BONNYSPARKGIRL's SparkPeople Blog

NEVER QUIT PLEDGE

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 04:25:25 EST

Saw this on one of my Sparkfriends Blogs.

Today, I promise I will not quit.
I pledge that no matter, how many ups and downs I pass through, I will continue on my journey.
I pledge to make a NEW START today, and forgive myself for my past, and to stop being so critical of myself.
I pledge to take control of myself, to stop making excuses, and stop blaming other people or situations.
I pledge to treat myself as I would my best friend, because that is who I am....

STRESS!!

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:38:29 EST

A young lady confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience with a raised glass of water. Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, half empty or half full?

She fooled them all. "How heavy is this glass of water?" she inquired with a smile. Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz. She replied , "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that's not a p...

RELAY 4 LIFE - AWESOME TIME

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:23:30 EST

AWESOME time spent at the Relay 4 Life. Didn't have to do the 5-6am shift. We were officially on the 1-2am shift, but arrived early. We started walking at 11.30pm and ended 1.30am. Yes, I walked 2 hours, and today, I am still feeling it. But what a worthy cause. The event itself was great. Each hour was a different theme. The theme that had the most laughs and fun was by far the Cross-Dressing theme. There were these big, burly men, all dressed up in wigs and dresses for a good cause. Kudo ...

Relay for Life

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 03:14:03 EST

www.relayforlife.co.za/relay-for-lif
e-eastern-cape/
Tomorrow morning, from 5am - 6am, I, along with a whole group of people, hope to walking around our local stadium, as part of the Relay For Life. This walk is held every year, to honour the memory of those who have passed on.....and to the surviviors.
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What an honour and privelage it will be so take part in thi...

MY GOALS FOR THE BLC SPRING MELT OFF

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:41:24 EST

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These are the goals I wish to achieve for the upcoming Spring Challenge

1. WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE - Drink my 6-8 glasses of water everyday
2. JOURNAL - Keep a day-to-day journal of my Challenge
3. WALK, WALK, WALK - No need to say much, except to get at least some walking in everyday.
4. QUIET TIME - Spend more time on my Spiritual Walk
5. CARB OVERLOAD - Cut back on my carbs.
6. ME TIME - Time for me ...

NOT JUST A WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:00:36 EST

THIS IS FOR ALL MY AWESOME SPARKFRIENDS.....................YOU GUYS ROCK

Here is my motto for today and always
"If you can't accept me at my worst........then you...

BAD DAY OR WHAT!!!!!!

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 10:36:55 EST

This was how I felt

Then I saw these two saying

Its okay to have a bad day.........remember if life gives you lemons, drink tequilla. 246

MY DECLARATIONS

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 10:26:33 EST

"I, hereby declare that from this day, I will make positive choices towards my lifestyle. I am not going to let others deter me from achieving my goals"

BE THANKFUL

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:36:15 EST

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something
For it gives you the oppourtunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations
Bec...

DINING OUT.....UNDER THE SEA

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:29:53 EST

UNDER THE SEA

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:55:16 EST

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgA2xo0HYrE

Way, Way Back in 1989

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:09:49 EST

Way, way back in 1989, a young naive 17 year old celebrated her last year in school. Those were the days.

SCHOOL PLAY "THE WATERBABIES"

MATRIC FAREWELL - WE DIDN'T CALL IT THE PROM IN SOUTH AFRICA

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, BEFORE EXAMS.....THIS IS ...

Photo A Day - Soft

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 08:33:21 EST

So, having a look around.....and apart from my cat....I couldn't think of anything soft....that is until I got to work.

Now I am a totally softie. I tend to cry at the drop of a hat. I love animals, but I can't watch animal movies, because then the tears just well up.......and I am talking about movies like Lassie Come Home. I also tend to get overally emotional. 46
I also think that I am ...

Photo A Day - Something U Smelled

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 08:47:22 EST

I can't think of any motivating message to go with my picture.......so there is none. Just pics of my favourite deodorants.

My Day In Pictures

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 08:45:08 EST

This is how my day started

This is where I wish I was, this morning

Then I read this on Facebook

And I came to realize that stress is not healthy for me. So I just took a deep breath, and e...

Photo A Day - 04 February 2013 - Hope

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 05:23:30 EST

Photo of the Day - Hope

Picture taken of the front cover of my Womans Health Calendar 2013. Everyone hopes to one day be healthy and slim.......and that is my biggest hope.

