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Wednesday Motivation (pic) To keep me on Track and moving forward!

Wednesday, October 24, 2012





  
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VINTAGEPAGE 10/25/2012 10:45AM

    Me too! The first one is my Fav.!

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K-GETTING-FIT 10/25/2012 8:00AM

    Both pics are great, but that first one really touched me:) Thanks!!!

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A-NEW-TARA 10/24/2012 11:12PM

    Today I will do my best!! Love these, thanks for sharing them.
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KIPPER15 10/24/2012 4:11PM

    Great! Needed that. Will now back away from the gummie bears! emoticon

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SUSIQZER 10/24/2012 3:25PM

    Those are great!!

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68ANNE 10/24/2012 3:14PM

    Today, we will!

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    Great pics! emoticon emoticon

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SSDCQUINCY 10/24/2012 2:42PM

    Thanks for sharing!! These are good!!

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PJBONARRIGO 10/24/2012 2:31PM

    Y emoticon es, that will keep us all motivated and moving forward! Thanks for posting this!

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ERNO8151 10/24/2012 2:25PM

    Thanks for sharing! Needed that today!

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Random Entry for Halloween! My zombie makeup - test 1!

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Almost Halloween! What else would I want to be?! The thing I fear most and run from every time I am out of course ;) it's only a flesh wound!

Practice makes perfect, my first attempt is a success!




  
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ABILUCHA 10/25/2012 10:47AM

    Eeeee! Tell me they haven't caught you, Runner 5!! :)

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ROUTE507TOO 10/24/2012 6:46PM

    Wow...it looks incredibly real and gross. Lol. Good job! :)

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KELLYPAQ 10/22/2012 9:12PM

    fabulous! Be sure to post pictures of the finished product.

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BLUJEANLADY 10/22/2012 6:57PM

    That looks so real. You did a fantastic job on it. Cant wait to see your other pic's when your done..

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AJS_MOMMY_1985 10/22/2012 2:24PM

    Great job!

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KIPPER15 10/22/2012 12:03PM

    Looks too real - Yuck - but it should be fun!

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ANDREAG89 10/22/2012 9:34AM

    WAY awesome.

My daughter is going to be the Michael Jackson "Thriller" zombie for Halloween - complete with vintage leather jacket (I was a geek in the 80's, so...), and I would love ot give her some icky gory stuff like you have shown in the pic. Any recommendations or advice?

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GINGERHAWK 10/22/2012 9:19AM

    Wow, that's awesomely gross! Nice work. Can't wait to see the finished product!

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SHINTON1618 10/22/2012 9:03AM

    That looks great!

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SUNRISE14 10/22/2012 7:46AM

    GROSS ! BUT SUCCESS ! emoticon

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K-GETTING-FIT 10/22/2012 7:38AM

    Wow!!! Very cool. You are very talented:)


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RANDOMLY_HONEST 10/22/2012 6:20AM

    Awesome! Hope to see pics of the full thing later!

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CHODGES83 10/21/2012 10:53PM

    AMAZEBALLS!

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JMMACKIE 10/21/2012 10:47PM

    Dude, gross. But awesome. emoticon

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68ANNE 10/21/2012 10:23PM

    Awesome...almost time to go chase some humans!

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MEAGARA1 10/21/2012 10:20PM

    thats awesome

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DALID414 10/21/2012 10:14PM

    Omg! That looks so good, and by good I mean bad! Lol

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VINTAGEPAGE 10/21/2012 10:01PM

    Thanks! I will post the photos for sure :) hubby is going a a military officer for the zombie apocalypse, guess he is gonna try to catch me... Lol.

Rule one #cardio too bad this zombie has been practicing ;)

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DOGSTARDADDY 10/21/2012 9:57PM

    Awesome!!! I just posted a few pictures of my attempt as a zombie Gaston costume. I was at Disney tho, so I couldn't make it TOO gory.

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A-NEW-TARA 10/21/2012 9:45PM

    Oh, that should heal up in no time! lol Great make-up work, I hope you're taking pictures of the whole thing on halloween, it will be awesome.
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EELS4PEELS 10/21/2012 9:44PM

    Awesome!

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Week 12: Not a budge

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Week 12 and I'm not sure what to think. I have been on track and going strong and no change. So far this month I am only down 1lb. I have to be perfectly honest, with all my hard work it is slightly disheartening.

