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Week 9: Train wreck ahead...time to get back on track

Monday, October 01, 2012

So this weekend I had a lovely time in the Muskoka's on a fully paid work trip.

Great you say? Yes and No.






I was relaxing and fun but it was apparent at the first serves meal that this was going to be an impossible mission for me. I went with a full plan in my head of what my calorie planning would be but alas, it was not a buffet where there was veggies and salads and fruits as usual.

Apparently these people could care less about healthy options, served main courses of stuffed chicken with cheese and wrapped in bacon with buttermilk potatoes and sauce laden veggies. I could have asked for changes and such but my boss is kinda weird in away that this would make a big deal so I sucked it up and just gave in finally after I was starving after a 6 hour drive.

Then came the beer....lol. Once I got into a few, then it was snacking city on all the bad foods I could get, Mini sliders and individual poutine...the list gets really obscene....lol.

Anyway I was not down in week nine and my stomach killed me for misbehaving. I am not down on myself, or discouraged in anyway. Sometime things are going to not work the way you like and you just take it one day at a time and control what you can. Today I am on plan and starting my October off on the right foot and I am going to make it a great one. Let's go sparkles we can do it!!


Here is to ROCKTOBER! Let's kick some fat where it hurts!

XOXOXOX

  
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VINTAGEPAGE 10/3/2012 9:04PM

    Full steam ahead! Choo Chooo!!


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DIBANANA 10/3/2012 7:40PM

  Life happens. Now you are back on track! Good for you!

diana

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SOUTH_FORK 10/3/2012 11:32AM

    Hope you are now firmly back on track, since you posted this a few days ago. I know we can all relate to this... However, I am from Florida, so I have to admit I had to Google "The Muskokas" but at least I knew what poutine is...

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ALANNAYH 10/3/2012 9:13AM

    It's OK! You're back on track now. That's what really matters!!! Love your background btw!!!

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GINGERHAWK 10/2/2012 11:52AM

    I was all over the map in October with eating and my weight. The exercise part is usually fine but the snacking gets me. Here's to a better, more healthy, October for us both!

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MLH148 10/2/2012 6:53AM

    The thing is, you can see what wasn't right. -- I'll bet some coworkers hav no such insight. You can do it!
Celebrate getting back on track.

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SKINICOOK 10/2/2012 6:34AM

    ROCKTOBER - I love it! Best of luck getting back on track!

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A-NEW-TARA 10/1/2012 11:17PM

    As the others have said, we can't always control everything, so move on from here. October is going to be Rocktober!! I'm looking forward to rockin' it with you.
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CHRISKENANDKIDS 10/1/2012 10:56PM

    Sometimes you just can't have control. You're absolutely right to not stress out about it. Just go from here. Rock on!

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KIPPER15 10/1/2012 9:51PM

    New month, new goals, new opportunities. emoticon emoticon

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JODROX 10/1/2012 6:41PM

    Put Thomas back on the rails, girl! You can do it! emoticon

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CLUMBOY 10/1/2012 6:37PM

    good attitude. just go from where you are.

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LIVINGFREE19 10/1/2012 6:17PM

    Beer is the root of all evil! LOL!
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DOGSTARDADDY 10/1/2012 6:08PM

    Beer was my downfall Thursday night! And we're going to brewfest on Saturday.

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JANETTEB553 10/1/2012 6:06PM

    Ouch.. horrid, next time can you take lots of healthy snack food and fill up before meals? Horrid boss should consider others///


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K-GETTING-FIT 10/1/2012 6:05PM

    I have those days and am pretty sure I will have them again:) I like to look at them as an opportunity to feel what that stuff does to my body. Next time is easier. We can't fit ourselves into a little box. Our cheese is being moved all the time. Important thing is we don't beat ourselves up and move on to another day of choices. Proud of ya:)

I am so into October being a fabulous, goal-getting month. ROCKtober here we come!!! Full steam ahead...Woo Woo!

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Motivational Monday Pic!

Monday, October 01, 2012

Ok Sparkers lets make October....Rocktober!!!


  
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DALID414 10/2/2012 2:16PM

    ROctober it is!

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JANTWO 10/2/2012 12:28AM

    LOVE IT!!!!

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KIPPER15 10/1/2012 9:52PM

    Rock on!

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A-NEW-TARA 10/1/2012 5:56PM

    Love this..Roctober!! Let's do it!
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K-GETTING-FIT 10/1/2012 5:37PM

    I'm tellin' ya...This is our month!!!!

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LIZ1147 10/1/2012 5:02PM

    Yes!

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Tuesday Pic! Time to have a healthy lol...

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

  
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FRABBIT 12/7/2012 4:26PM

  So true!

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FATHINSN 10/10/2012 6:57PM

    Great fashion tip for exercise, hehe. I like wear red (or any colors related to it such as purple, pink and any shade of red) for workout, that means I'm burning hot the fat!

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CHERYLSBUTT 10/9/2012 12:51PM

    and a road to my new curves!!!!Hee hee

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WALKINGCHICK 10/8/2012 3:17PM

    Nice! emoticon

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FATBASTICH 10/4/2012 9:29AM

    Excellent!

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ANJAYS-JOURNEY 9/30/2012 8:41AM

    lol, love it

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LOPEYP 9/30/2012 7:22AM

    Love it!

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-LORI-B 9/29/2012 5:56PM

    haha cute- will be using this

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HHB4181 9/28/2012 9:47AM

    lol that's great emoticon

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EMILYULM1 9/28/2012 8:29AM

    Good one!

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LEANMEAN2 9/28/2012 7:23AM

    Thanks for sharing

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SIMOFDIM 9/27/2012 2:37PM

    Nice!


