COLLINSCJ2009's SparkPeople Blog

Special Ops 2-3-13

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 01:43:19 EST

Today I feel stressed and overwhelmed. I mindlessly ate food and it was hard to get through my workout. I went back through my food journal and talked to my husband about why I was feeling the way I did.

special ops 2-2-13

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 15:52:12 EST

Today I am feeling energized. I am focused on eating good foods and looking forward to my regular workout and some strength training. I got over 8 hours of sleep last night and I found an hour to myself last night before bed.

Special Ops 2-1-13

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 15:39:42 EST

Today I am feeling pain in my shoulders and it is limiting my ability to do upper body exercises. I have looked up exercises that I can do for my arms that will not aggravate my shoulders and that will give me a great workout.

12 week goals for BLC20

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 01:28:00 EST

For the next twelve weeks I will be a part of the 12 week streakers. I am going to start logging my food more consistently and I will log it all even if I go over my calorie range. I will measure and weigh all of my food so I will be better prepared to eyeball portions when I am eat out at a restaurant our at a friends. I will continue to record my fitness minutes and I will give 100% participation to my Pixies. It is participation not perfection and I do believe my team mates can count on me...

BLC20 ABC's

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 17:40:23 EST

A is for ABOVE and BEYOND...Does competition push you? I need that extra push to keep me motivated.
B is for BLC rounds... Newbie?(first BLC round) Oldie?(1-3 rounds) Goldie?(long time BLCer)? Former BLC team(s)? Oldie
C is for CHILDREN...you have? 2 children. Boy 22 and girl 17
D is for DOWNFALL...what's you're biggest temptation? bread and butter
E is for EARLY Bird or Night Owl? I like to go to bed around 1am, so I guess I could be considered a night owl, but I am alway...

12 week plan for success BLC 19

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:18:42 EST

1. I will participate in the 12 week exercise streak and I plan on 7 days a week.
2. Every week I will choose a bad habit to work on.
3. I will participate in all challenges and strive to earn as many points as I can for my team.
4. I will ask for help.
5. I will post daily on my team thread and do my best to keep up with the posts and get to know my Pixies.

BLC19 ABC's

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:05:30 EST

A is for ABOVE and BEYOND...Does competition push you? YES
B is for BLC rounds... Newbie?(first BLC round) Oldie?(1-3 rounds) Goldie?(long time BLCer)? Former BLC team(s)? Oldie 2nd round
C is for CHILDREN...you have? 2- boy 21, girl 17
D is for DOWNFALL...what's you're biggest temptation? Baked goods
E is for EXCUSE...what is your most famous? How can we help you overcome it?
F is for FURRY FRIENDS...you have? Border Collie- Mojo Jojo
G is for GROCERIES...what...

Update for spring

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:37:38 EST

It has been a while since I have felt like blogging. With my husband home all of the time it is hard to have a moment to think, but I am thankful to have him around. I continue with challenges and I am steadily losing weight. My husband has been training me boot camp style for the last month or so to ramp up my weight loss efforts. It gets so much harder to lose weight the more weight I lose, but I am stronger and I am up for the challenge. I am making a doctors appointment this week to get p...

Love Letter

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 18:35:55 EST

Dear Jessica,

In the future I see a 150 lb chisled goddess. I will be wearing size 10 and I will wear clothing that shows off my new body instead of sweats and over-sized T shirts. I will continue to eat healthy and exercise the rest of my life and do it in a balanced way so I don't burn myself out and go back to the easy way. To continue my good habits I will greatly extend my lifespan and have a greatly improved quality of life.

Remember where you came from

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:53:01 EST

I started Sparkpeople in July of 2011 with a starting weight of 205lbs. I have only been counting my weight loss from that time, but the journey started a lot further back
In 2004 I was a size 12 and 164lbs. I was very active chasing my kids, working and working out 3-4 times a week. I was injured on the job july 10, 2004 and my left knee was badly injured and my tibia broken and veins torn. I also fractured the Temporal Bone in the left ear. Needless to say it disabled me and I haven't...