Photo A Day - Exit - Are you gong the right direction

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 09:01:44 EST

Are you going the right direction, as far as a healthy lifestyle goes.
Day 3 - Something beginning with the letter E

Picture taken at my mom complex

Photo A Day - Pattern - Eating enought fruit

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 08:59:54 EST

So, the 2nd February theme was PATTERN.....this is what I came up with

So far this weekend has been awesome. We had friends over for supper on Saturday evening, and this was dessert - Fruit Salad - are you eating enough fruit?

Photo A Day Challenge - Fork - Using it for the right reasons?

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 04:46:06 EST

Aloha
I thought I would share my photo-a-day challenge, that I am doing on Facebook and try and link it to a healthy lifestyle. I am not expert, so please bear with me. Here goes!
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We have a theme everyday, and the 01 Feb's theme was FORK

A fork is an eating utensil (as we all know), but are we using it to eat the correct foods, or are we using it to have "just a small piece" of cake ...

Day 31 of 2013 - Dreams

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:15:11 EST

This blog I posted in June, last year. It is well worth sharing again.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

I found this on my flashdisk and thought it was appropriate for all of us.

Your dreams are your visions of where you'll be after the battle, your prize at the end of your journey to success. Your goals are the steps you take to finally attain your prize.

Unless you're willing to work hard and establish some discipline in your life, all of your dreams wil...

Day 31 of 2013 - Sharing My Part Of The World

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:08:46 EST

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Land of the Big Five
Land of Table Mountain
Land of beauty and splendour

BEAUTIFUL SOUTH AFRICA

FALSE BAY - CAPE TOWN

JEFFREY'S BAY

PLETTENBERG BAY

Day 30 of 2013 - Weigh In Wednesday YIPPEE

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:56:10 EST

449 Aloha to everyone on this beautiful day.

And the reason for being so happy.......I lost 2 pounds this week. YIPPEE.......the hard work paid off.

Day 29 of 2013 - Feast Your Eyes.

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:06:31 EST

Do you think I should invite them over to our Island????????

Day 29 of 2013 - Photo's

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:25:14 EST

BACK WHEN I WAS YOUNG

This is me back in 1990.

DON'T THEY LOOK DAPPER

Pictures of Men in Kilts - Uncle Den (cuz's dad) and Ty (cuz's husband)

DAY 28 of 2013 - Its A New Week

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:16:17 EST

Its almost the end of January, and time for me to re-evaluate my life, and the direction it is heading in.
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I started the BLC21 with lots of hopes and expectations. A New Team, A New Year.......and where am I at the moment........right back at the beginning. 28
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So, on Saturday evening, I pulled out my Shape Diet, and stated writing out meal plans. So far, I have planned two days.
I am also using Leslie Sansoms "Walk Away T...

DAY 26 OF 2013 - Welcome to my Beach House

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 07:31:53 EST

Welcome One, Welcome All. Is this not the most stunning Beach House, with the most stunning views. I couldn't have asked for me, even in my dreams.

Day 26 of 2013 - Superhero Powers

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 01:50:59 EST

Aloha fellow Azuritas 218
Let me introduce you to
THE EMERALD WOMBAT

Native to Australia, and related to the Kangaroo........ain't she sweet (just like Me)

A ShapeShifter Superpower - how awesome is that?

My weakness is Salt, now how do I...

Day 24 of 2013 - 5 Resolutions To Keep This Year

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:33:23 EST

I received this via email from Crosswalk.com

www.crosswalk.com

5 Resolutions You Can Actually Accomplish This Month

Susan Ellingburg

Believe me, I know how it is: we’re not even through January and enthusiasm for those New Year’s resolutions has already started to fade. Somehow all those lofty goals that seemed so achievable just a few short weeks ago are starting to sound like more trouble than they’re worth. If this describe...

Day 23 of 2013 - Some Info From Sunny South Africa

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:44:10 EST

When I found out that I was place on Azure Destinations for BLC21, I did some web surfing, typing in the word Azure.
I found two GEMS, right here in South Africa, with the name Azure in their names

1. www.azure.co.za/

2. www.12apostleshotel.com/bar-and-dini
ng/azure-restaurant

Have a look, and tell me what you think.

Day 23 of 2013 - Let's Face The Scale

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:05:11 EST

So, I weighed in today, and picked up. It's not the end of the world. I just need to pick myself and continue where I left off.

Trying to get into a new routine, is not going to happen overnight. It takes 1 step at a time.

