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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

I couldn't think of a title for this so I've just left it as blank.

Another day off work. I know I need to rest, but I feel really guilty. I'm going to school tomorrow whatever comes. I don't like not being in control of my class. Gosh, my classroom. I wonder what state it will be in tomorrow...

Anyway, I had some good news from the bank. They have been looking at my finances and by combining my credit card and loan repayments, I can save around £30 a month. They're setting that up for me and I just need to sign some papers on Saturday. I've also saved up £500 over the past three months, so I'm going to pay off a lump sum of the loan too. I'm really trying to get this over and done with, so that I don't have it weighing down on me. I had to get the loan to buy furniture for my house, but I really wish I had managed to find another way to get the furniture without the loan. But to furnish a WHOLE house without the money...I think I needed to do it.

I've managed two days of tracking everything I eat without fail. I know I said 20 yesterday, but I think I'll try a week, and then I'll incorporate a new goal with my nutrition. The nutrition is the main goal at the moment. I'm actually very good with fitness, I just need to allow for the fact that I have the flu at the moment, and I need to recognize that a 5-6km run after I have JUST recovered is not a smart idea. In fact it will make it worse! Acceptance is key

  
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PRAIRIECROCUS 11/21/2012 12:19AM

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HEEEYBOOBOO 11/20/2012 9:55PM

    That's good news about your finances! And you got it on the fitness end!

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IGSBETH 11/20/2012 9:04PM

    Good luck!

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AMANDAUNBIDDEN 11/20/2012 3:09PM

    emoticon job on tracking! And yes, just take it easy and get well and don't worry too much about the exercise right now. The nutrition is the most important. Keep up the great work! emoticon

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BATCHICK 11/20/2012 11:35AM

    Woo Hoo, pay off those debts! That will feel like a tremendous weight lifted, trust me. emoticon

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Snuffle, whimper, moan

Monday, November 19, 2012

So, I haven't really been on top of things lately. I don't know if it's November blues, or just me on a downer, but everything has just felt like the most massive effort, especially work. I'm actually off sick today, but I kind of wish I had just gone in, as it's the second day I've taken off this term and I don't really even like to take one day off. I've decided to try and get parts of my life on track, and bring it all together. So the first thing I'm trying to concentrate on is my exercise. I'm dedicating myself to doing at least ten minutes of exercise a day, along with 5 minutes of some sort of strength/weight training. Once I have got a 20 day streak (and I'm on 2 already), I'm going to then bring in tracking food. Once I have that sorted, I'm going to turn my attention to my social life. I think I need to reach out to people more, I'm very solitary a lot of the time. I'm really wanting to get my life sorted and back on track. I know I can achieve a lot, as the 7 medals I have prove. I just need to get my head back into gear!

  
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IGSBETH 11/20/2012 9:05PM

    I've been feeling down too. Feel better soon!

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HEEEYBOOBOO 11/20/2012 9:02AM

    Right there with ya! We can do this. Just gotta stick it through. And never forget those 7 medals! emoticon

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AMANDAUNBIDDEN 11/19/2012 11:01PM

    I am right where you are as you probably know from my blogs but my motivation is coming back and I am getting back on track. Day1 for me. emoticon

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PARKERB2 11/19/2012 7:07PM

    You will get better and better at socializing once you start doing it. Have a great day.

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CKMATHERLY 11/19/2012 1:49PM

    Hello, I am so in the same boat. Just trying to get back in the habit of good habits. The fall is just awlful for me and this one has been a doosie. YOU CAN DO IT! emoticon

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BATCHICK 11/19/2012 1:19PM

    I like your plan of small really managable goals. You'll feel better when you simplify and gain some positive momentum.

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SCRAPPINPOLLY 11/19/2012 12:48PM

    Keep your chin up, take it one day at a time and remember you can do it!

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RONNIEHUEY 11/19/2012 12:34PM

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Postsecrets. You just get me. This is for all my sparkfriends.

Sunday, October 28, 2012



Because we gosh darn do.

This is now my background on my cell phone, to remind me not to give up because I can't have a great life if I don't work for it.

  
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ROXYZMOM 10/29/2012 9:56PM

    Love it!!

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AMANDAUNBIDDEN 10/29/2012 6:51PM

    I completely agree!!

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PARKERB2 10/29/2012 2:08PM

    Thank you, bad day so I needed this.

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SEXBOBOMB 10/29/2012 10:17AM

    Love it! Love that it's written on a child's hand, love the background hinting of warmth and domestic bliss behind her.

Picture speaks volumes!

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PRAIRIECROCUS 10/28/2012 10:56PM

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FATBASTICH 10/28/2012 5:42PM

    Excellent!

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But, but it's healthy!

Monday, October 22, 2012

I have discovered my food weakness.

Brown Bread.

I'm addicted to the stuff. It's amazing, it's comfort food and it's good for you!

Well, in the right amounts anyway. But in the amount that I eat it...yeah. It may well be the reason I have problems shifting weight.

