http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal.asp?id=CHEEZCHIK32 CHEEZCHIK32'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=5264038 So I was browsing around on the internet at fitness centers, you know, low cost places like Planet Fitness or Anytime Fitness. They are fairly reasonable but I wouldn't have anyone to work out with, and since my record is spotty at best, I would eventually let someone down, or even off the hook about working out with me. So I was looking at the Sparkcoach. My biggest issue with that is they never say how much until you almost get ready to go. You know what, cost is my huge issue here, so ... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:22:55 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5158949 So a week ago at a church function one of the members (younger guy, in his 30's) announced he was going to have heart surgery. That heart problems run in the family and it wasn't that invasive, just a through the thigh kind of thing. He is a bigger guy, overweight, carried mostly in his belly. I had to glue my lips shut because I wanted to ask if his doctor said it could have been prevented with a better diet and a healthier weight. Why is it so hard for us to realize that if there is a f... Fri, 7 Dec 2012 07:05:32 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4900801 Today we are going hiking at an area state park. I have never been to this park, but there are plenty of trails and it promises to be a good time. I hear there is a lookout tower we can go up and see our city from. So a nice good hike before it gets to almost 90 degrees should be a good way to start out the day. Spending the rest of it remembering our soldiers and hunkered down in the air conditioning sounds good too! <BR> Mon, 28 May 2012 07:57:52 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4896735 So this is the first actual success I have had in any diet attempt. I would have these big grandiose plans to lose weight, buy any tools needed, make one salad and start. Then something would happen, either actual road bump or one I put in the way because I am honestly quite lazy. Then with that little backslide, the diet would quit and I would move on with my life until the next big go round of diets came along. I have honestly never lost any more than 5 pounds at any time, and never rea... Thu, 24 May 2012 21:12:31 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4881701 So at the beginning of the year, I made a pledge to myself to meet all my online diet friends by bicycle, the first one being in Canada. Today I have made it to her house and let me tell you how satisfying it is to have met that goal. I was supposed to be there in 81 days and it took me 135. I am still thrilled to have gotten there and am now on the way to the 2nd friends house which is in Delaware. So, going to get a good nites sleep and start pedaling my way back to America! Yay for g... Mon, 14 May 2012 22:29:15 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4825043 So I started weight watchers about 3 weeks ago because I need to renew my BP pills and cant do that without a new check up. In the last year I was supposed to lose weight, exercise and actually make progress on my own. I have done none of that the way I was supposed to because no one is holding me accountable, not even me. So I went and did something I was resistant to because why should I pay money for something I already know how to do. Apparently it is working because I did go down 5 p... Sat, 7 Apr 2012 21:52:34 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4669864 A fun but failed attempt at beating the obstacle course for the Wii Fit Plus. I will get you next time Obstacle Course!! Mon, 9 Jan 2012 21:17:53 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4648489 It's not a resolution if you don't keep it. So, I have figured out that in order to get my moneys worth out of my recumbent exercycle I need to ride it. No kidding huh, but, as a confirmed lazy person, this is a big deal. I have a group of girls I have been with for about 10 years now, and we all met on a diet site. Not one of us has met our goals in all that time, but every year we vow to do it. Well this year I have a fun way to try to meet that goal. I am going to hop on my recumbent... Sun, 1 Jan 2012 13:30:27 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4159425 It has been 7 months since my last blog entry. During that time I have managed to gain 10 pounds, stop working out all together, eating like a person who can have whatever they want, and still think it will miraculously all come off overnight. Well, just because 3000 calories a day sounds like a good thing at the time (no not really, but when you don't care, you don't care). <BR> I have started doing the turbo fire workouts. I did one week at the regular schedule, totally missed the "not... Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:49:55 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3673401 I just looked at my stats from January to now, and if I would have put half as much effort into losing weight as I have into procrastinating and couch potato-ing, I would be under 160 right now. As it stands all my little progress bars have been going up up up. Definitely not the direction I was aiming for, and that is 40 pounds lighter than I am now. My doc only wants me to shed 20. Well, now its closer to that 40 that I should already have off by now. <BR> Well, today starts a new job... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:18:00 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3661809 Dear Body, I am so sorry for what I have done to you. I remember when we would go ride our bikes around the neighborhood for hours, run and play with our friends and think nothing of it. <img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/7/4/l740054575.jpg"> Then things changed. Cable tv came out, MTV, so many things on tv that we stopped playing outside and went in. And we didn't just stay in and watch tv, we snacked. You hated all the salty, sugary garbage I piled into you, and you let me ... Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:18:13 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3575381 Did she do it? Was she victorious? Watch and find out! Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:06:50 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3574137 Well, let me say I am glad I only rented the game and didn't actually purchase it. Unfortunately I rented it for 2 days instead of only 1. The game is no where near as fun as it is on tv, and since you sit on your butt and play it with the nunchuck, its lacking a lot. Now I already knew this going in, but wanted to see for myself what it was really about. I say the game is a big waste of money. You can play against the console or friends, but still, it has no real draw after a few games.... Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:31:52 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3558660 Obstacle course August 2010 <BR> You will hear all the family support I get when trying to run the course. My son, ever the encourager! Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:49:02 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3429382 Whew! Just got a mini trampoline and set it up and did 15 minutes of bouncing/jogging/using my resistance bands to get in my first real workout of the summer. I needed something to use after work, because I dont get home until almost 9pm and I am not going out walking in the dark, dont care how nice my neighborhood is. Single women walking with vajayjays are never a smart idea after dark, ya know? So now I need to get at least a 15 minute walk before work, another 15 of jog/bounce/resistan... Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:22:03 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3361620 Lady issues involved in this blog, reader beware! <BR> <BR> So today I went and got an IUD inserted. Not a big deal, quick in and out procedure, right? Usually, yes. Apparently, if you have a huge tolerance for pain, this is the case. I used to have a huge tolerance, looks like its down to just pretty big. Everything was fine until the actual insertion of the device, went in smooth, even the gyno was impressed. Then my body reacted like it did when I had the colposcopy. All tingly and ... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:07:57 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3348903 Well, here we go, the no more excuses, need to do this because being photosensitive is creating issues, get off the drugs, change is good, etc etc etc. I have given away all my reasons to not lose weight, not exercise, not, not not. The kids are in another state with their grandparents. My husband is old enough to fend for himself if he wants to, so I have no reason whatsoever not to succeed. I did, however, leave the Wii with the kids, so, no playing on that until they return. But its su... Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:25:30 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3173028 I can't move. My thighs are jelly. My heart is going to bust out of my chest. Jillian Michaels 30 day shred will get me to a good body place, if it doesn't kill me first. I am so not in shape for this. I will be at the end though, thats for sure. It's only a 20 minute workout with warm up and cool down (maybe a little less) but, damn, its a real workout. I see now why the biggest loser people love her and hate her. She will get you there but your going to earn every minute of it. <BR>... Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:44:41 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2838515 Obstacle course, second try Thu, 4 Feb 2010 02:00:29 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2707720 Who knew one pound could create such havoc in one persons life. I have been hovering around 198-196 forever. I would go up sometimes to 200 then drop to 197, sometimes I could hit 196, but never break through that one pound wall. Well, today it happened. I dropped below 196 to 195. I looked at the scale and said "no way". But "way" it happened when I stepped on again. I think I have finally found the personal motivation I needed to keep going. It has taken me almost one year to lose 1... Thu, 7 Jan 2010 02:22:12 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2696182 Wii Fit Plus obstacle course - advanced Tue, 5 Jan 2010 04:14:46 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2597057 Ok, I work for a cable company (yes I am part of conglomo entertainment) and yes I get my cable services for free. But I have not always worked for them and I did have to pay my bills all on my own at one time as well. I had digital cable channels with cable boxes and high speed internet. I wanted these things and I paid for them. I understood that this was not a necessity in life, I was not required to have high speed internet and more channels than I could ever possibly watch. I want... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:54:55 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2570566 So I am driving home every night at 1:00am. (keep your oxymoron jokes to yourself) and I go over a bridge that is under construction. On the side of the road on the bridge is a large piece of machinery (backhoe?) and the reflecting stickers on the back of it make a frowny face. I have been looking at that sad backhoe for weeks, and tonite it was gone. I think it jumped into the river and finally ended the sadness. <BR> <BR> I was listening to Simon and Garfunkel on the way home. It mad... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:05:49 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2554914 I have reached a point today where too much change and too much unknown and too much stress made my head explode. I hate that feeling, and it causes me to lose time in my day that I can't afford to lose. So I started to do something constructive. I cleaned my room. I have a sitting room with T.V. and computer and no kids. It's my quiet place. But, I have a husband, and kids who use it when I am not here, and it got cluttered. And dirty. And created more chaos and stress when I was alr... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:34:48 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2524584 Well, for most people autumn is a time for getting ready to shut down, consider hibernation, and just hope for the best. I have decided to use the change of seasons for renewal and rebirth. Since I have pretty much put myself right back to my starting weight, no time like the present to take it off and then some. I would really like to wear the sexy santa's helper suit for the main squeeze here for Christmas. Wouldn't that be a trip? So, here we go again, as the world turns from the fabu... Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:06:34 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2473308 Hey everyone, I was driving to the grocery store today and saw a lady walking down the sidewalk. She was overweight but going at a good clip and I thought, Good for you! Then I looked at myself and wondered when I was going to start putting that much effort into my own loss. <BR> I stepped on the scale and was down another pound, good news for sure, but I put no effort into it, so imagine what I could really be losing. I haven't done any measurements in a while either, but I hesitate to... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:46:08 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2409129 Long and winding warning: This is longer than I have ever done, so either get comfy, or run now! <BR> <BR> Sometimes you get hit in the face by a huge dazzling glimpse of the obvious, and you can actually take it for what it is worth. That happened to me today, when I was getting ready for my shower, had already eaten something for the day and just for maintenance purposes stepped on the scale. I was down a pound in 3 days. I attribute that weight loss to the Sketcher Fit shoes. (don't r... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:22:04 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2338945 It is truly amazing what can happen when you finally listen to all the talk about portion control and results happen. Since starting my new job, I have not been eating like a pig. I think it helps that we are not allowed to eat at our desks, not the case at the old job, and my choices have finally been more rewarding and healthy. I have lost two pounds and am now in the 190's. Haven't seen that number for a lot of years, and it feels good. I am also feeling a bit of paranoia which is hel... Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:30:40 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2293955 <img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/4/1/b414237677.jpg"> <BR> <BR> I hope you enjoyed this. Thanks for looking! Thu, 6 Aug 2009 19:19:16 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2254197 It was a bright and sunny morning as Cheryl stepped on her scale. She stepped on gingerly, as if any sudden movements would enrage the white box and make the numbers grow. She looked down and saw 205. Hmm, where did that come from because she was just at 201 a couple days ago. Then it hit her like a Mack truck. Its that time of the month and nothing could be done short of cutting off a limb to lower that number. Damn. <BR> A few days later, she summoned her courage and stepped on the sc... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:28:49 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2235238 <img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/2/4/b241538720.jpg"> <BR> So, I think I am ready to get back on track after the employment haitus was over. That isn't quite the case yet, because I have only been on the job one week now, I have a 6 week training program and then I start my regular shift, which is completely opposite the training shift. I know I can work my workout in during my regular shift, however right now its not quite part of my day. I do walk the dog on occassion, but not... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:22:15 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2177908 We got back from Great America today. We had a great time too. It was hotter than heck and humid to boot, so the water rides felt great, and I think I am still drying out from the Buccaneer Battle ride. We bought 13 dollar souvenir cups that get you free refills all day long, and we used them alot, totally got our moneys worth on that deal. We went on roller coasters until we had brain damage and then went on a few more. I must have walked 5,000 miles. How does one log that kind of time... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:30:48 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2169310 How do you put a giraffe in the refrigerator? Fold him in half and put him in. <BR> How do you get an elephant in the refrigerator? Take out the giraffe first, then put him in. <BR> The King of the Jungle called a meeting. All the animals were required to attend. They all showed up but one. Which one didn't come to the meeting? The elephant, he is still in the refrigerator. <BR> <BR> Don't forget to have fun on the journey, life isn't all about work and no play. Even Jesus spent time... Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:06:18 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2153889 Hi, my name is Cheryl and I am a shoe addict. I don't want any help for this addiction so please do not stage an intervention. I was reading the current issue of Ladies Home Journal and saw the cutest pair of shoes on the lady in her 30's who lost 55 pounds of baby weight. Immediately after seeing those shoes I went to the internet to find them at the stores in my area. No such luck, but, that doesn't mean I wont stop searching for a close match. <BR> Shoes are my one salvation. No mat... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:43:23 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2148887 <img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/2/6/b265083029.jpg"> <BR> <BR> So I was running up the stairs today, like I always do because it gives me an additional calorie boost, and as I rounded the landing I heard applause. Not loud mind you, and only a couple of claps, but I knew right away where it came from. My thighs are rubbery and spongey enough to get together and applaud my efforts on the stairs. My thighs are close friends. They have been together ever since the 7th grade. Pr... Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:03:35 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2135283 Why is it when I am pissed there are always chips and dip in the house? I managed to get pretty worked up today and of course my eating was off all day because of a change in routine (a job interview for a job I can't take-too far away) and being completely outside my comfort zone. Then when I got home, I was tired (woken up at 3am the night before said interview - grrrrr!!) and the responsible party sees nothing wrong with waking me up. So, went to the testing then had to have lunch becau... Mon, 8 Jun 2009 23:55:50 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2098895 Never underestimate the power of a good pair of shoes. I went from a pair of Skecher walking shoes, very sturdy, very heavy to a pair of Saucony (pronounced with a hard c as explained to me by the sales people) running shoes. Very light and with a breathable mesh cover that keeps the tootsies cool. I find I am walking longer and farther in those new light shoes than I had in the sturdy heavy ones. And lets face it, its easier to move when your feet more resemble Jackie Joyner Kersee than... Wed, 27 May 2009 18:05:55 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=2023861 How many times have you lost weight only to lose it again? Me, too many to count. I tell myself if I can only get into a routine I will exercise every day and lose the weight. But I don't start the first day or continue it past day 3. Why? What am I afraid of? How many of these excuses have you got running through your head? <BR> 1. If I lose too much weight too fast I won't be able to buy clothes that fit, it costs too much. <BR> 2. If I lose too much weight my spouse will feel (Pick... Fri, 1 May 2009 18:41:33 EST