My ten hopes and dreams

Friday, October 15, 2010

1. To be healthy for the rest of my life
2. to maintain the weight loss I have achieved
3. for people to look beyond color of skin or religion and just treat each other as people
4. to change habits to save the earth
5. to see my grandchildren marry
6. to find a cure for cancer
7. for people to treat teachers as professionals again
8. to take a cruise to Alaska
9. for my children to all have jobs they love
10. biggest hope is that my DH finds peace with his brother

  

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TAMMYTH64 10/17/2010 12:34PM

Great list! I share many of theses wishes. Thanks for sharing! Big Hugs!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JGMK55 10/16/2010 10:30AM

Wonderful list - hope all of your dreams come true. Report Inappropriate Comment

COOLMAMA11 10/15/2010 9:42PM

Wonderful list of hopes and dreams, I must get my thinking cap on and do my blog! {{{SSV}}} Hugs Elaine Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNFLOWERGAL40 10/15/2010 8:06PM

Fabulous list of hopes and dreams! Wishing they all come true for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUFFYSMOM2 10/15/2010 6:51PM

I loved this blog! I hope all your hopes and dreams come true! Hugs! Patti Report Inappropriate Comment

Hilarious, Silly and Funny Diet Advice

Thursday, October 14, 2010

A chocolate mousse that you did not order has no calories. Therefore, have your companion order dessert and you taste half of it.
Chocolate chips are fattening, about 50 calories a tablespoon. However, chocolate chips eaten while making chocolate chip cookies have no calories whatsoever. Therefore make chocolate chip cookies often but don't eat them.
All food eaten while standing has no calories. Exactly why is not clear, but the current theory relates to gravity. The calories apparently bypass the stomach flowing directly down the legs and through the soles of the feet into the floor, like electricity. Walking seems to accelerate this process, so that a frozen custard or hot dog eaten at a fayre actually has a calorie deficit.
Anything produced, purchased or intended for minors is calorie-free when eaten by adults. This category covers a wide range, beginning with a spoonful of baby tapioca, consumed for demonstration purposes, up to and including *biscuits baked and sent to college.
Pies and cakes should be cut neatly, in even wedges or slices. If not, the responsibility falls on the person putting them away to "straighten up the edges" by slicing away the offending irregularities, which have no calories when eaten.
Anything eaten in front of the TV has no calories. This may have something to do with radiation leakage, which negates not only the calories in the
If you have a drink in your right hand, anything eaten with the other hand has no calories. Several principles are at work here. First of all, you're probably standing up at a cocktail party (see "Food on Foot"). Then there's the electronic field: a wet glass in one hand forms a negative charge to reverse the polarity of the calories attracted to the other hand. I'm not exactly sure how it works, but it's reversible if you're left-handed.
All cakes are horrendously fattening. However, the calories can be eliminated simply by inscribing "Happy Birthday, Bob" or "Good Luck, Pauline" in coloured icing. Not only is it unnecessary to decline, it's impolite.
Sausages, cheese and the like are all fattening unless impaled on frilled toothpicks. The insertion of a sharp object allows the calories to leak out the bottom.
If you are rushed through a meal, the entire meal doesn't count. Conversely, if you have ordered something fattening and now regret it, you can minimize its calories by gulping it down.
Anything somebody made 'just for you' must be eaten regardless of the calories because to do otherwise would be uncaring and insensitive.

http://www.guy-sports.com/months/diets_w
eigh_of_life.htm

  

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ZACEVETOB 3/6/2012 6:16AM

lol nice thoughts, if only these hidden calories didnt show on the scale :P Report Inappropriate Comment

TAMMYTH64 10/17/2010 12:33PM

TOO FUNNY! LOL! Wishful thinking but great! Report Inappropriate Comment

OLDERDANDRT 10/15/2010 10:40AM

Oh wouldn't it be great if these were true!!! We'd all be skinny!! Oh yeah!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ELORACGO 10/14/2010 9:47PM

hilarious! thanks for making me laugh today! Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURELSPARK 10/14/2010 8:31PM

Loved it!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TOTHEFUTURE1 10/14/2010 5:50PM

