Are We There Yet???

Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Are we there yet?



Are we there yet??



ARE WE THERE YET???????



So many detours in life… but if we are blessed to live long and prosper.



…we’re more apt to complete many of those journeys we set out on before that final slide into “Home” plate.



I’ve been Sparking for more than 2 years now and my healthy journey has finally become more of a habit and less of an effort. I still log in daily and use the nutrition tracker. I do have to push myself to exercise but I don’t think twice about drinking 10-15 glasses of water or to eat 5-9 freggies a day. Protein is a no-brainer and sweets are a treat NOT a food group any more. Healthy eating has become a lifestyle. It’s how I roll. And that’s why I know I won’t gain back the 70+ pounds I’ve lost.



Am I done? Far from it… I’ll probably never be done because there’s always more weight to lose, more minutes to log and many, many more dreams to dream with my dear sweet husband.



In the mean time… Am I there yet? Yes, I am. I’m living in the now and appreciating how far I’ve come. Knowing my limitations and honoring my body by being gentle with myself so I can do more each day. I have learned to love myself just the way I am and appreciate the fact that it wasn’t too late for me…. thank God!



The summer of 2012 is quickly sizzling away... July is over. There's only five months left in this year. My hope is that each one of you embrace your life, count your blessings and regardless of the difficulty you face in any moment, please remember you always have the opportunity to change and direct your choices into greater blessings. Life is so good. Enjoy. YOU deserve it

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It's that time of year again...

Thursday, June 14, 2012

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May “Take Your Own Advice” month….

Monday, May 21, 2012

I’m officially declaring May 2012 “TAKE YOUR OWN ADVICE MONTH”



When someone huddles and asks for support do you ask them what kind of support they need. Or are you full of advice?



“We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.”~ W. R. Alger



“Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't.” ~Erica Jong



“Some people like my advice so much that they frame it upon the wall instead of using it.” ~Gordon R. Dickson



We even look to nature for advice.



Advice From A River .... Go with the flow~ lmmerse yourself in nature~ Slow down and meander~ Go around the obstacles~ Be thoughtful of those downstream~ Stay current~ The beauty is in the journey.

BUT... “Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself.” ~Cicero



So here’s a bit of advice from me to me this month… “Take your own damn advice and start moving forward!”



SPARK ON….. And remember the best is yet to come!!!

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Dear Future Me…

Sunday, April 15, 2012

For waking up every morning and being mindful that each and every day is a gift to be appreciated and enjoyed. Even if I needed to remind myself over and over some days.

For never forgetting that I am worthy and deserve all the blessings in my life. Yes, it’s okay to be happy and rejoice it in.



For making a better choice every time I chose poorly.

For forgiving myself enough times that I finally know its okay to make mistakes and if I learn from them then I am making progress.



For never quitting even when I questioned my progress or lack there of!!!



...continue to remember that today is a new day to make a difference, not only in my life but in the lives of everyone who knows and loves me.

I promise not to waste precious time fretting about yesterday or worrying about tomorrow. I know today is all we have and its long enough to do the very best for myself and short enough to be able to get through no matter how complicated it may be. I’ll remember challenges are part of life so I’ll enjoy the lovely gift God has given us and believe that tomorrow will bring sunshine and hope for renewed progress if I find myself in doubt.



I promise to remember that attitude and outlook are far more important than the scale. So I’ll continue to look to other benchmarks… renewed health, stamina, and strength. I promise to be the Spark that ignites others and continue to strive to be the conduit that channels the optimism for all because that’s what makes me truly happy.



“Listen, can you hear it? Spring's sweet cantata. The strains of grass pushing through the snow. The song of buds swelling on the vine. The tender timpani of a baby robin's heart. Spring.”~ Diane Froloy & Andrew Schneider

Ahhhh, Spring… a time to bloom.

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MARCHing on……

Monday, March 12, 2012

There are more than 10 million registered Sparkpeople world wide. 11,739 registered the same week I did which makes me part of the team “SP Class of June 20-26, 2010.” There’s only a hand full of us from that week that are still blogging regularly and just a couple of us that huddle every day. There’s no telling how many others are still Sparking or who have restarted or how many times they have. I do know that in two days, on March 14, 2012, there will be 100 days until my 2nd SparkVersary, my 65th birthday, and the first day of summer. So I’ve decided to make every day count towards those special days and see just exactly what I can accomplish in the next…



I’ve had wonderful success since joining SP and until this February was losing weight monthly. Some time in January of this year my hip began giving me problems. I had retired my cane but had to get her out again and reduce my exercise program substantially. Pain is very debilitating, both physically and mentally, especially when you’ve been feeling and doing so much better and all of a sudden you’ve lost control over what you can and can not do. I’ve watched many of my Sparkfriends struggle with illness and medical issues that raise their ugly heads just as they have found a clear path to healthy living….



Some times it’s not a health issue… finances, family problems, spiritual conflicts, old habits that are sparked by emotional issues like anniversaries of sad or painful events can wreck havoc with our resolve to get healthy. Some times we are our own speed bump.



Never the less, these challenges are all a part of life. Some days are a breeze and we blow through them unstoppable, filled with a sense of purpose and determination. Some of those days get strung together and we look back and think “WoW, who was that girl???” Other days we stumble along and wonder, “What is wrong with me???” There’s nothing WRONG with us. We are human, physical beings learning and growing as we venture daily through the school of hard knocks. This is when we pick ourselves up and March on!!



I believe, for me, that attitude is foremost in how we exit and enter each period of our lives. We can not expect to be perfect or without flaws. We are bodies in motion…. works in progress. There will be challenges, physically, mentally and emotionally. Some days will be better than others so grasp the good days with both hands and ENJOY. Because these too shall pass, as do the tough times.… remembering



“Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.” ~Khalil Gibran



We all have our own set of keys… Do not put your keys to success in someone else's pocket; keep them in your own.

For me, Winston Churchill said it best….

“Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never--in nothing, great or small, large or petty--never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.”

Life is not the enemy….



“We do not live an equal life, but one of contrasts and patchwork; now a little joy, then a sorrow, now a sin, then a generous or brave action” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Life is the challenge. I’m ready!!!!!! Are YOU?



BRING IT SPRING

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