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just got a big slap in the face wake up call

Saturday, March 09, 2013

Here I am at work and I was thinking about the color run I have coming up in June. I've been walking at home but as out of shape as I am I know I'm going to have to do more. I decided I was walk from my office on the 2nd floor to the 8th floor of the hospital. Well it wasn't easy but it didn't kill me. Afterwards I thought I would go check my weight since I'm about to get serious. That's when the slap in the face happened... I weigh more than I ever have in my entire life. I will NOT weigh over 300 so it's definitely time to do something!!!

  
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STITCH4EVER 3/10/2013 1:54PM

    THEN START RIGHT NOW! DON'T EVEN WAIT FOR TOMORROW. YOU CAN DO THIS. I TOO, WILL NEVER HIT 300 - AGAIN. I STARTED THIS AT 354 AND AM NOW 219. I HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO BUT I LOOK AT IT IN INCREMENTS OF 10%. THAT IS EASIER FOR ME TO ATTAIN. DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU BUT BE SURE TO KEEP IT HEALTHY.
ERIN

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NADINEL 3/10/2013 1:08AM

    emoticon You can do anything you put your mind to. I have faith in YOU!

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CAPECODLIGHT 3/9/2013 10:18AM

    I agree with the other posters. At the doctor's you might still be deemed "as healthy as a horse"; but if that is the case, think of living healthy as a way of preventing any issues from happening.
Pick a nutrition plan you can live with for the rest of your life. I think that is so important. We run into trouble when we go gung-ho on a DIET only to find we can't sustain it. I have done this so many times, it isn't funny - three weeks of perfection only to run off the rails and regain everything.
Pick a key obstacle to maintaining a healthy weight and try to build a positive habit to counteract that. Once you feel comfortable with the new habit, pick another obstacle, etc. I am a night grazer. I now brush my teeth right after dinner dishes are done. Seems to work for me. Psychologically, I think I am done eating for the night. I am also reading up on the concept and practice of mindful eating to strengthen my resolve against my grazing urge.
You have it in you to make the best choices for your health and well being. Good luck!

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SUNSET09 3/9/2013 5:14AM

  We've all had our ah,ha moments and it happen to me when I could no longer fit into my favorite outfit. That was no fun and it's not as easy, taking the weight off as it is putting it on. If it doesn't kill you, it'll make you stronger and thinner! emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon

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BLUENOSE63 3/9/2013 5:06AM

  Yes the best advice I can give you is to go to your doctor for a complete physical before you start anything....it will help you tremendously. Start slow and work your way up to your goal

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Shhh... it's a secret!

Friday, March 01, 2013

Looking through my work email the other day I noticed they are going to start a class to train for a 5k. I dismissed it but then I thought why not, I'm not actually going to do a 5k. So I signed up for the class. The next day they sent an email about a 5k taking place in June. It talked about being for all shapes and sizes. I decided against it but then again I thought why not. Soooo... I'll be doing my first 5k race on June 15!! My training class starts April 23 so right now I'm going to start getting in shape to start that class. I'm going to try to keep it from my friends because as much as I love them, some of them can be discouraging. I'll let them in on the week of. I'm super of excited. I still don't have a computer but I will try to update as much as possible on here!!

  
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CAPECODLIGHT 3/2/2013 8:23PM

    That's absolutely fantastic!

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MJ7DM33 3/1/2013 3:56PM

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NADINEL 3/1/2013 9:26AM

    emoticon I am so happy for you! Have fun making memories!

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MELMOMOF4 3/1/2013 8:23AM

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LILYDOG11 3/1/2013 5:41AM

    Great Attitude !! emoticon emoticon emoticon

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Still trying...

Saturday, December 15, 2012

My mom said I could borrow her computer once a week so I should be able to check in at least then! I'll be honest I haven't been doing very good on eating right. I do really good until the end of the day and then I break down. emoticon I gotta work on that! Today was a rough day. I'm very much an emotional eater and today was truly emotional. My heart broke for all the families affected by the school shooting. Then later today and storm came through town and a man was killed when his truck turned over. To top things off I heard tons of sirens tonight since I live in the country that's not normal. I turned on my scanner and heard law enforcement looking for a small crash. I still haven't heard if there were survivors. I'm just praying. I've got to find some other way to handle emotions besides eating!!

Anyway I wanted to wish everyone a great weekend although I know most of us have heavy hearts!! God bless!!

  
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PINK-PEONY 12/19/2012 9:49AM

    It has been a very emotional fall. What an adventure this life is.

Melissa

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NADINEL 12/16/2012 6:55PM

    I am glad you are a prayer warrior! I know I pray every time I hear a siren. I have a couple of friends from church who are police officers and one who is a fireman-paramedic. Tough jobs! I just think it is the least I can do for their service to our community. Yes, this week's news was hard to hear and harder for them to live. It breaks my heart for them.
That is really sweet for your mom to do that for you. You could log your stuff on a notebook and if you want, log it all in on computer later. That's just an idea.
JUST KEEP pushing! You can do this.
I have decided that after Christmas (I am swamped until the 23rd) that I am going to get more diligent about my movement/exercise time. I have been lagging and I am gonna get it going again. So, prayer warrior, I would really appreciate your prayers for me to get myself moving again! Thanks.
Have a Merry Christmas! emoticon

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NELLIEC 12/15/2012 2:57PM

    This time of the year tends to have heightened emotions regardless, but with the sad happenings it is more so.