Distractions

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:03:02 EST

I need to stop eating while distracted. I don't have a dining room or a breakfast table so I eat in the livingroom with the tv or the computer on or my husbands never ending chatter. For snack time I will eat it in the kitchen and what I don't eat leave it there. For the other meals the electronics will be off and what I don't finish goes into the kitchen.

Windy Walk

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:31:43 EST

I did a 2nd 5K today and I am tired and sore. The wind was blowing so hard at times that I was standing still. It is a very funny sight to see. I got snow last night a full day earlier than predicted, but it was gone by morning. It is supposed to snow all week and I am not sure if I am happy about it anymore. I am off to finish my video for the Jumpstart Challenge and then a bubble bath.

The ABC's of me

Sun, 8 Jan 2012 19:41:20 EST

A is for ABOVE and BEYOND...Does competition push you? Oh Yes!
B is for BLC rounds... Newbie?(first BLC round) Oldie?(1-3 rounds) Goldie?(long time BLCer)? Former BLC team(s)? Newbie.
C is for CHILDREN...you have? Girl 16, Boy 21
D is for DOWNFALL...what's you're biggest temptation? Salt & Vinegar Chips
E is for EXCUSE...what is your most famous? How can we help you overcome it? I am too tired. If I am committed to do something I will do it regardless of how I fell.
F...

5k my way to skinny

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 00:15:34 EST

I finished my first 5K of the year today with a time of 57:10. It was actually 5.26 K, but it wasn't an official race and the extra mileage won't kill me. I have 4 more 5k's planned through January. I have decided that I won't do the half marathon in April due to the problems I am having with my knee. I am on day 16 of an exercise streak and I have a goal of 30 days for now. When I get there I will set my sights higher.

It is time to really focus on my nutriton. I haven't been tra...

The Diet Trap

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:47:18 EST

When I am bored and broke I like to walk around the department stores in my town and browse. I find it amazing how quickly they change their holiday displays of candy, toys and electronics to celebrity diet pills, Atkins drinks, exercise equipment and every imaginable workout video ever made. I have been looking for a few new workout videos all year and I have only had a choice of about 7-10. I can't believe that Jane Fonda is still pushing videos and I finally found a copy of Sweating to the...

Christmas Gratitude

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:46:05 EST

I finished my 10k walk with my son and dog in tow. My son didn't understand that it was a race and I was going to walk fast. If it wasn't my dog peeing every few steps it was my son wanting to know how close we were to a bathroom. I had a good time anyway catching up on my sons life.

My husband finished his seasonal job with the UPS today and is passed out across my lap and I am so grateful for his hard work. It is a little difficult to type with toes in my way, but it is nice to h...

Highlights of the week

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:11:11 EST

This has been a very eventful week for me. I had an appointment on Thursday with a program that helps persons with disabilities to get jobs. I have been trying for over a year on my own with only 1 interview. I have a second appointment in January to determine my eligibility for this program.

My son came home and took my husband and I to dinner. I am usually the one to pay and it was uncomfortable letting him spend so much money. My husband said that Bryan had been saving for this...

Spaghetti is good food

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:43:15 EST

I have made spaghetti sauce many times in my life, but I did it this time with all fresh vegetables. Wow it was the best, chunky and organic. I was feeling so good about getting the single story apartment in my complex. It will be vacant in September and I won't have to deal with the bone headed upstairs neighbors kids and their never ending stream of guests. I am singing o happy day. My landlord will also be dealing with the bone heads in the meantime, I am looking forward to a little pea...

I am going to be naked

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:44:08 EST

I bought a few items of clothing in a size 16 when I started Sparkpeople and I fully expected that I would be okay for clothing until Spring. I have found that everything I own is too big for me and I have nothing to wear except for string drawn sweat pants. I have put all the holes in my belt that is possible. I am going to have to find a cheap thrift store so I don't get something to get me by until I can find a job. Fortunately there is a program in town that will help me get clothing for ...

