http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal.asp?id=CANDOK1260 CANDOK1260's Blog on SparkPeople, home of free diet plans and a healthy living community http://assets2.sparkpeople.com/assets/nav/logo_spark.gif http://www.sparkpeople.com/ http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5361315 I think this blog is more for me than any of you guys. It is to convince me to track my calories everyday blog. First, I will be tracking my calories this week.actually I am doing my best to make this a long term commitment. I just want a place to go to find reasons to remind myself why I need to track my calories. i track on my fitness pals if anyone want to befriend on it i am candok1260 <BR> Okay first deal with why I didn’t track <BR> 1. It never been convenient for me since internet ne... Sun, 19 May 2013 17:07:25 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5360813 I WEIGHT MYSELF LAST NIGHT AND I WAS HIGH SO I WEIGH MYSELF THIS MORINING. WELL NOT AS HIGH BUT STILL HIGH AND I THOUGH I WAS ON TRACK THIS WEEKEND. BUT HERE THE TRUTH. I BEEN ETING WHY TOO MUCH SODIUM FO ME. I Last week I ate taco, drink a lot you believe how much sodium is in wine and I even ate some ice cream last night call salty cameral. I CAN DO BETTER. Also my exercising wasn’t the greatest the great I exercise everyday but not to my full ability. I can’t remember the last time I w... Sun, 19 May 2013 07:37:25 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5360796 I think this blog is more for me than any of you guys. It is to convince me to track my calories everyday blog. First, I will be tracking my calories this week.actually I am doing my best to make this a long term commitment. I just want a place to go to find reasons to remind myself why I need to track my calories. i track on my fitness pals if anyone want to befriend on it i am candok1260 <BR> Okay first deal with why I didn’t track <BR> 1. It never been convenient for me since internet n... Sun, 19 May 2013 07:06:02 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5357432 How will you spend your Mother's Day, any special plans?" <BR> We always take mom to dinner for mother day and then we go to her mother day and now we added my sister mother law grave. <BR> The hand that rocks the cradle usually is attached to someone who isn't getting enough sleep."-John Fiebig <BR> <BR> Now, as always, the most automated appliance in a household is the mother. -Beverly Jones <BR> <BR> "I'd like to be the ideal mother, but I'm too busy raising my kids." -Unknown <BR> <B... Wed, 15 May 2013 12:39:43 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5355282 I been having trouble this month of May so I have decide to refocus myself and to borrow from a friend <BR> DUFFYDYER <BR> M = Motivation … motivate at least one team member daily whether it a spark member a facebook member or a coach team member <BR> E = Exercise … get in at least 30 min per day and do my coach workout <BR> A = Accountability … hold myself accountable by reporting daily how we’re doing - good or bad <BR> N = Nutrition … Stay in calorie range and remember to track, track, t... Mon, 13 May 2013 14:25:40 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5353410 I Have ONE OF THE best day of my life and one of my biggest disappointment/ we did the 5 k walk the Cleveland zoo today. IIlove the zoo always have it one of two places i knew i was going every summer. Cedar point and the zoo . so when we found out they were doing a 5k there for the gorilla we thought it was a win win. We recently lose my sis's mother in law who love the gorilla so we decide to do the walk in her honor. It was not the best day for a walk 44 and raining but it was fun, We did ... Sat, 11 May 2013 20:26:07 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5352770 I am doing a challenge to drink more water this week so I did some research on the internet this is what I found <BR> Here are some ways to work more water into you day: <BR> <BR> <BR> 1. Make a bet with a co-worker to see who can drink more water in the course of a day. <BR> <BR> 2. Have a big glass of water at every transitional point of the day: when you first get up, just before leaving the house, when you sit down to work, etc. <BR> <BR> 3. Make it convenient - keep a big, plasti... Sat, 11 May 2013 05:33:56 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5346208 A good friend told me yesterday you can’t be a victim unless you lets yourself be a victim . Well I AM NOLONGER Going TO BE A VICTIMN It's not always about trying to fix something that's broken. Maybe it's about starting over and creating something better. A friend left this on my face book page and after having a seriously conversation with my coach I have decide this is what I am doing for the month of may. . I am recreating a better Karenmarie. So here the plan something simply and stra... Sun, 5 May 2013 11:57:09 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5345028 April GOALS <BR> Here are my goals for April <BR> 1 no chip, no m&m no peanut butter or a