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CHUM48 9/27/2012 12:25PM

    Awesome!

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LOSER05 9/27/2012 10:21AM

    great idea

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VINTAGEPAGE 9/27/2012 7:54AM

    Thanks everyone! I stumbled upon this on the internet and thought it was pretty cute :) feel free to use it as you like! Whatever motivates us, makes us stronger and gets us all closer to our goals! Have a wonderful day sparkers :)

Xoxox

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BTAYLORC27 9/27/2012 7:07AM

    Thanks for sharing. Lol.

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BANNERMAN 9/27/2012 2:03AM

  Great idea.
Have fun & exercise.

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TRICIA08 9/27/2012 1:13AM

    I love this, I hope you don't mind if I snag it as well for a blog post?

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PCASEY7 9/26/2012 11:45PM

    I usually wear black and I'll now think of your saying - thanks!

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DIBANANA 9/26/2012 10:52PM

  How cute is that?

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FRANCES-AGAPE 9/26/2012 10:35PM

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OK if I put it on my collage ?

Have a Terrific Thursday

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BLESSINGS !

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  I like it. Thank you for sharing. emoticon

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    Nice, I love it!

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MOMMY2MADILYN 9/26/2012 8:34PM

    Great way to think of it, love it!!! emoticon

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    Love it!

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  Love it. Made me laugh.

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    funny!

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DIANNEMT 9/26/2012 6:25PM

    Oh, I wish!! Love it!

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YOBOELI 9/26/2012 6:13PM

    It is a really great picture.

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  Making me grin and laugh!!! emoticon

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  I loved this one! No regrets!

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    Too funny!!!

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Motivation Pic for Sunday! I think I am in Love!

Sunday, September 23, 2012

No one motivates like the Rock!

When I run it is always me vs. me! Have a great week!



  
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YOBOELI 10/1/2012 10:57PM

    I really love this pic

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LIVINGFREE19 9/25/2012 8:23AM

    The rock is awesome!
Love the pic!

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SERENITYB4INSAN 9/24/2012 11:56AM

    Remind you today that your worth all of the effort.

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SHINTON1618 9/24/2012 9:11AM

    Awesome picture!

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SKINICOOK 9/24/2012 3:14AM

    I hope the motivated "you" wins today! emoticon

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YOBOELI 9/23/2012 10:46PM

    He could motivate anyone I think emoticon

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DOGSTARDADDY 9/23/2012 8:41PM

    Am I allowed to request a Bettie Page inspirational picture, or are ALL of her pictures inspiring?

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K-GETTING-FIT 9/23/2012 7:18PM

    Yep...he is lovely:) Big thank you for sharing!
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CRAZY_KAT_1984 9/23/2012 5:42PM

    I love the Rock, too! This is an awesome motivational picture. Thanks for sharing!!!
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KIPPER15 9/23/2012 3:54PM

    Very true. I am my own best cheerleader and my own worst enemy.

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A-NEW-TARA 9/23/2012 2:53PM

    It's so true, you are your best motivator! Love this one.
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Week 8: No scale change this week, c'est la vie :)

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Week 8 of sparking away. I stayed on plan this week as usual and exercised a wee bit less since I was feeling slightly burned out a little. By slightly less I mean I still ran 15km this week and strength trained only once... Lol.

I am not discouraged in the least about scale change. I have said it before that this is a life change and my body is more toned and healthier then ever! I am setting a great example for my family and friends and people are noticing that I am not reverting to my olds ways. Every week I learn new things and for me that is a win in itself:) I trust the system and this time I am patient, I know it will happen and when it does it will be spectacular!

Have a wonderful week sparkles and stay strong we are getting there one step at a time, one day at a time....victory will be ours!

Xoxoxo

  
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TAYGRL 9/26/2012 11:03AM

    GREAT way to look at things...happy hump day to ya!

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*MAMA*2*BOYS* 9/23/2012 5:58PM

    I agree with others; I LOVE your positive attitude! I need to remember to check out your blogs for a pick-me-up when I start feeling blah!

emoticon emoticon I'm looking for a "You're Amazing!!" emoticon, but I can't find one...

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SIRENSONGS 9/23/2012 10:10AM

    What a wonderful attitude! I'm usually so discouraged when the scale doesn't move downwards on a weekly basis. I really need to take some lessons from you, lol!

You are doing so amazingly well! :)

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SKINICOOK 9/23/2012 5:56AM

    The closer you get to goal the more it seems to slow down. At least you are learning new things and making lifestyle changes along the way. Maintaining your new healthy lifestyle is a big achievement in itself. Thanks for the advice on my blog. Going to check out your recipes now! emoticon

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LIVINGFREE19 9/22/2012 1:15PM

    Great attitude, and keep sparking!
You are the epitome of a true sparker!
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A-NEW-TARA 9/22/2012 12:49PM

    I love your positivity! Trusting in the system, means trusting in yourself and that's what it's all about. You say you know it will happen...it sure will, heck it already is!! Look at you, 8 weeks and you're running 15km a week! How amazing is that? It's AWESOME!!! Keep it going, girl, the scale is nothing compared to you!!
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JMMACKIE 9/22/2012 9:35AM

    Way to be awesome! (Thanks for reminding me that we CAN trust the process, even if the scale takes a pause on its way down.) emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon

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K-GETTING-FIT 9/22/2012 9:06AM

    Yay for another awesome week on your journey. You are, as always, doing amazing. Beautiful spirit babe!!!

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KIPPER15 9/22/2012 8:59AM

    Great attitude. Have a lovely weekend. emoticon

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STROMSP 9/22/2012 8:39AM

    You continue to be such an inspiration to me, thank you.

Hope you have a great weekend!!

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