Progress through measurements

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 22:35:57 EST

Another weigh in tomorrow. I hope it is still the same as Wed or better. I have done really well with my fitness minutes and I missed my calorie range by a 100 calories or less. I am going to continue with week 1 LTGL. I need to take my measurements in the morning it has been a while. I am hoping for some progress.

Exercice Goals Day 2

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 22:42:10 EST

I completed my three goals. Yeah. For tomorrow it is

1. 40 min walk
2. Stretching

Exercise goals day 1

Sun, 4 Dec 2011 22:32:51 EST

It has been hard to make plans since my husband has been out of work. Every day has been job hunting or watching him sleep all day. He got a seasonal job, but it is on call and it is impossible to make a schedual around this. In January he goes back to school and we will be getting a stipend to help us pay our bills. So I need to set some daily preplanned exercise goals that I can post to keep me accountable. So for tomorrow it will be:
1.30 walk with or without my dog Mojo. Just depends...

Change can be rewarding

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 20:14:31 EST

I feel like I am going through withdrawals from not going to the gym. I have gotten so used to my routine and my lack of weight loss is showing for it. I hate change, but I am usually happier for it after I am done kicking and screaming. I have to walk longer and climb more hills now, which means I have to devote more time to burn the same calories I did on the elliptical. I am shocked though at how 10 sparkpeople kickboxing routine kicks my butt. I do the video twice and I am working up to t...

Survived the holiday

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:34:25 EST

I went to a community Thanksgiving dinner with my husband and a friend. It was crazy busy and hectic, but it was so much fun. Every year I go I make it a point to sit with strangers and it is always good conversation. I asked for small portions and passed on the gravy and I had a slice of pecan pie. I made sure that I ate a healthy breakfast so I wouldn't pick at the cookies while I waited in line. This is the first time that I actually tracked my food for Thanksgiving and I only ate 2300 ca...

10K walk

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:37:19 EST

I did my 10K virtual walk today and it was amazing. The sun was shining with a chill in the air. I did it in 1:49:55. I finished the day with my husband and friends at a Gratitude Banquet. I chose my food wisely and I enjoyed every bite. I feel so truly blessed.

The end of the 5% fall

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:55:05 EST

Just a couple more days until the final weigh in for this challenge. I think I did pretty well. I can't call it now, but I might only be a 1lb off of my goal by Saturday. I am going to keep myself busy for the next couple of weeks putting together new goals and keeping up with my exercise and food tracking. I won't have my gym to go to on December 1st and the weather is getting crazy, so I will use the sparkpeople exercise videos and walk as much as the weather permits.

My first...

Training for the Half Marathon Walk in April

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:24:37 EST

I have been debating on whether or not to sign up for the Whidbey Island Marathon in April. I found out that there is a Half Marathon Walk available so I am going for it. So my training is starting this week with a 10k walk on Saturday. I figure that I will do a 10k every 2 weeks and build up to a full half marathon by April. I know I can do this and I have friends that are so jazzed with my enthusiasm for exercise that they are asking to join me. I wound up taking two walks yesterday bec...

Tried to spread the Spark today

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:27:29 EST

I was in line at the store and ran into a lady that I had met a couple of times. She is away talking about how she hates being heavy and today I asked if she would like to check out Sparkpeople.com. Before I could tell her what the spark is about she went off on me. She said she didn't need and expensive and calorie deficient diet. Then she asked me how I have lost weight and I could only look at her with puzzlement. Oh well I tried.

I have not exercised much the last few days d...

Better luck next weigh

Sat, 5 Nov 2011 16:33:20 EST

I am up 2 lbs this week and it sucks. I haven't been tracking my food very well and I am sure that didn't help. I didn't do the Holloween thing so that isn't the culprit. But I don't worry about the scale numbers too much because I am having great success with losing the inches. Another 4.5 inches gone. I have faithfully stuck to my exercise routine and I have felt good enough to add a little extra.