Love It Report Inappropriate Comment

COOLMAMA11 10/14/2010 5:50PM

My kind of diet lol lol! Hugs Elaine Report Inappropriate Comment

JAPOPE1 10/14/2010 5:12PM

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STARGLADE 10/14/2010 5:05PM

They forgot one of the most important ones. Calories are acrophobic. Store high-calorie foods on top of the fridge, or on a high shelf in the pantry; the calories will leap to their deaths, and render the food completely calorie-free. Report Inappropriate Comment

PLAYBLUES22 10/14/2010 4:54PM

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RUFFIT 10/14/2010 4:52PM

Good one. And then you woke up!!! Moni Report Inappropriate Comment

AAAANNA 10/14/2010 4:43PM

oh if only ;) Report Inappropriate Comment

Send me skinny vibes please

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

I know it's a little late but if you are still up and on the site, please send me some skinny vibes for my weigh in tomorrow. I have tried so hard this week, but I think I have not eaten enough. That sounds so strange, I haven't been hungry so I don't think my calorie choices were the best. Thanks in advance.

  

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TAMMYTH64 10/17/2010 12:31PM

You got it! It's a little late but skinny vibes are skinny vibes! (((((((SKINNY VIBES)))))))!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSTBIRDY 10/13/2010 8:58AM

((ssv))surely vibes go forward and backward in time and are still good Report Inappropriate Comment

MAGGIENCALI 10/13/2010 8:49AM

((((SSV)))) Report Inappropriate Comment

DARKMOON1025 10/13/2010 8:38AM

(((Sending Skinny Vibes))) Report Inappropriate Comment

FROMBABY2BRIDE 10/13/2010 8:20AM

(((( Sending SKINNY Vibes )))) your way! Best wishes for good results :) Mel Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURELSPARK 10/13/2010 8:04AM

I hope that I am not too late; the vibes will last you all day. Sending skinny vibes and positive vibes. Report Inappropriate Comment

BUBBLEJ1 10/13/2010 6:55AM

Skinny Vibes sent your way! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAKIPOPUP 10/13/2010 4:25AM

(((skinny vibes))) to you, my dear - Report Inappropriate Comment

GOOZLEBEAR 10/12/2010 11:34PM

Sending you lots of skinny vibes tonight for your weigh in tomorrow. You can do it!!!!!! Hugs Report Inappropriate Comment

TAFFIN2000 10/12/2010 10:33PM

Skinny vibes coming your way! BTW, everytime I see the photo of the baby she reminds me of my oldest (17yrs now) when she was little...that's a good thing, my daughter is beautiful, smart, wonderful young lady! Report Inappropriate Comment

BL3SS3DWITHLIF3 10/12/2010 10:25PM

SKINNY VIBES!!!! Coming your way! Report Inappropriate Comment

CHUPAL01 10/12/2010 10:22PM

{{{{{SKINNY VIBES}}}}} Hope this helps my fine feathered friend...errr, I mean my fine friend! :-) Have a wonderful day tomorrow! Ann Report Inappropriate Comment

GRANNYPEG 10/12/2010 10:22PM

SENDING VIBES FOR YOU..... Report Inappropriate Comment

STARPLANET2000 10/12/2010 10:14PM

Waving my skinny wand over your Spark page.... and as long as I have it out, I waved it a few times over my belly! Report Inappropriate Comment

What I Have Learned

Monday, October 11, 2010

Today is Columbus Day. He made a long journey to discover new worlds. What have you discovered about yourself during your journey?



What have I learned over the last nine months?
that I can lose weight in a safe, healthy way.
that I can exercise on a regular basis despite foot problems.
that exercise combats depression.
that exercise increases energy.
that eating right makes my body happy
that watching the carbs keeps my blood sugars in control
that I can't do this alone
that I need friends and support
that I can eat a treat once in a while and not be guilty of anything
that I don't have to give up any food at all
that portions matter more
that I can count calories and that calories count
that I feel better
that my journey is my journey
that my weight lose is just as important to my friends as those who lose 100 pounds
that I am important
that I can help others
that I can let others help me
that I can use the word "I" and its okay
that this journey is about me, for me, and all mine
that I want to be healthy for many reasons, but mostly for me
that I can stop at one cookie (sugar free)
that I don't need to binge
that if I want something, it is better it go ahead and eat that one thing otherwise I eat everything else
that the new Extra dessert gum is delicious!!!!!!!!!!
the best snack in the world is celery and hummus
fruit is good
Sparksville is a good place to live
Sparking is addictive (but a better addiction than food)
Sparkfriends are the best.

