_DON'T EAT OUT of the BAG!!
24-Logging In WEIGHT EVERY DAY!!!
25-Eating OATMEAL for BREAKFAST!!
26-KEEP Your Body on an EVEN KEEL~~ Eat SMALL MEALS Throughout the DAY!!
27-I'll HAVE my Birthday Cake Slice And Eat it ,TOO !!~~at the RESTAURANT!!!
28-GIVE A GOODIE,GIVE YOURSELF a SPARKLIFT!!!
29-WOGGING on the TREADMILL { WOG= Walk + jOG at different intervals}
30-CONVERSATIONS at the Table Help me EAT LESS!
31-Take Your GOAL SERIOUSLY!!!
32-MOVE Every DAY!!!!
33-Make That TWO GLASSES of WATER,Please!!! {at the restaurant}
34-YOU'RE An INSPIRATION to SOMEONE!!!
35-REWARD Your FAMILY!!!!
36-Cooking Using SUBSTITUTIONS= LOWER CALORIES!!!!
37-Be ACCOUNTABLE To SOMEONE!!!
38-Use The TOOL!-Reach Out To OTHERS by BLOGGING!!!
39-RESET Your Time ALLOWANCE for Your GOAL!!!
40-KNOW Your TEMPTATIONS!!!
41-NEW SPARKERS~~Take BABY STEPS To {Learning The SITE} A NEW HABIT,LIFESTYLE!!
42- 3 Button Mushrooms?! FILLS Me UP BEFORE SNACKING!!!
43-FAT-FREE DRESSINGS Go Better With my SALADS!!!
44-KEEP WATER NEARBY When Working Out!!!
45-SUPPORTIVE PEOPLE INCREASE Your Chances of LOSING WEIGHT!!!
46-USE The TOOL!~~CALORIE DIFFERENTIAL OVER TIME REPORT!!!
47-JOIN A CHALLENGE!!!
48- DRINK a HALF of a GLASS Without MEASURING!!
49-ASK To SEE The MENU CALORIE COUNTER!!!!
50-?

  

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TONYA_DIMPLES 5/25/2010 8:25AM

This a nice list. Report Inappropriate Comment

PAMAPPLE 5/23/2010 3:02PM

Your list helps me to remember all of the secrets that are helping me successful in my weight loss journey! I'll have to check out the calorie differential report. BTW, hope you're not too terribly sore from your accident! Comment edited on: 5/23/2010 3:03:20 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

FLMOMX2 5/23/2010 1:59PM

Great list! Report Inappropriate Comment

2BEHEALTHYAGAIN 5/23/2010 12:50PM

Thanks for sharing your secrets--can't wait to hear what the last one is!! Report Inappropriate Comment

RONIE11 5/23/2010 11:20AM

That was fun to read...Its interesting how many a person does with out thinking and the fact that a little over 4 months ago not too many even entered my mind.. Great list of secrets.. Report Inappropriate Comment

Life Knocks You Down, GET BACK ON THE BIKE,AND GO!!!!!

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Yesterday we were 2/3 of the way home from our almost 11 mile bike ride, when we were crossing at a roadway that only had yellow lights--after my hubby took our toddler across in the bike trailer, I looked both ways and proceeded to go and noticed as I was almost across , a light blue van bearing down on me,not slowing down,so I sped up { i had the right-of-way but as any native Californian knows the motorists are as bad here as the Europeans,well,not quite ,but close!--and I LIVE here!-and AM a native Californian!--Anyway,as it is a bike trail but also can get cars access,the gate to the car access is WIDE;the bike access is NARROW and you ALWAYS SLOW DOWN going through them,well,I was going too fast due to the motorist and hit the gate and have a HUGE bruised and skinned rt. thigh And bruised body. THANK GOD for my BIKE HELMET as the idiots --and that is being NICE- who designed the trail where I live have used ROCKS AND CEMENT to incorporate many of the rocks in formations on the side of the trail and I hit the back of my HEAD as I fell!!!Well, this is where once you have FALLEN,make a decision....Do I get back UP or give UP??? As I was able to get BACK UP and walk slowly around to check the damage to my body and then stop to see my vision is clear & my head's ok, I told my hubby[ after some ranting at the motorist and the city officials who put ridiculous and DANGEROUS formations for AESTHETICS,not SAFETY!!] I was ok and we needed to GO ON as I knew my thigh would throb painfully later as it only stung right now--ANY TIME you get injured, ICE for FIRST 48 HOURS to get the SWELLING DOWN and then heat used AFTER the first 48 hours!!
As I rode home, I thought ISN'T LIFE THAT WAY??? We can bemoan the fact of whatever happens to us as IT'S NOT FAIR and I'm going to have a CHIP on MY SHOULDER the rest of my life OR I can get up AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT MY SITUATION!!!!
TO ALL OF US SPARKERS!!! I know and so CAN I about the lifestyle we are making CHANGES in OUR LIVES!!!! to all the SPARKERS who ENCOURAGE ME in some way--by blog comments,leaving comments on my page,my photos,my secrets,emoticons~~~you all HELP or give in some way!! YOU"RE THE !!!!
So , if YOU"VE FALLEN in some way off your bicycle on the pathway to a new lifestyle to achieving A NEW YOU, GET BACK ON,and !!!!! -------Betsy