I have had a flareup of my IBS or whatever it is. for the last few weeks and I ...

10 min fitness streak- day 15

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:02:14 EST

I made a commitment in a previous blog to exercise a minimum of 10 min daily. So on to day 15 and I am setting my next goal at 45 days.

I might have a job working in a Sushi bar in town. I have been looking for work for over a year now and was feeling pretty defeated. The gym that I go to has an employee that I have become friendly with and she had a booth at the job fair. She couldn't tell me about the job because of conflict of interest, so she was really happy that I ran int...

The curios case of the missing inches

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:41:19 EST

I am in total shock. I just finished taking this months measurements and WOW!!! 14.25 inches have disparaged since I joined Sparkpeople on July 3, 2011. I am also down 17.2 lbs

I took a 50 min walk with my dog today and I took a route that was mostly uphill. I wasn't winded and I wanted to keep on going, but my poor doggy was about to drop.

My husband is getting walked these days as well. The store is only a 1 mile round trip and I convince him to walk instead o...

Setting some new goals

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:15:17 EST

I want to thank everyone who wished me well while I was sick. I felt well enough to go to the gym today and it felt so good. 5 days without exercise has left me a little winded, but determined to get back to my regular routine.

I am going to set an exercise streak of 30 days with a minimum of 10 min a day. My last streak was almost 60 days and I was going for 90.

I am excited about the next weeks challenge and I am a big fan of breakfast, so I will be adding my 10 dai...

The Flu

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:26:23 EST

Home from my trip and I wish I could say all went well, but of course I would have to get the flu. I am not exerciseing because I can't breath and I am not eating so no fiber. I will try and get a good nights rest and see how it goes tomorrow.

The incredible shrinking ME

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 01:43:40 EST

I was packing for my weekend getaway and realized that I didn't have any formal wear that fits. So I get my husband to take me to the store to buy an outfit. I go to the racks and pick out sizes 18 and 16 because that is where I have been stuck between for the last couple of months. I ended up getting sizes 14 in women. I took a good look in the mirror and to my surprise I really liked what I saw.

I give a lot of credit to my Pilates routine for strengthening my core and giv...

Starting to like my new schedule

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 21:08:09 EST

I had a full 8 hours sleep last night and I think I am getting used to this new schedule. I have rearranged my exercise and so far I haven't skipped a beat. I used to get dropped off at the gym and walk home, but now I walk to the gym and take the bus home. I just need to squeeze in my walk with my dog Mojo before bedtime. I am finding that I am not very hungry these days and I have to keep reminding myself to eat. I will have to make sure to get some food in me before my workouts becaus...

Not able to track my food

Sat, 1 Oct 2011 18:21:50 EST

My husband is switching from a graveyard to a day shift and I am not handleing it very well. All of my meal planning is out the window and I am not eating very well because I am trying to adjust my sleep. I am up a 1.2 lbs this week. Sorry team. I know I will make it up by next week.

End of week 1 go starfish

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:46:16 EST

Week 1 is done and I feel I did pretty good. Can't wait for the weigh in tomorrow. My dog is a very tired and happy boy.

Go team go 141

I hate trying to come up with blog titles

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:55:18 EST

My doctor demanded that I get flu shot this year and I caved in. He also added in a Pneumonia and meningitis to the mix. This was on Friday and my left arm is so swollen and painful that I cannot lift my arm, lay on it or touch it. The pain has spread down to the center of my spine and I cannot turn my head. I will be heading to the Emergency room as soon as my husband gets home from work. I need serious pain pills.

I broke my exercise streak on Saturday and I am so bummed. I ...

10 min exercise challenge day 55

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:46:23 EST

Wow what a streak for me. 10 min a day minimum and I am usualy doing 30 min or more. I have made this a habit and my dog is happy for it. My goal is 90 days. Here is to tomorrow.