  

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TAMMYTH64 10/17/2010 12:29PM

Love your blog! You really have come a long way! Absolutely wonderful! Congrats! Here's to continuing success! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNFLOWERGAL40 10/11/2010 8:56PM

Wow! You have definitely learned a lot! I'll have to try that new gum! Report Inappropriate Comment

VIRGOGURL4 10/11/2010 7:23PM

I agree! SparkFriends are the best Report Inappropriate Comment

PHYL220 10/11/2010 6:14PM

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LAURELSPARK 10/11/2010 6:11PM

Wow, you have really learned a lot about yourself! That's what I love about SP. Report Inappropriate Comment

OLDERDANDRT 10/11/2010 4:14PM

Yep!! That about sums it up real good!!!! Learning and growing all in the name of losing weight! Pretty great side affects!!! Keep on keepin on gf!!! Jayne Report Inappropriate Comment

CINDYHOUGHTON 10/11/2010 2:34PM

Wow! You have learned a lot in nine months. Isn't it amazing what we learned when we thought we were just losing weight? :) Report Inappropriate Comment

ZANDASMOM1 10/11/2010 2:25PM

You are so smart!!!!! And you are on the right path!!!!! Way to go!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

PARKERB2 10/11/2010 2:24PM

You've got it going on. Hang in there and keep Sparking. Report Inappropriate Comment

NAKIOMA 10/11/2010 2:20PM

Sounds like all your ducks are in a row...................Congrat Report Inappropriate Comment

SSV Challenge "Under Construction"

Saturday, October 09, 2010

As I get close to my goal, I find it hard to stay on track. That is why I shook it up a couple weeks ago. This gave me new things to focus on. Instead of calories, I focus on carbs. If I keep the carbs low, the calories follow. I feel better and my blood sugar is doing great!

As I get close to my goal, I need to start thinking of how to maintain. That will be the hard part. I have lost before. I have been right here two years ago then gained most of it back. This time my challenge is not to gain back what I have worked hard to lose. This time I have something I didn't before - I have my friends here in Sparksville to keep me accountable. You guys won't say things like "Well, we can change your goal weight so you won't have to pay for meetings". Yes this was said to me by WW leader which is when I stopped going!

You guys made me a motivator. I have obligations to uphold that honor. I have my weight ticker on my page and I promise to keep it honest. My life style change will always be under construction because my life is still under construction.

  

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TAMMYTH64 10/17/2010 12:27PM

Sounds like you've come a long way! You've learned quite a bit about yourself! Congrats! Keep up the great work! Report Inappropriate Comment

ELEGANT_BABE 10/10/2010 4:22PM

I was "Sparked" in August 2010. Your blog and spirit is exactly why I'm glad I'm here! Report Inappropriate Comment

OLDERDANDRT 10/10/2010 3:01PM

Very good attitude. Another thought to keep you willing to watch your maintanence at goal.....the older you get, the harder it gets to lose it!!!! So you've done it before and you're doing it again. Next time (which we know you will not allow to happen) it will be much harder to deal with. The best thing is to get down where you want to be and stick!!! Just a bit of added incentive for you, dear!!! You're the best!!! Hugs, Jayne Report Inappropriate Comment

MYRTLEBEACHWINS 10/10/2010 8:53AM

Wow, that's so close to home. I was going to blog today on my life is always construction. So, I differently know what you mean. But, God is our architect so we will be fine. Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURELSPARK 10/9/2010 7:42PM

Good luck with your weight. I have been maintaining for 3-4 weeks and it is not easy. Somehow, I have gotten this idea that I don't have to be as careful. This week, since I have been on vacation, I have not "been good". Next week I need to get back on track. With the holiday season coming.............. Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSTBIRDY 10/9/2010 7:35PM

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ZANDASMOM1 10/9/2010 7:03PM

You are an AWESOME motivator!!! And...I think you are doing GREAT!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JUDY1676 10/9/2010 6:03PM

for being a great motivator! Report Inappropriate Comment

RUFFIT 10/9/2010 5:47PM

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MRS.PRINCIPAL 10/9/2010 5:17PM

You HAVE become such a motivator on this board and to me personnally. This time you WILL be able to keep your weight off! What a great idea- to track something other than calories, I hadn't thought of that. Report Inappropriate Comment

CANDOK1260 10/9/2010 5:06PM

Great blog thanks Report Inappropriate Comment