I am feeling slimmer and I guess I should have been measuring inches as well so I could see the changes more. DH says I am looking thinner and trimmer so that makes me feel like it is still on the go. Nothing much else to report.

This week I will try harder and not be discouraged into my old habits. I will stay strong and press on and something will happen. Patience is a virtue and I need to remember that. Keep on sparking and a fire will happen!

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GOSPARK45 10/22/2012 2:32PM

    Gross! No one's gonna want to get near you. (It might be contagious.)
Can't wait to see the pics. Have fun!

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KELLYPAQ 10/21/2012 7:50AM

    Lots of good advice here for all of us. I totally understand how you feel. My weight's not changing as much as I'd hope. But I do have more energy to keep up with my 30 5-year olds and that is definitely worth it!

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VINTAGEPAGE 10/20/2012 8:18PM

    Thanks everyone! You are all so good at motivating me and reassuring me and that's what I needed :) a little nudge forward is always good for the soul. I am going to try a few things different this week and yes..I may not run till the trick or treat trot, a whole week with no running, I may go into withdrawals..lol. I might just do the 30ds this week and change it up! .... Will see... The urge to run is pretty serious in me... Lol. I am going to do a few different things with my eating too and we will see.

I can definitely feel and see the NSV and no worries I am still sparking strong:) I cannot believe its only been 3 months here! I feel like I was always here I guess :)

Thanks for caring friends! Xoxoxox

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GINGERHAWK 10/20/2012 5:54PM

    Keep up the hard work and keep your chin up - it sounds like there are noticeable results even if the scale isn't moving as quickly as you would like it to. You'll get there, you're working hard and staying positive.

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SUSIQZER 10/20/2012 4:52PM

    Agreeing with everyone else that you take measurements, because I'll bet that you're losing inches if not pounds. :)

And I'm also agreeing that if you bump up your calories a bit, or try a new workout, you might shake things up!


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JMMACKIE 10/20/2012 4:38PM

    Bummer. But I love all PHAEDRAT's suggestions! Mixing up your exercise can do wonders, as can making sure you're eating enough. Sometimes, I find that if I bump my calories up to the top of the range (or slightly above) for a couple days, it seems to "reset my metabolism" and I start losing again. And yeah, totally take measurements. I imagine you are continuing to get slim!

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FOXYPHAEDRA 10/20/2012 3:50PM

    Plateaus happen! And they are discouraging sometimes. I think focusing on those NSV like feeling fitter and more energetic, looking better in your clothes, and getting compliments from hubby is a great idea. Keep doing what you are doing and the scale will cooperate eventually!
In the meantime, there are several articles about plateaus here on SP, I used to read them a lot and get tips on how to bust through them more quickly. Here are the highlights: 1) change your exercise routine - when your body gets used to one type of activity, it gets more efficient and burns less calories. Add in some different cardio so you keep your body guessing; 2) eat enough calories! Too much exercise on too little fuel causes your body to hang onto the pounds 3) don't skimp on the strength training! Muscle burns more calories than fat and ST increases your metabolism, so you are burning more calories even when you aren't exercising.
You are awesome! Stay positive and keep sparking and have no doubt you will reach your goals!
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DALID414 10/20/2012 1:42PM

    I blame it on Fall, I think it somehow adds calories to the air.

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A-NEW-TARA 10/20/2012 12:53PM

    I know it is frustrating to not see those numbers on the scale drop. As you know the closer you get to goal the slower the weight drops. You are thinking right when you think about how great you feel, how much stronger you feel and how fit you are feeling. During these times when the numbers don't drop keep all those NSV in mind and focus on them. Go back and read some of your first blogs, remember that addiction to fast food? You've come so far, not only for yourself but for your beautiful daughter; by doing the things you've done in the last three months will make a huge difference in your life and will help your daughter to learn early what it is to live healthy.

It's so hard to believe that it has only been 3 months since you joined Spark, you've become an important part of my day here, so not only have you changed your life, but you've changed mine. You are a part of my daily inspiration that keeps me motivated, so thank you for all you do.
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GOSPARK45 10/20/2012 11:44AM

    Don't lose heart. Some months you lose and some you don't. I don't think anyone really knows why.
Just know that with all your work you will lose more weight soon. It's not an even thing.
Try to focus on how good you feel. That works best for me. It's not really about the scale, it's about health. I know the scale is so easy to see, but let it not be the judge.