  

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RONIE11 5/22/2010 5:44PM

I'm so glad you are ok! That is very scary, You seem to have a great attitude about it. I too would of ranted and raved probably not till I got home and then it would all come out.. although I have never ridden or walked 11 miles. Thats impressive to say the least. What a mixed bag of emotions.. You must be wiped out today.. I'm sorry for your accident and so glad your ok. Report Inappropriate Comment

TKAYSMILES 5/22/2010 2:29PM

Glad you are ok!! That is scary!! And poorly designed it sounds! Take it easy on your body today! Report Inappropriate Comment

MCMOM11 5/22/2010 2:11PM

Great blog!!!!! Your lesson was learned, I love it when we take time to see the meaning behind what happens to us. It's not the situation, it's how we handle it Blessings and I am so thankful you are o.k. Lynn Report Inappropriate Comment

THENEWME43 5/22/2010 1:44PM

Oh, Betsy, that could have been so much worse. I'm thankful you're okay, even if you are sore and bruised. Take it easy and give your body a chance to heal. Love that positive attitude! Annette Report Inappropriate Comment

Give a Compliment~Pay It Forward And BRIGHTEN Someone's Day~

Friday, May 21, 2010

Yesterday @ the gym I've been going to for 11 yrs. {but only saw ACHIEVEMENT w/SP THIS year-the last 4 mos.!!}, I was passing the OWNER at the check-in desk as I was going out and she commented,"Betsy,you're getting so thin!!" Now I AM eating more healthfully and exercising more,but to hear the comment from HER was such a thrill~~~and it really BRIGHTENED MY DAY!!! Do someone a kindness~~through word or deed today ~~~Pay the compliment forward~~and in addition to BRIGHTENING SOMEONE ELSE'S DAY ,you do YOURSELF a FAVOR of POSITIVE THINKING~~Which is as healthy as the rest of our healthy choices~food, exercise,laughter,fun activities~!

  

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SUNSHINE634 5/21/2010 12:55PM

wonderful idea! Report Inappropriate Comment

RONIE11 5/21/2010 12:08PM

I love this blog, just a few weeks ago at the grocery store for 2 days in a row I was behind a women that I worked out with several times last year she looks the same. I know because we talked about it that she really wants to loose about 20 pounds. The first time I wanted to tell her about SparkPeople but I didn't feel like I should say anything unless she did.. the second time I said this is dejavue and we all laughed but still no 'in ' to talk any further.. I need to carry my spark cards with me so I can hand them out. I want everyone I know who is where I am with my weight that there is this site that is amazing.. Its funny because the 2 of us worked out everyday with very little results.. its because we had know idea how many calories are in the food we eat..I think thats why its working this time.. Report Inappropriate Comment

LILPAT3 5/21/2010 12:03PM

It means sooooo much when you have been working hard, for someone to say something nice...too notice you...which justifies what you are doing. The people we see everyday are usually the last to notice. Good for You! Report Inappropriate Comment

Thank You To My FAMILY~~My Sources of Immediate Inspiration!!!!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Thank You to my toddler who says "Weight loss song ,Mommy!! Let's sing it!" Yesterday's blog has the lyrics I created [ and used the tune from "The Beat Goes On"]. He loves dancing so when we sing it, we BOTH dance,have FUN and get our AEROBICS in!!!!