I don't even think about taking a slice of bread. If it was a chocolate, or cake, I would pause and think, wait, this isn't good for me, why am I eating this. But because I get wholegrain brown bread, and I'm particular about reading the label to make sure it's actually healthy I just think 'healthy calories!'.

I need to maybe go on a break from bread I think. I don't know what it is I crave about it so much, but too much of anything is bad for you, no matter how healthy you think what you're eating is. I may start a streak, trying to not have any bread 2-3 times a week. Not a none carb fest you understand, but a reduction in bread eating.

  
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PRAIRIECROCUS 10/26/2012 11:20AM

    Good for you !
I hope that it will work out fine !
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ILIKETOZUMBA 10/23/2012 9:55AM

    Mmm, I hear you - whole grain bread is DELICIOUS. But you're right - you can have too much of a good thing. So if you think your bread habit is out of control, then I applaud your determination to take it in hand! :) But definitely don't stop eating bread entirely. I know you specifically said you won't, but I just want to do a friendly mom-style nag, because you do need SOME whole grains in your diet. I did a low GI diet for a while, and there was a period of like a year where I barely at any bread at all! Not even cereal or pasta or anything. It fiiiinally occurred to me that that couldn't be healthy and I added whole wheat and oatmeal and all that sort of stuff back into my diet and it could all be in my head, but I swear I think I feel better for it. Anyways, good luck!

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JSTETSER 10/23/2012 5:45AM

    What is your favorite kind of bread? I just bought a loaf of chia bread. So good!

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THINANDFITEMILY 10/22/2012 7:09PM

    are you talking about that breead that is sweet and mosit and baked in a can and served with hot dogs and beans???
My mom loved that stuff- I stay away from it devils food bread! emoticon

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AMANDAUNBIDDEN 10/22/2012 5:37PM

    I know exactly what you mean. I LOVE bread. All kinds. The healthier the better. So I really have to make sure I'm eating it in moderation. Which means not much of it at all. emoticon Well, except for days when I'm indulging, then I get to throw a little more bread back.

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MNNICE 10/22/2012 4:31PM

    Bread can definitely be a troublesome food for some. Or it could be chips. Or in my case, chocolate! Moderation is such a hard lesson to learn!

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1MANKNEY 10/22/2012 4:25PM

    I love bread with flavor and some substance. Now I eat healthier and have one 70 calorie slice of Orowheat Double Fiber Bread. I toast it and savor every bite--usually with a bowl of homemade soup. I think the idea of savoring every bite helps us to appreciate the foods we eat and eat them more slowly. Your idea of taking a break sounds like it might work for you. Just don't waste your carbs and calories on some of that tasteless white "cardboard" they try to pass off as bread! emoticon

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MILADY_LCF 10/22/2012 4:08PM

    yummmm... emoticon

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CHICCHANTAL 10/22/2012 3:59PM

    I'm a complete breadahollic. People says 'it's not the bread, it's what you put on it that's the problem'. Rubbish. It's the bread. I can eat a loaf in a day, no problem. So I never keep it in : (

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RIDLEYRIDER 10/22/2012 3:40PM

  It is easy to overdo something 'healthy', I know. I think the break 2 or 3 times a week is a good one to try. Good luck!

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Sexbobomb, this is stolen from you!

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Not as easy as you might think! Copy and Paste into your own blog, change the answers to suit you. It's really hard to only use one word answers.

Where is your cell phone?
Stolen

Spouse?
No

Your hair?
Brunette

Your mother?
Awesome

Your father?
Typical

Your favorite thing?
Comfort

Your dream last night?
Forgotten

Favorite drink?
Water

What room are you in?
Living Room

Your hobby?
Multiple

Your fear?
Irrational

Where do you want to be in 6 years?
Abroad

Where were you last night?
Running

Something that you aren't?
Superwoman

Muffins?
Nope

Wish list item?
Shoes

Last thing you did?
Movie

What are you wearing?
PJs

Your pets?
None

Friends?
Selective

Your life?
Mixed

Your mood?
Sleepy

Missing someone?
Nope

Drinking?
Water

Your car?
None

Something you're not wearing?
Bra emoticon

Your favorite store?
Multiple

Your favorite color?
Green

When is the last time you cried?
Ages

Where do you go over and over?
Runing

Five people who email me regularly?
Companies

Favorite place to eat?
Sushi

Favorite place I'd like to be right now?
Berlin

  
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SEXBOBOMB 10/22/2012 12:50PM

    Scare, if you go to Berlin and I go to Amsterdam, we can meet in Brugges and try to find Colin Farrell!
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Also: Sorry about your phone! emoticon

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PARKERB2 10/22/2012 10:04AM

    Great

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PRAIRIECROCUS 10/22/2012 7:28AM

    Fun !
emoticon for posting !

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IGSBETH 10/21/2012 10:20PM

    Fun!

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AMANDAUNBIDDEN 10/21/2012 9:16PM

    Fun! I'm stealing this. Love these things!

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SPOOKY_GIRL13 10/21/2012 6:15PM

    *nabs*

I'm a sushi fan as well. emoticon

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