Do express your emotions in prayer!

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VETTERMOMMY2U2 12/15/2012 1:25PM

    I, too, blow my healthy eating in the evenings. It didn't use to be this way. I had a handle on snacking. I've turned into quite the cookie monster deciding to make Christmas cookies this year. I don't have to worry about that anymore as I've already eaten all our Christmas cookies. There are none left for Santa. Luckily, I am not an emotional eater. You, too, have a blessed weekend. We are blessed and highly favored of the Lord. Hang in there!

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LILYDOG11 12/15/2012 2:31AM

    Yes we are all feeling heavy in the hearts today. I don't think I am an emotional eater, I just cook for a husband and then eat what I cook, so I have been trimming my portion sizes. Also, I have a bad habit of sodas....there you have it. Have a Blessed weekend. emoticon emoticon

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gonna try to make this work!

Friday, December 07, 2012

I haven't been on in a while because I don't have a computer. I thought my new phone would make it easier to be on here but it actually makes it harder. I've got to try to make it work because my weight is the highest it's been in years. I went to the Dr today and she encouraged me to start writing everything down and to find support. Well this is the best place for both! She wants me to come back monthly for check ins. Hopefully next month is better than today! I did find out today that I have a vitamin D deficiency. Anyone ever dealt with that? I'm truly hoping that is the cause of some of my fatigue and that I start feeling better soon!! Ok I need to go, I have a Schnauzer demanding all of my attention!

  
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NADINEL 12/10/2012 10:02AM

    Hi! What I know about vitamin D deficiency is not much. I know you are tired. Not much energy. Sounds like you have a good doctor who is looking out for you.
Logging your food and water intake and your feelings is a really good idea. I am great at logging in my food and water. Not so much about my feelings. That's a problem for me since my feelings fuel my desire to stuff my face.
I hope you can get to the computer more often. It is good to hear from you. Enjoy your week! Have a Merry Christmas!
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NOCALORIES 12/7/2012 9:22AM

    Welcome back! You are a delight to Amarillo Sparkers. Stand tall and if an encouraging word is needed don't hesitate to ask. Have a pleasant weekend.

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LILYDOG11 12/7/2012 6:18AM

    Glad you are back, and this will be the best place to lose weight. I don't have a vitamin D Deficiency, but my Calcium is lacking, sorry I don't know what happens on a D deficiency. Good luck with starting back... emoticon emoticon

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had a bad day... need to vent.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

I went to the dr today hoping she could tell me what's causing my pain and would treat it. She told me alright but there is no treatment option. I have adhesions from my gallbladder surgery.I guess I'll have to deal with this pain the rest of my life.

I also got weighed at the Dr's office. I prayed their scale was way off. Today was the day I was planning on weighing anyway so after the appointment I went to the scales I always weigh on and sure enough I gained 5 pounds this week. I have no idea how that happened because I've been eating a lot better than I have for a while.

It's just been a really rough day, praying for a better one tomorrow.

  
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TEDDYBEARDONNA 8/28/2012 8:30AM

    I don't have time to read blogs very often, but your caught my eye. I do believe you have a choice with your adhesion. I had them and they were so severe that the Dr. went in and released them. It made a world of difference.

Hopefully you will get the lbs back off and more too. I am presently away from home right now and I can't eat the foods I am used to. I will be gone 16 days and have already gain too much.

Have a great and better day.
Donna

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67YKCEB 8/23/2012 4:20PM

    oh friend I'm so sorry about your pain! I have gallbladder pain when I eat something it doesn't like, ..... and it sucks.

ok so you gained 5 pounds. it happens. so pick your self up off the floor and start over. You are allowed as many start overs as you want or need. We have been there.

and venting ......well that just goes along with this whole wonderful awful frustrating life altering change that we are trying to do. it will be ok. You will lose this weight. It will happen!! Just don't give up!!

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AMYTRIPP 8/23/2012 7:11AM

    Sorry for the double post - the SP site burped....

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AMYTRIPP 8/23/2012 7:09AM

    My sister has been battling adhesions/nerve pain from surgery for years. Every few years, she has a laproscopic procedure to remove any adhesions and scar tissue to give her some relief. I know that doesn't sound all that hopeful, but just know you're not the only one. emoticon

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AMYTRIPP 8/23/2012 7:08AM

    My sister has been battling adhesions/nerve pain from surgery for years. Every few years, she has a laproscopic procedure to remove any adhesions and scar tissue to give her some relief. I know that doesn't sound all that hopeful, but just know you're not the only one. emoticon

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NADINEL 8/23/2012 2:32AM

    A second opinion may be worth it. It could be water weight gain and
it WILL get better soon! emoticon emoticon emoticon

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SASIKHASI1 8/23/2012 1:07AM

    Go for a walk. That always makes me feel better and it is a great easy way to burn calories as well.

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NOCALORIES 8/23/2012 12:03AM

    Glad you could come and vent and tomorrow is a new day. Look up and find something to be grateful for.

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JESSYVIRGINY 8/22/2012 10:39PM

    I hope tomorrow will be better. emoticon emoticon emoticon

And don't forget some of that 5 lbs could be water retention.

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KCREATIVESPIRIT 8/22/2012 10:35PM

    Tomorrow will be better. Maybe a second opinion will give you better news about the pain.

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HIGGS02 8/22/2012 10:32PM

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