Thank you to My Long-suffering Hubby!!!! I seem to be on Sparkpeople ALL the TIME to him and as it takes some time away, I'm trying to GIVE BACK the SUPPORT to HIM that he, in various ways has given to ME~~Especially on those TRYING TODDLER DAYS where he takes up the slack OFTEN!!!

Thank YOU ,MOST OF ALL to GOD ,for GIVING ME BOTH ,creating in ME ~~A loving WIFE and inventive,sometimes wacky, but ALWAYS FUN MOTHER!!!! Betsy

  

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TEACHINKIDS2 5/20/2010 6:57PM

Haha mine doesn't know how much I am on either! lol I work part time in the evenings and get to be on Sparks mostly the whole time! YAY! That is too cute and what an awesome way to sneak in fitness! What a supportive family you have... All of YOU ROCK! Report Inappropriate Comment

RONIE11 5/20/2010 3:30PM

My hubby has no idea how much time I spend on here.. I am able to be on at work while my client sleeps and after my chores are done.. Lucky me I know.. and even still I am having a hard time finding the time to get my quilt done... hmmmmm Priority is the key... Report Inappropriate Comment

PAMAPPLE 5/20/2010 11:02AM

I loved the way that you can make up a weight loss song and to be able to sing and dance to it with your toddler! My husband thinks I'm obsessed with SP, too, so I try to only work on it when he and I aren't doing anything together or especially when he's not home! Best wishes with your weight loss goals!!! Comment edited on: 5/20/2010 11:02:40 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

The Weight Goes OFF, DONE! DONE! DONE!~~ A List of accomplishments on my Weight Loss Journey

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The weight goes OFF---DONE DONE DONE!!!
The weight goes OFF---DONE,DONE,DONE!!
INCHES going DOWN on the Measuring Tape!!!!--YEAH,YEAH,YEAH...YEAH,YEAH,YEAH!

I REALLY once was OVERWEIGHT ,uh huh
19.4 pounds HAVE LEFT FOR GOOD!!!!! ,uh huh
My CHOLESTROL COUNT is DOWN,uh huh
I'm"RUNNING" ALL OVER TOWN!!!!! , uh huh

The WEIGHT goes OFF---DONE,DONE DONE!!!
The WEIGHT goes OFF---DONE, DONE, DONE!!!
INCHES going DOWN on the MEASURING TAPE!!!--YEAH,YEAH,YEAH,..YEAH,YEAH,YEAH!

ENERGY'S RISING all the time
METABOLISM'S HIGH NOW... I'm FEELING FINE!!!
TRACKING my FOOD and FITNESS EVERY DAY
This NEW LIFESTYLE is THE WAY!!!!!!

THE WEIGHT GOES OFF----DONE,DONE,DONE!!!!
THE WEIGHT GOES OFF---DONE,DONE,DONE!!!!!
INCHES GOING DOWN on the MEASURING TAPE!!-YEAH,YEAH,YEAH,..YEAH,YEAH,YEAH!

I am FEELING STRONGER each new day!!!
Making HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES MY WAY!!!
BODY FAT PERCENTAGE is HEALTHY NOW,
I DRINK MORE WATER for my HEALTH [and HOW]!!!!!

AND THE WEIGHT GOES OFF.....

  

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GAYLLYNNE 5/20/2010 8:57AM

Wow!! You are fantastic! A total inspiration. Congratulations! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOMMABOF7 5/19/2010 9:52PM

You are TOO MUCH!! CUTE!!!! Good for you! Your new pics look great! Report Inappropriate Comment

KKNSMOM 5/19/2010 1:26PM

Catchy tune! Congratulations on your success. Report Inappropriate Comment

TKAYSMILES 5/19/2010 12:31PM

woo hoo!! Great blog and gret job!! Hope you are having an amazing day! Report Inappropriate Comment

SKINNYPOWELL1 5/19/2010 11:05AM

Cute blog, I can hear you singing it - awesome job. Report Inappropriate Comment

RONIE11 5/19/2010 10:55AM

This is very cute Betsy, Your energy shows and congratulations on your success. we seem to be mirroring each other.. Its good to have a spark friend like you... Report Inappropriate Comment

SEEAMANDARUN 5/19/2010 10:37AM

Very cute and creative! Keep going girl! Report Inappropriate Comment