Less ... Just Less

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

I chose a picture of Tweak from South Park for this blog entry -as Tweak wants/ loves coffee (caffeine) too much. I have an addictive personality. Too much food has been a problem... or too much fat... or too much carbs and like Tweak, too much caffeine.

I've been drinking more H2O . I do not get jacked up on water. As a busy person, I was drinking coffee and 5 Hour Energy shots. I definitely do not need to use the latter, even if it is only 4 calories or so.

My trainer encourages me to use a 6" plate for meals instead of a 9" or 10.25" size. That's my goal for this week. 6" plates

  

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MUSCLE-UP 6/11/2013 1:07PM

I like that! It is hard to get jacked up on water. it is easy to start depending on living on caffeine jags. I'll have to try the 6" plates. Report Inappropriate Comment

Five Years

Tuesday, June 04, 2013

I just read my first SP blog from 6/28/2008. That is really another lifetime ago, in a good way. I now do not care as much about comparing myself to other people. And... I've learned not to compare myself to Mary from 2008 or 2002. There is only Mary of 2013 in front of me. And I am happy to be here. Meaning alive and somewhat healthy. With the help of a dog and my GOD , I've had as close to an enlightenment as I can, at this time.

What I found and learned to accept:

I am me. And I like me.
It will not be easy for me to lose weight but I am willing to try.
Not everyone will support me. I need the will to not care what others say.
Other people's opininons about me do not matter. (They used to... but not now! Funny how getting rid of toxic people and environments made me see that.)
I get stronger all the time and I'm beginning to recognized that.
Being rich is enjoying the intangibles in life: love and happiness.

The BLC22 (Biggest Loser Challenge: Round 22) starts 6/6. I want this more now than I did in 2008. This older and wiser Mary wants to do this for me, no one else, for my pleasure and my health.

Still striving to implement this to others in my life right now, but one step at a time. I can do baby steps, so long as I'm going forward and keep trying.

  

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DEBSZOO74 6/13/2013 1:05PM

I'm glad you're back! Report Inappropriate Comment

-DIAMOND 6/7/2013 9:29AM

Awesome blog! I love your positivity! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROBBIEY 6/4/2013 2:53PM

Good Luck, I love your new outlook on life. With that type of outlook only positive things can come. Report Inappropriate Comment

Spring into Shape: A Renewal

Friday, May 17, 2013

I haven't seen my Personal Trainer in about a month. A string of reasons, but today: here I go again, try again, renew my commitment to physical activity.

It's funny: I know I need to work out but I feel lazy, pure and simple. I usually do not admit that (when it applies). I'm blogging so I remember I have a road of health to travel, that ultimately will not be as difficult as it is now.

I have requested that my trainer be hard on me... so I can do what I need to do.

My discipline ebbs and flows. I need to be told to do it and to be held to my goals.

  

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DEBSZOO74 5/23/2013 12:35PM

So glad to see you back on Spark! Report Inappropriate Comment

Work Challenge: Think Well, Do Well, Be Well

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

It's been AGES since I've posted here on Spark. 2013 has been a huge step in a healthy direction for me. I've left my toxic job... finally. My blood pressure went from so high I was hospitalized... to very good: slightly below 120/80! I'm drinking less. I'm doing more, not just shutting down when I get home from work.
Changes are good. Very good.
I've hired a personal trainer... another smart change.
I'm selling my house... a smart financial change, as I'm no longer making what I was at the toxic job. And that's fine with me. I'm so much happier.

I'm going to choose to be positive. And if I falter, I'll start over. No more beating myself up over falling off the food or exercise wagon. One meal nor one day of no exercise will not stop my progress- this time.

I'm ready...

My new company has a work challenge to lose weight/ exercise more/ eat better. I'm on board!

  

2000 + Calorie Drink

Saturday, August 08, 2009

Found the stats on below on Yahoo! Health- Geez, and I thought eating a 1000 calorie burrito from Chipotle was bad.... And no, I've never tried this!

"1. THE WORST DRINK IN AMERICA
Cold Stone Creamery Gotta Have It PB&C Shake
2,010 calories
131 g fat (68 g saturated)
153 g sugars"

  

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IRISHLASS117 8/9/2009 8:45AM

I make my own with Bryers Ice Cream and Smucker's PB, less of everything but taste. Some things I just need! Report Inappropriate Comment

VANILLABEAR 8/9/2009 4:35AM

I love peanut butter and chocolate, but even I have a limit! My goodness. Report Inappropriate Comment

THENEWJOSIE2 8/8/2009 8:24PM

Wow!! Glad I don't like Cold Stone Creamery!! Report Inappropriate Comment

GWILLIAMS4178 8/8/2009 9:47AM

I saw that. That is crazy! Good thing I am not into chocolate. :) Report Inappropriate Comment