So, far I have achieved 3 of my goals for today...
HEALTHY BREAKFAST 248
8 GLASSES OF WATER 248
2 SPARKGOODIES SENT WITH MESSAGE 2...

Day 19 of 2013 Part 2 - Something interesting about Water

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 01:53:53 EST
This was emailed to me from a friend, from another network. Thought it might make for interesting reading........MORE REASONS WHY WATER IS GOOD FOR YOU

Subject: Mayo Clinic Good thing to know

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Mayo Clinic

Good thing to know!
Mayo Clinic:

How many folks do you know who say they don't want to drink anything before going to bed because they'll have to get up during the night!!

Heart Attack and Water.
I never knew...

Day 19 of 2013 - Decide and Do It

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 01:24:45 EST
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Okay, so this what I want to accomplish this weekend.

I am doing to give up coffee for the weekend. I have just had my last cup for the day. I rely to much on caffiene. So for this weekend it will be water and herbal tea. I am going TO DO IT!

This is not a major goal, but every little step counts.

NOT TO SELF: Don't forget to pack herbal tea in bag.

Just a short post. Will post again on Monday. Back to work. Have ...

Day 18 of 2013 - Day 3 Already

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:55:22 EST
Aloha 218
Can't believe we are already into Day 3, and the beginning of the Weekend Challenge. So far, so good for me.
I have tracked my breakfast and lunch so far in my tracker. 482
Still struggling to DECIDE to just DO IT.
Maybe I will sit down or walk and think about it this weekend.

Visiting my mom this weekend, so will be away from the computer on Sunday. So please excuse me for not chatting on the chat thread. I will however still ...

Day 17 of 2013 - Goals, Goals, Goals.

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 02:00:41 EST
Aloha 218
First and the most important goal: Change my outlook on healthy eating. Its not a diet, its a lifestyle change.

NUTRITION GOALS
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218 Track all the food I eat. I use the Community Journal. Link is on my Sparkpage
218 Eat freggies everyday, even if its just salad
218 Get in my 8 glasses of water
218 Leave "cheats" for the weekend, and then only 1

EXERCISE GOALS ...

DAY 16 OF 2013 - It Has Begun

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:01:14 EST
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BLC21 has begun.
Printed out the weekend challenge, and the ABC Newsletter, which I intend to read through tonight, after watching THE SING OFF.
Must sit down and think about my goals I want to achieve over the next 12 weeks. I will blog about this tomorrow.
In the meantime, I have weighed in and posted my weight.
Its all system go from now one.
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DAY 15 OF 2013 - PASSPORT READY

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:15:19 EST
Alohah 218
One more day and BLC21 officially starts.
I have started a new blog, which will chronicle my journey on Spark. Here is the link.
sparkgirlsjourney.blogspot.com/
Please feel free to pop over and comment.
I will still blog on Spark.
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Day 13 of 2013 - Can't Wait

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:06:39 EST
Okay, so BLC21 can't come to soon. I am so EXCITED, that I am counting down the days. My Sparkpage done, I have chosen my Cabana, and I even have some cocktails waiting to be served.
I have a co-worker who is willing to encourage me along my journey. 47
I treated myself to a new set of dumbbells. Actually, I never had a set. 362
So come on BLC21, this Azurite is ready.
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Day 12 of 2013 - A New Destination

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 02:58:09 EST
Yipee, BLC21 is only a few days away.
For this round I have joined Azure Destinations.
Now please don't get me wrong, I enjoyed my Team on BLC20, and made some good friends. I feel however the change is good for ones soul.
Looking forward to making new friends, but not forgetting my old ones.
We are all in it for the same reason.
1. To loose weight
2. To feel good about ourselves
3. To have fun

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DAY 10 of 2013 - Realistic Weight Loss Goal

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:46:40 EST
I mentioned at work the other day, that I needed encouragement from those around me, if I was to succeed with my weightloss goals.
On the 16th will be the official start of BLC21, and I have been given the challenge of loosing 2kg per week., which is equivalent to 4.4 pounds. What I am asking is this a realistic goal, of should I set the bar lower.
Now I realize that I have a lot of excess weight to loose......+- 50 kg.
Apart from that, things seem to be going okay at work. Not...