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KIPPER15 10/20/2012 11:04AM

    I have been on a plateau for about 3 months. I admit that I am not as driven as you, but I still work at it. I have more energy and have lost inches in waist, hips, thighs and upper arms. I don't feel too bad about it since I can see some results. Don't let the scale rule you! emoticon emoticon

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GINNJEN1974 10/20/2012 10:42AM

    Check for NSV at this point in your journey they are so important. That number on a scale can make one crazy otherwise. Is your body reshaping? Do you have more endurance or drive these are all important too. You are doing great and you are so worth it.

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BESCATS 10/20/2012 10:22AM

    I know the feeling, you feel like you've been doing something wrong & you probably haven't. I don't know why it takes women longer to lose weight than men ???
I didn't take measurements either, and it probably would have been a better thing to rely on - not the scale. Don't let yourself get down, you are doing great. Get our the tape and stay off the scale. emoticon emoticon

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Motivational Keep calm for Thursday! (Pic)

Thursday, October 18, 2012


Made this little pic just for all of us! Yay!






  
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DIBANANA 10/19/2012 12:05PM

  I needed this!

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KELLYPAQ 10/19/2012 6:26AM

    Good advice. I'll certainly try.

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BESCATS 10/18/2012 8:25PM

    Both very good advice for all of us. Thanks. emoticon emoticon

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A-NEW-TARA 10/18/2012 6:36PM

    Fabulous!

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SSDCQUINCY 10/18/2012 3:37PM

    LOVE IT!!!

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SURRENDER21 10/18/2012 2:43PM

    Off to pin this!

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    Ommmmmmm:)
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CREEKLADY1 10/18/2012 2:34PM

  Thanks for the encouragement!

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Green tea! Good for what Ails you! (pic)

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

  
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NEENSTER1 10/19/2012 10:28AM

    I drink of cup everyday... emoticon Good info..

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LOTUS737 10/18/2012 9:01AM

    dragonwell green tea is awesome too!

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CHRISKENANDKIDS 10/17/2012 8:52PM

    Still trying to like it but have some Pomegranate Celestial Seasonings Green Tea that I like! :)

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KIPPER15 10/17/2012 8:29PM

    Love green tea, didn't realize that it did so much. emoticon

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KELLYPAQ 10/17/2012 8:19PM

    Now if we could just get it to do laundry! Thanks for the info.

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STROMSP 10/17/2012 7:39PM

    Great information, thanks for sharing!

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BESCATS 10/17/2012 4:37PM

    WOW, didn't realize it did so many things. I do like green tea, but don't drink tea that often.
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VINTAGEPAGE 10/17/2012 3:55PM

    my fave is the Tazo Zen green tea - it has green tea, spearmint, lemon verbena and lemon grass....awesome!

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PATTYCAKE17 10/17/2012 3:23PM

    Love green tea and fruit teas, too. I tasted the Celestial seasonings peach tea the other day and it was the most delicious tea I ever had.So warming and comforting in the winter and slimming too. BTW, I noticed some green teas taste different than others, must be the brand.

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SOUTH_FORK 10/17/2012 2:47PM

    I have a feeling my afternoon coffee isn't doing much at all for me (other than a slight caffeine buzz). Time to make the switch!

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JKPONYGIRL 10/17/2012 2:30PM

    your blog caught my eye because i am drinking a cup of green tea right now!
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JODROX 10/17/2012 2:25PM

    It's the miracle drink! emoticon

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K-GETTING-FIT 10/17/2012 2:15PM

    emoticon Thanks for sharing:)

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KARRENLYNN 10/17/2012 1:30PM

    Sounds like it goes in the superfoood catagory. I like drinking hot green tea, had no idea it was so good for me too. Thanks for sharing and have a very sparkley day. ;)



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PLAYBLUES22 10/17/2012 1:30PM

    Sweetie I never realized all the benefits of drinking green tea, thank you emoticon

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DALID414 10/17/2012 1:23PM

    WOW!!

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GINGERHAWK 10/17/2012 1:16PM

    And to think I just drink it because it's tasty! Who knew? Yay, green tea!

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FOXYPHAEDRA 10/17/2012 1:16PM

    Wow! So glad I switched from black tea with milk and sugar to plain green tea! emoticon Thanks for posting this! Hope you are having a happy hump day!

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SSDCQUINCY 10/17/2012 1:06PM

    Thanks for sharing!!

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