small amount in my smoothies or on my oatmeal less than a teaspoon, no more than 2 cracker at a time okay okay peanut butter I did terribale i tet chips back inmy life full forth <BR> I am going for 1000 min of exercise for the month okay I have no idea what I did half way through the month I quit my stat I don’t even know for sure what I walk <BR> 3 somewhere between 10 and 14 glasses of water a d... Sat, 4 May 2013 06:17:00 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5343199 Hi as some of you know I had been away for a while. I had been going through a bit of depression not that uncommon for me. I haven’t slept more than a total of 20 hours all week had been waiting up with screaming nightmare about my childhood that wasn’t that great. Well it was cause because my bro told his grandson don’t be like aunt k she haven’t accomplish must and then went on to day I am unmarried 52 and have a pretty crappy job, <BR> Well I decide with help from a good friend to write h... Thu, 2 May 2013 11:50:59 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5339316 Good Morning! How was your weekend? <BR> <BR> My weekend have fun with mom and sis in amish even so I lost my wallet before we went and couldn’t do everything I wanted to do because of it. But I ate fish not meat and boiled not fry so i think I did Good . The birthday party on sat. was the normal family function where I am confident I am dumbest stupidest noga around. I something wonders if it would be easier to be the n a dumb family instead of dumbest in a smart family. I don’t need my fa... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:53:43 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5332355 Okay I promise I would blog everyday I blinge what id did today. Okay why I did I bling. First because I WASN’T PREPARE WITH THE proper snacks and because I was upset. Since last year I knew my award for making goal would be to buy a dress for my nephew weding. I am 53 but has never brought myself a dress. I have own dresses but either brought or that been given to me by other people want to but a short red one. Well first my nickname in the family is redduck kind of because when I was little... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:15:33 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5330037 Hi here blogging instead of eating. I really want to eat the cake and ice cream in the fridge for birthday yesterday. Then I want to eat a hamburger. I won’t eat anything but yogurt. But I want to eat so much why, Because it 9 pm and I just got done cleaning the house what I started cleaning at 2 now I did take two hour off to eat and go to church, I did really good Early in the day turning down all the goodie at the fashion show, But I am so angry like now. I understand mom can’t clean th... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:14:45 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5327948 Okay I been having trouble overeating,. Actually been having TROUBLE ITH JUNK FOOD So I am going blog every day I overeat to figure out why, Today I overate because 1 instead of oatmeal I ATE a panera egg white sandwich. But wouldn’t b bad for everyone but for me it starting the day with salt what not good. Then I was piss got I rob of my cell phone well that not going to happen every day. But then the light went off at work bout five time causing me to have to start my work over again s... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:41:43 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5325800 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Run-For-Bos<BR>ton-417/613135315380603?ref=stream <BR> On Wednesday, April 17th, runners, non-runners, and people who believe in hope and peace will run together as a sign of solidarity for the people and runners of Boston <BR> he idea is simple. Anytime on Wednesday, April 17th: <BR> <BR> 1) Gather your friends <BR> 2) Pick a place <BR> 3) Wear blue or yellow <BR> 4) Take a picture with a "Run for Boston" sign and post here <BR> https://www.facebook.com/pages/... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:49:47 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5324756 Okay My coach and good friend told me to blog so I am blogging. I figure out my carloie I ate 2000 carloie yesterday about 700 mpre than normal. I think I know why. First I have to explain I come from a family of lawyer doctor and social worker High achiever they ALL ARE. Now the problem isn’t that they want me to achieved the problem is they don’t think I can. Now that I Am ten pounds from goals they Want me to quit. I done enough I don’t need to do any more. It just like college I quit col... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:15:34 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5323586 I been urging a good friend to do this so I guess it time for me to do it <BR> Nsv list <BR> 1 my 5k yesterday <BR> 2 I actually got into a size 8 jacket <BR> 3 my walking outside is going well even so I didn’t get to do it this weekend <BR> 4 a good friend I think said I look pretty but then what would you expect a good friend to say <BR> 5 mom finally like a meal I made she haven’t like my cooking lately <BR> 6 I got through a bad week with a lot of stress and and really didn’t binged ... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:24:57 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5322095 Fruit and Vegetable Tips - Look at the Ways to Add to Your Diet <BR> Since I started the negative self talk, Im making myself list 5 things I love about me today <BR> <BR> 1. I am a caring person <BR> 2, Im fairly decent cook <BR> 3. Im honest tell people what i think but tried never to hurt their feeling <BR> 4, i am not lazy get the house clean when necessary <BR> 5. i can enterain myself when necessary <BR> <BR> Im also going to do my 3 things for the day <BR> <BR> The 3 best part o... Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:29:23 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5321296 Okay for anyone who read yesterday blog I am having a better day. I got through the furnal and even so I am sad still the worst part is over. <BR> Weekends are always harder for me to stay on task. I think because I do better with routine. This weekend will be a hard one since I am spending Saturday basically alone and Sunday is a family birthday party forward by Sunday accountability meeting. This weekend is going to be a success because I am going to have a plan. <BR> 1. Saturday weight i... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:28:22 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5320374 Yesterday was a very rough day. I have a work meeting I am now on probation for my job for making 4 error in 3 week, But after taking to a good friend am confident I won’t be making any more error. I Attend my sis mother IN law wake, I aWASvery close to here. I tried to not binge yesterday but only did okay. I a come from a culture where food and alcohol is consider comfort. If someone sad you give them a cookie if someone really say you give them alcohol. Also if you turn that person down... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:50:09 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5315368 I think this blog is more for me than any of you guys. It is to convince me to track my calories blog. First, I will be tracking my calories this week. I just want a place to go to find reasons to remind myself why I need to track my calories. <BR> Okay first deal with why I didn’t track <BR> 1. It never been convenient for me since internet never work well ,- well I now have a few app on my phone to make this a whole lots easier <BR> 2. I eat the same food everyday so I have a idea every da... Mon, 8 Apr 2013 05:46:10 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5314550 WEEK 3 - FOCUS review and week 4 <BR> FOCUS on these behaviors this week <BR> F- FOCUSE ON FINDING MYSELF THIS WEEK FINDING OUT WHAT I Want not what other want for me okay I did this to some extension <BR> O- open I will open to new experience this week whether it new food or new exercise or new tv show in other words I be looking for new experience this week I am still working on new experienced actually I have new phone app I love call carrot what basically a to do list with attuide I l... Sun, 7 Apr 2013 11:05:08 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5310242 April GOALS <BR> Here are my goals for April <BR> 1 no chip, no m&m no peanut butter or a small amount in my smoothies or on my oatmeal less than a teaspoon, no more than 2 cracker at a time okay <BR> I am going for 1000 min of exercise for the month <BR> 3 somewhere between 10 and 14 glasses of water a day <BR> 4 prayers to God everyday <BR> 5 I lost about 3 pound in March but will try to lose 4 pounds next month I know I lose slow but slow and steady win the race <BR> 7 I am going to... Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:50:18 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5310241 April GOALS <BR> Here are my goals for April <BR> 1 no chip, no m&m no peanut butter or a small amount in my smoothies or on my oatmeal less than a teaspoon, no more than 2 cracker at a time okay <BR> I am going for 1000 min of exercise for the month <BR> 3 somewhere between 10 and 14 glasses of water a day <BR> 4 prayers to God everyday on this <BR> 5 I lost about 3 pound in March but will try to lose 4 pounds next month I know I lose slow but slow and steady win the race <BR> 7 I am... Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:50:08 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5307682 Here are my review of goals for March <BR> 1 no chip, no m&m no peanut butter or a small amount in my smoothies or on my oatmeal less than a teaspoon, no more than 2 cracker at a time okay DOING GREAT ON THIS except I did eat some peanut butter cracker <BR> 2 it was suggest 1000 min of exercise for a month I am going for 1500 WELL I REALLY DON’T HOW FAR <BR> Well I am not sure if it correct but spark say I did 500 minlast month this seem low to <BR> 3 somewhere between 10 and 14 glasses o... Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:33:26 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5306700 WEEK 3 - FOCUS <BR> FOCUS on these behaviors this week <BR> F- FOCUSE ON FINDING MYSELF THIS WEEK FINDING OUT WHAT I Want not what other want for me <BR> O- open I will open to new experience this week whether it new food or new exercise or new tv show in other words I be looking for new experience this week I am still working on new experienced <BR> C• - Check-in with yourself: Take time during the day to check in on my state of mind. Are my thoughts mostly negative? If so, see if I can... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:22:21 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5304537 :review WEEK 2 - FOCUS and jokes <BR> Friday, March 29, 2013 <BR> : WEEK 2 - FOCUS <BR> FOCUS on these behaviors this week <BR> F- Family spend some quality time with mom or some other member of the family and Lets eat Veggies and fruit...Try to eat 5 to 7 servings of fruit and veggie every day this week .and ...Choose 1 day to eat no meat okay did spend time with mom and did eat my frit and veggie didn’t eat any y meat on Friday <BR> <BR> O- open I will open to new experience this week w... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:58:24 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5304535 : WEEK 2 - FOCUS <BR> FOCUS on these behaviors this week <BR> F- Family spend some quality time with mom or some other member of the family and Lets eat Veggies and fruit...Try to eat 5 to 7 servings of fruit and veggie every day this week .and ...Choose 1 day to eat no meat okay did spend time with mom and did eat my frit and veggie didn’t eat any y meat on Friday <BR> <BR> O- open I will open to new experience this week whether it new food or new exercise or new tv show in other words I ... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:57:32 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5299468 • WEEK 2 - FOCUS <BR> FOCUS on these behaviors this week <BR> F- Family spend some quality time with mom or some other member of the family and Lets eat Veggies and fruit...Try to eat 5 to 7 servings of fruit and veggie every day this week .and ...Choose 1 day to eat no meat <BR> <BR> O- open I will open to new experience this week whether it new food or new exercise or new tv show in other words I be looking for new exerpience this week <BR> • - Check-in with yourself: Take time during... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:25:02 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5299252 Well this blog is very personal. I had been having people trying to tell me that I lose enough weight. Well I spend last weight decide if they were right and you know what they aren’t. I Have a great coach who tell me to make my own decision and this my decision., I am 5 feet what is pretty short my goal is 125 what according to my wii and the bmi chart is only normal Also if I I get to 125 and decide to gain 5 or ten pounds I will this is just a bottom goal. Weight was never my goal my goal ... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:59:36 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5295227 WEEK 1 - FOCUS midweek review <BR> FOCUS on these behaviors this week <BR> F- Friends.... visit or call or text a friend this week I have text a greast friuenf <BR> O- Organize ...take some time to organize something this week - did my fed and state taxes <BR> C- cardio: do 40 minutes of cardio 7 of 7 days and of course your exercises doing great on this <BR> U- Unwind: take at least 10 minutes for yourself as many days this week as you can - sy- Spread the Spark –send 1 goodie or leave a ... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:14:33 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5290844 WEEK 1 - FOCUS <BR> FOCUS on these behaviors this week <BR> F- Friends.... visit or call or text a friend this week <BR> O- Organize ...take some time to organize something this week - did my fed and state taxes <BR> C- cardio: do 40 minutes of cardio 7 of 7 days and of course your exercises <BR> U- Unwind: take at least 10 minutes for yourself as many days this week as you can - sy- Spread the Spark –send 1 goodie or leave a comment on a team mate’s page or send an invitation to a friend or... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:47:07 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5284067 Here are my goals for March <BR> 1 no chip, no m&m no peanut butter or a small amount in my smoothies or on my oatmeal less than a teaspoon, no more than 2 cracker at a time okay DOING GREAT ON THIS <BR> 2 it was suggest 1000 min of exercise for a month I am going for 1500 WELL I REALLY DON’T HOW MANY MIN I HAVE SO FAR <BR> 3 somewhere between 10 and 14 glasses of water a day –DOING GREAT ON WATER <BR> 4 prayers to God everyday pretty good on this <BR> 5 I lost nothing in February pounds ... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:28:31 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5284066 Here are my goals for March <BR> 1 no chip, no m&m no peanut butter or a small amount in my smoothies or on my oatmeal less than a teaspoon, no more than 2 cracker at a time okay DOING GREAT ON THIS <BR> 2 it was suggest 1000 min of exercise for a month I am going for 1500 WELL I REALLY DON’T HOW MANY MIN I HAVE SO FAR <BR> 3 somewhere between 10 and 14 glasses of water a day –DOING GREAT ON WATER <BR> 4 prayers to God everyday pretty good on this <BR> 5 I lost nothing in February pounds ... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:28:31 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5280870 OKAY PEOPLE THIS NEXT WEEK CHALLNGE IS NOT MY CUP OF TEA, Okay how do you stretch for 15 min a day . Okay give me pointer here. What are your guys favorite stretches. Can you recommend any for a beginner? Where do I start? My 3 positive for yesterday. I walk for a hour outside this was the first time since January it was warm enough to walk in Cleveland. I am down to 137 only 12 more pound to goal. For a side note I am 5 feet and shrinking. My last positive I got most of the house clean I ... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 08:00:43 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5279053 So the requirement of my current challenge is to blog about habits each day okay my two habits switching a little exe rise for sleep and staying positive. Okay today question? Anything else you would like to share with your Team ? Well I am still sick but it getting better I hope. I am enjoying sleeping a little more and my exercise still seem to be getting done. sure. is enough? Okay yesterday positive don’t think the was many. I have a bad talk with my boss who call me a dinosaur what led m... Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:16:04 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5277319 6th day of habit blog <BR> So the requirement of my current challenge is to blog about habits each day okay my two habits switching a little exe rise for sleep and staying positive. Okay today question? ) Do you need some motivation or advice sure. okay how do you guys say positive with life stress . How do you know how much sleep is enough? Okay yesterday positive was quality time with mom, got a mile and half on the treadmill even thou I am still sick. I enjoy quality time with mom and I... Thu, 7 Mar 2013 11:27:35 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5277318 6th day of habit blog <BR> So the requirement of my current challenge is to blog about habits each day okay my two habits switching a little exe rise for sleep and staying positive. Okay today question? ) Do you need some motivation or advice sure. okay how do you guys say positive with life stress . How do you know how much sleep is enough? Okay yesterday positive was quality time with mom, got a mile and half on the treadmill even thou I am still sick. I enjoy quality time with mom and I... Thu, 7 Mar 2013 11:27:15 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5275660 5h day of habit blog <BR> So the requirement of my current challenge is to blog about habits each day okay my two habits switching a little exe rise for sleep and staying positive. Okay today question? ) What can you improve upon? Well that easy the sleep is working and as long as I can get exercise in at night I am okay. But I am still sick I am not sure if I am exercising tonight I am actually staying pretty positive for me. I will always be a pessimist but I am doing better. positive fro... Wed, 6 Mar 2013 09:52:13 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5274350 <BR> 4th day of habit blog <BR> So the requirement of my current challenge is to blog about habits each day okay my two habits switching a little exe rise for sleep and staying positive. Okay today question How are you doing day by day? Well that easy the sleep is working and as long as I can get exercise in at night I am okay. Staying I am actually being pretty positive since I feel sick like a dog. My 3 positive from yesterday were 1 spending quality time with mom., walking a mile last ni... Tue, 5 Mar 2013 12:58:46 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5272531 So the requirement of my current challenge is to blog about habits each day okay my two habits switching a little exe rise for sleep and staying positive. Okay today question What are you doing to encourage yourself and keep on track ?Not doing a very good job of staying positive but I am trying, But I have a group of Facebook,, spark and my sis who I connect with when I need a mood change. The sleep habit is we weird the more sleep I get the more tires I feel I am going to have to figure ... Mon, 4 Mar 2013 10:42:30 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5270674 So the requirement of my current challenge is to blog about habits each day okay my two habits switching a little exe rise for sleep and staying posday itive. Okay today I am supposed to ask you for help . Okay how much exercise on a average to you get and how much sleep to you get? But here the big one I know I am not the only