DAY 8 OF 2013 - Personal Life vs Work

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 06:51:53 EST
Okay so my work life has stuck its nasty head into my personal life. Now don't get me wrong.....there is nothing wrong with my personal life. I am starting to put things into perspective, and focus on what is important.
The thing I am having issues with is, can you be forced by a superior at work to cut ties with a good friend.
Just throwing this out there.
I fell off my healthy eating wagon, and havent blogged in my food journal.
So just a minor hiccup on my way to a hea...

Day 5 of 2013 - Food Journal A Big Help

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 05:13:56 EST
So far, we are 5 days into 2013
My Food Journal is really helping me see where I can improve and where I need to concentrate more.
I should be getting my annual bonus next week, so then I can stock up on healthy foods etc. There is a eating plan I am interested in using for the next couple of weeks.
Will post about it everyday and track my progress from there.
I am also getting my own TV and DVD player, which means I can dig my exercise DVD's out and actually use them. C...

NEW DAILY CHALLENGE

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 01:58:08 EST
https://challenge.meyouhealth.com
I decided to google Daily Challenges, and this one popped up. They send you something to do everyday to your email. Simple things to make you feel better about yourself.

Yesterday, we had to stop any calls, sms or emails that would stress us out, 2 hours before bedtime. This I was able to accomplish.

Though I would share this with everyone.

A New Year........A New Journey

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 05:21:11 EST
My basic resolutions are
Leading A Healthy Lifestyle: Physical activity, nutrition, spiritual and emotional.
My ultimate goal is to get down to 80kg or 176 pounds.
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I believe there is an emotional side to my weight problem, and restarting the 100 Day Weight Loss Challenge, is going to help me tremendously.
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I have also started a daily Food Journal.....stating what I am eating, where I am eating and how I am feeling. This is so I c...

HANDBOOK FOR 2013

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:28:59 EST
This arrived in my inbox today, and I though it appropriate to share with everyone.

💞Handbook 2013💞

HEALTH

🔹Drink plenty of water 194

🔹Eat Breakfast like a king,
Lunch like a prince &
Dinner like a beggar. 287

🔹Live with the 3 E's--
Energy,
Enthusiasm &
Empathy. 185
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PREPARING FOR THE NEW YEAR AND NEW ME

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 03:01:34 EST
I am not going to beat myself up over the fact that my healthy eating and exercise are almost non existent.
I am not going to beat myself up over the fact that I just ate a chocolate.....and it tasted good.
I am going to beat myself up, over the fact that I let my emotions get the better of me.
I am in charge of my own happiness.
I need to find something that keeps me occupied, so that I don't get that feeling of utter lonliness.

I have found a eating plan (Sout...

30 DAYS OF PHOTO BLOGGING - DAY 7 & DAY 8

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:32:50 EST
DAY SEVEN: A PICTURE OF THE PERSON WHO HAS GOTTEN YOU THROUGH THE MOST
DAY EIGHT: A PICTURE OF THE PERSON YOU DO THE MOST MESSED UP THINGS WITH

Killing two birds with one stone.......I didn't have to think about this one. Brandon was there when my fiance broke off our engagement........and we have had to much fun, I wouldn't change him for the world. He is my best friend. 30

NO MORE EXCUSES

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:09:54 EST
Yes, I blogged a plan of how to stay on track over the holidays.
I CAME SHORT
BUT
NO MORE EXCUSES
Today is the first day of the rest of my life, and I need to grab life by the hands, and say....lets go.
I am not going to blog on what changes I am going to make, only know that there will be changes.
I have so many plans and ideas for the New Year.......so I just need to get through the next few weeks........busy busy busy.........and then it will be all systems go...

30 DAYS OF PHOTO BLOGGING - DAY 6

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:58:38 EST
DAY SIX - A PICTURE OF THE PERSON OR PERSONS'S YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRADE PLACE WITH FOR A DAY

This was a difficult one, but then I thought how much fun it would be to be a presenter on a lifestyle show. Top Billing (local show) came to mind. The travel, the locations, the people.....wow what I wouldn't give to be able to do that for just one day. A girl can dream, can't she.

www.youtube...

30 DAYS OF PHOTO BLOGGING - DAY 5

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:03:53 EST
DAY 5- A PHOTO OF A SPECIAL MEMORY

This is a current memory, but one I will always remember. A family reunion. The family haven't been together like this, since my cousin, Lloyd's wedding in 2001.

30 DAYS OF PHOTO BLOGGING - DAY 4

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 02:35:50 EST
DAY FOUR: A PHOTO OF YOUR NIGHT.

This was a difficult one, so I decided to post a picture I took from my bedroom balcony, of an evening sunset.