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Feeling like I lost my way a little.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Hi out there, its me. . .
I know, it's been a long time. I think I gave up a little when I saw my goal date approaching and my numbers were far above what they needed to be. I quit Sparking all together. Haven't done any hooping, cardio, weights or much of anything productive at all. I am still doing derby, but that is one night a week for 2 hours and doesn't make up for all the lost activity. The good news is, derby has really taken off in the last few months so that is exciting. We are up to 24 girls now! From 5 to 24 in less than 3 months!!! I finally, officially rostered for the team too, so that is also exciting! I was actually shocked that I was able to pass all the minimum requirements. So much so, that I feel like I have to prove to my self that I deserved it. So I have been throwing myself into derby. I just wish we could get more skate time in. Such is life.

Let's see, what else. . . OH! We got a dog! He is the cutest little thing! He's a 2 year old, Cairn Terrier mix that I rescued from a shelter. He's super mellow and took to everyone right away. We named him Augustus Caesar. Little dogs need big names.

Oh, and here is a question for anyone who cares to participate. Have you ever met someone that reminded you a lot of yourself, but you find yourself not liking that person? This happened to me recently and I think it means I need to take a hard look at my personality. Am I really that annoying? lol

So there you have it. Getting fat again, trying not too, lots of derby, new dog and considering some serious self analysis. Hope all is well with you. I think I have a ton of catching up to do.
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MIDORI_SPARK 9/23/2012 9:59AM

    Your new dog is adorable!!! Congratulations! I see a lot of positive things in your post, which is great. It doesn't take much to get back on track, since you already know that you can do it! Good to see you back :) emoticon

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IRONBLOSSOM 9/20/2012 1:21PM

    I clicked this blog post specifically because the title resonated with me so much. I've been drifting too and I'm not sure why. I already know I'm going to miss my goal date/weight by (so far) 17 pounds, and that's if I kick everything back into gear ASAP! But...I don't know. The goal means a lot to me, and even missing by that much I'll still be kicking butt...it's just blah.

BUT.

The reason I came over here is because I'm kicking my butt back on track and I want you to as well. I have every intention of faking it till I make it in re enjoying my workouts and I hope you'll come along with me. I may not WANT to go for a run tonight, but I'm gonna do it anyway because if I don't then next month when my next 10k comes around I'll still be sitting right here wishing I'd forced myself back in September.

(I agree though, your puppy is adorable!!)

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OPTIMIST1948 9/20/2012 11:46AM

    I am glad you came back. You shouldnt beat yourself up because you missed your goal. Goals are just that, goals. Sometimes they need adjusting. to match reality.

Hugs. I'm glad to hear you are derbying. For both the exercise and social healing it offers.

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BOGUSANNIE 9/19/2012 2:33PM

    YAY!!!! You're still with us! I say scrap the old goal...start a new one....it is what it is and move forward, no regrets, no looking back!!!

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BTLSMUM 9/19/2012 11:25AM

    It's so nice to see an update from you. Now that you've dipped your toe back in the Sparkwater, I expect to see more!

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_JODI404 9/18/2012 6:52PM

    So good to see you back!

5lbs ~ you can get that off! That's not bad for the time off.

Your dog is *ADORABLE*!!!

So happy for you that you have Derby and it is going well again.

I don't think I've met someone like myself, however, I've read many times that if something about someone else is super annoying us, it's really about something in ourselves that we need to look into.. the other person is just a mirror of our own issues. Not sure if I agree with that always, but can certainly see how it's true sometimes.

Dust off you hoop & welcome back!

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BLUENOSE63 9/18/2012 4:06PM

  Glad to see that you worked all the roller derby drama out and that you are doing something you love.

You know don't beat yourself up about falling off the wagon, so to speak, think of it as a haitus. If you want to start again, use the small goals approach -- ones that are achievable. For me summer isn't the time to be losing weight but just keeping on an even keel....too much going on

Anyway cute puppy. Enjoy the derby

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SCAREWALDORF 9/18/2012 12:08PM

    Welcome back! I Missed you! DOn't worry about falling off the wagon, the fact that you've come back means more.

I've never met anyone who reminds me of me at this stage in my life, but I have taught children who remind me of me when I was THEIR age, if that makes sense? It kind of worries me, because I just wonder if I was really so antisocial, but I'm fine now (I hope) so I guess it'll work out for them too.

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ZIRCADIA 9/18/2012 11:58AM

    Cuuuuuute puppy!!! :) I have met someone that I thought I should like because we have a lot in common and then I didn't like them... but I don't think I've ever met someone that matched me in PERSONALITY and then not liked them. But then again, I'm miss laid back and easygoing so I'm not really a conflict type of person. :D

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