Taking a day off

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:06:59 EST

I have been pushing my body pretty hard the last 2 weeks and I think it is time for a day of leisure. I still need to get 10 min of exercise to keep my streak up, but it isnt going to be strenuous. I am still tracking my food and sticking to my meal plan. I don't want to blow all of my hard work. 102

Where has the time gone.

Fri, 2 Sep 2011 03:43:24 EST

It has been 2 months since I joined Sparkpeople and I am so glad for it. I have been slowly incorporating more exercise and I am on a 30+ day exercise streak. writing down my food and exercises in the journal has become second nature now. I just need to make sure to not get complacent or I will surly go back to bad habits. I have had more energy than I have had in years.

bye bye big girl clothes

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 05:58:21 EST

I am happy to say that I have outgrown my 1x shirts. It is time again to wash and donate again and I am glad. I don't part with my clothing very easily because in the back of my mind I might need them again and clothing is expensive. Silly separation anxiety issues. I hope that the next person to wear them won't need them very long. Maybe some of this Spark People business will enchant those frocks.
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Changing up my workout

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:40:03 EST

I primarily use the elliptical machine, but I am in a rut so I have been giving running and cycling a try. I am having trouble getting into the running and I think I might give it a rest until I lose some more weight. I have found that I like the stationary bike. Tomorrow I will give the rowing machine a try.

week 2 of 10 min exercise streak

Sat, 6 Aug 2011 23:03:30 EST

Week 2 is over and I am happy to say that I have a 7 day streak. I like this challenge because it is so easy to do. I am sitting on my butt looking at my dog two hours before the end of the day. I have just realized that I haven't done my 10 for the day. On goes the leash and out the door I go and before I know it 24 min have passed and I say how hard was that. On to week three and this is becoming a habit. It is so cool to watch my beautiful pooch passed out from exhaustion and not bor...

Need motivation

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 06:29:23 EST

I can't seem to get my rear in gear today. I am not going to blow my 10 min exercise streak because of a little tummy truble. I am so tired. All I feel like doing is sleeping. Enough complaining and time for more doing. Happy day all.

My happy mojo

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 09:58:12 EST

My dog Mojo is a very happy boy since I joined spark people. Tonight I walked him until he passed out when he got home. Before he was lucky if I wanted to walk him at all. It was awesome to see my 50lb boy out of breath and panting. He keeps me wanting to go farther and farther. I am watching him now snoring loudly and I am so proud to be his Mom.

New scale

Mon, 1 Aug 2011 05:13:49 EST

I finally bought a digital scale. My old one just isn't as dependable as it used to be. I say goodbye to you old friend and enemy. Now I have to do the thing I don't want to do and start a new weight baseline which is pounds heavier now. I know that I have made progress and the scale wil not change that but to be honest with myself I have to grin and bear the new number I will battle with. So again I say goodby and its time to move on.

3 year AA birthday

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 05:32:06 EST

I can't believe I haven't had a drink or wanted one in 3 years. It was hard to express how I made it this far in front of a group of people. I am still so painfully shy even now. Now I can focus on my food addiction which I am doing now. If I put all the engery I used to keep me drunk I will be healthy in no time. Now I better take my dog for a walk to celebrate.

Feeling better

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:12:09 EST

I am almost a week from the Serequel and Saphris ordeal. I am feeling really good today. Better than I have felt in weeks. I didn't sleep through the entire night. Something was itchy and I kept waking up to scratch. I will just take a nap later. I think I will take my dog on a longer walk tonight to celebrate. I am also back on track with my food. I met my calories yesterday.

my 5k

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:34:27 EST

I completed my first 5k walking virtual race. I was going to cancel because I am sick and my asthma is flaring. The first mile I thought I was going to pass out or die, but it kept getting easier and my breathing was improving. I made it. My next race will be the 1 mile run. I will start training on Monday. I am enjoying getting out of my comfort zone because all my comfort zone does is keeps me fat and lazy. 279