one with a stressful life how do you guys stay positive . can you give this pessimist any advice I could sure use. It The sleep part I am setting my alarm a litt... Sun, 3 Mar 2013 06:24:36 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5269364 So the requirement of my current challenge to blog about habits each day Actually I read this differently than most. I think we supposed to pick a habit and work on it for a week. Well this is easy for me because I am working on two right now. One is getting a little more sleep. Now I am not telling how much I get because I would get yell at again But I am trying to switch a little exercise for a little sleep. Number two habit is learning to be more positive . So I am writing down 3 things ... Sat, 2 Mar 2013 07:02:05 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5267497 Week 4 BSG Blog Assignment - Roses Team - Reflecting Back on 2013 <BR> Our blog assignment for this week's BSG challenge is to reflect back on what's been going on in my life for the first two months of 2013. What is the best thing that has happened in my life? Do I feel I am making progress, whether it be physical or mental? Have I experienced any “A-HA” moments or personal victories? <BR> Okay the best thing I have going for this month is my online coach Kristie Faulkner and her team. I los... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:40:58 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5267214 FEBRARY GOALS review march goals and review <BR> Here are my goals for feb <BR> 1 no chip, no m&m no peanut butter or a small amount in my smoothies or on my oatmeal less than a teaspoon, no more than 2 cracker at a time okay I believe I did about 80 percent of the time there was a couple of binges especially with peanut butter <BR> 2 it was suggest 1000 min of exercise for a month I am going for 1500 my fitness is 1280 and non of this week been record on spark yet so I am sure I will make... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:17:14 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5266211 A good friend suggest I come up with a goals and reward system so this is it. <BR> GOALS <BR> <BR> <BR> 1. complete my food and exercise diary on my fitness pal I DID ON tuesday <BR> 2. balance my food and exercise diary on my fitness pal I DID not <BR> 3. Drink between 10-12 cups of water everyday yep I did <BR> 4. NO stress eating or binging I was good <BR> 5. Trying to stay positive for a day I actually made it <BR> 6. listen to my coach and do her exercises yep <BR> 7. Do a morni... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:01:26 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5264575 goals for week of Sunday, Feb 17- Saturday Feb 23 <BR> A good friend suggest I come up with a goals and reward system so this is it. <BR> GOALS <BR> <BR> <BR> 1. complete my food and exercise diary on my fitness pal I DID ON MONDAY <BR> 2. balance my food and exercise diary on my fitness pal I DID <BR> 3. Drink between 10-12 cups of water everyday yep I did <BR> 4. NO stress eating or binging I was good <BR> 5. Trying to stay positive for a day I actually made it <BR> 6. listen to my... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:01:04 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5262724 jokes goals for week of Sunday, Feb 24- Saturday march 2 <BR> goals for week of Sunday, Feb 17- Saturday Feb 23 <BR> A good friend suggest I come up with a goals and reward system so this is it. <BR> GOALS <BR> <BR> <BR> 1. complete my food and exercise diary on my fitness pal <BR> 2. balance my food and exercise diary on my fitness pal <BR> 3. Drink between 10-12 cups of water everyday <BR> 4. NO stress eating or binging <BR> 5. Trying to stay positive for a day <BR> 6. listen to ... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:54:56 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5261455 I am doing a challenge to drink more water this week so I did some research on the internet this is what I found <BR> Here are some ways to work more water into you day: <BR> <BR> <BR> 1. Make a bet with a co-worker to see who can drink more water in the course of a day. <BR> <BR> 2. Have a big glass of water at every transitional point of the day: when you first get up, just before leaving the house, when you sit down to work, etc. <BR> <BR> 3. Make it convenient - keep a big, plasti... Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:08:16 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5258600 This week we are supposed to write about a difficult hurdle that we overcame. Any advice we would have for someone facing the same hurdle <BR> Okay you guys who know me probably think I will write about my speech nope. I am writing about my walking. Years ago I needed to walk to a bus stop to get to work it took me three hours to walk about 3 miles. I didn’t even think about that at the time. When I first started to exercise I start doing Leslie sansone waling dvd actually at that time it was... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:21:56 EST